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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Building and leading the marketing team of a $1 billion gourmet food wholesaler, distributor and retailer with 18 unique brands.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Clients have included Chase, Janssen, Johnson & Johnson, Philips, JC Penney, Gatorade, Marco's Pizza

Greater Chicago Area

Built and led the strategic planning department from the ground up:developed POV, data tool set, internal approach / processhired and trained planing teamintegrated planning function into service delivery modelNotable clients included: Red Bull, Brand Mexico, Chipotle, Comcast NBC Universal, Nestle Waters and Intel.

• Conceptualized, sold and led social media strategy and digital / integrated campaign development for clients including Anheuser-Busch InBev, General Electric, Fidelity Investments, Samsung, Marriott International, and W Hotels.• Unified identity, capabilities, marketing, and new business process through two multi-agency acquisitions: first when Powered purchased three other agencies (growing from 20 people in one city to 80 people in three cities), then again when Dachis Group purchased Powered and four other agencies en route to becoming a 250+ person social media agency in six countries.• Authored all go-to-market communications.• Managed and monetized thought leadership initiatives (speaking engagements, book launches, guest columns, social business summits.)• Integrated SAAS products into agency services offering.

Greater New York City Area

Strategic and business development roles at various digital boutiques in New York City, including Method, Firstborn, and Ultra 16.