Brian Rugg Email & Phone Number

Mchenry, Illinois

Think Big Go Local is a digital marketing agency headquartered in the Chicagoland area. We cater to small and medium sized businesses, corporations, non-profits, private clubs and entrepreneurs. Our services are provided to any organization that needs an effective online marketing plan that enables them to reach their target audience and increase their online visibility.My focus is on web site design and usability, search engine optimization, and content strategy. More than just… Show more Think Big Go Local is a digital marketing agency headquartered in the Chicagoland area. We cater to small and medium sized businesses, corporations, non-profits, private clubs and entrepreneurs. Our services are provided to any organization that needs an effective online marketing plan that enables them to reach their target audience and increase their online visibility.My focus is on web site design and usability, search engine optimization, and content strategy. More than just building a flashy website, I strive to make sure my work accurately reflects our clients' brand and message to help drive sales. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Responsible for strategy and governance of intranets in the Americas for HSBC.- Head of the North America Digital Publishing team within HSBC's Global Publishing Services (GPS). Primary responsibilities included intranet governance and strategy, creative services, web analytics, new site development, project management, business requirements development and relationship management.- Effectively managed the team through a challenging global realignment that included integration of… Show more Responsible for strategy and governance of intranets in the Americas for HSBC.- Head of the North America Digital Publishing team within HSBC's Global Publishing Services (GPS). Primary responsibilities included intranet governance and strategy, creative services, web analytics, new site development, project management, business requirements development and relationship management.- Effectively managed the team through a challenging global realignment that included integration of new staff and reductions in force.- Led a global team to develop the information architecture for a new consolidated global intranet. Provided consultation and direction to businesses, functions and countries to review and demise content. - Recognized as the global authority on information architecture for GPS, reviewing and approving proposed site structures and working with clients to resolve disagreements on proposed changes.- Managed the review of over 100,000 content files on the North America intranets, reducing total intranet size to less than 10,000 files. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

- Responsible for North America communications channels strategy, governance and staff, including U.S. and Canada intranets, creative services and plasma screens information system.- Developed business requirements and managed resources to complete a full redesign of the U.S. and Canada intranets, serving over 35,000 employees.- Initiated a program to improve intranet search, including search engine improvements, site optimization and development of a system for regular review and… Show more - Responsible for North America communications channels strategy, governance and staff, including U.S. and Canada intranets, creative services and plasma screens information system.- Developed business requirements and managed resources to complete a full redesign of the U.S. and Canada intranets, serving over 35,000 employees.- Initiated a program to improve intranet search, including search engine improvements, site optimization and development of a system for regular review and demise of content. Show less

- Business project manager of North America intranet home page redesign, including development of business requirements, cost benefit analysis and coordination of project staff and tasks. The project resulted in a significant increase in employee satisfaction with the intranet as well as increased visibility for company news.- Developed the governance framework for North America intranets.- Managed intranet publishing community of over 400 publishers.

- Drafted and executed yearly marketing and communications plans to increase employee use of intranet.- Assisted businesses with development and organization of content.- Developed training materials and conducted classes for new publishers.

Content manager of Nicor's external websites and intranet.

Produced, directed and edited award-winning promotional, training and consumer awareness videos. I maintain these skills by regularly serving as a video director of a multi-site, live broadcast at my church.