Christopher Kindt Email & Phone Number

Highland Park, Michigan, Us

- Recruited to develop and implement a digital-first strategy establishing a core line of business to drive the company's future growth.- Oversee 4 marketing companies, 60+ employee's and develop & implement a cohesive "digital-first" growth strategy aligning the various companies strengths- Manage all P&L's, headcount, and financials for each line of business- Lead the execution of holistic strategies to drive growth and identify synergistic opportunities- Hands-on leadership style, diving into all aspects of the business to uncover efficiencies and remove waste -Leveraging Ai platforms to streamline digital lead generation, sales processes, and accelerate speed to close- Report directly to the C-suite and Board, ensuring alignment on strategic objectives- Goal: Integrate the companies into a $50M business in the short term, with a long-term vision of reaching $100M

Founded as a comprehensive Media & Marketing consultancy service designed to aid agencies and brands in maximizing Media Strategy, Investment and ROI, Partnership Development, Multi-Channel Marketing, Social Growth & Engagement, business strategy, and Revenue Generation.- Founded a media & marketing consultancy with an entrepreneurial mindset, covering B2B and B2C brands and products driving marketing analytics, campaign execution, influencer strategy, and performance marketing.- Orchestrating and executing integrated go-to-market strategies utilizing market research and messaging alignment to enhance audience understanding, retail marketing, and revenue generation.- Developed a network of independent contractors to provide support and client insights ranging across industries and capabilities - Open to public speaking to provide insights from both the Agency and Client POV on the state of media and marketing

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

In addition to the below functions, also assumed:- Reported to holding company (GameSquare Esports) Board of Directors monthly to assess the direction of the company, cashflow, AR/AP, and ensure the company’s compliance with the stated mission- Oversaw company P&L, hiring/firing, and evaluating the success of the company- Orchestrated the operation of the company and ensuring all goals are met based on the company’s business plan.- Maintained awareness and knowledge of the company’s daily finances by analyzing budgets and financial reports- Updated and revised plans to increase the company’s profitability and progress- Created and maintained relationships with the community and industry leaders- Searched for alliances, mergers, partnerships, and investment opportunities and reviewed and advised on contracts

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Key responsibilities: Business Strategy, Media Planning and Implementation, Integrated Marketing, Company P&L management, Business Development, Team Management & Development - Executed and managed implementation of 360-degree brand marketing, digital/social, and retail initiatives that drove brand awareness and client sales (including campaign activations, creative asset development, public relations, and digital components). - Established, led, and scaled the marketing department – spanning brand, creative, social media, digital, editorial and content marketing with full ownership over strategy and resource allocation - Developed and closed esports & gaming Agency of Record deals with: Dallas Cowboys, Paradigm Sports and Roc Nation Sports - Developed standards, frameworks and workflows to prioritize the sales pipeline of incoming marketing and content requests and allocate appropriate resources for each campaign and project - Created processes connecting the marketing and sales teams with internal stakeholders in order to improve communication and ensure information is immediately funneled to the appropriate teams - Led all strategic & creative discussions with agencies & clients to close and execute on campaigns - Oversaw all creative/content executions (banners, social assets, video..etc) before going to any client or being posted to any endpoint - Oversaw all communications and press release go-to-market strategy

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Key responsibilities: Media team development, orchestrate strategic media investment and negotiations, key partnership development, strategy and oversight, customer acquisition, integrated marketing strategy - Achieved a milestone of 1 million activations per quarter by directing and orchestrating media investment and ROI for comprehensive national and regional portfolio management. - Led the organization in developing innovative Marketing & Communications strategies and plans utilizing all media, including emerging and evolving digital channels - Led a 25-member team, directing team development and career planning, while also implementing departmental goals and team management strategies to achieve KPIs. - Presented strategic vision and key marketing programs to the Executive Committee (COO, CMO, CFO...etc) - Experience driving direction, gaining alignment and implementing strategies with cross-functional teams - Spearheaded the development of a B2B media strategy (T Mobile 4 Business) that increased lead generation by 30% through the implementation of targeted email campaigns, direct mail, social channel outreach, and search engine optimization (SEO). - Championed and executed ground-breaking integrated marketing partnerships with industry giants such as Google/YouTube, ABC Disney, TikTok, and Meta/Instagram, driving impactful collaboration and fostering strategic alliances to elevate brand visibility and engagement.

