About
Senior account manager and client success leader with 25 years of experience owning complex, multi-stakeholder client portfolios in fast-moving, high-stakes environments. Known for building lasting relationships built on trust, warmth, and genuine investment in client outcomes. Proven ability to balance strategic account planning with hands-on operational execution — guiding delivery teams, managing renewals, forecasting revenue health, and identifying growth opportunities across a large book of business. Equally comfortable in a boardroom QBR and in the weeds resolving a delivery issue. Thrives in remote, cross-functional, high-trust environments.
Core Competencies
Portfolio Account Management
• Client Retention & Renewal
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• QBR Development & Delivery
• Risk Identification & Resolution
• Cross-functional Team Leadership
• Revenue Forecasting & Account Health
• Onboarding & Implementation
• Commercial Conversations & Negotiation
• Remote Collaboration
What I'm looking for
Available for remote work in: content editing and proofreading, customer service and client success, account management, operations support, compliance documentation, and administrative project coordination.
I bring senior-level professionalism, deep organizational skills, and a track record of delivering results for clients across a wide range of industries and functions. Highly responsive, self-directed, and experienced working independently in remote environments.
Experience
Consultant → VP of Business Development → Chief Strategy Officer
Aspen Blue (dba TERPS)
Jun 2020 – Present
Served as senior account lead and internal quarterback for a company launching in Massachusetts, aligning delivery teams and managing executive stakeholder relationships simultaneously Oversaw onboarding and implementation strategy for three locations, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across each launch Monitored account performance against defined objectives and provided strategic recommendations to senior leadership based on data and trend analysis
OnboardingImplementation Strategy
Owner / Operator
High Road Consultancy
Nov 2013 – Present
Owned end-to-end relationships for a portfolio of 100+ clients over 13 years, serving as their primary account lead, strategic advisor, and escalation point across every phase of engagement Managed complex, long-cycle accounts simultaneously — balancing strategic planning with day-to-day execution and delivery oversight across a geographically distributed client base Led renewal and retention conversations for every account, maintaining strong stakeholder trust and consistently securing continued partnerships through performance-driven relationship management Guided cross-functional teams (legal, compliance, operations, finance) responsible for client deliverables, setting expectations, resolving issues, and ensuring quality and consistency across engagements Developed and delivered executive-level account reviews presenting performance data, outcomes, risks, and growth recommendations — translating operational detail into clear business narratives Proactively identified account health risks and built recovery strategies before issues escalated, maintaining stability across a high-volume portfolio Translated complex client goals into structured, actionable programs — managing scope, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder alignment throughout Identified and pursued expansion and upsell opportunities within existing accounts, supporting clients as they scaled into new markets and operational phases Supported one client in scaling from 38 to 600+ daily transactions overnight — a result of disciplined account planning, process design, and delivery oversight
Account ManagementClient Retention
Owner / Operator
CCPC, Inc. dba The Green Door San Francisco
Jun 2003 – Present
Co-founded and managed one of the first licensed cannabis dispensaries in the U.S., building client relationships, community trust, and operational infrastructure from the ground up Managed $15M+ in annual revenue and a team of 40+ for 8 years, maintaining strong retention and consistent quality across a high-volume operation Built lasting relationships with city and state officials, community organizations, and advocacy groups — demonstrating the ability to manage diverse, high-stakes stakeholder portfolios
Revenue ManagementClient Relationships
Vice President of Client Services
Canna Advisors
May 2016 – Nov 2017
Managed a complex, multi-state portfolio of enterprise accounts simultaneously, serving as primary relationship owner and delivery lead for each Oversaw 19+ concurrent engagements — managing timelines, deliverables, quality, and stakeholder communications in parallel without dropping the ball on any account Led and managed a team of 8, guiding their work across writing, research, and client support to ensure consistent delivery quality Contributed to financial modeling and ROI analysis that helped clients understand performance benchmarks and make informed decisions Built out a new client success and operations arm for the firm from scratch, creating scalable infrastructure for account management and delivery Named one of Colorado's "People on the Move" (2016)
Financial ModelingROI AnalysisClient Success Operations
General Manager
MGI Inc. dba Kindman
Apr 2012 – Nov 2013
Managed full operations and a team of 20+ in a fast-paced regulated environment, overseeing delivery quality, performance, and client and community relationships Coordinated all marketing and community engagement initiatives within defined frameworks and budgets
Operations ManagementTeam LeadershipMarketing Coordination
Education
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
communications and social sciences
Skills
Data administrationoperations supportcomplianceproject managementaccount managementclient successcustomer serviceproofreadingcontent editingRemote Collaboration
Languages
English (Native or bilingual proficiency)