Sprogcenter Hellerup - Copenhagen, Denmark

Department of International Programs Abroad, Syracuse University London Centre, London, England

Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management

COO  -  GenoBank.io

GenoBank.io helps donors establish ownership and control over their biosamples/genomic data and protects ethical researchers keeping them compliant with privacy laws, all by leveraging blockchain technology (BioNFTs). Our unique, decentralized DNA digital wallet protects both parties by tokenizing an “end-to-end digital consent” while they exchange this sensitive data. We use blockchain at its full potential by registering one’s genomic data as a unique digital asset (BioNFT)  -  (ERC-721).

We are B2B and license our technology to research and commercial entities (i.e., laboratories, biobanks, research institutions, biosample kit manufacturers, universities, and enterprise healthcare in corporations) enabling them to comply with data protection and privacy laws with full transparency toward the donors (data subjects).

Genobank.io

Produce and deliver public relations and strategic marketing initiatives for international lifestyle product and services companies. Develop strategic marketing materials as well as redesign them, write and edit press releases, content for websites and social media platforms. Build and reinforce relations with key media to ensure brands are effectively marketed in target markets to key publics.

5SENSESPR Public Relations and Marketing Consulting

Founder  -  President

Shaped and directed the corporate marketing vision for a membership-based nonprofit quilting association with 500 regional guild charters and 15K members globally. Architected strategies positively impacting membership and awareness.

The Modern Quilt Guild

Marketing Manager

Amaggio Partners

Strategic Advisor / Consultant

Led the development and implementation of all aspects of the Bechtler Museum’s marketing and communications efforts. Oversaw a department of staff members and ensured these efforts were optimized in relation to the aesthetics of the museum and its brand. Spearheaded planning and execution of all public relations and media relations strategies for the museum, as well as all initiatives related to advertising and promotions, and digital communications.

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Developed marketing and public relations communications strategies to promote the Harvey B.
Gantt Center globally.

Developed and directed an integrated multi-channel advertising, public relations and direct marketing campaign for the successful launches of America I AM: The African American Imprint exhibition, Jonathan Green: A Spiritual Journey of Life exhibition and The Kinsey Collection: Shared Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey – Where Art and History Intersect exhibition; together these drew over 44,000 visitors to the Gantt and generated more than $265,000 in ticket sales.

Conducted research and managed the development of the Harvey B. Gantt Center’s website and social media platforms as promotional tools.

Served as public relations and media spokesperson to promote the Harvey B. Gantt Center’s mission and vision, upcoming exhibitions and events, as well as forged secured strategic alliances and community-based partnerships, cultivated sponsor prospects, key media, and developed advertising.

Directed and managed the development, production and distribution of all print and electronic media, including catalogues, brochures, flyers and other marketing collateral materials that reinforced the Center’s core messaging, generated patronage of the Center’s public programs and events, and supported the growth of its membership program.

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Reported to the Chief Executive Officer and was responsible for corporate communications management worldwide including the development of internal and external strategic communications plans, marketing and public relations campaigns, as well as advertising and branding initiatives that conveyed the corporate mission of Artcoustic International. Delivered a 20% increase in new sales leads and a 15% increase in annual sales.

Artcoustic Loudspeakers

Global Head of Marketing & Communications

Created the concept for Kublai’s Restaurant and, as co-founding partner, initiated the start-up, led the growth and oversaw general management of the business. Designed menus and developed the dining room layout; negotiated terms with vendors and suppliers; and unified and managed a front- and back-of-house staff of more than ten people creating a cohesive, cooperative team committed to premium guest service and optimum profitability.

Kublai's Restaurant & Lounge Bar

Co-Founder - Managing Director

Developed and successfully executed sales objectives for the Earth Collection, a $15 million organic clothing business in Southern Spain. Opened and operated three Earth Collection retail business units. Managed a sales team of nine and was responsible for all aspects of the business including forecasting, purchasing, retail sales and training, in addition to marketing promotions. Generated sales of $800,000 over a four-year period.

The Earth Collection

Managing Director

Recruited by Thomson Reuters / Thomson Global Markets to provide executive-level marketing communications leadership to the management team for the Asia Pacific division of the company.

Thomson Reuters

Marketing Director - Asia Pacific

Represented and marketed all third party electronic financial services provided over the Dow Jones Markets Telerate platform in the Asia Pacific region. Built and maintained strong partnerships/alliances with respective vendors that generated 20% of Asia Pacific sales/totaling US$20M.

Dow Jones

Marketing Executive - Asia Pacific

Led and managed a team of six client and Andersen Consulting analysts from the Asia Pacific Region to develop and implement first generation of the Central Clearing & Settlement and Automated Order Matching Execution System for the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.  Implementation of the system provided efficiency and sound risk management which was a key factor in the exchange’s high daily turnover of US$1BN.