MY BACKGROUND

WherE Real-World Experience
& the Classroom Come together

I've served as Adjunct Professor at Gonzaga University since 2014, teaching a variety of courses in the School of Business Administration:

  • Digital Marketing 410
  • Personal Branding in the NIL (Names, Image, Likeness) Era
  • How to Land Your Ideal Job in Marketing and Advertising
  • Be More Like You and Find the Job of Your Dreams
  • Campus to Career Marketing Lab
  • AI in Marketing (Fall, 2026)

I'm also an Executive in Residence at Gonzaga University, providing one-on-one guidance to students transitioning from academic life to their careers. It's been a privilege helping student find their professional paths in this role and career coaching was born out of my desire to do more of this work.

This academic background, combined with over two decades of client work, gives me a unique perspective. I understand what companies actually look for when they hire, what makes people successful, and how to navigate the challenges that come with building a career. 

WHO I WORK WITH

Whether You're Just Starting Out
or Ready for What's Next

Emerging Professionals

You are looking for your first career role or are early in your career. You have talent and ambition, but need strategic direction on where to focus and how to stand out in a competitive market. I help you identify the career path that best suits you, get noticed, and ultimately, hired.

 

Mid-Career Contributors

You are ready to step into leadership, move into a new specialty, or make a strategic pivot. You have proven your abilities and now need guidance on making the right next move. This can be a challenging landscape to navigate. I work with you identify that path, maximize your strengths, and make the jump.

Marketing
Leaders

You are exploring executive opportunities, evaluating a major career transition, or figuring out how to position yourself for the role you really want. You need a strategic partner, someone to collaborate with who's been there. Someone who can help position you as the next leader at your organization or a new one.

WHAT WE WORK ON TOGETHER

  • Identifying careers and roles that align with your skills, personality, and professional goals|

  • Understanding how your unique strengths translate across different marketing specialties and industries

  • Clarifying your career direction and the opportunities worth pursuing

  • Developing a strategic approach to your job search or career transition

  • Positioning yourself effectively for the roles that fit you best

  • Navigating offers, negotiations, and difficult career decisions

  • Building the skills and experience that advance your long-term trajectory

The Work That Gets You Where You Want to Go

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How It WOrks

Working with a new strategic partner should feel clear, not complicated. From our first conversation to ongoing collaboration, every step is built around understanding your unique situation and delivering the kind of strategic leadership that makes a real difference.
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Introductory Conversation

We start by talking about where you are and where you want to go. This helps me understand your situation and figure out if we are a good fit to work together.

Career Assessment

I help you map out your strengths, interests, personality traits, and goals. We identify the career paths and roles that are the best match for who you are and what you want.

Strategic Planning

Together, we build a game plan. This might include targeting specific roles or industries, refining your positioning, building your professional network strategically, or preparing for interviews and negotiations.

Ongoing Guidance

Depending on your needs, I provide support through one-time strategic sessions, a defined coaching engagement over several weeks, or scheduled check-ins throughout your transition. We tailor it to what works for you.
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions
Straight Answers

Ready to Approach Your Career with Strategy and Confidence?

Let's start with a conversation. No obligation. No sales pitch.
It's a 30-minute discussion.

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