Language

English
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Work Experience

Storyteller; Influencer Marketing & Management; Social Media Marketing & Strategy; Content Creation & Curation at Divine Lifestyle (DivineLifestyle.com)
January 1, 2010 - November 5, 2025
Storyteller and influencer marketing lead responsible for influencer strategy, talent identification and relationship management, content oversight, and cross-channel storytelling across TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and emerging platforms; collaborates with creative, media, PR, influencer, and customer experience teams to ensure consistent messaging and compelling narratives.
Director of Human Resources, Training and Development at Buckhead Life Restaurant Group
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Directed HR, training, and development across multiple properties; led leadership development and talent management initiatives.
Marketing; Business Development; Trainer; Store Opening Specialist at Carrabba's Italian Grill / Outback Steakhouse
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Led marketing initiatives, business development, training, and store openings for restaurant brands.
Social Media & Influencer Marketing Strategist at Bloom Digital Media
January 1, 2010 - November 18, 2025
Social Media & Influencer Marketing Strategist; Fractional CMO / SMM; Linked to DivineLifestyle.com and Atlanta storyteller as Creator/Influencer.
Founder & Creator / Story Teller at Divine Lifestyle (DivineLifestyle.com)
January 1, 2010 - November 18, 2025
Founder and Creator; Storyteller and Influencer building the DivineLifestyle brand and presence.
Executive Director at Georgia Restaurant Association
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Executive Director; managed partnerships and brand channels, developed and executed growth strategies, influenced influencer activations, and oversaw campaigns.
Marketing, Business Development, Trainer, Store Opening Specialist at Carabba's Italian Grill / Outback Steakhouse
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Marketing, business development, training, and store opening specialist for the brands.
Director of Human Resources, Training and Development at Buckhead Life Restaurant Group
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Directed HR, training, and development for Buckhead Life Restaurant Group.
Director of Human Resources, Training and Development at Buckhead Life Restaurant Group
December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Directed HR, training, and development initiatives across multiple restaurant brands; oversaw recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development.
Marketing, Business Development, Trainer, Store Opening Specialist at Carrabba’s Italian Grill / Outback Steakhouse
December 31, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Led marketing and business development initiatives; trained staff; managed store opening programs.
Executive Director at Georgia Restaurant Association
December 31, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Managed partnerships and brand channels to meet brand goals, create and execute strategies to boost growth and engagement, and provide measurable results. Collaborated with agencies and internal teams to brief, manage, and track influencer activations. Integrated social strategy into larger brand campaigns and oversaw content across paid, earned, and owned channels for cohesive marketing. Directed influencer strategy from talent identification to partnership negotiation and content oversight. Managed year-round and seasonal campaigns driving brand awareness and cultural relevance. Campaign budgets ranged up to $1.5 million.
Storyteller, Influencer Marketing & Management at Divine Lifestyle
January 1, 2009 - November 18, 2025
Founder/Creator focusing on influencer marketing, content creation, and campaign management; strategizing across paid, earned, and owned channels.
Marketing, Business Development, Trainer, Store Opening Specialist at Carrabba’s Italian Grill / Outback Steakhouse
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Led marketing and business development initiatives, trained teams, and served as Store Opening Specialist for new locations, driving growth and brand presence in the region.
Social Media & Influencer Marketing Strategist at Bloom Digital Media
January 1, 2009 - Present
Fractional CMO / SMM; lead social media and influencer marketing strategy; create original, platform-specific content across TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and emerging channels; oversee budgets and deliverables; collaborate with creative, media, PR, influencer, and customer-experience teams to ensure cohesive messaging and storytelling; manage campaigns from $50k to $1.5M.
Executive Director at Georgia Restaurant Association
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
Managed partnerships and brand channels to meet brand goals; created and executed strategies to boost growth and engagement; coordinated influencer activations; integrated social strategy into larger brand campaigns across paid, earned, and owned channels; directed influencer strategy from talent identification to content oversight; oversaw year-round and seasonal campaigns; budgets up to $1.5M; drove brand awareness and cultural relevance.
Marketing, Business Development, Trainer, Store Opening Specialist at Carabba's Italian Grill / Outback Steakhouse
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Led marketing and business development activities; trained staff; managed store openings.
Director, Social Media & Influencer Engagement at DivineLifestyle.com
January 1, 2010 - Present
Direct influencer strategy, content creation, and social media growth for DivineLifestyle.com; led storyteller and creator; managed influencer partnerships; integrated social strategy into larger brand campaigns; briefed and collaborated with agencies and internal teams to track activations; oversaw budgets from $50k to $1.5M; produced original content across TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and emerging channels.
Marketing, Business Development, Trainer, Store Opening Specialist at Carrabba's Italian Grill / Outback Steakhouse
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Marketing, business development, training and development; store openings.

Education

Master of Business Administration at Mercer University
January 1, 2009 - November 5, 2025
Social Media & Influencer Marketing Strategist at Bloom Digital Media
January 1, 2010 - November 5, 2025
Master of Business Administration at Mercer University, School of Business
January 1, 2009 - November 18, 2025
Master of Business Administration at Mercer University
January 1, 2009 - November 18, 2025
Master of Business Administration at Mercer University
January 1, 2009 - November 20, 2025
Master of Business Administration at Mercer University, School of Business
January 1, 2009 - December 14, 2025
Master of Business Administration at Mercer University
January 1, 2009 - December 16, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality