Where I try to impress you with where I went to school, the credentials I’ve obtained, where I previously worked, and the clients I’ve worked with.

So I’ll quickly mention that I have an MBA from Schulich School of Business, a BA Honours from McGill University, and a Communication diploma from Simon Fraser University. For over 15 years, I’ve consulted and worked for businesses in the media, arts & culture, and architecture & design spaces, as well as for nonprofits in the arts, culture, education and environmental spaces.

Life, work and a sense of adventure have taken me to live in cities throughout North America, including Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto and New York City.

But I don’t believe that credentials or work experiences tell the complete story. I’ve sat in offices and meeting rooms surrounded by individuals with similar credentials, and stellar resumes, yet come at my work from a completely different lens, based on skills and talents that make me uniquely me.

What you’ll see if you work with me:

— I’m laser focused on the needs of owners and executives, and on designing a plan to get those needs met in effective, efficient and sustained ways.

—I reframe business problems to ensure we design the right business solutions. I do this by listening carefully, and asking the right questions.

—I’m the person in the room that will raise her hand to ask “why is this being done this way?” I’m quick to identify process inefficiencies and then develop a plan - and the necessary buy-in - to implement improvements.

—I’m scrappy and resourceful. I’m used to working with small budgets and teams, so I know how to design plans that move the needle.

—I’m honest and straightforward (while still being kind). I will share the information that I think you need to hear and consider to ensure the success of your organization.

—I’m motivated by the success of the small business owners and nonprofits that I work with. I love doing what I do best, to free up by clients to do the things they do best. I get profound satisfaction out of doing the behind-the-scenes business work that business owners and nonprofit executives find daunting and distracting.

—I excite and inspire the leaders of creative businesses to see the possibilities for this future through strategy, streamlined processes and strong financials.

Want to feel excited and on track to meet your strategic and financial goals? Reach out for an introductory connect call.