My high school nickname was “Thesaurus,” and my friends and co-workers most often comment on my way with words, my ability to “herd cats,” and my irrepressibly positive attitude. I love sharing knowledge through public speaking, building teams that rock, and creating brands and messages that resonate with the target audience.In resume-speak:Comprehensive executive experience in transforming teams to deliver results through innovative integrated marketing communications (marcom) initiatives. Demonstrated leadership in corporate communications, product marketing, and advertising agency positions. Repeatedly selected to lead strategically critical executive projects that improved bottom line by generating revenue while reducing costs. Recognized for leveraging both contemporary and traditional strategies to exceed customer expectations—and get results. Selected Achievements:► Delivered integrated marketing program for national tour, resulting in sales valued at $75MM in 8 months, exceeding expectations by 50%. ► Conceived and executed company’s first direct mail marketing campaign, drawing prospects to seminars that resulted in on-the-spot sales orders of $12MM. ► Launched award-winning Wall Street Journal ad campaign, securing more than $8.6MM in sales in 6 months from previously untapped market. ► Implemented short-term, low-cost program to capitalize on competitor recall, capturing $1.3MM incremental revenue per year. ► Transformed departments at several companies through restructuring, coaching, and strategic positioning.Correct pronunciation: dee YUNG (ah)Common Misspellings: Kris, Cris, Christy; DeJohn, DeJon, DeJong, DeJonge, Dejon, Dejong, Dejonge, De Jon, De Jong, De Jonge, De jon, De jong, De jonge,Deyonna, Deyunga, Deyung, Deyoung, Deyounga, Jonghe, Jon, Jong, Jonge.
Listed skills include Marketing Communications, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, and 36 others.