Dynamic leader and master generalist with a proven ability to integrate strategy, creativity, and execution to solve complex challenges and drive business growth. Experienced in leading diverse, multidisciplinary teams with a people-first, service-oriented mindset that inspires collaboration and results. Expertise includes brand development, scalable systems and process design, technology integration, team mentoring, sales, marketing, fundraising and management consulting, with a focus on transforming goals into measurable results. Skilled at building rapport and cultivating mutual respect across cultures and industries, resulting in an extensive network of influential decision-makers spanning industries such as tv/film, social, tech, venture, sports, hospitality, music, and gaming. As a former startup founder, I’ve navigated the full entrepreneurial journey from bootstrapping and countless failures to venture funding and exits. These experiences have sharpened my resilience, adaptability, and strategic insight, enabling me to excel under pressure and thrive in dynamic environments.
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Investor And AdvisorHidef, Inc.Los Angeles, Ca, Us -
Investor & AdvisorHidef, Inc. Sep 2021 - PresentLos Angeles Metropolitan AreaAAA gaming studio making fun, positive mobile, console and PC games. Run by industry legends with a mission to spread joy and connection for everyone through the magic of gaming. -
Strategic AdvisorTwin Galaxies Feb 2019 - PresentLos Angeles Metropolitan AreaThe world's oldest most credible social networking platform for tracking, ranking and recognizing video game player achievements.What I Do: Advise and support the founder on product, fundraising, business development and strategic partnerships.The Story: Twin Galaxies has been making gamers and their gaming achievements official since 1981. TG was originally founded to recognize high scores in physical video game arcades and eventually became known as the world’s official video game high score database. Twin Galaxies even organized what some might consider the first iteration of an eSports tournament bringing together the top arcade players. As a testament to our long standing reputation Guiness Book of World Records has leveraged the Twin Galaxies adjudication process in countless video game related record decisions. Numerous movies from Wreck It Ralph to King Of Kong have referenced or have been based on our brand. No other organization on earth has the credentials, rich history and credibility to officially recognize video game achievements like Twin Galaxies. -
Managing PartnerBad People Venture Studio Nov 2019 - PresentLos Angeles, California, United StatesFund and consultancy for early stage startups. Investments included; Web3, entertainment, music, gaming, SaaS, eduction and social good.My Role:● Analyze, filter and present deals to LPs● Craft/improve investor and partnership pitch decks● Advise founders on brand, marketing, sales and people optimization● Strategic partnerships & brand deal development● Prepare founders for follow-on capital● $20MM raised. 2 exits. -
Business ManagerDear Amy May 2016 - Oct 2024Greater Los Angeles AreaThe world’s most successful Amy Winehouse tribute show, endorsed by the Winehouse family.My Role:● Bootstrapped to six-figure ARR with 20%+ YoY growth ● Event production & Vip Experiences● Developed brand, website and merchandising● Negotiate deals & drafted contracts● Ticketing platform, pricing and sales development● P&L managementMy wife is the producer and star. I support her a few hours a month. -
Head Of BrandHuman Nov 2023 - Jul 2024Los Angeles Metropolitan AreaAs Head of Brand my mission is to amplify Human's brand awareness and forge strategic partnerships across diverse entertainment spheres, including gaming, music, TV, film, and the ever-evolving Web3 domain. If you're working on dope sh*t you're passionate about and you want to create a more meaningful, authentic emotional connection between your brand and the humans you serve, let's talk. -
Co-Founder & Chief Creative OfficerBad People (Acquired By Humandesign.Com 2023) Oct 2017 - Dec 2023Greater Los Angeles AreaPersonal brand training & bespoke services for entrepreneurs and brands.My Role:● Created digital products, courses, events and bespoke branding services● Bootstrapped from $0 to $180k MRR within 7 months● Lead speaker/trainer at live high ticket workshops generating $100k+ in per event sales revenue● Managed day-to-day operations and a team of 20 -
Chief Creative Officer (Cco)Diybranding Oct 2015 - Apr 2021Greater Los Angeles AreaDigital training company teaching anyone how to leverage personal and business branding. We teach through digital courses, books and occasional live events. Most of our products are 100% free. -
Chief Sales Officer (Cso)Karl Sep 2015 - Dec 2016Greater Los Angeles AreaCustom, white label “Uber-like” SaaS platform for high end limousine companiesMy Role:● Hired as consultant to interview, hire and train a sales team● Created sales processes, systems, training materials, and lead generation strategy● Set up and managed software stack for led gen, sales and operations● Personally closed the first 20 clients via cold calling. Promoted to CSO after 6 months● Played a key role in securing a $5MM Series A -
Director Of OperationsKarl Jul 2015 - Jan 2016Greater Los Angeles AreaRight hand man to the CEO. Responsible for day-to-day business efficiency. Setup and manage all our internal systems like Infusionsoft, SalesForce, ClickFunnels, Trello, Quickbooks etc. Create hiring policies, interviewing process, sales systems, training material, etc. Work with all departments to ensure maximum efficiency from engineering to sales. -
Business Development ConsultantKarl Feb 2015 - Jul 2015Greater Los Angeles AreaHelp the founder & CEO create sales, marketing, business and product strategies to launch his European software product in America. Helped redesign the brand, product UI/UX and product features. Hired and trained first employees. Built company website and sales material. Personally closed first 20 B2B clients via cold calling during beta. Managed US beta product launch. Hired and managed US engineering team. Created and managed sales process testing/iterations & customer onboarding process. -
Chief Creative Officer & Co-FounderCelebrity Promoter Jan 2010 - Jan 2015Hollywood CaI helped 100’s of entrepreneurs, small business owners, athletes and celebrities develop authentic personal brands. I lead a creative team and set the overall brand strategy for each client. We created “get to know me” videos, wardrobe overhaul, professional photography, websites, personal story writing, book authoring, social media content strategy and other digital assets that authentically align with who they really are and their professional objectives.
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Growth ConsultantMcintosh & Associates Feb 2007 - Jan 2015United StatesAs a business strategist and growth consultant I helped over 400 businesses from small mom & pops to mid-sized companies discover and fix challenges with their marketing strategy, business processes, brand messaging, sales systems, growth strategies and operations. I wore every hat under the sun from setting up a variety of tech stacks and systems, building sales funnels, brand I.D., writing copy and architecting digital marketing strategies to speaking at conferences, running sales booths, courting investors, training and managing sales teams.
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Interim CeoDentalrev Inc. May 2012 - Jan 2014Boutique branding & marketing agency for high-end medical professionalsMy Role;● Increased the client base from 4 to 22 in 6 months● Developed a unique prospecting system that yielded 50% lead to appointment● Reduced expenses by 40% with automation, role consolidation and process optimization● Masterminded and led a $200,000 capital raise for expansion● Boosted the company’s MRR from -$25k to over $50k -
Independent Music Producer & SongwriterMcintosh Entertainment Jan 1999 - Aug 2005Greater Seattle AreaSongwriter for TV and film. Producer, writer & artist developer in the Seattle area.
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Recording ArtistHollywood Records | Bmg | Koch Dec 1990 - Dec 1999Us, Canada, UkLead singer and primary songwriter for a marginally successful R&B boy band called Simply Smooth. I learned songwriting, audio engineering, vocal production, choreography, music business, etc. We made numerous music videos, had number 1 records and toured the world for most of the 90's.
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Roosevelt High School
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Dion M. attended Roosevelt High School.
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