I love what I do and am doing the best work of my career.

Senior marketing and communications professional, journalist, educator, and author. International reputation. Sought after speaker at conferences. Author of five published books with a sixth being published Q2 2012. Deep experience in high tech, healthcare, and consumer. Trusted adviser to many C-level executives. Brilliant strategist. Client experience includes but not limited to the following :Astrazeneca Merck, Intel, SAP, HP, Clorox, Accenture, Fairmont Hotels, Whole Foods Markets, PETCO, McDonalds (National}, United Airlines, Citigroup, General Mills, State Farm, General Mills, P&G, Chicago Symphony, City of Chicago, Harris Bank, Hardee's, Coca-Cola, The Seven-Up Company, British Air, Comergent, CresSoft, Liberty Media, and YAHOO! Joining Stanford faculty fall 2012.

Earlier experience includes significant tenure with Leo Burnett and DDB in Chicago.

Specialties
Strategic Marketing, Internal Communications, Media Outreach, Crisis Communications, Strategic Planning, Corporate Communications, Investor Relations, Social Media, emarketing, Web 2.0, and Lead Generation., Writing and Editing.

Extensive experience working with high tech and consumer clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune I have helped clients consistently achieve or exceed aggressive goals. Currently involved in developing the strategy for the turnaround of a major CPG company. My clients have called me a Renaissance Man. Areas of expertise and experience include Internal Communications, Social Media, and public relations.

Have edited many fiction and non-fiction books for various authors, both experienced and new writers. My passion is teaching and helping my authors to be more successful and ultimately sell more books.

Client experience included HP, Accenture, Clorox, National Cattleman's Beef Association, Celestial Seasonings, and SAP. Led Media Practice and Internal Communications teams, delivering results that far exceeded client expectations. Active in managing many crisis communications situations for clients.

Was primary conduit for Burson Marsteller offices in the \Pacific Rim seeking help for their clients in the US.

Added over one million dollars in revenue to firm each year.

Clients included Fairmont Hotels, Long's Drugs, and Whole Foods Markets. Internal Communications, Media Outreash, Social Media, Interactive Marketing.

Taught various various courses in the MFA program in writing. Received Professor of the Year honors several times for consistently high student and peer evaluations.

Architect of the most significant turn around of a brand in its category. Dramatically increased the presence of the brand as a major player in the food service category. Launched the aggressive involvement of the company in motion pictures and concert sponsorship and promotion. Launched the ground breaking No Caffeine category which is credited with revitalizing the brand.

Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Social Media, Lead Generation, Web Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Internal Communications, Web 2.0, Editing, Investor Relations, Strategic Planning, Media Outreach, Public Speaking, Copywriting, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, New Media, Digital Marketing, Digital Media

I love what I do and am doing the best work of my career.

Senior marketing and communications professional, journalist, educator, and author. International reputation. Sought after speaker at conferences. Author of five published books with a sixth being published Q2 2012. Deep experience in high tech, healthcare, and consumer. Trusted adviser to many C-level executives. Brilliant strategist. Client experience includes but not limited to the following :Astrazeneca, Merck, Intel, SAP, HP, Clorox, Accenture, Fairmont Hotels, Whole Foods Markets, PETCO, McDonalds (National}, United Airlines, Citigroup, General Mills, State Farm, General Mills, P&G, Chicago Symphony, City of Chicago, Harris Bank, Hardee's, Coca-Cola, The Seven-Up Company, British Air, Comergent, CresSoft, Liberty Media, and YAHOO!

Earlier experience includes significant tenure with Leo Burnett and DDB in Chicago.

Specialties
Strategic Marketing, Internal Communications, Media Outreach, Crisis Communications, Strategic Planning, Corporate Communications, Investor Relations, Social Media, emarketing, Web 2.0, and Lead Generation., Writing and Editing.

Experience

Extensive experience working with high tech and consumer clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune I have helped clients consistently achieve or exceed aggressive goals. Currently involved in developing the strategy for the turnaround of a major CPG company. My clients have called me a Renaissance Man. Areas of expertise and experience include internal communications, social media, and media and analyst outrerach.

Have edited many fiction and non-fiction books for various authors, both experienced and new writers. My passion is teaching and helping my authors to be more successful and ultimately sell more books.

Client experience included HP, Accenture, Clorox, National Cattleman's Beef Association, Celestial Seasonings, and SAP. Led Media Practice and Internal Communications teams, delivering results that far exceeded client expectations. Active in managing many crisis communications situations for clients.

Was primary conduit for Burson Marsteller offices in the \Pacific Rim seeking help for their clients in the US.

Added over one million dollars in revenue to firm each year.

Oversaw all client servicxe activities for integrated agency, now defunct. Clients included PeopleSoft, Apple, HP, and Oracle.

Taught various various courses in marketing and PR.



Weekend talk show host in Denver
KHOW Radio
1995 – 2000 (5 years)

Chief Marketing Officer
The Seven-Up Company
1988 – 1995 (7 years)

Architect of the most significant turn around of a brand in its category. Dramatically increased the presence of the brand as a major player in the food service category. Launched the aggressive involvement of the company in motion pictures and concert sponsorship and promotion. Launched the ground breaking No Caffeine category which is credited with revitalizing the brand.

Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Social Media, Lead Generation, Web Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Internal Communications, Web 2.0, Editing, Investor Relations, Strategic Planning, Media Outreach, Public Speaking, Copywriting, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, New Media, Digital Marketing, Digital Media