Featured Work

I’ve always loved the challenge of taking an idea and turning it into something people genuinely want to experience. Whether it was launching a new attraction, growing an iconic New York brand, or creating a campaign that earned national attention, each project taught me something new. Here are a few of my favorite projects.

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Integrated Marketing for Charitable Partnerships Across 260+ Stores

As Cause Marketing Specialist at Build-A-Bear Foundation, I was the day-to-day contact for seven major nonprofit partners including Make-A-Wish, Toys for Tots, and Save the Children, managing seasonal donation campaigns across 260+ store locations in the US, Canada, and the UK. By finding and testing new in-store activation approaches, I drove a 25% annual increase in fundraising totals across all partners.

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