My bio cv is not meant to be exhaustive. Reputation Management, Protocol, Africa and International Development are my specialties.  With specific interests in Finance, Business and Geopolitics, Infrastructure and Resources in Africa, and Public Markets Investing.

I am an award-winning Global Crisis Communications Strategist,  Publicist, and Public Relations, Marketing Communications and Events Strategist based in Washington, DC USA and the former US Spokeswoman for the historic Southern Sudan Referendum Out of Country Voting Campaign leading to the world’s newest country.

I am an adjunct college professor at various institutions throughout the United States and Author of  a series of Public Relations and Marketing Communications Books. “A Good Girl’s Guide to Public Relations, Publicity and Marketing: A HOW-TO Survival Guide for the Novice.” (ISBN:  978-0986016707) Download the Full Bio / CV Here

My Personality makes your brand. I am a conservative, soft-spoken lady but I am also a tough, decisive, strategic thinker and implementer. I use a straightforward, no-nonsense, deductive  approach to problem-solving

Like many entrepreneurs, I began my career journey with a lot of ambition and passion, BUT no real strategy or direction. I started a career as a marketing manager at a global telecommunications company.  In 1999, I began my path to publicity as an entertainment publicist,  having worked with A-list actors/actresses, magazines,  comedians and musicians.  I soon realized that, although this sector of Public Relations and Marketing was engaging, I wanted more.

When I relocated to Washington DC, I began my career in Public Affairs and Government Relations and worked with a former secretary of state. I found myself hosting events in addition to managing public relations. I built a network of high-ranking members of  Congress, Diplomats, Corporate Executives and Nonprofit organizations. I began to diversify my portfolio to include: International Development, Business Development, Marketing Communications Strategy, Meetings, Conventions and Special Events and high profile Public Relations planning and implementation.

In 2004, I was introduced the international market by a colleague. Since then, I have worked with many global initiatives providing communications strategy, diplomatic protocol and reputation management.

.@Ivykpendleton from @unwomen found that the topics of #transparency and ending #poverty were the biggest takeaways of the #WBGmeetings. pic.twitter.com/JYuUGcANAa

— World Bank (@WorldBank) April 20, 2018

My “A HAH” Moment

My career experience increased and  as a top producing marketer, event producer and public relations / public affairs specialist, I was able to provide a solid solution to managing campaigns for individuals and companies by providing:

• 2013 Award Recipient – Global Impact Award (CELD – A United Nations NGO)
• Author – “Good Girl’s Guide to Public Relations, Publicity and Marketing: A HOW-TO Survival Guide for the Novice.“
• Spokeswoman / Communications Director – The historical Southern Sudan Referendum which determined the world’s newest country, The Republic of South Sudan and
• Featured Keynote Speaker – The Special Event Show, the largest trade show in the world for Meeting, Convention and Social Events Planners.
• Featured in Global Vision Magazine as “The Vital Link between Private Equity and African Countries” (2012)