John C. Basoms Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Muros is a rapidly growing art activation agency, partnering with some of the best artists in the world to create first-of-its-kind experiences for brands and businesses. We specialize in mural and street art to create truly authentic and impactful connections between organizations and the communities they serve.

Greater Chicago Area

• Lead the discovery, design, development, production and delivery of all creative projects for RISE Cannabis (a division of Green Thumb Industries), including complete website redesign and build, loyalty program design.
• Evaluate, select, configure and implement suite of Project Management and Sales tools across entire agency resulting in improved productivity and operational infrastructure.
• Manage all project budgets, scopes, timelines, personnel and workflows.

Greater Chicago Area

• Spearhead market expansion to Denver, CO responsible for revenue growth, new client acquisition, strategic partnerships, community engagement, rapid brand exposure and hiring.
• Lead the Accounts Team in targeted growth of 100+ accounts while serving as Head Digital Strategist and Resolutions Advisor to team of 10 Project Managers.
• Develop and translate business strategies and requirements into consumer facing digital products; oversee and approve scope, budget, timeline, resource allocation.
• Redevelop Support Desk pricing model and launch inaugural retainer program.
• Quarterback our Sales, Project Management, Design, Content, Engineering, Ops, SEO and Support teams to ensure end-to-end success on all agency engagements.

Greater Chicago Area

• Own and drive the strategy, design, build, and launch of 100+ websites, apps, custom software platforms and digital prototypes for our highest-value clients.
• Cross-functional activities include: C-level client presentations, budget and timeline ownership, risk and change management, UX architecture, competitor analysis, user research, sitemapping, technical scoping, Design.

Greater Chicago Area

• Startup Institute is an 8-week full-time, highly immersive career accelerator geared towards producing top-notch startup employees/founders. Skills acquired include, but are not limited to:
• UX and UI design principles
• Information Architecture and sitemap development
• Whiteboarding, wireframing and rapid prototyping
• Front-end web development (HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery)
• Project Management principles (Agile, Waterfall, Lean)

Greater Chicago Area

• Lead team of 2 designers and 1 front-end developer in rebranding efforts for marketing website in preparation of software 2.0 launch.
• Collaborate with technical marketers and sales team to align brand strategy across all markets.
• Utilize Sketch and InVision App to develop style tiles, site maps, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups.

Greater Chicago Area

• Manage, maintain and grow high-profile portfolio of over 750 accounts throughout the West, Midwest and South United States and West Canada regions worth an estimated $15+ million.
• Serve as expert online marketing consultant advising and training merchant partners throughout full Groupon lifecycle, including ever-expanding suite of products, tools and services.
• Streamline business operations and maximize ROI for merchants via implementation of online scheduling software, targeted mobile advertising campaigns, customer loyalty programs and credit card processing solutions.
• Liaise between internal departments (Sales, City Planning, Editorial, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Merchant Escalations, Risk/Legal and Product/Development) ensuring efficient and seamless launch of robust.
• Utilize Salesforce.com, CTI/Inbound Agent, Yesware, Microsoft Excel, and other proprietary technologies to maximize account productivity and merchant satisfaction.

Greater Chicago Area

• Drive production support teams and efficiently execute commercial film shoots for high-profile brands including McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Motorola, Sears, Safeway, Dial, Firestone, Lemonhead and Chicago White Sox.
• Facilitate seamless communication between all production personnel (directors, producers, talent, camera, sound, electric, make-up/wardrobe, craft service) ensuring that optimal creative results are achieved on-time.
• Develop and maintain pre and post-production catalogs for agency and client executives.

Greater Chicago Area

• Function as expert advisor for all IT project support and staff augmentation initiatives to Fortune 500 clients across a wide variety of industries including Advertising, Media, Healthcare, Insurance, Financials.
• Develop robust downtown Chicago territory via new client prospecting, relationship fostering, contract negotiation, budget evaluation, resource allocation, database maintenance, data analysis and report generation.
• Collaborate with senior management to screen, hire and mentor new employees in an effort to expand local presence.
• Establish and expand contractor/consultant relationships through daily on-site production management, weekly payroll assistance, team building activities, and seamless client relations management.

Greater Chicago Area

• Identify, evaluate and manage top IT professionals through multiple avenues including social media outlets, online job boards, professional referrals, networking events, phone and technical screens, resume and.
• Enhance new business development through lead generation, networking initiatives and new meeting acquisition.
• Spearhead University Partnership Program allowing for and enhancing direct collaboration with regional educational institutions and their high-value departments (Career Services, CS/Technology, Engineering).

Bachelor Of Arts, International Studies

Study Abroad Program, Latin American Studies

International Business