"For going the extra mile, we recognize Corey as an
Outstanding Team Member for her Collaborative Spirit"
- Marin Humane
Outstanding Team Member for her Collaborative Spirit"
- Marin Humane
the journey
Partner with me, and our alliance will drive the journey forward. I am a seasoned generalist, with many years of professional experience in business. I have been an entrepreneur, trusted adviser, teacher, executive partner, confidant, team builder, project coordinator, ringmaster, mentor, community partner and champion of equity in organizational culture. I can support diverse goals in a variety of areas, and you are invited to share what it is you are looking for. I want to see your organization grow, and I want to help you cultivate that growth through trust.
I bring many years of experience in the following areas, so please scroll down to find a few examples of how I've converted my passion into practice.
- Team Project Collaboration & Visioning
- Personal Development Visioning & Strategy
- Workshop Design & Presentation and Training
- Graphic Design & Social Media Content Delivery
- Executive Administrative Services
- Facilities Administration
Team Project Collaboration & Visioning
I've collaborated with teams on myriad projects. In one such opportunity, I worked with an entrenched advocacy committee for two years. We met monthly to discuss our goals, but it felt like something was missing. We seemed stuck in the formulaic delivery of our collective desires to do good. We needed more. We needed to tap into our own values and take our group to the next level: a purpose statement. This statement was long overdue, and it was an exciting step toward new possibilities. I led, and facilitated, a visioning activity to help our team target what we valued most. Once we defined the direction we wanted to travel, we modified our path. Over time, the group was able to hone in on the projects that supported our advocacy efforts, and let go of the projects that didn't. I was honored and grateful that the team trusted me to help lead them to such an important goal.
“In a recent committee meeting to develop a purpose statement, Corey introduced structured activities to identify feelings, values, and priorities to better frame our goals. I found this helped focus us as a group to identify what was important, at the same time allowing everyone to feel heard.”
-Evie Holt, Animal Services Project Coordinator
I've collaborated with teams on myriad projects. In one such opportunity, I worked with an entrenched advocacy committee for two years. We met monthly to discuss our goals, but it felt like something was missing. We seemed stuck in the formulaic delivery of our collective desires to do good. We needed more. We needed to tap into our own values and take our group to the next level: a purpose statement. This statement was long overdue, and it was an exciting step toward new possibilities. I led, and facilitated, a visioning activity to help our team target what we valued most. Once we defined the direction we wanted to travel, we modified our path. Over time, the group was able to hone in on the projects that supported our advocacy efforts, and let go of the projects that didn't. I was honored and grateful that the team trusted me to help lead them to such an important goal.
“In a recent committee meeting to develop a purpose statement, Corey introduced structured activities to identify feelings, values, and priorities to better frame our goals. I found this helped focus us as a group to identify what was important, at the same time allowing everyone to feel heard.”
-Evie Holt, Animal Services Project Coordinator
Personal Development Visioning and Strategy
The universe has been sending me creatives. I love creatives! It can be challenging for anyone to acknowledge and name one's calling, and I think it can be especially difficult for artists, musicians, culinary innovators, jewelry designers, photographers, writers, and other visionaries whose imaginations work overtime to color our world with beauty and experiences we can look forward to. I worked with one such artist, who is learning how to re-imagine her "informal training" as a lifetime of expertise and a new identity. Helping clients create a shift in the way they frame their experiences is incredibly powerful, and I am honored to share in this process.
"I am an artist and I’ve been struggling for years to find the courage to share my talents with the world yet never finding the strength to get off the ground. In our very first session, through
careful nudging and thoughtful queries, Corey helped me zero in on what’s been holding me
back then we created three action plans to get me out of my head and into my heart.
It’s wonderful to have a dream but if it remains a dream then we aren’t living our authentic
selves. With Corey’s help and guidance I know I’ll be able to soar."
