Growth Happens When Strategy Leads Marketing.
Marketing Strategist | Fractional CMO | Communications Leader
I help businesses, associations, and organizations identify growth opportunities, strengthen customer engagement, and build marketing systems that deliver measurable results.

Helping organizations connect strategy, communication, & growth.
Strategy First. Marketing Second.
For more than 25 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of marketing, communications, customer experience, events, advocacy, and business growth.
My career has taken me from corporate leadership roles to entrepreneurship, giving me a unique perspective on how organizations grow, communicate, and connect with the people they serve.
Today, I help businesses and organizations move beyond random marketing tactics and build strategies that support long-term growth.
How I Help Organizations Grow
| Strategic Planning Align marketing efforts with business goals and organizational priorities. | Communications Leadership Build trust through clear messaging and stakeholder engagement. | Customer Experience Create experiences that strengthen loyalty and long-term relationships. |
| Growth Strategy Identify opportunities for visibility, lead generation, and retention. | Team Alignment Connect leadership, operations, and marketing around shared goals. | Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement Build participation, trust, and community support through strategic communication and relationship-building. |
Organizations & Brands I’ve Supported
Throughout my career, I’ve helped organizations strengthen visibility, engage their audiences, and support growth through strategic marketing, communications, content development, and customer-focused campaigns.
Organizations Include
- JNCL-NCLIS
- It’s About Language
- Fluency Consulting
- Counts Realty & Auction Group
- Image Maker Salon & Wig Studio
- Picture It Sold Real Estate Photography
- The Crossings at Farmington HOA
Areas of Marketing Leadership
Marketing Strategy
Developing plans that align organizational goals with measurable marketing initiatives.
Content Development
Creating website content, educational resources, email campaigns, podcast content, blogs, social media content, and marketing materials.
Communications
Supporting member engagement, customer communication, advocacy outreach, stakeholder messaging, and organizational visibility.
Campaign Management
Planning and executing multi-channel campaigns across email, social media, websites, events, and digital advertising.
Brand Positioning
Helping organizations communicate their value, differentiate themselves, and strengthen audience trust.
Audience Engagement
Building connections through events, advocacy initiatives, podcasts, educational content, and customer-focused marketing.
| Organization | Focus Areas |
| JNCL-NCLIS | Advocacy Marketing, Membership Communications, Event Promotion |
| It’s About Language | Podcast Production, Content Strategy, Educational Marketing |
| Fluency Consulting | Thought Leadership, Website Content, Strategic Planning |
| Counts Realty & Auction Group | Auction Marketing, Lead Generation, Digital Advertising |
| Image Maker Salon & Wig Studio | Consultation Marketing, Customer Education, Content Strategy |
| Picture It Sold | Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Brand Positioning |
| The Crossings at Farmington HOA | Community Communications, Resident Engagement, Strategic Planning, Board Leadership |
Businesses I’ve Built
Entrepreneurship has given me firsthand experience in business development, operations, customer service, marketing, and growth strategy.
Integrity Design Marketing
Founded a strategic marketing consulting business helping organizations strengthen communication, improve engagement, and support long-term growth.
Services & Expertise
- Marketing Strategy
- Fractional Marketing Leadership
- Content Development
- Digital Marketing
- Communications Planning
- Business Growth Strategy
Picture It Sold Real Estate Photography
Founded and operated a real estate photography company serving agents, brokers, and property marketing professionals throughout Central Virginia.
Highlights
- 300+ properties photographed
- Real Estate Photography
- Aerial Photography
- Property Marketing Assets
- Agent Branding Support
- Visual Storytelling
Career Snapshot
25+ Years of Experience
Marketing Strategy
Communications Leadership
Customer Experience
Entrepreneurship
Event Marketing & Advocacy
Business Growth
Education & Leadership
B.S. Business Administration – Marketing
A.A.S. Communication Design
Professional Photographer
Business Owner
Board President
Selected Work
National Advocacy Organization
Developed communication strategies supporting member engagement, advocacy outreach, virtual events, and national initiatives designed to strengthen participation and awareness.
Organization: JNCL-NCLIS
Auction Marketing
Built repeatable marketing systems and multi-channel campaigns designed to increase auction visibility, bidder participation, and event awareness.
Organization: Counts Realty & Auction Group
Small Business Growth
Created strategic marketing plans focused on customer acquisition, trust-building, education, and consultation growth.
Organizations: Image Maker Salon & Wig Studio | BuyWigsUSA
Insights & Perspectives
Ideas, observations, and strategies focused on marketing leadership, customer experience, communications, and business growth.
Recent Articles
- Winning Is a MindsetIn marketing, it’s the difference between being remembered and being forgotten. You can’t afford to sit on the sidelines. Define what success looks like for your business — and start building it now. That’s… Read more: Winning Is a Mindset
- The Oldest Marketing Strategy That Still Works TodayWhy “Know Your Audience” Has Outlasted Every Trend If you stripped away every platform, every trend, and every tool from modern marketing, what would be left? 🎯 Understanding your audience. 🎯 This simple, powerful… Read more: The Oldest Marketing Strategy That Still Works Today
- Beyond Trends: Mastering the 4 Ps of MarketingIn my last post, The Oldest Marketing Strategy That Still Works Today, I shared how one of the earliest approaches to marketing continues to influence how we connect with customers. Today, I want to… Read more: Beyond Trends: Mastering the 4 Ps of Marketing
Let’s Connect
Whether you’re looking for marketing leadership, communications expertise, strategic guidance, or a fresh perspective on growth, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect.