I have built my business on the reputation and respect I have garnered working with clients and collaborative partners.

In addition to the rotating list of Testimonials from my readers on the right side of this page, please find these comments which exemplify the level of service and quality of work you can expect when hiring me for your business, organization or publication:

The best compliment you can give me is your referral.

~ “If you’re anything like me, the whole world or social media and marketing for your business is a bit wild and wooly to navigate. And time consuming, right? I had put it off (“Bah!”) for years, actively trash talking Facebook and Twitter as places where people talked about what they were eating for lunch or what their kids did or said. Until I met Elisa. She showed up with her bag of lightbulbs and very quickly illuminated the whole web that is social media. She has a way of connecting the dots and demystifying the whole why, how and what of social medial – in such a way that I immediately jumped in. She’s an incredibly patient and humorous teacher, and inspired confidence in me to embrace all that technology’s web has to offer. She’s a rockstar.” ~ Lael Couper Jepson (Owner & Life Coach at SheChanges)

♦ ♦ ♦

~ “I initially met Elisa through the Brazen Careerist blog network and Twitter, and she reached out to me when she needed some help getting her blog over to WordPress. Over time, while doing work for her, I’ve kept up with her writing endeavors. She is clearly in the upper tier of writers out there, both on a personal and professional level. Her ability to connect with her audience on several levels is remarkable.” ~ Andrew Norcross (Web Designer and Developer of Ophelia’s Webb)

♦ ♦ ♦

~ “In the day where everyone ‘thinks’ they are a rockstar, Elisa truly is. Kind, humble and a all-around spark of life for everyone she encounters. Elisa has a way to get her point across to you without reaching over the top or making gross generalizations. She writes from real world experience and allows you to draw your own conclusions — a welcome reprieve from the ‘push, push, push’ writing/blogging style of today. Creativity flows from her blog and her columns — in both her writing style and witty personality — while remaining true to herself and her goals. In brief, when you finish talking to Elisa, ask yourself why you haven’t hired her yet? I’m sure you won’t find an answer” ~ Ryan Knapp (New Media Coordinator at NSCAA, Founder at Futbolist, LLC, Co-Owner of FC Buffalo)

♦ ♦ ♦

~ “I’ve never met anyone who gets it more than Elisa. I can trust that whatever high jump or hurdle I have in sight for my business, she is the one rock solid person that is as determined as I am to conquer it.  She can quickly see how your business can get through the high jump and has a clear vision of what to do when you get there.” ~ Melissa Mullen (Owner, Melissa Mullen Photography)

♦ ♦ ♦

~ “Elisa’s command of the written word and her ability to bring words to life are a true gift. Her versatility and range of topics is unique in a space where so many people confine themselves to a particular niche. This skill coupled with her passionate approach and clear understanding of the way business and social media work make her a prime candidate for anyone looking for a thoughtful strategist capable of executing complex ideas. Most importantly Elisa truly understands that the future of business is rooted in cultivating genuine relationships and trust, and how to use social networking tools to lay the foundation for this future. In addition, she’s an incredibly kind and fun person who would no doubt be a pleasure to work with.” ~ Ryan Stephens (Owner, Ryan Stephens Marketing)

♦ ♦ ♦

~ “Elisa has Portland in her DNA. In addition to being a social media lighthouse, she always seeks out the best people to work with (and somehow finds them) in order to craft extremely useful, coherent, entertaining content for her own sites and many others. Her presence online helps make the world a little bit better, and I’m honored to have worked with her on previous projects. She has always come across as organized, efficient and dedicated to the success and well-being of whatever endeavor she’s attached to at the time. Elisa is truly a visionary that genuinely and deeply cares about her community and the individuals that comprise it.” ~ Tommy Pesavento (Design Director & Sr. Copywriter at spark* creative services and President at Atomic Lime Creative Lab)

♦ ♦ ♦

~ “As a professional writer myself, I like to think that I can spot, fairly easily, people who have true literary talent. Without question, Elisa falls into this category. She’s not only a thoughtful writer but a versatile one, and I have enjoyed reading her work on everything from lifestyles and relationships to business and marketing. She has a style that is unique and a command of the language that makes her work stand out among her peers.  As an agency owner myself, I would recommend Elisa to anybody looking for a personable, knowledgeable and energetic individual to become part of their team.” ~ Jason Miletsky (CEO of Mango! Marketing, Author and Speaker)