Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

I’ve always thought of myself as a curious creator. Growing up in the small town of Hobart, Indiana desperately left me wanting to explore the world at a young age. At 18 I became a flight attendant, moved to San Francisco, and began my quest of exploration near, and far. My journey took me from London to Istanbul and many places in between. During this time my love for learning about various cultures, fashion, jewelry making, and rock-n-roll deepened. Seeing the world opened my eyes. I wanted to dive further into these loves, and find a way to eventually incorporate them into a career; I began studying fashion, collecting stones, buying old vinyl records, and developed an obsession of logos.
My journey's lead me back to the Midwest, this time as a college student at The Illinois Institute of Art, for Fashion Marketing. I supported myself through school by creating a jewelry line called "Akasha." I thought the product was quality, but more importantly, I found I had a niche to make people want to buy, but not just jewelry, anything I wanted to sell. I was a girl on a mission, a mission to find what makes people, brands, cultures, and life tick!
When all is said and done, I am left with a satisfied feeling; I’ve been able to build a marketing foundation that has allowed me to morph my “big ideas” into a reality. Creating a brand from idea, through implementation, into the consumers life is what my experiences have evolved into.
I have been fortunate enough to have been able to pursue great opportunities. I thank my curiosity , and my competitiveness for my success today.
In a nutshell, that’s what makes me tick. How about you?

Work History

• Synergy Healthcare Resources
• Vice President of Marketing
• June 2009 to Present

• Marketing, & Advertising

Education

• Valparaiso University
• MBA
• 2009 - 2010

• The Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago
• BFA, Fashion Marketing
• 2005 - 2009