“Any IT group’s success often happens behind the scenes without an easy way to demonstrate the business value. Akrete helped us show value in a very impactful way by helping us craft a story for various audiences, including supporting messages and communication tools. We’ve partnered with Akrete for over a decade across many of our business areas. This latest endeavor with JLL Technologies helped us tell our story in a simple and creative way that resonated with all stakeholders and also honored the dedication of our IT employees. Once again, Team Akrete has helped us achieve all our objectives and we're looking forward to our next project together.”
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I'm a Founder & CEO, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of a SBA lender and a 2023…
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This was a pinch me week in NYC for #ULISpring! Incredible sights, conversations and connections were had and I am so thankful to be a part of it…
This was a pinch me week in NYC for #ULISpring! Incredible sights, conversations and connections were had and I am so thankful to be a part of it…
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Proud to introduce CNN Center --> The Center. A ton of work has already been done, and there is so much more to come.
Proud to introduce CNN Center --> The Center. A ton of work has already been done, and there is so much more to come.
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We proudly extend congratulations to Laura Newman, Vice President, Investment & Development on her selection as an honoree for the Denver Women…
We proudly extend congratulations to Laura Newman, Vice President, Investment & Development on her selection as an honoree for the Denver Women…
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Education
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Harvard Business School Executive Education
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Activities and Societies: Two-time participant in the Council of PR Firms' Harvard Leadership Program
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Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi Omega, LUCID (Loyola University Center for Instructional Design)
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Board Director, 2023 Chairman of the Board, Executive and Governance Committees
SomerCor
- Present 7 years 11 months
Economic Empowerment
As a founder of a small business, I was recruited to join the Board of Directors of SomerCor in 2016, became Vice Chairman in January 2019 and Chairman of the Board in January 2023. SomerCor is a non-profit SBA lender based in Chicago, holding a portfolio in excess of $481 million, comprised of more than 925 loans, and is one of the largest SBA lenders in the nation, consistently ranking in the top 15 CDC’s nationwide.
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Board Director, Executive Committee, Governance Committee
IMEC Illinois
- Present 4 years 11 months
Economic Empowerment
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Supplier Diversity Council Member
JLL
- 1 year 7 months
Economic Empowerment
I serve on the JLL Supplier Diversity Council, where we expand this publicly-traded Fortune 500 Company's programs supporting supplier diversity for both JLL and its clients, creating expanded opportunity for minority, women and veteran-owned businesses.
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Global MCS Committee, Chicago Chapter Board/Exec Committee
CoreNet Global
- 10 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
In my decade as a CoreNet Global volunteer, I held Board and Executive Committee positions in the Chicago Chapter, worked with the Washington State Chapter, and served on several Global committees focused on Economic Development, Communications and Volunteer leadership. CoreNet Global is a global professional organization with more than 7000 members in the workplace, green building and corporate real estate communities.
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The Work Day Reinvented: Achievement as a Business Model
Forbes
See publicationLeaders no longer have the luxury of viewing "flex time" as a benefit or even as optional. To adapt and thrive in today's 24/7 business climate, professional services firms must change how we view the very foundation of our workday: the assumption that there is one.
A truly achievement-oriented professional services business model doesn't measure its success by where or when work gets done but by the quality of its work. Focusing on achievement means rejecting old constructs that limit…Leaders no longer have the luxury of viewing "flex time" as a benefit or even as optional. To adapt and thrive in today's 24/7 business climate, professional services firms must change how we view the very foundation of our workday: the assumption that there is one.
A truly achievement-oriented professional services business model doesn't measure its success by where or when work gets done but by the quality of its work. Focusing on achievement means rejecting old constructs that limit how we leverage time and place to achieve success. -
Jackie Chan's Hong Kong
Travel Channel
See publicationServed as scriptwriter on this Travel Channel show hosted by Jackie Chan, "Jackie Chan's Hong Kong," posted on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eIF7-opXYo.
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Using Public Relations Effectively in the United States
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A New Zealand Trade & Enterprise guide for New Zealand companies looking to raise awareness about their products and services among target media in the United States. The guide covers how to plan a PR campaign, how to make your company interesting to the media, media outreach techniques and interview preparation.
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English
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