Sports

acquired and led expansion of one of the world's largest and best managed marathons with 40,000+ participants

built successful corporate partnerships with most of Chicago's major sports franchises

on a national basis, developed successful relationships with pro golf, collegiate athletics and running organizations

developed successful, industry leading integrated sports marketing programs for major Chicago bank

recognized leader in integrated, community-focused sports marketing

negotiated tens of millions of dollars in sports sponsorship transactions with global sports leaders

developed and managed multi-channel broadcast partnership for internationally-known sports event

developed marketing communications programs to promote and support the preeminent collegiate pre-season basketball tournament

developed marketing communications programs to promote and support a senior tour golf tournament

built and executed marketing, event and media plan to optimize corporate sponsorship of collegiate basketball tournament

Real Estate

developed branding and identity program for residential high-rise on Chicago's Gold Coast.

rebranded a refurbished and renovated major hotel property including branding, identity, collateral, in-hotel branded amenities, in-house restaurant identity and the visual interface for the hotel's website

designed new identity and year-long tenant retention plan for New York City residential rental property

developed and led a comprehensive financial media relations program for a REIT

developed and executed a crisis communication program for a New Orleans commercial development impacted by Hurricane Katrina

developed and managed a crisis communication program and media relations program for a government building tragedy resulting in loss of life

developed and managed marketing programs for several high-end residential developments owned by an ex-U.S. developer

Not for Profits

led Chicago's participation in national marketing effort for United Nations-affiliated organization

created case statement and marketing communications to support $14.5 million capital campaign.

provided creative direction and project management for year-long re-branding of national professional member association

delivered a campaign strategy to restore reputation and build fundraising following dismissal of leading nonprofit executive.

developed architecture and copy for external website that produced 25% increase in online revenue and boosted course registrations by100%.

led charitable volunteer-driven international nonprofit organization that educated the public and raised funds for research to find a cure for diabetes.

Media

developed and executed media strategy for leading newspaper to address international media focus on lawsuit involving former owner

managed investor relations for publicly traded media conglomerate through leadership and board transition

developed and managed qualitative research to evaluate online publishing content with target audience

managed messaging for two unique Chicago area media drives that netted $2.1 million for Tsunami response and $6.4 million for Katrina relief

developed and managed multi-channel broadcast partnership for internationally-known sports event

Life Sciences

developed and managed '100 day plan' for new CEO of leading pharmaceutical company

built, introduced and managed corporation's executive outreach and speaking program

developed, built and launched new online presence of major life sciences corporation which included the rationalization of 120+ disparate sites

developed charter and helped managed industry advocacy group to educate media and develop stakeholder support of new product category

developed and implemented IPO communications program for biotech company

concepted and coordinated with World Economic Forum sustainability conference for life sciences and food companies, and NGO's

strategized, developed content and prepped company leadership for public debate against activist group

Hospitality

developed major incentive programs at more than twenty of America's leading resorts and hotels

worked with industry-leading hospitality companies on travel programs on-site and remote entertainment

led corporate event team producing 900+ events each year, ranging from CEO-hosted dinners with celebrity chefs and major political figures to 8,000 person receptions at major Chicago cultural institutions

developed comprehensive branding system, marketing materials and website for upscale boutique hotel catering to business travelers

Healthcare

provided design, art direction, project management for annual reports and community service reports for major Chicago hospital

developed design concepts and provided creative direction and project management for annual reports for major foundation devoted to brain research

provided concept, creative direction an project management for employee healthcare benefits materials for Fortune 100 company

led charitable volunteer-driven international nonprofit organization that educated the public and raised funds for research to find a cure for diabetes

Food

managed crisis communications programs for global QSR related to business and reputation-threatening animal protein and health issues

developed and launched major food company's internal reputation management process for issues detection and inoculation

successfully managed media relations for regional fast food company targeted by nation's #1 company

served as food company's crisis management capability for all labor, product and business issues

Financial Services

led marketing & communications group of 120 staff for $110 billion Chicago bank

managed strategy and implementation for two, multi-state bank rebranding programs involving 650+ offices

managed investor relations for midwest bank holding company

leading member of global communications team for worldwide top 20 bank

built extensive communications organization for major Midwest bank, including internal communications, public relations and crisis communications

managed multiple crisis communications efforts for leading Chicago financial institution

developed visual branding program for private bank focused on high net worth individuals

created brand identity and collateral materials for re-named stock exchange

developed visual strategy and branding system for financial firm specializing in mid-cap investments

Cultural Institutions

comprehensive visual branding program for new art museum, now recognized nationally for its world-class craft collection; new brand was implemented on exterior and interior signage, catalogues, banners, didactics, gift shop items and exhibition signage

re-brand of existing art center to better capture the visitor experience, enhance its publications and help achieve regional and national recognition

visual brand development for new art museum; program included identity and application to all exterior and interior signage, donor wall and restaurant

rebrand for existing foundation celebrating the work of one of America's leading architects

design, project management and installation coordination of barricade surrounding construction of a bridge that will link a world-famous art museum with a city's major park

design of brand identity and fund raising materials for new science museum and major aquarium expansion

Architecture

comprehensive branding program for an international architecture firm designing LEEDS certified buildings

collateral and modular presentation materials for a firm specializing in residential projects of all sizes

visual branding, positioning and print collateral for a minority-owned firm desiring an ethnic profile

identity development for a start-up project management firm

website design and production for a firm specializing in historic renovation

brand evolution for an expanding partnership