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Jamestown, Tn, Us

Flower Mound, Texas, Us

Returned to a remote position where I am able to better focus on the ongoing creative, brand, digital, and other visual needs of our growing team. With many new projects launching in 2024 and the coming years ahead, the opportunity to hone in on the visual creative side of the business is a change that benefits the team as a whole.

Flower Mound, Texas, Us

In recognition of my continued role as an "A" player and vast overperformer who has tackled multiple breakthrough projects each year, including new business unit launches, global partnerships, large-scale events, world-class web experiences (all with major impacts on our EBITDA), I have been promoted to Vice President to continue our work to raise awareness about global manufacturing.We drive, push, and encourage shops of all sizes to increase their efficiency across many disciplines. This affects their ability to get new business, hire talent, and rise within the manufacturing community. Too many jobs and projects are being shipped overseas, we believe in the ability of every country to make incredible parts right in their own back yard, to put money in their neighbors pockets, and food on their table.In my role as VP I provide daily relief for the CEO, while removing constraints in all departments and supporting a growing team of world-class machinists, programmers, media experts, and support/administrative staff.We're leading a revolution in manufacturing, exciting times with excellent people and partners who transcend business relationships to become true friends.

Flower Mound, Texas, Us

Continued stewardship of our brand & partner branding efforts in addition to responsibility for all creative from internal and external teams.Expanded leadership expectations & executive management/input in company strategy.With the world moving to remote-work as a way of life, our team has evolved and a new dynamic has emerged that requires additional effort and intention surrounding keeping the employees feeling connected, appreciated, valued, and utilized.

Flower Mound, Texas, Us

In my work heading up our brand and creative operations I am charged as the gatekeeper of the entire scope of our brand both self-focused and including our interactions with partner/sponsors. I manage any supplemental design needs to support their efforts, and ensure our internal production teams (across visual, motion, social, and digital channels) are fully supported and resourced in their projects.Strategic ideation and high level discussions about our brand direction and the value we bring to our partners is a daily part of the effort I put in. As a jack-of-all-trades master-of-most I get to exercise my abilities in a variety of ways every day.Our team is breaking new ground in the industry we serve, led by a literal Titan of the industry who has fast become an iconic figure in American and Global manufacturing. Beyond my day-to-day, I get to be involved in work that is changing the world for the better, and resourcing individuals around the world to achieve beyond what they thought possible.

Sacramento, California, Us

- Won key accounts including: Uber, Playstation, LegoLand California, Visit California, VSP Global, and others.- Amplified profitability by 40% while reducing labor costs through the systematic evaluation of workflows, perceived vs realistic capacities, and improved efficiencies across all creative staff under my purview.Managed, on a day-to-day basis... the successful operation, sales, employee development, client relationships, vendor relationships, and employees of a multi-functional creative/branding/design group while maintaining appropriate processes and profitability.What that really means:I was charged with helping clients by making sure our processes and internal structures were appropriately well-oiled, and creative employees were finding a balance between creativity, deadlines, and home life. I also made sure I connected with people who would help drive our economic engine, as design process education and business development were a large part of this role.

Loomis, California, Us

- Generated $5m+ revenue as executive sales & partnership driver- Expanded brand reach to 23 new markets- Grew Social Media followings by 3.84 million followers across all channels- Directed all creative aspects & pitches for AAA video game key art projects with companies including: Ubisoft, WB Games, Bethesda, Namco Bandai, and world class ad agencies like Goodby Silverstein & Partners, Eleven SF, AKQA, and MeringCarson.- Supported and developed team members- Directed creative strategies- Creative ideation- Developed execution plans- Formed strategic partnerships- Long-term goal-oriented planning- Built teams- Promoted a company culture that was undeniably unique and attractivePartners included:Ubisoft (Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Far Cry 3, ZombiU, Assassin's Creed 3, Spartacus)Jelly Belly Candy Companythe Sacramento KingsALLDATA - An Autozone companyMeringCarsonAKQAGlass AgencyGoodby, Silverstein, & PartnersFleishmanHillardKovel/FullerVSP - Vision Service PlanNeustar Inc.

Roseville, Ca, Us

- Increased gross revenues by +26% year-over-year- Improved close ratio by 30% with heavy involvement in client pitches- Developed strategies and campaigns to target and exceed client objectives.Through the use of emerging technology (social media etc) and traditional media (radio, tv, print, outdoor, out of home, etc) leveraged local, regional, and national resources to deliver ads for our clients.Beyond the strategic, I managed and directed the Creative aspects of the agency, including all production for audio, video, online, print, and other media as necessary. This hands on approach ensured that our clients brand and messaging stayed focused and on target.

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Sr. Director (multiple divisions)---------------------------------------------------------------- Increased annual revenues by $3m- Creative direction for all marketing materials- Led cross-functional design team consisting of internal employees and multiple external resources- Vendor/Supplier negotiations- Develop marketing strategies and prospect new advertising opportunities- Led the (concurrent) re-design and development of 7 websites, directed design and development teams to ensure timely completion and adherence to budgetDivision Manager for IT and Advertising/Design placement divisions---------------------------------------------------------------- Manage the sales and operations of two divisions- Expert negotiation- Profit tracking and forecasting- Outside sales/lead generation/cold-calling- Full lifecycle recruiting (sales -> fulfillment)- Corporate contract negotiations- RFP response / development- Training/mentoring of other sales personnel- Increased profitability by: 25% in my first year, an additional 53% in my second year, and 42% in my final year

Managed and participated, on a daily basis, in the recruiting and marketing/sales efforts for this multi-office, contingency placement firm targeting I.T. professionals.- Developed new business and generated sales within the I.T. and high-tech industries- Proven ability to manage multiple accounts and large candidate pool- Daily cold-calling- Recruit, qualify, and place candidates via networking and creative sourcing- Executive-level placements and headhunting- Client/candidate database implementation, training, and management- Negotiation of rates and terms for clients and candidates- Led development and design teams for new company website- Government and private sector RFP development and response- Internet lead generation, candidate searching, and submission- Daily use of various employment websites to aid in sourcing candidates

As General Manager at It’s A Go Marketing I was able to implement several measures which led to increased sales activity, communication between departments, and productivity; as well as a significant decrease in overall costs.- Managed 7 employees (production, design, and sales departments)- Conflict resolution between sales and production departments- Established a job tracking (scheduling) system for the production department that resulted in higher output with lower costs- Bi-weekly meeting with sales and production managers in order to communicate each department’s goal/progress for the week- Managed income and expense tracking- Developed profitability reports for the owner

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Began as Technical Support Agent in a high-volume call center, where I conquered any potential fear of the business end of a telephone. Led end-users to resolution of their technical issues, routinely dealt with irate customers and used conflict resolution/calming techniques. Top performer in Customer Satisfaction rankings.• Promoted to Administrative Specialist after only 8 months; tracked and distributed payroll, coordinated company events, tracked performance reviews/reprimands, created and presented PowerPoint presentations to mid- and upper-level management. Provided assistance to ~1000 employees, 35 Supervisors, 8 Managers, and 2 Senior Managers across three shifts.

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Visual And Performing Arts, Graphic Design, Photography