-Trisha MacNamee
The universe has been sending me creatives. I love creatives! It can be challenging for anyone to acknowledge and name one's calling, and I think it can be especially difficult for artists, musicians, culinary innovators, jewelry designers, photographers, writers, and other visionaries whose imaginations work overtime to color our world with beauty and experiences we can look forward to. I worked with one such artist, who is learning how to re-imagine her "informal training" as a lifetime of expertise and a new identity. Helping clients create a shift in the way they frame their experiences is incredibly powerful, and I am honored to share in this process.
"I am an artist and I’ve been struggling for years to find the courage to share my talents with the world yet never finding the strength to get off the ground. In our very first session, through
careful nudging and thoughtful queries, Corey helped me zero in on what’s been holding me
back then we created three action plans to get me out of my head and into my heart.
It’s wonderful to have a dream but if it remains a dream then we aren’t living our authentic
selves. With Corey’s help and guidance I know I’ll be able to soar."
-Trisha MacNamee
Workshop Design & Presentation and Training
Hoarding and disorganization are challenging behaviors and when a vibrant imagination is in play, it can be nearly impossible to part with the bounty of inspirational finds that speak to the next creative endeavor. During the eight years I connected with people as a professional organizer, I learned many things, one of which is to meet people where they are. In an effort to reach those with challenges, I designed and delivered workshops in Sonoma County. My workshop goals were simple: help individuals understand that they are not alone, that their challenges are driven by complex emotions, and that there is hope for change. I focused on creating a safe environment for discussion, while making the workshops fun and engaging. I continue to be inspired by the extraordinary people I met. While my professional life continues to see a demand for designing captivating workshops, I am determined to make them dynamic spaces for judgment-free learning.
"The family is so happy for me. I haven't showed them the before pictures as I can't bear to look myself. I love my space. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
- Karen R., Super Organized Client
Hoarding and disorganization are challenging behaviors and when a vibrant imagination is in play, it can be nearly impossible to part with the bounty of inspirational finds that speak to the next creative endeavor. During the eight years I connected with people as a professional organizer, I learned many things, one of which is to meet people where they are. In an effort to reach those with challenges, I designed and delivered workshops in Sonoma County. My workshop goals were simple: help individuals understand that they are not alone, that their challenges are driven by complex emotions, and that there is hope for change. I focused on creating a safe environment for discussion, while making the workshops fun and engaging. I continue to be inspired by the extraordinary people I met. While my professional life continues to see a demand for designing captivating workshops, I am determined to make them dynamic spaces for judgment-free learning.
"The family is so happy for me. I haven't showed them the before pictures as I can't bear to look myself. I love my space. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
- Karen R., Super Organized Client
Graphic Design & Social Media Content Delivery
I have worked on many graphic design and marketing projects for local start-ups, specifically small businesses working with small budgets. I have had the supreme opportunity to work on two such projects with Penny Byrd, one of Sonoma Valley's favorite residents. Penny is a clown who performs in the bay area, much to the delight of local children. When Penny needed a logo for Popo's Party Barn, a kids birthday venue, I happily obliged. A few years later, this creative entrepreneur ventured into the realm of confections with Popo's Banana Dippers. Penny called upon me once again, and requested an eye catching and fun logo that would generate excitement around her incredibly delightful products: chocolate dipped frozen bananas. I designed the logo and some marketing collateral, launched Penny's Facebook page, and started the page off with some fresh content to help with traction. I added value to Penny's business, and Penny added Banana Dippers to my waistline!
"Corey designed my logo and helped me understand the basics of marketing like branding, social media, and consistent messaging. She launched my Facebook page and in six short weeks I was on my way! Corey wasn't just a creative partner, she was a mentor who brought her optimism and a can do spirit that made things happen"
- Penny Byrd, Clown & Confectioner
I have worked on many graphic design and marketing projects for local start-ups, specifically small businesses working with small budgets. I have had the supreme opportunity to work on two such projects with Penny Byrd, one of Sonoma Valley's favorite residents. Penny is a clown who performs in the bay area, much to the delight of local children. When Penny needed a logo for Popo's Party Barn, a kids birthday venue, I happily obliged. A few years later, this creative entrepreneur ventured into the realm of confections with Popo's Banana Dippers. Penny called upon me once again, and requested an eye catching and fun logo that would generate excitement around her incredibly delightful products: chocolate dipped frozen bananas. I designed the logo and some marketing collateral, launched Penny's Facebook page, and started the page off with some fresh content to help with traction. I added value to Penny's business, and Penny added Banana Dippers to my waistline!
