Skills
Strategic Partnerships
I am proficient at engaging new business partners at all stages of the development cycle (targeting/pipeline development, prospecting, presenting, negotiating, closing, and retaining). I enjoy working with cross functional teams (technical, creative, marketing) to support the development process. I am also well versed in various CRM solutions (Salesforce, PipelineDeals), and online productivity platforms (Google Apps Suite, Microsoft Office 365 Suite, and Trello).
Innovation Strategy
I am adept at outlining company-level and/or project-level goals, scope, and priorities across multidisciplinary external teams. From there, I design and facilitate large group ideation sessions/workshops, define strategies for new partner initiatives, create collateral materials (i.e. presentations, roadmaps, frameworks, project plans) , and frequently present/pitch to C-level clients (CEO, CMO, etc.).
Public Speaking
I am a frequent guest lecturer at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School of Communications, particularly for their Master’s Degree Candidates. I’ve also led workshops and spoken at conferences in Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Lisbon, Portugal, on topics such as Innovation Strategy, Social Media for Social Impact, and Best Practices in Strategic Partnerships.