EDUCATION

UCLA

Interior Architecture Certificate, Extension
October 2025 – December 2026
GPA: 4.0

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

Bachelors in Strategic Communications, School of Journalism
Minor in Leadership Studies
August 2013 - May 2017
GPA: 3.75

WORK EXPERIENCE

FOUNDER + PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT,
STUDIO LEPŌS
2024–Present

Led full brand refresh and repositioning of Lolli & Pops and Hammond’s Candies, resulting in a 28% increase in brand awareness and improved retailer interest across key markets.

Developed and executed brand architecture unifying multiple sub-brands under a cohesive narrative, improving consumer recall and shelf impact.

Drove 18% CAGR through integrated marketing plans, optimized DTC acquisition strategies, and high-performing retail activations.

Concepted and rolled out national 360° campaigns across paid social, influencer, email, shopper marketing, and experiential, leading to a 6.7x ROAS.

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING + STRATEGY,
HART & HIGHLAND (AGENCY)
2023–2024

Led digital & launch strategies across paid/organic social, influencer, email, and SMS for 20+ high-growth CPG and DTC brands in the Food & Bev, Wellness, and Beauty spaces.

Scaled cross-functional marketing team of 8+, improving workflow efficiency and reducing client churn.

Launched high-performing campaigns with avg. 4.2x ROAS across key categories.

Drove retention strategy for top DTC clients, increasing LTV by 52% and shortening CAC payback period

Advised on brand positioning and GTM strategies that helped clients secure shelf space at Erewhon, Target, Whole Foods, and Goop.

SR. SOCIAL + DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER, HEALTH-ADE 2020–2023

Led social, email, SMS, blog, and influencer strategy, increasing impressions by 147% and engagement by 267% YoY.

Launched SMS program with a 17% CTR and $0.72 revenue per message, outperforming beverage DTC benchmarks.

SOCIAL + DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER, HEALTH-ADE 2020–2023

Built and executed first SMS strategy, expanding performance marketing into retention and lifecycle flows.

SOCIAL SPECIALIST, HEALTH-ADE 2020–2023

Rebuilt social strategy across IG, TikTok, and Pinterest, growing impressions 128% and clicks 52%.

Social Media Specialist 

SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST,
INSPIRATO LUXURY TRAVEL
2018-2020

Increased Instagram following by 56% YoY and launched the brand’s first member affiliate program, activating 12 top-tier members with a combined reach of 3M+.

DIGITAL MARKETING COORDINATOR,
BENEFIT COSMETICS
2017-2018

Content planning and Stories/LIVE production for US social channels (+20M across all accounts), working closely with brand and creative teams.

Managed influencer coordination for organic social, ranging from 10K–7M followers, and prepared monthly trend competitive reports.