Founder and product marketing manager with over 18 years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, with a proven track record of identifying and delivering on key insights that drive brand equity and revenue. A passion for creating and scaling products that solve real problems for consumers and make a positive difference in their lives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/CEO/Brand Builder/Shark Tanker
Psi Health Solutions, Inc.
06.2006 - 01.2024
Identified, commercialized, grew adoption, and secured brand loyalty of Psi Bands, a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and medical device from $0 to more than $1M in annual sales,
Conducted market research, including syndicated data, and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities for brand differentiation which resulted in national sales distribution at major mass and drug retailers at more than 10,000 U.S
Nationwide stores, such as CVS, Target, H-E-B, Babies “R” Us, H-E-B, Meijer, Pharmaca, Spouts, Cardinal Health, McKesson, etc
Developed and executed marketing plans, including social, direct mail, e-mail, TV, print, in-store, collateral, and tradeshows resulting in a social media following of 15,000+, many industry awards, and millions of media impressions at major national media outlets
See below highlights
Interfaced with customers to generate and translate rich customer insights into action-oriented and compelling marketing strategies and product development improvements, resulting in brand retention and customer loyalty
Managed brand assets and guidelines to maintain a cohesive brand identity across all touchpoints resulting in brand adoption and retention.
Program Coordinator, Contract
Leadership Monterey County
06.2022 - 12.2022
Enhanced knowledge of local business and community concerns, community involvement, and stewardship amongst cohort.
Developed strong partnerships with other businesses, ensured collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
Account Manager
Full Steam Marketing & Design
01.1997 - 01.2000
Collaborated with clients and cross-functional internal teams to develop marketing strategies that aligned with client goals. Notable clients included The National Steinbeck Center and Natividad Medical Center.
Oversaw campaign execution, ensured projects were completed on time within budget, met KPIs.
Monitored campaign performance, adjusted strategies as needed based on key metrics, prepared proposals, made presentations, and negotiated contracts to ensure a win/win for clients and agency, with client retention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business, Marketing Concentration
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA
Skills
Entrepreneurial
Product Management
Marketing Campaigns
Storytelling & Branding
Analytical
Critical-Thinking
Accomplishments
Huggies MomInspired Grant Winner
Trailblazer Awardee from Wells Fargo & the National Association of Women's Business Owners
FedEx #SupportSmallGrant Awardee
Media Highlights
Oprah “O” Pick”
Shark Tank
QVC
ShopNBC
Good Morning America
Women’s Health
Travel & Leisure
Entrepreneur Magazine as a “Strokes of Genius”
US Today
New York Times
Working Mother
Timeline
Program Coordinator, Contract
Leadership Monterey County
06.2022 - 12.2022
Founder/CEO/Brand Builder/Shark Tanker
Psi Health Solutions, Inc.
06.2006 - 01.2024
Account Manager
Full Steam Marketing & Design
01.1997 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Business, Marketing Concentration