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Director

Friedman LLP, headquartered in Manhattan with locations throughout New Jersey and in Long Island and Pennsylvania, has been serving the accounting, tax and business consulting needs of public and private companies since 1924. Our industry-focused practice features concentrated areas of expertise and understanding of the economic environment. We have the ability to be innovative in our approach, act quickly in our decision-making and be flexible in our delivery of services. Our clients benefit from hands-on contact with our partners, cutting-edge technical expertise and our understanding of their industry and their business. Our clients have the advantage of working with a mid-size accounting firm that combines the staff and resources of a large firm with a philosophy of personal responsibility for our clients.

In a career spanning more than two decades, I specialize in creating marketing and business development initiatives for established companies and start-ups in the U.S. and abroad. At the foundation of each successful program is focusing on the perspectives of others, whether it’s keying in on the needs of a particular market segment or getting immersed in the language and culture of another country. With this insight at the core, my approach to marketing combines strategy, practical implementation, and a “can-do” mindset that together generate results. My experience includes creating strategic marketing plans for a variety of niche specialties, developing a wide array of communications and lead generation programs, presenting business development and LinkedIn trainings, and consulting with business owners on expanding internationally. Outside of the office, I have served on the advisory board of the Association for Accounting Marketing, NY Chapter and am involved in several professional women’s networking groups. I'm an advocate for corporate social responsibility and have volunteered in several initiatives focused on the idea that doing good is good business. Words to live by: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~Aristotle