Rob Villanueva Email & Phone Number

Frisco, Tx, Us

Frisco, Tx, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Leading talent identification and procurement. Work across multiple teams to determine new athletes, while retaining and encouraging repeat contributors. Direct efforts to develop creative concepts for projects, and marketing tactics, while assisting with content creation. Manage all phases of the publishing process from ideation to implementation. Identify new playgrounds, trends, media developments, and innovations in the sports and athlete space. Developing solutions for individual athletes and teams where required. Guide ongoing marketing strategy and execution. Develop athlete onboarding process. Collaborate with internal members to create reach + engagement metrics, and product positioning; provide insight on their relevance. Streamline tools for tracking, evaluating, reporting, and archiving major functions of athlete marketing.

New York, Ny, Us

Develop and execute influencer marketing strategies and creative campaigns centered around professional athletes across sports. Identify and build relationships with prominent influencers and thought leaders in the market. Attend relevant events for networking and business purposes. Develop content ideas, write, and curate content. Research relevant industry experts, competitors, and target audiences. Keep abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and influencers' marketing platforms. Liaising with the brand partnership and marketing team to create and coordinate strategies that work across different channels to meet athletes where they are at.

New York, Ny, Us

The Players’ Tribune, powered by Minute Media, is a new media company that provides athletes with a platform to connect directly with their fans, in their own words. Originally co-founded by Derek Jeter and Jaymee Messler, The Players’ Tribune publishes first-person stories from athletes, providing a unique insight into the sports conversation. Through impactful and powerful long- and short-form stories, video series, and podcasts. Build by athletes for athletes.

New York, Ny, Us

Founded in Israel in 2011, Minute Media’s portfolio now consists of 6 global sports and entertainment brands - all of which are powered by Minute Media’s proprietary publishing platform. This technology is also leveraged by third-party publishers, powering their digital content destinations while servicing their business and operational needs.My role, under the property of The Players' Tribune, encompasses developing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance athlete engagement and partnerships. Leveraging a deep understanding of the sports landscape, I cultivate meaningful relationships with athletes, agents, and sports organizations to drive brand visibility and revenue growth. I orchestrate compelling marketing campaigns and amplify athlete-driven content across digital platforms to maximize audience reach and impact. Additionally, I collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to align marketing initiatives with broader business objectives and ensure seamless execution.

Provided strategic vision and execution of our mission to establish the world's largest non-profit network of physical Web3 education communities, with an initial focus on Texas. In this volunteer role, I led comprehensive brand development efforts, orchestrated impactful digital marketing campaigns, fostered robust community engagement, and forged strategic partnerships. We aimed to democratize access to Web3 technologies through compelling and accessible learning experiences across diverse mediums.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

WNBAKicks.com (now Made for the W), I help lead the development and execution of digital marketing strategies aimed at enhancing brand visibility and engagement. I played a pivotal role in establishing a strong brand identity that resonated with our target audience, leveraging content creation and social media management to promote sneaker culture and women's basketball while conducting market research to identify growth opportunities within the market.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

Designing and managing client web initiatives; building strategic and creative brand process, culture and audience. Responsible for creating cohesive experience for all digital products. Daily activities involve web development, implementation, content creation, site maintenance, technical support, data reporting & analysis, and integration for various online platforms. Projects range from microsites to corporate redesign to social media campaigns to scalable online marketing strategies. In addition, provide consultation on technical SEO best practices and analytics decision-making; site audits and mobile-friendly UX/UI.

Led a team in developing innovative digital solutions to enhance brand visibility for small to mid-market companies. My responsibilities included overseeing the creative direction of projects, assembling marketing campaigns, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design work that aligned with clients' branding objectives. Additionally, I collaborated with cross-functional teams to strategize and implement integrated marketing initiatives that drove engagement and delivered measurable results for our clients.

As the older brother of former NBA Player, Charlie Villanueva, it was a natural qualifying fit to become his Business Manager. I served as the primary overseer of his career, managing all facets of his professional endeavors, including negotiations, endorsement deals, client services, public relations, and social media management. Additionally, I held an executive role at The Charlie Villanueva Foundation (CVF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting programs aimed at combating bullying, providing assistance to families affected by Alopecia Areata, and aiding impoverished communities in the Dominican Republic. My responsibilities encompassed personal management, strategic planning, and relationship building with various stakeholders to ensure the success of Charlie Villanueva's career and philanthropic efforts.

My main thing here was the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies to drive attendance and engagement at our dynamic, diverse nightlife events and entertainment services. Leading a team of marketing professionals, I conceptualized and implemented innovative promotional campaigns tailored to various venues, including nightclubs, live shows, corporate events, and private functions. Leveraging my expertise in event planning and marketing, I orchestrated high-impact experiences that captivated audiences and exceeded client expectations. Additionally, I played a key role in cultivating strategic partnerships and securing sponsorships to enhance our brand visibility and maximize revenue opportunities. Oh, and from time to time, I would host and DJ parties as a reputable disc jockey named DJ Rob-Play :)

I spearheaded all internet development, digital marketing, and media production initiatives to drive the company's growth and success. My responsibilities included conceptualizing and executing innovative strategies for website development, online marketing campaigns, and multimedia content creation. I led cross-functional teams in translating creative visions into impactful digital solutions, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and audience preferences. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships to expand the company's reach and influence in the market. Through a blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and leadership, I contributed to my first-ever startup evolution as a dynamic player in the digital landscape in the Tri-State area.

New York, New York, Us

Managed engineering and planning teams to develop new hardware, products, and services deployed for the network. Training members at all levels of the NOC Organization. Developing methods and procedures to assist NOC team members in resolving network issues. Creating, testing, and implementing tools that increase productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the corporate network operations. Analyzing network data, outage reports, and trouble tickets to identify problems and trends. Significant experience with major network vendors such as: Cisco, Juniper, Adtran, etc.

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

At Sun Microsystems (formerly Terraspring Inc.), I collaborated closely with the Design & Development Team to ensure the seamless integration of network infrastructure with software and application development initiatives. In addition to designing, implementing, and maintaining the company's network architecture, I led advanced troubleshooting efforts to resolve complex network issues and provided guidance and training to other network engineers. My role also involved ensuring the scalability and reliability of the network infrastructure to support business operations effectively.

Princeton, Nj, Us

Globix Corporation (acquired by Neon Communications Inc., then later acquired by RCN), where I managed and maintained the day-to-day operations of an ISP (Internet Service Provider) network. This encompassed troubleshooting, configuring, and overseeing the network hardware, software, and infrastructure. My role demanded a deep understanding of networking protocols, network architecture, and security practices to ensure optimal network performance and reliability.

New York, Ny, Us

As a Senior Hardware Engineer at AOL (formerly MovieFone Inc.), I played a pivotal role in the design, development, and maintenance of the company's hardware systems and infrastructure. My responsibilities encompassed managing server systems, optimizing network infrastructure, and executing various hardware-related tasks to support Moviefone's movie ticketing and information website operations.

New York, New York, Us

At Ennead Architects LLP (formerly Polshek Partnership Architects), I spearheaded the administration, security, maintenance, and troubleshooting of over 120+ corporate computer networks to ensure seamless operations aligned with business objectives. I implemented robust network infrastructure solutions, proactively addressed security risks, and provided technical support to end-users.

Assc, Telecommunications Management

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Internet Marketing