About

Quick Facts

I am:

• An entrepreneur
• A public speaker
• A dad
• An amateur photographer
• Active on Twitter
• Totally Googleable

Background and Experience

I have more than twenty years experience with business development and marketing. My background includes extensive experience in brand development, trademark management and business development. I am well versed in advertising and marketing, including direct and database marketing, product development/management, and strategy development. I am also knowledgeable of software and systems and has experience with many e-commerce, CRM and campaign management software and solutions.

I’m a veteran entrepreneur with experience in starting and running wholesale, retail, online, and service businesses. I have previously served as Vice President, Strategic Services of the Jackson Group/Total Response, Managing Partner of Taylor-Harkins Group, Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President, Customer Care at Geneer and VP, Marketing and Product Development at Nykamp Consulting Group. I have also held leadership positions with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, PinPoint Marketing, and The Arnold Agency.

I am a student of emerging technologies and cultural change as it relates to marketing and branding. I am also a frequent guest speaker at conferences and seminars on topics such as brand development, licensing, marketing, strategy, marketing information systems, database marketing and CRM.

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