Hi! I'm Heather.

I will help your brand evolve and grow.

I've led at great brands to achieve extreme growth over the past two decades in product creation, merchandising, omni-channel sales and marketing.

I love working with companies who aspire to great leadership, creativity, strategic planning and superior execution.

Let's embark on a journey together. Let's eMERGE!

At eMerge Consulting, I provide strategic and execution planning to companies aspiring to growth through differentiation that results in increased market share and profits.

My approach is based on understanding consumer behavior, market trends and competitive dynamics. I emphasize the importance of analytics, key performance indicators (KPIs) and continuous process improvements to drive tangible results.

WHERE I'VE BEEN
With over two decades of experience in the consumer goods industry, product management, merchandising, marketing and sales. I am a visionary who pushes boundaries and drives transformation.

With a remarkable career journey marked by achievements at renowned global organizations, including Brooks Sports, Columbia Sportswear, REI and Moving Comfort. By partnering with me, you can expect a strategic consultant who is dedicated to your success and committed to making a positive impact on your brand, your teams and your business.

I possess a profound understanding of the product lifecycle, allowing me to educate your brand at each stage — design, development and sourcing. My expertise lies in achieving product excellence and I bring a deep understanding of consumer perceptions and market trends to ensure successful product launches and sustained growth.

HOW I DO IT
Leadership is a key component of my consulting services. With my authentic and influential leadership style, I foster high-performance cross-functional teamwork and talent development within your organization. By providing clear direction. I guide your product, marketing, and sales teams towards success. I am deeply committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations. As a former board member of Camber Outdoors and a current mentor, I actively promote the power of diverse perspectives. I will work with your brand to cultivate an inclusive environment that embraces the strength of diverse voices. My track record showcases my ability to align sales, product, and marketing strategies with business and financial plans, consistently delivering exceptional results and fostering business growth.

WHY I LOVE IT!
In everything I do, I never lose sight of what truly matters – the people we serve, the teams we build and the world we share. By keeping your brand's core values in focus, together we will shape a strategy that drives tangible results and aligns with your broader purpose.

Camber
Outdoors
Member
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Mentor

Big City
Mountaineers
Volunteer

Brooks
Employee
Of The Year
Winner

Leadership Expertise

  • C-Level Collaboration & Engagement
  • Operations & Change Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Strategy Development & Execution
  • Brand Development & Management
  • Revenue Generation & YOY Growth
  • Life Cycle Product Mgmt & Merchandising
  • Sales Management
  • Multichannel Integrated Marketing
  • Business Development Initiatives
  • Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategies
  • Market & Competitive Intelligence
  • Consumer Research (Qual/Quant)
  • Data Analytics / KPIs / Performance

Product Innovation Portfolio

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