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I help startups and growing businesses clarify their message, understand their audience, and create marketing strategies that attract the right customers. With 200+ completed projects and $50K+ earned on Upwork, I bring years of experience in SEO content, business research, audience analysis, and strategic communication. My background started with helping businesses communicate their ideas through: • SEO content and blog strategies • Website messaging and copywriting • Business research and market analysis • Long-form content and thought leadership Over time, this experience has developed into a broader marketing strategy approach where I help businesses: ✓ Research competitors and identify market opportunities ✓ Understand customer needs through audience research ✓ Develop clear brand positioning and messaging ✓ Create content strategies aligned with business goals ✓ Build practical marketing plans that can be executed My services include: 📌 Content Marketing Strategy • Content audits • SEO content planning • Keyword and competitor research • Content calendars and growth strategies 📌 Brand Messaging & Positioning • Audience research • Value proposition development • Messaging frameworks • Website and marketing copy direction 📌 Market Research & Business Strategy • Competitor analysis • Industry research • Customer insights • Business growth recommendations I combine research, writing expertise, and strategic thinking to help businesses turn ideas into clear messages customers understand. If you need someone who understands your business, researches your market, and translates insights into practical marketing direction, I would be happy to help.

I have a history of high success in both the corporate and startup worlds: - Founded Hiperwall, grew it into a global multi-million-dollar business without investors - Managed Zetera global sales, marketing and manufacturing, helped raise over $20M - Part of the 4 person team that launched the Westinghouse line of LCD televisions - Oversaw a corporate turn-around at Premier mounts, restoring profitability and growth - Grew Canon computer sales by over 20% while increasing gross margin by 13% - Increased Compaq notebook sales by 50% to $500M annually in less than 1 year - Received a Silver Anvil from the Public Relations Society of America, their highest award I began my career as a software engineer, working for large enterprises like McDonnell Douglass and Xerox, as well as startup Dayflo, named software company of the year by PC Magazine. Over time, I transitioned to a technical marketing role, then through product management, brand management, strategic planning and eventually into general management. In 2000 I shifted my focus to the world of hi-tech startups. Since that time, I have worked exclusively for emerging companies as a consultant, employee, advisor, board member or founder. I am an adjunct college professor, teaching start-up skills to would-be entrepreneurs. I hold multiple granted patents, with additional patents pending, and am a published author whose work has appeared in preeminent publications such as PC Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, PC Computing and Digital Signage Magazine.

I'm a career freelancer that's been Upwork Top Rated since 2017. I have over 20 years of Marketing experience and have worked with a wide variety of industries and businesses - small and large, B2C, B2B, product and service. Over the years I’ve been hands-on in nearly every aspect of Marketing. This functional experience combined with my degree in Sociology, gives me a unique perspective of how to frame your business so you can find, and effectively communicate with, your customers. When you work with me you can expect: Direct, honest communication and no frills. I value efficiency and like to start projects by determining goals so I can spend my time where it's needed most. You're the expert on your business and your industry, I'm the expert in branding and marketing - it's when we work together that great things happen! As a person, I'm self-motivated, innately organized, good natured and an effective communicator. I enjoy outdoor activities like surfing and swimming. I also maintain a regular yoga practice and enjoy cooking and spending time with my husband, son and my Boxer-mix rescue dog. Invite me to your project, or send me a message - I'm always happy to find time for a quick chat to see if we're a good fit to work together. Or, if you've got some specific questions and you'd like to dive right in you can purchase a consultation below.