Mike Doherty Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, US

Thrilled to be a part of building a new company that's dedicated to simplifying and elevating people's connected lives with the most advanced fiber network and a refreshingly great customer experience.

Trustee and Development Committee Chair, Past President/Board Chair. Trustees actively manage the Foundation assets for growth and long-term sustainability as well as oversee the Museum's leadership and strategic direction.

MD & Associates provides Marketing Strategy & Go-To-Market Plan Development, Market Research, Strategic Messaging & Comms Architecture Development, Brand Development & Stewardship, Campaign Planning & Execution, Lead Generation & Customer Acquisition Strategies, Customer Experience and Engagement Strategies, Analytics & Reporting strategy, Marketing Team.

Seattle, Washington, US

• Promoted to top role within the agency, based on success at the branch management level, taking over leadership of all agency operations including P&L ownership, strategic planning, business development, account.
• Invested extensive thought, energy, and strategy into getting the right talent on board with the company, hand-picking over 85 new associates and coaching/mentoring them to reach their peak potential
• Established the agency vision and created a culture known for superior levels of retention/engagement, leading to recognition as “One of the 100 Best Companies to Work For” by Seattle Business Magazine
• Directed teams of up to 10 direct reports and 130 additional staff—ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration among creatives, account managers, digital engineers, UX designers, media and PR staff
• Directed the strategy/execution of creative marcom strategies for all major clients, including taking on ownership for the company’s highest-profile global account, The International Olympic Committee
• Reinvigorated the agency with a new vision and purpose, transforming it from a traditional advertising agency model into a “creativity company” offering a broader and more integrated set of offerings that included.

Seattle, Washington, US

• Recruited to supervise day-to-day operations of the Portland branch office of this top national ad agency—managing a cross-functional team of 30 creative, sales, and support staff and overseeing all branch P&L.
• Led the development of exciting new marketing concepts/pitches for targeted businesses in the region, leading to the acquisition of over 7 new accounts including Nike, Bugle Boy, and the Port of Portland
• Doubled the office’s revenue within 18 months, from $2.5M to $5M, leading a series of appropriate talent acquisition and infrastructure scaling initiatives to handle the new pipeline of business
• Conceptualized and grew a successful Public Relations practice for the agency, leading all marketing, talent hiring and planning aspects for the department

Seattle, WA, US

• Managed a team of 25 associates in performing all account management, marketing, and staffing for the consumer advertising group—in addition to directly managing relationships with client executive teams.
• Grew revenue by $2M within a single year, leading an aggressive mix of prospecting, branding, and community outreach activities aimed at raising the profile of the consumer advertising group
• Successfully pursued and landed multiple new accounts including: Cellular One, Figaro’s Pizza, and the Portland Oregon Visitors Association

US

• Responsible for managing all day-to-day operations of the agency including strategic planning, business development, client relations, financial management, operations, and human resources.
• Recruited and developed a rock-star team of 20 creatives, account managers, and support staff
• Grew billings to $25M from the ground up, attaining rank as the 4th-largest agency in Portland market
• Led teams in the ideation of one-of-a-kind marketing strategies, development of creative briefs, and execution of award-winning marketing campaigns customized to meet each client’s strategic objectives
• Closed deals in the face of intensive competition and managed relationships with a portfolio of top clients including Nike, Honda, Tillamook Cheese, PACC Health Plans, and the Oregon Department of Tourism