The Solutionist: From Complexity to Clarity
I have a treasure in me!
Professional Experience
With 28 years of leadership experience at Fortune 500 technology innovators, including Hewlett Packard, Agilent Technologies, and Keysight Technologies—I’ve built a reputation as a strategic business evangelist who transforms complex ideas into compelling narratives.
What I Bring to the Table:
- Enterprise-Wide Business Leadership: Proven track record of driving adoption, alignment, and growth across global organizations
- Visual Storytelling Excellence: Unique ability to translate technical concepts into powerful visual communications that inspire action
- Strategic Evangelism: Passion for championing transformative ideas that create measurable business impact
Career Highlights Include:
- Spearheading global programs that bridged technology and business objectives
- Developing visual communication strategies that elevated brand positioning and executive messaging
- Leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions with precision and impact
My approach combines strategic vision with hands-on expertise—ensuring ideas that don’t just sound great on paper but deliver real-world results.
Specialized Skills
With deep cross-functional expertise, I deliver strategic solutions at the intersection of:
- Brand Strategy & Governance - Developing and enforcing standards that strengthen identity and consistency
- Digital Experience Optimization - Managing assets and content ecosystems for maximum impact
- Visual Communication - Transforming complex ideas into compelling designs and narratives
- Learning & Enablement - Creating adult learning programs that drive adoption and proficiency
- Process Excellence - Implementing governance frameworks that ensure quality and efficiency
This expertise enables me to serve as both a strategic advisor and hands-on solution provider for organizations looking to elevate their brand, operations, and customer experience.
Education & Certifications
I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Western Carolina University, with an emphasis in Computer Information Systems.
I hold certifications in Knowledge Management Professional, Accredited Call Center Manager, and Certified Administrative Professional.
Leadership Philosophy & Operating Principles
- Strategic Focus: Relentlessly prioritize high-impact initiatives that drive measurable results
- Velocity: Execute with urgency - speed creates competitive advantage
- Ownership: Demand clear accountability at all levels of execution
- Trust & Courage: Foster an environment where bold ideas and honest dialogue thrive
- Inclusive Excellence: Leverage diverse perspectives as a strategic advantage
- Collaborative Success: Achieve more through aligned team performance than individual contribution
- Future-Creation: Innovate to build what's next, not just optimize what exists