Meet your independent business consultant
I’m Stacey Cornelius — seasoned business owner, marketing strategist, proud holder of a BFA from NSCAD University, as well as diplomas in information technology and graphic arts.
I’m a big fan of combining the best of analog (say, pencil and paper) and digital to get stuff done.
Starting down the self-employment path in 1993, my professional background also includes retail consulting and management, technical theatre, web design, jewelry design, and nonprofit management as a fractional executive director. I’ve been teaching marketing, branding, and technology workshops since 2011.
I can tear the roof off a house and do an insulation retrofit, install an electric water heater, build a hugel, and create pretty, shiny things. Or build a website like the one you’re looking at right now. Back in the day I sold clothing, work boots, and art supplies.
And I love seeing good people thrive.
Julie Rosvall
Visual artist, Former Program Director, Craft Nova Scotia
People first — always
I’m fully aware of the privilege that comes with being an educated white person – even as one whose body and brain don’t fit into the 9-5 grind. I’m dedicated to lifelong learning to be a good ally and accomplice, for people and the planet. These core principles are always front of mind:
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- Every person is a person;
- Everyone deserves dignity, a safe place to live, and a living wage;
- The planet deserves protection and care;
- Doing the right thing is never the wrong thing.
That carries over to day-to-day business. When we work together, we have a letter of agreement that spells out the scope of work and a timeline with milestones. We’ll stay in touch to keep things running smoothly with regular communication that fits our respective time zones.
I can help you with human-focused marketing strategy or build or renovate your website, or rebuild an existing site when you move to a new platform.
If you run a member-based organization, I regularly teach workshops on marketing, branding, and technology.
Need someone for operations on a fractional basis? With years of experience in business and the nonprofit culture sector, I’m available for the right client.
Have questions? Don’t hesitate to get in touch.
The Agency of Words gratefully acknowledges that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the territory of the Mi’kmaq, comprising present-day Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, parts of Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Maine. The Mi’kmaq have been connected to this land and these waters for thousands of years and continue to be so in the present. We also acknowledge colonialism continues to do harm and pledge to work continually to be good allies.