Home: Hoboken, NJ. Profession: Public relations, branding and media strategy. Title: Entrepreneur in the public relations and marketing industry. Pronouns: He/Him/His.
Recent recognition: Told that I’m great at balancing work and life, helping me to avoid burnout and maintain good mental health. Latest accomplishment: A number of featured articles published on Entrepreneur.com. It’s been amazing to share my experience and knowledge of the industry. Latest contribution to others: Providing marketing and enterprise technology advice on platforms such as Digital Journal, Entrepreneur.com, Global Newswire and Ideamensch. What’s been your big personal accomplishment? Growing a family with my loving wife, a wonderful child and a great dog by my side. Hobbies: I am a sports fan and root for New York-based sports teams whenever I have the chance.
Personality profile: Fun-loving, driven, family-orientated adventurous. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Friendly. Moral compass: Always find balance in everything you do. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Being able to learn from one another and gain new insights through open communication. What is your greatest joy? Spending time with my family. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Professional sports events.
What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Baseball. I’ve loved the sport since I was a kid. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Avengers. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? A family photo. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My wife and child. What is your favorite app? Twitter.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
To help brands and entrepreneurs create storytelling driven media relations campaigns by breaking through noisy ecosystems and reach targeted audiences in a creative way.
What change would you like to see in the world? Accepting everyone for who they are and learning how to listen more honestly even if someone thinks differently than you. What message do you want to send out into the world? Always prioritize your family and value the work-life balance.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Success Is Only the Beginning. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Eleanor Roosevelt. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Taking my family to a Mets game. What advice would you give your younger self? Don’t give up when times are bad; value when times are good. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? The day my child was born. It was the greatest day of my life.
Personal mission: Distinguish myself as an industry leader in marketing and media relations. Favorite quote: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent” (Eleanor Roosevelt).
