Testimonials
“When it came time for me to evaluate the direction for Kringle Cream, Jamie was the first person that I thought of to hire as a consultant to my business. Frankly, I could not have had the success without him. I am continually grateful for his counsel and rely on him immensely.”
- Margaret Ebeling, Owner, Nordic Distillers
“Working with Aperture CPG was instrumental in effectively articulating our growth goals as a business, developing & implementing a plan to reach those goals, and equipping us to sustain that growth into the future.”
- Kelley McShane and Nick Carr, Managing Partners, Granny Squibb’s Iced Tea
“I met Jamie during the early development stages of his consulting business and became immediately impressed with his quality of work and strategic insights. I got to know him further when we opened Innovate Newport. His charismatic style and unique way of working with people as he helps them scale their companies is inspiring. In addition, he’s an excellent mentor to other entrepreneurs and recently did an amazing job as a judge at our start-up pitch night at Venture Cafe Providence!”
- Tuni Schartner, Executive Director, Venture Café Providence
“Jamie has a wealth of experience and knowledge in Sales and Marketing, but he also is not afraid to roll his sleeves up and do whatever is necessary to get the job done. He understands what it is like to work with a small company, and how to grow a start-up into a success.”
- Dan Aziz, Founder and President, Premama
“Jamie is a fantastic teammate, mentor, forward-thinking marketer, solution and success driven leader. Jamie was instrumental in the development and growth of the Stirrings brand leading to the sale to Diageo. Recently, he has helped develop a very successful go to market strategy for a fantastic local brand and a wonderful new partner for our business, Granny Squibb’s.”
- Bob Swartz, President, Horizon Beverage Company of RI
"Jamie was exceptional with his drive and determination to develop the first ever cocktail pouch package for the airlines. I worked with him on the product development side and watched him excel in this unique opportunity at Stirrings. His entrepreneurial spirit was a critical factor in successfully launching this new product. If it wasn't for Jamie, Stirrings would not have generated the extra revenues with national and international airlines.”
- Larry Freedman, Former General Manager, Stirrings/Diageo
“In every organization but especially in smaller, high growth organizations, you need a leader who can marshal the internal team, (managing up and down), select the right external resources, provide clear direction for all involved and focus intently on results. Jamie is that kind of individual contributor.”
- Bob Burke, Principal, Natural Products Consulting, LLC
“Jamie has an intuitive knack for engaging an audience, whether internal or a customer base, making him a true partner for any company seeking to reach its full potential. He understands how to leverage other people’s skill sets and implements the tasks necessary to drive people and projects forward.“
- Juddy Arnold, Founder, Insight Profiling
“Jamie was a crucial part to our immediate success with Granny Squibb’s. Much to the stewardship that Jamie provided, we entered an underdeveloped segment of our business with confidence and a strong tactical plan for sales. Jamie worked with us on every aspect of the partnership; contract, logistics, marketing, sales force engagement and customer interaction. I look forward to working with Jamie in his future endeavors as I know his expertise will be received positively by all parties in our organization.”
- Stephen Morelli, General Manager, Horizon Beverage
“In any start up environment you need the right mix of passion, dedication, hard work, innovation and the ability to execute at all levels. Jamie brings these attributes to the table … and then some.”
- Elizabeth Batman, Marketing Consultant
“Jamie creates community wherever he goes. His ability to foster collaboration and get things done makes everyone around not only get on board but, enjoy the journey.”
- Tara Burkley, Strategic Business Development Director, New Hope Natural Media
“Jamie is smart, strategic and well versed in marketing, sales and business management. I respected his opinion when we worked together. He has a strong professional network, a good sense of humor and is easy going.”
- Whitney Velasco-Aznar, CPG Consultant
“Not only were Jamie and his team completely committed to getting the details right, but they were also so full of passion and energy that the whole experience with them was a joy from start to finish. A true rarity”
- Billy Glassner, Festival Partnerships, Newport Folk Festival
“Jamie’s efforts and contributions were instrumental in the current growth and shareholder value of the company. I saw first-hand how he immersed himself in all aspects of Premama, especially as it was named Rhode Island’s fastest growing company.”
— Kevin B. Murphy, Esq, Board Member, Premama