Derek Keller Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

EA Collective | Studio Sage | Storyhorse | AgencyEAwww.derekkellermarketingportfolio.com

Greater Chicago Area

Property Inspection Building Consultant

United States

CAD IndustriesGoGo SqueezeTechnology & GamingMedical Trailers Tradeshow and Conferences Madison Reed, Sephora, Ultawww.derekkellermarketingportfolio.com

Greater Chicago Area

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Greater Chicago Area

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Greater Chicago Area

Derek Keller a Chicago native moved back to the Second City at the beginning of 2016. Partnering with several agency professionals managing accounts and production of Experiential and Event Marketing opportunities. Portfolio Link: www.derekkellermarketingportfolio.comFREELANCE | Account Director | Production Director - Campaign development for All Terrain Productions, Newbridge Marketing Group, Evolve, Verizon, Samsung, eBay and Arkansas Chamber of Commerce- Managed CRM process and KPI inclusions when developing digital platforms and program measuring tools- Initiate scope of work detail and budget solutions for events, experiential programs and marketing tours - Manage creative teams output of renderings, collateral, signage and digital applications - Adaptive creative conceptor concentrating on experiential and event marketing strategy for consumers and employee projects- Oversee partner relationships with digital agencies, fabricators and vendors- Create and communicate program performance reports and identify areas of improved analytics

United States

Spoonfed a "start up" experiential service agency catering in project management with offerings in the experiential, events and creative agencies space. Over the course of 18 months Derek directed campaign development and project management for a variety of agencies and brands including, HTC, Intel, Palermo's Screamin' Sicilian, 2Gingers and State of Arkansas Chamber of Commerce. Spoonfed Marketing | Director of Operations- Cross functional role managing clients service, partnership negotiations, design ideation and vendor development- Guided and trained team members by coaching and evaluating through acknowledging successes, areas of development and establishing goals- Developed reporting and analytical tools to highlight program touch points and organically grow existing programs- Directed experiential and event program budgets responsible for agency efficiencies and intellectual property year over year- Designed and oversaw experiential and event production including, fabrication, creative, print, digital, procurement and logistics

Greater Chicago Area

Walton Isaacson a creative and experiential marketing agency based in Chicago, NYC and LA recruited Derek to oversee client service, project management and event build for Samsung. As agency lead for NX Camera campaign Derek managed all Walton Isaacson timelines and deliverables for partner agencies throughout the campaign(s). WALTON ISAACSON | Account Director | Production Director - Proficient navigating alcohol three tier system while executing sampling programs for Jim Beam, Miller and 2Gingers Whiskey- Designed event site concepts and oversaw production and fabrication of multiple event site structures - Developed and presented RFP response directly to senior level Samsung team defining consumer experience - Secured TSQ air rights permits, dual channel secure internet permits and microwave airwave permits for SMS and file transfer including real time image transfers to digital billboards in Times Square- Facilitated all event site creative, digital inclusions, static signage, PR and local media spotsSamsung "Ditch the DSLR" NX Camera Product Event - New York City Times Square & Hollywood & Highlands, LA.

United States

As Sr. Account Manager for Marketing Werks in Chicago, Derek found something missing as marketing campaigns were developed from concept to completion. Combining his knowledge of marketing strategy, art, architecture, CAD design and construction Derek pitched the idea of spearheading the Operations and Production Department at Marketing Werks to the owners receiving the thumbs up. Throughout his tenure Derek successfully managed the experiential, retail-tainment and mobile marketing design, fabrication and activation of client experiences for Verizon, Telecom, LEGO and several other marquee brands. Impressively completing more than 500 builds and program launches within budget and on time. MARKETING WERKS | Sr. Production Manager - Conceptor of event sites, custom vehicles, structures, in-store and semi permanent builds throughout U.S.- Leveraged agency production volume to reduce program fabrication and logistic costs year over year- Grew partner relationships while expanding production partner expertise to include digital, social and a variety of traditional fabrication categories - Coached and mentored team of eight direct reports growing team during launch and training to 18 employees- Entrusted with client sponsorship negotiations including national and regional events as well as, radio and media inclusions. - Trained 2300 retail staff members in 13 states for holiday and seasonal programs while developing semi permanent event sites within strict municipality guidelines - Developed internal and field staff training sessions for individual campaigns encompassing talking points, product training, vehicle and event site training, role playing and client messaging- Additional responsibilities included; procurement of all campaign materials and equipment, vendor relations, logistics and management of agency assets exceeding $5M+

Hiring Derek directly from the road after a year long tour for LEGO | What Will You Make campaign Marketing Werks entrusted Derek to manage two teams for the new Verizon program in 2004. Over the course of three years Derek gained the trust of his Verizon clients including HQ, Area and Regional folks. Organically increasing the two vehicle program from $250k to $6M including seven SUV street teams, one 40' truck and 25 retail locationsBefore creating the Production department at Marketing Werks, Derek managed clients at Verizon Wireless, Verizon Telecom and LEGO including, large scale activations, street team campaigns, retailtainment and sponsorship negotiations throughout the U.S..

Us/Canada Mobile Marketing/Experiential

Traveling with a team of five executing weekly LEGO sponsored events throughout the lower 48 States and Canada.

Retail and business car rental branch

Ba, Interdisciplinary Studies

Activities and Societies: South Carolina Education Association, Chamber of Commerce Member Myrtle Beach, SC, PHED Association at CCU.

General Studies

Activities and Societies: Cross Country

General Studies And Architecture

Activities and Societies: Captain Illinois State Champion Cross Country Team, Two Time All State Runner, Three Time All American Athlete.