“I have witnessed her excellent management skills, ability to inspire and lead a team, and to synthesize the “big picture” for diverse industries and consumer categories. Working with her is professionally stimulating and creatively rewarding.”
“When I think of Robin, the words savvy, professional and highly polished come to mind. When we worked together making sure Microsoft employees got the training they needed, everything Robin touched was better because of her influence. Her insight, vision, commitment to customers were brought to bear in delightful and engaging ways.”
“Some interesting client challenges brought us together as we tackled some custom consulting projects. Robin’s depth of knowledge made the content creation portion a breeze and her professional approach and years of experience meant the client interaction would be a success. In addition whenever we ran into a question Robin was able to tap into a vast network of contacts who surely had the answer. A set of skills that made for an effective and smooth collaboration. ”
About
It's all about creative opportunity. From creating content to collaborative educational projects to community cultural programs, Robin looks for the chance to push creative boundaries and explore new possibilities in the arts. She enjoys engaging with artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs alike.
A creative veteran in the media + high-tech industries, her experience includes creative content development, design, and consumer research. She has successfully managed innovative, award-winning design teams and high-profile projects as well as receiving numerous national design awards and photo editing honors for her own work. Robin has produced 18 books, including collaborating with Debra Prinzing on the formation of Bloom Imprint.
In 2004, following her years at Microsoft, she founded bricolage*, a consultancy specializing in creative strategy, content development, and trend analysis for home + garden. She has worked with Fortune 500 companies, national advertising agencies and award-winning media properties, applying timely actionable insights to their businesses.
Robin received a BA in journalism from Indiana University, Bloomington and a Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship at the University of Michigan; she holds a Master of Communication in Digital Media from the University of Washington.hroughout her career in the media and high-tech industries, Robin has managed high-profile projects and award-winning teams.