Lincoln Christopher Stephens Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

• I lead brand strategy and forge strategic partnerships to drive growth. I develop and execute partnership strategies aligned with our vision and values, nurturing relationships with key organizations, influencers, and.
• Develop and execute partnership strategies
• Identify and nurture strategic partnerships
• Drive revenue through new business opportunities and alliances
• Conduct market research and trend analysis
• Collaborate with internal teams for alignment

Dallas, Texas, US

Our primary passion point at Locomotus is connecting creative misfits, strategists or managers to organizations using agile pods of culture, category, and civic experts to solve some of the most challenging business, brand and social issues. We are the new normal and the future of marketing communications, media and entertainment talent and business.

Dallas, Texas, US

The Marcus Graham Project’s iCR8™ programs are designed to provide diverse aspirants in the field of marketing and media, including advertising, PR & social media with the exposure and experience necessary to solidify careers within the industry.MissionOur theory is that by investing in the exposure, training, and mentorship of the next generation of.

• Walton Isaacson (Lexus); Dallas, TXNational Account Director / Dallas Office Lead
• Led the establishment of the Dallas office for Lexus, the agency’s key client. Managed both local and remote client interactions, and contributed to identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, driving growth.
• Spearheaded initiatives to enhance the agency’s AACM (African American Consumer Market) capabilities. Identified strategic opportunities to expand client engagements and market reach for Western Union and.
• Played a pivotal role in the agency’s successful onboarding of new clients LALA! and Borden, and team members. Ensured seamless integration and alignment with client objectives.

New York, NY, US

Hired to develop and run the Dallas Campus for Flatiron School, acquired in 2017 by WeWork, is an outcomes-focused coding Bootcamp that offers Full Stack Web Development and Data Science programs in markets across the country and online. (Note: Campus expansion canceled due to market challenges and fluctuations) Flatiron School has led the bootcamp.

Boston, MA, US

• Hired as industry expert to assist in the development and implementation of the company’s newly formed advertising agency initiative
• Developed staff expertise strategy which led to the restructure of the North America staffingand service model
• Consistently developed and strategize innovative programs and approach methodologies todeliver exceptional talent to service client needs

US

- Developed and executed the strategy, volunteer coordination, and communications plan for Chicago's voter registration and GOTV (Get Out The Vote) efforts during the historic 2008 election year.- Orchestrated an election night event featuring seven simultaneous celebrations, including high-profile venues like the House of Blues, counting down to the.

Oakland, California, US

• Brands: Coca-Cola Company & Full Throttle
• Assisted in the strategy, concept development and production of Coke’s 2008 African American Consumer Market (AACM) campaigns consisting of TV, Radio, Online, and Point of Sale elements (Black History Month, Mother’s.
• Assisted in the strategic planning, concept development, and production of Full Throttle Orange Fury Brand launch including an integrated partnership with Hip-Hop Artist Big Boi (OutKast) Brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, &.
• Responsible for African American and Urban marketing initiatives across all focus divisions and markets in the North Central Region (Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Milwaukee)
• Synchronize advertising/media efforts in tandem with grassroots initiatives activated through events and sponsorships
• Support account team in account planning intelligence, creative toolbox management and process improvement initiatives

• Brands: Cadillac and HUMMER
• Responsible for coordinating the planning, development and execution of advertising activities for premium automotive brands in the South Central Region
• Interacted with representatives on media planning and buying, including sponsorships and value-added opportunities
• Researched premium media sponsorship and brand activation opportunities for Cadillac and HUMMER brands
• Managed multi-market media budgets totaling over $6 million

Irving, Texas, US

• Client: PepsiCo Foodservice & VendingBrands: of Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker Oats, Tropicana and Gatorade,
• Coordinated and facilitated the successful completion of client projects by taking a proactive, service-orientated role in the management of their projects.
• Provided a vital link between Creative, Finance, Production and Media departments to help assure that projects are produced on time, within budget and meet the agency’s high standards.
• Worked as part of the Account Service team for the Food Service and Vending Division of PepsiCo, made up of Frito-Lay, Quaker Oats, Tropicana and Gatorade, servicing a variety of channels including: Education.
• Successfully developed turn-key Spring promotion within the Education channel
• Assisted in the development of a national Quaker/Tropicana customer incentive program within the Non-Commercial channel

Columbia, MO, US

• Director of Student Activities
• Administered programs to promote and contribute to a well rounded social, recreational, cultural and educational life for the entire student body
• Responsible for creating and managing a programming budget of over $750,000
• Effectively programmed over 100 events per semester in the areas of Fine Arts, College Music, Multicultural Programming, Theatre, Lectureships and Festivals. Student Programming Coordinator
• Creatively promoted, produced and implemented programming towards a student body of over 23,000 students
• Efficiently created and managed a budget of over $45,000 for niche student programming

Bachelor'S Degree Of Journalism, Advertising/Strategic Communications

Master'S In Science, Entertainment Business

High School