I have a master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in Management & Marketing from Vanguard University of Southern California. I completed the executive education program in Service Management at Harvard Business School.
What keeps me in this is being part of a thriving team that makes a difference for clients. As a relationship marketer by training, I can really appreciate the value of a business built primarily on repeat business and referrals from satisfied clients without the need for formal sales or marketing. Our growth comes organically… more Q: Why do you continue to do what you do?
I have been interested in business since my youth. I used to dream of having a desk, a briefcase and a phone. In the mid-90’s, I had the opportunity to help start a new business venture at Hallmark – taking their core mission of enhancing relationships through social expression and applying it to businesses. It… more Q: How did you get into this line of work?
I grew up as a pastor’s kid in Southern California with much love and support. I was raised to see the good in people, help others and be generous. My parents were also educators (my dad a Sociology Professor and my mom a 2nd grade teacher), so I was taught to appreciate learning and to… more Q: Where and how did you grow up?
I bring big picture, business perspective to complement our client-focused team of social scientists. I’m also known for looking after the best interests of the company and our people to make sure we are well resourced in the present and well-positioned for the future.
Our relationships with clients, employees and third parties. We have chosen to focus on building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships based on trust. We’ve made many short-term sacrifices to make that possible, and they always prove worthwhile.