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Los Angeles, California (Ca), Us

Upper Diamond is an external and internal marketing agency that pairs innovative business thinking with experience in video, design, marketing and product creation. Key Clients Include Samsung, Northwestern Mutual, Salesforce, Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader and Cox Enterprises.- C-Level and senior leadership sales expertise creating synergistic relationships with the world’s most influential brands.- Empowering sales leader who develops top-performing teams in start-up and enterprise environments and offers proven expertise in galvanizing exponential growth.- Spearhead client initiatives, translating intricate ideas into transformative experiences for an array of clientele, from startups to Fortune 100 corporations, managing projects from initial scoping through production, QA, and final delivery.- Develop sales strategy, collateral, and training for sales teams ranging from over 1,200 to less than 10 that have led to successful product launch, YoY growth, and penetrating new market campaigns that have led to 300% revenue increases and new market leaders.- Lead teams from small groups to 100+ comprised of creatives, technology experts, content creation gurus, operations specialists, and SMEs to shape programs, campaigns, and tech that exceed client and customer expectations.- Manage a team delivering all aspects of business development including prospecting, outreach, pitches, and closing contracts leading to a 5x revenue increase the first year.- Oversee all agency strategic planning, operations, finances, and negotiations internally and externally.

Los Angeles, California (Ca), Us

Key Clients Included Kaiser Permanente, Boeing, Bain & Co, US Air Force, Hilton, NEA, Cornerstone OnDemand, Nevro- Supported clients by synthesizing complex ideas into engaging and relevant content-driven experiences that connect with consumers and deliver valuable insights.- Developed and maintained relationships with new and repeat customers by managing projects, accounts, and resources leading to 100% customer satisfaction and new business.- Conceptualized, collaborated and planned new initiatives with existing clients leading to a 77% increase in spend YoY.- Led all aspects of the production process for live events, video shoots, and assets and campaign creation while serving as the primary liaison between the creative team, production team, and client lead.

Los Angeles, California, Us

- Designed and developed a new platform based on the needs of Kelley Blue Book and Cox Enterprises that delivers, tracks, and manages the delivery of video-based learning programs to over 100K users across 10K dealerships and automotive manufacturers annually.- Grew platform by partnering with clients of all sizes, across multiple industries to develop and deploy award-winning programs to help channel partners, distributed sales networks, franchises, and dealerships increase conversion and top-line revenue.

Alexandria, Virginia, Us

Led a team of Web3 specialists to define The Fool’s Web 3.0 go-to-market strategy that would leverage their unique market position with millions of readers, prospects, and members hungry for financial success.Developed The Fool’s Web3 brand so it would feel like a natural extension and authentic representation of the brand for current and future memembers.Designed, scoped and oversaw the development of The Motley Fool’s new innovation arm, FoolLabs and launched its first product. A token-gated web3 "learn, earn and share" education dapp. The overall goal was to build an autonomous, web3 platform that would teach early adopters of crypto how to learn, build, and earn in the web3 ecosystem, from wallet management to NFT utilization. Tech Stack: TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, AWS, Moralis, POAP, Gnosis Chain, Netlify

Have supported various StartUps at a variety of funding stages across the following specialties: FundraisingProduct Design and DevelopmentBusiness PlanningHiring & RecruitingMarketing and Brand StrategyStrategic Planning and GrowthContent Creation and Content StrategyCustomer AcquisitionProduct LaunchSuccessful ExitsNotable companies worked with include Nevro, Tableau, Loopted, Robinhood, GroupOn, GOOP, Mav, HearMe, NEA, Vault12, WinForever, Out&Back, The Social Edge, & Manifest Media.

- Assisted in all aspects of launching a new business division that combined business strategy with creative excellence and leading-edge technical marketing solutions.- Led innovation brainstorms with sales and account management teams to develop digitally integrated strategies and interactive mock-ups for client campaign initiatives, while also providing clients with strategic insights about business value.- Oversaw preproduction, production, post-production, and interactive teams in the delivery of interactive marketing campaigns, integrated communications, and technology-enabled solutions.- Managed timely execution of all deliverables by empowering team members, maintaining vendor relations, and efficiently meeting project milestones.

- Spearheaded private equity outreach, brand integration, and corporate expansion.- Managed all accounts payable, receivables, and projections to ensure financial solvency throughout production.- Created business plans, project valuations, investment vehicles, and corporate sponsorship contracts for projects with budgets between $250,000 and $10,500,000 spanning the branded media space, feature films, and feature documentaries.- Finalized brand integration agreements, corporate marketing partnerships, and branded media campaigns.

- Raised $25 Million for the company’s first feature film slate.- Developed business plans, financial forecasts, and investment vehicles for film slate.- Managed rights acquisitions, source material options, and slate development.

- Co-Founded this startup that provided a comprehensive understanding of college demographics for CashBox Magazine and University Program Boards to promote and produce highly targeted concerts and special events. Analyzed the college circuit to program, promote, and produce concerts and special events.- Consulted on the development and implementation of promotional strategies for artists, promoters, and small record companies.