"Corey designed my logo and helped me understand the basics of marketing like branding, social media, and consistent messaging. She launched my Facebook page and in six short weeks I was on my way! Corey wasn't just a creative partner, she was a mentor who brought her optimism and a can do spirit that made things happen"
- Penny Byrd, Clown & Confectioner
Executive Administrative Services
Envisioning how to match people with technical systems, in prospective building plans, is critical to the success of an organization that has an eye on the future. My aptitude for data research and analysis helped support an executive who is planning the "campus of the future." I collected data on facility use, and reviewed workflow to help identify relationships, examine the proximity of equipment to people, and consider efficiencies that will help teams and work groups align their goals with work processes. It is encouraging to know that people I have come to appreciate will be supported by reliable and available tools, and the space in which to serve their mission unencumbered.
"Corey's role at Marin Humane requires independent consideration and decision making on a number of organizational components. She has evaluated and refined processes and procedures, coordinated complex projects involving multiple departments, and orchestrated comprehensive new tactics to improve organizational email communication."
- John Reese, Chief Administrative Officer
Envisioning how to match people with technical systems, in prospective building plans, is critical to the success of an organization that has an eye on the future. My aptitude for data research and analysis helped support an executive who is planning the "campus of the future." I collected data on facility use, and reviewed workflow to help identify relationships, examine the proximity of equipment to people, and consider efficiencies that will help teams and work groups align their goals with work processes. It is encouraging to know that people I have come to appreciate will be supported by reliable and available tools, and the space in which to serve their mission unencumbered.
"Corey's role at Marin Humane requires independent consideration and decision making on a number of organizational components. She has evaluated and refined processes and procedures, coordinated complex projects involving multiple departments, and orchestrated comprehensive new tactics to improve organizational email communication."
- John Reese, Chief Administrative Officer
Facilities Administration
This may seem obvious, but one of the key features of facilities administration is that there are actual humans who use the facilities. And, most humans experience more contentment when they feel connected to one another. When I opened a 62 unit property for low income seniors, in a community that railed against a 62 unit property for low income seniors, the project came with a few challenges. Before the landscape contractors even unrolled the sod, it became clear that building trust in the community was going to make the short list of priorities. The 70 senior residents, and community neighbors, were called upon to navigate differences, negotiate agreements, and build trust. I was there to support that effort, all while developing community partnerships, managing accounts, scheduling contractors and appliance technicians, responding to surprises, mediating parking skirmishes, managing maintenance staff, and processing the copious paperwork HUD required. I approached this project with an open door and ample pockets, chock-full of improvisational humor.
"Corey is always available to respond to our needs, and we have many, many needs. I don't know how she puts up with us, but she does so with prompt attention, humor and kindness."
- Rosalie Barozzi, Resident
This may seem obvious, but one of the key features of facilities administration is that there are actual humans who use the facilities. And, most humans experience more contentment when they feel connected to one another. When I opened a 62 unit property for low income seniors, in a community that railed against a 62 unit property for low income seniors, the project came with a few challenges. Before the landscape contractors even unrolled the sod, it became clear that building trust in the community was going to make the short list of priorities. The 70 senior residents, and community neighbors, were called upon to navigate differences, negotiate agreements, and build trust. I was there to support that effort, all while developing community partnerships, managing accounts, scheduling contractors and appliance technicians, responding to surprises, mediating parking skirmishes, managing maintenance staff, and processing the copious paperwork HUD required. I approached this project with an open door and ample pockets, chock-full of improvisational humor.
"Corey is always available to respond to our needs, and we have many, many needs. I don't know how she puts up with us, but she does so with prompt attention, humor and kindness."
- Rosalie Barozzi, Resident
You can engage me for short-term or long-term projects. What kind of collaborative experience are you looking for?
