PROFESSIONAL

Received Performance Recognition Awards

I believe the most coveted marketing award is “client feedback” that my work performed beyond expectations. However, over the years, a few “pats on the back” I’ve received from peers include:

  • DMA Echo Award
  • CT Art Directors Club |  Magic of Creativity Award
  • Ad Club of CT |  Billboard Contest Award
  • American Heart Association | Outstanding
    Communications Award
Played Key Development and Marketing Roles in the Launch of “Disney Books By Mail”

Played a key vendor role in helping launch Disney Books by Mail, helping brand, position, market, and develop content for Disney Books by Mail continuity programs.

  • Minnie & Me Best Friends Collection
  • Disney Babies Out & Around
  • The Little Mermaid’s Treasure Chest
  • Micky Wonders Why
Invited to Speak at Marketing-Focused Events
  • Q&A Forum Panelist | Business Forms Management Association, Greater NY Chapter
  • Guest Lecturer | UCONN Professional Developmet Series | Direct Marketing
  • Speaker | National Assoc.of Event Managers, CT Chapter Convention
  • MC for retirement roasts, Field Publications

PERSONAL

Enjoy Relaxing by Staying Active

Spend spare time enjoying fitness activities including bicycling, kayaking, hiking, boating. Working to get better at golf, tennis, and pickle ball

Learning the Ukulele

Received a Hawaiian “Monkey Pod” Uke as gift from my son while he was stationed at the U.S. Marine Base in Owahu. Started playing it in 2019, earning me the family nickname Pop-Pop Kahuna.
Groupies to date: 01.

Legal Guardian of “Prince Leo”

Prince Leo is actuaklly a King Charles Cavelier/Cocker Spaniel mix…
a “Cockalier.” Looks like a house dog, acts like a hound dog—runs after geese, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, and anyone with a dog treat.