Aaron Bradley Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Leading the development and launch of a highly selective, cohort-based innovation scholars program spearheaded by the university president and provost. NEXT Innovation Scholars enhances the traditional educational experience by offering tuition support, innovation-focused coursework, professional coaching, mentoring and networking, and active engagement in cross-disciplinary immersion experiences with innovation leaders in a variety of industries. NEXT Innovation Scholars develops strong academic performers who also have the curiosity, entrepreneurial mindset, and ambition to embrace ambiguity and create the future.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Catalyze and advance university-wide innovation initiatives, including training faculty in design thinking methods and tools, developing new innovation-focused courses and academic programs, designing and leading innovation and future-focused executive education workshops, and prototyping new methods of university/industry collaboration.

Cincinnati, Oh

Teaching transdisciplinary, industry partnered seminars and studio-based courses on innovation, design thinking, digital storytelling, and strategic foresight. Actively engaged in various design research, consulting, and thought-leadership projects surrounding the future of work, speculative design, and the intersection of creativity and commercialization. Continuously developing new instructional models and courses specifically designed to foster innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration, including traditional courses, industry-specific domestic and international study tours, and skill specific workshops taught in collaboration with industry experts. Developing and executing a variety of industry sponsored student challenges and “innovation sprints” ranging from 2 hours to 2 days in collaboration with the University Office of Innovation and specific colleges.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Creator and lead faculty / strategist for a multi-disciplinary innovation consultancy program facilitating 5-week, faculty-led innovation sprints with students and industry partners in a 100% remote/distributed format during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Virtual Innovation Studio engaged more than 300 undergraduate and graduate students from 23 different majors, leveraging design research and design thinking methodologies to generate insights, develop new business / product / service opportunities, explore new visual or spatial concepts, and make speculative predictions about future scenarios for clients ranging from small start-ups and boutique design firms to Fortune 1000 corporations with a global footprint.

Palo Alto, California, United States

Prototyping, testing, and refining new models for educational experiences that teach innovation, design thinking, and strategic foresight. Working collaboratively with faculty and program leaders from a global community of practice to advance the field of innovation education through collaborative projects, publications, and shared resources.

Cincinnati, Oh

Co-Founder and Creative Director of an annual industry engagement event for students and companies in the creative industry. Each October, E2C gathered more 200 creative professionals from across the country to connect with upwards of 600 students across multiple creative disciplines. Students and industry professionals shared ideas, networked, and learned from one another through a variety of events including a half-day design blitz benefitting non-profit parters, panel discussions on industry trends and innovations, product demos, and portfolio reviews. During it's 5 years of existence as a multi-disciplinary design event and conference, E2C generated more than 3000 hours of pro-bono creative work for Cincinnati area non-profits, and drew industry professionals from 46 cities and 22 states.

Cincinnati, Oh

Teach seminar, lecture, and studio-based courses, develop experiential projects, and provide professional practice and capstone advising for students in creative disciplines.Noteworthy Accomplishments Include:- Led the development and successful launch of the nation's first and only cooperative education program for interdisciplinary fine arts students- Developed a new course and curriculum elements that are now mandatory for all fine art majors in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)- Nominated by students for a university-wide teaching excellence award- Awarded a presidential grant for innovative teaching practices- Awarded multiple Ohio Department of Education mini-grants for experiential learning innovationsPrimary Courses/Subjects Taught:- Transdisciplinary innovation and design thinking- Applied innovation capstone and honors seminars- Professional practice for Digital Media and Interdisciplinary Arts - Portfolio development for creatives - Project-based and community-engaged coursework integrating theory and practice

Temporary appointment to formalize and streamline all marketing, promotion, and brand communication efforts. This included art direction for print and digital media assets, creating web-based video content, developing and executing short and long range marketing plans, designing and executing annual events for internal and external stakeholders, and managing the work of a design intern and freelance designers.

Developed partnerships with industry leading companies, non-profit organizations, and subject-matter experts to create experiential learning engagements for students from multiple disciplines in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP). This included internship and co-op positions, service learning projects, and university/industry collaborations and courses. Sample initiatives included:-Development of educational partnerships with companies and organizations nation-wide, ranging from boutique design agencies and start-up companies to multinational corporations-Assisting educational partners with creating internship and co-op programs and positions-Development of a collaborative, interdisciplinary service-learning course model; assisting with the development of course content and structure that pairs student teams with industry partners working to solve problems, conduct industry research, and develop products-Building partnerships and defining project outcomes for industry collaboration courses-Leading a division-wide re-branding initiative-Assisting with the development and implementation of division-wide marketing strategies and materials-Creating and implementing a strategic plan for long-term partnership development and industry engagement-Researching and targeting job development efforts for key cities and industries to mirror economic growth and industry trends

Nashville, Tn / Cincinnati, Oh

Provided clients ranging from undiscovered and emerging bands to national touring artists with a range of business and creative solutions and success stories.Some examples of projects include:-Developing and executing overall business, financial, and creative strategies, including brand identity and development-Providing creative direction for promotional media, and live/studio performance coaching and production-Directing and producing video projects, including live performance and documentaries-Event and stage management at music festivals with national touring bands and up to 18,000 attendees over multiple days-Professional and personal mentoring and performance coaching in preparation for record label showcase events and national talent search competitions

Cincinnati Area

Directed event programming and staffing for a 1200 person capacity music and digital media arts venue, including weekly concerts featuring local, regional, and national touring bands, film camps, and online media production.Key responsibilities and projects included:-Developed long and short-range plans and executed operations for more than 100 annual revenue-generating events targeting teens and young adults-Directed production of national concerts with 1100+ attendees, including booking/contract execution, financial settlement, marketing, technical, hospitality, and artist rider fulfillment-Created and implemented a college internship program, including course credit agreements with area universities-Implemented systems to streamline operations and track performance in multiple areas, including ticket sales, marketing strategy, concessions sales, and strategic programming-Maintained a 50-member volunteer team; created training resources and leader development infrastructure-Grew regular show attendance and revenue by implementing a local artist ticket pre-sale model-Designed and managed VIP and artist meet/greet sessions with 25-200 attendees-Managed the work of two direct reports with daily deliverables and long-term projects

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Led curriculum review, creation of instructional materials, and all classroom teaching of a newly created college-prep business management and marketing program for high school students in 10th-12th grades; simultaneously developed strategic partnerships with area businesses and community organizations to create student internships, job shadow experiences, and project-based learning engagements.Other noteworthy accomplishments in this role included:- Awarded "Teacher of the Year" by district administration- Awarded "Best Buy Teaching Excellence" award and financial grant for innovative uses of classroom technology- Awarded "Career Technical Educator of the Year" by community/parent/administration team - Coached multiple national award winning Business Professionals of America student teams and individuals- Created a brand identity for a new academic program, developed student and employer partner marketing and recruitment plans and materials, and a plan for sustained growth and continuous improvement of a program that continues to thrive after 15 years.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Marketing

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Epsilon, National Sales and Marketing Organization: Awarded Top National Chapter two consecutive years.

Professional Certificate In Strategic Foresight

Team-based executive education program, focused on practicing strategic foresight research, mapping, and scenario development.

Innovation Teaching And Learning Bootcamp

Intensive, multi-day, in-person bootcamp training university faculty to design and implement human-centered design tools and methodologies.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Master Of Arts In Teaching, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Published action research study on career education and business degrees.