Nero is a branding and digital marketing company based in Roanoke, VA.

In 2022, Chad helped in the launch record-breaking startup Okay, an emerging leader in Web3 & digital collectibles, with a mission to spread hope through art & code. Its flagship brand, Okay Bears, made headlines when it launched with over $18M USD in sales volume in its first day, breaking all chain records. Since then, the company has built a thriving global community that has a reputation for positive internet culture with a unifying message, "We're All Gonna Be Okay" with a Mission to "Spread Hope Through Art & Code".Okay Bears is the only Web3 brand in partnership with leading licensing agency IMG. President Bruno Maglione, President of Licensing, IMG, said: “Okay Bears has shown that NFTs can be a powerful tool of mobilization and empowerment, creating a global community that exudes positivity and support. Their brand message and values have resonated with people across the world.”The Okay community organically generates over 50m Twitter impressions monthly and is onboarding brand partners through its innovative OKAY+ platform and Web3-powered Badges & Streaks system. Okay Bears has formally collaborated with UN Refugees, Movember, NBA players, and has established a charitable partnership with (RED). It is in the process of welcoming and onboarding new brand partnerships, including licensing to global fashion retailers, lifestyle apparel & merchandise, toys & collectibles.

Monday Agency is a consultancy with an eclectic team of professionals focused on the hospitality industry in South East Queensland. Specialised in brand development and strategy for Monday Agency. In addition, served as lead design, customer experience strategist and multi-channel marketing planning for their clientele. Worked and strategised with companies such as ASX listed Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd, Citimark Properties, and Alcyone Hotel Residences.

Online marketing account manager for ASX listed property developer The Sunland Group. Search Engine Marketing (SEM) for all residential collections across Australia utilising Google Adwords and other social media networks. Managed budget spends of over $500k AUD annually.Provided daily account management, analysis, analytics, campaign creation and implementation across a range of placements online in the promotion of the Sunland Group brand reporting directly to Sunland CEO.

Responsible for a range of marketing services which were implemented across all home collections and three corporate locations. Included: social media marketing, search engine optimisation, web content strategy, web UX, web analytics. Managed day to day social media campaigns, ads and content planning and implementation. Monitoring website and campaign analytics. Tracked and compiled digital media mentions. Assisted in online content creation. Worked directly with CEO in social media strategy and brand awareness campaigns. Created banner ad designs and supported dev team with strategy in the redevelopment of the sunlandgroup.com.au site.

iStockphoto by Getty Images, is known as the original source for user-generated, royalty-free stock photos online. It was a love for photography that led to being accepted as professional contributing photographer to iStock.com. Regular works submitted included landscapes and still life imagery.

Produced design collateral, art direction, and marketing communication strategies. Worked across print and digital platforms. Collaborated daily with director, as well as creative teams, including overseeing of junior designers. Halfnine is a Gold Coast based marketing agency with a strong focus in government clientele, such as the Gold Coast City Council.

Identified leads and perfomed new business development for the agency, as well as being hands-on. Work included overseeing creative direction and marketing strategy. Breakstation is a print and web design studio located in the heart of 'Music City'. Clients included, Warner Brothers Music, and Clear Channel Radio.