More about me

Someone told me I should state what I do and what kind of experience I have as this is about PR. So here goes....

Your investment in the creative mind of an experienced, marketing focused, but small business-oriented consultant can produce greater returns in the next five years than almost any other investment you can make.

I am that consultant. I have worked with small businesses for more than 20 years. I have experience marketing home décor and garden products, golf products, food, organic, wine accessories, children's products, day spas and spa products, public speakers, real estate and construction, fashion, beauty, pet products, inventions, medical devices, automotive aftermarket, safety, security, travel gear, boating products, authors, furniture, restaurants/bars, jewelry, toys, ergonomic products, and more.

I have experience from concept and copy production, strategic planning and crisis response, political communications, social networking campaign design and management to directing marketing for products, conducting PR, managed advertising and trade-show appearances, reworking corporate brand/logo to managing complex, comprehensive product-based and reputation-management programs for clients.

My clients have been mentioned by popular blogs and podcasts, as well as, featured on radio & television shows such as: HGTV-I Want That, Good Morning America, Fox & Friends, NPR, the Auto Channel, and the Howard Stern Show.

My efforts on behalf of my clients have resulted in coverage by trade and consumer publications, including (but not limited to) articles in: AP & Reuters wire; McClatchy-Tribune Special Sections; Contract; Log Home Living; Antique West; Award; Tango; Elle; Lucky; Fresh Cup; Better Homes & Gardens; Renovation Style Magazine; Wine Spectator; Laptop Product News; Small World; Gifts & Dec; Giftware News; Custom Home; Pool & Spa; Natural Food Merchandiser; Gourmet Product News; Coffee & Tea Journal; NW Palate; Wine & Country Living; the Veterinary Practice News; Fortune Magazine; Forbes; National Safety Council's Safety & Health Magazine & Endorsement; Sunset; Entrepreneur; Playthings; Tow Times; Security Product News; Truckers News; ATV Rider News; Fuel Oil News; Convenience Store Decisions; Good Sam RV Club Magazine & Endorsement; Northwest Construction; Big Apple Parent; Police One; Kick Starts; Pet Biz; The Animal Print; Dog Fancy; Pet Connection, syndicated column; Whole Dog Journal; Police Chief Magazine; Outdoor Edge; Gun Dog Magazine; Impressions Magazine; The Australian; Pet Age Magazine; Corporate Logo Magazine; Ski Press World; Vancouver Pet Magazine; NY Post, and many more.

I have a database of wholesale sales representatives in the United States and Canada who represent food, giftware, stationery, housewares, garden, drug, discount, HBA, home center, hardware, bath, decorative accessories and other product categories.

I have a database of private equity investors and assist some businesses in locating funding.

I work with you to develop an appropriate budget and I am paid on retainer.