Salzburg, Austria, At

- Responsible for overseeing the interplay of retail marketing, paid, owned, shared and earned media across all marketing, PR, events, athletes, movies, TV shows, digital/social channels, The Red Bulletin and Consumer Affairs. - Responsible for leading the organization in developing innovative Marketing & Communications strategies and plans utilizing all media, including emerging and evolving digital channels as well as traditional media outlets.- Established & implemented the strategy for integrated campaigns, content analysis, audience understanding, influencer marketing, and consumer insights.- Lead & influence across the North American organization to ensure consistent prioritization, messaging and positioning of the brand across all endpoints (ie: broadcast, live events, retail, point of purchase...etc). - Created a comprehensive customer segmentation strategy that increased consumer engagement by 25% and helped prioritize marketing initiatives to drive revenue growth. - Instituted metrics to track brand health internally and externally, leveraging insights to refine and enhance marketing strategies, resulting in a 12% increase in consumer resonance and loyalty. - Managed a product portfolio of 10 SKU’s growing the business from $1.3B - $3.0B by introducing 4 new product innovations and working with sales to open 3 new retail channels.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Led the American Express digital media strategy and development for OPEN/Small Business Saturday and ACCESS (Sports and Entertainment division) by creatively mixing Search, Social Marketing, video & display, Mobile Marketing, and digital content creation & distribution to generate revenue and audience awareness for my clients. I was also part of the Media Strategic Leadership team within Digitas helping to define, evaluate and explore new industry developments and standards (i.e iTV expansion).

San Diego - Us | Tokyo - Jp, Us

- Championed and established Sony Electronics' global first in-house Media department, aligning all lines of business advertising investments (Consumer and B2B) across all media types driving a 40% increase in MROI.- Showcased strategic media plans and sponsorship initiatives to the Executive Committee (COO, CMO, CFO, EVPs), demonstrating alignment with Sony's overarching business objectives and sister companies.- Directed and synchronized efforts with the media agency (Universal McCann) to implement comprehensive marketing strategies, seamlessly blending media and creative initiatives.- Controlled advertising budgets surpassing $200MM in annum optimizing resource allocation and tracking for maximum efficiency.- Expanded role to include Sports Marketing and Sponsorships, bridging Consumer Marketing and B2B Sales teams for streamlined negotiations and enhanced consumer impact.- Orchestrated the world's first 3D network launch/sponsorship between Sony Electronics and ESPN, demonstrating innovation and strategic partnership.- Coordinated activations/sponsorships utilizing Market Development Funds to align the National Sales Force and Consumer Marketing efforts, maximizing impact and efficiency.- Managed multiple media agency reviews to ensure top-level representation

London, London, Gb

- Orchestrated global media strategy for Hewlett-Packard's Personal Systems Group business unit encompassing brand, laptops, and desktop computers.- Negotiated, executed, and monitored numerous major international marketing campaigns in collaboration with Fortune 500 partners such as Disney, Viacom (MTV), and CNN.- Presented media plans and initiatives to top-tier Media and Marketing Clients, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and maximizing client satisfaction.- Collaborated with renowned agencies including Goodby Silverstein & Partners, McCann Worldwide, Denuo, and Porter Novelli to devise comprehensive marketing strategies.- Directed advertising budgets exceeding $400MM in annum, overseeing financial forecasting and tracking to ensure efficient resource allocation.- Directed operations for three international offices (London, Singapore, and Mexico City), and supervised a team of 7 locally, responsible for all aspects of personnel management including recruitment, termination, and performance evaluations.

- Coordinated operational policies, objectives, and initiatives for the five companies within The Malcolm Group, driving a 53% increase in sales and a 15% rise in overall Gross Profit.- Formulated budgets and profit/loss forecasting for the Bank and Factor, bolstering sound financial decision-making and strategic planning.- Established an online presence for the company's brands by leading website development and partnering with a marketing firm to create launch strategies and implement search engine optimization techniques. Resulting in the opening of a new sales channel and generating incremental revenue.- Managed operations for seven global offices, overseeing a team of over 75 employees and handling all aspects of human resources, including hiring, firing, and performance reviews.

Nyc , La, Us

Apple Computer Inc. - Developed and implemented media campaigns for Think Different, the Bondi blue iMac, the Flavored iMacs, iTunes, iPod, iBook and Professional markets.Oversaw the North American and Asian Pacific markets (ie: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand...etc)

New York, Ny, Us

Clients: Mattel, Inc (all girl toy lines), Korean Air, Dollywood, and American Express Wester Region

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration

Cmo Accelerator Programme