Rob Jelinski Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

• Delivered speaking services (panels, keynotes, interviews, fireside chats) for brands, universities, business centers, chambers & chapters) to inspire executives, founders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and nextgen leaders in their unique path, virtually and in-personEntrepreneurship: Charting A Course Of Individuality & Purpose, ImmerseEducation at UC Berkeley (2024)The Power of Brand Marketing Lecture, Various Universities (2024)Storytelling Marketing Keynote, Various Organizations (2022, 2023)Brand Design from an Agency Perspective Lecture, Various Companies (2021, 2022)Creating Your Personal Brand Keynote, CreativeMornings (2020)Brand Strategy For Designers & Artists Keynote, Brooklyn Art Library (2019)The Story of Beth Ellen Presentation, TypeThursdays at Type Directors Club (2019)Brand Marketing for New Graduates Lecture, Saint Peter's University (2018)Digital Marketing for Startups keynote, Rising Tide Capital at Rutgers School of Business (2018)Marketing For Independent Music Artists Expert Panel, Inspired Artist Movement (2016)Brand Power For Small Business Keynote, Newark Public Library (2016)Creative Paths Fireside Panel, Inspired Artist Movement (2015)The Greatness of Creativity Talk, Small Talks NYC (2013)Website Strategy & Planning Presentation, Rising Tide Capital (2011)• Honored to be seated as a competition judge (expert/ industry specific) and be interviewed (on camera and for podcasts)'Hold Onto Courage in Your Leadership' Founder Stories podcast, Yacine Cherif for SuperTalk (2024)'Leadership & Industry' on-camera interview, Chris Denson for Fast Company (2023)'Web Design for Small Business' on-camera interview, Circle Day Film Crew for Squarespace (2023)Business Pitch Competition Semi-Finalist Judge, Start Something Challenge (2017)Artistic Journey Storytelling/ Interview, Terry A. Smith for The Life Christian Church (2017)

• Leveraged skills as a business leader with 20+ years (storytelling, keynote, interpersonal, & thought/ reflection facilitation) to lead business development and innovation classes and cohorts for universities, business centers, chambers & chapters), virtually and in-person• Provide individualized feedback, coaching, and mentorship (1:1) to participants as requested by client organizations inline with contract and program• Authored original courses, bootcamps, and accelerators on branding, marketing, startup, and entrepreneurship (intensives, multi-part, & self-guided)Branding Strategy For Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses, Independent (2021-Present)SMB Marketing Bootcamp (teaching Branding, Storytelling, Content Mapping, & Creation, & Brand Marketing), Various Organizations (Annual, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)Branding Accelerator (teaching Brand Strategy, Brand Identity, & Brand Marketing), Various Organizations (Annual, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)Pop Culture Branding: How To Build A Strong, Visual Identity Course, Various Organizations (Annual, 2014, 2015) & Brooklyn Art Library (2016)

Montclair, New Jersey

• Created and delivered award-winning strategy services to global clientele across industries• Offered consulting and business advisory services to client organizations on marketing, branding, business innovation and growth• Coached and mentored founders to brainstorm new ideas, increasing revenue and media opportunities as seen in Forbes, New York Times, CBS, and NBC• Delivered focused executive, career coaching services to CEOs, Presidents, Founders, Co-Founders, Entrepreneurs, and Managers to transition into new roles and mindsets, develop soft skills to boost productivity, and identify emerging/ in-demand skills that could open new doors of opportunity• Spearheaded sales efforts which increased contracts, partnerships, and revenue• Supervised operations including project management, workflows, and talent• Designed and led learning experiences (workshops, cohorts, intensives) with client organizations (universities, business centers, chambers & chapters), virtually and in-person• Delivered public speaking services (lectures, speeches, panels, keynotes, interviews, firesides) for brands, universities, business centers, chambers & chapters

• Interviewed clients, colleagues, and legends of creative industries to offer top-tier content to our thriving community of industry professionals• Delivered mentorship services to creative leaders (Junior to C-Suite) to brainstorm new ideas and workshop around challenges, allowing them to travel their own, unique career paths with confidence• Provided career coaching (including L&D) services to industry professionals (Mid-Journey to C-Suite) to develop soft skills and identify emerging/ in-demand skills that could open up new opportunities for them• Completed portfolio reviews and project critiques to provide next-gen leaders and students with industry feedback and insights in an encouraging, supportive space'Creativity, Curated' Joseph Awuah-Darko, Artist & Art Curator (2024)'Designer On Set' Sydney Saneun Hwang, TV/ Film Designer (2024)'Highest Potential' Chase Trav, Brand Designer (2023)

Montclair, New Jersey, United States

• Created unique processes and procedures for talent to deliver award-winning design services (brand design, packaging, collateral, signage) to clients across industries and around the globe• Led art department including of culture and staffing of talent, project workflows, scheduling, etc.• Oversaw daily operations to ensure business ran efficiently and smoothly• Brought in new sales, nurtured accounts, and casted vision for innovation• Started and grew our community of clients, business owners, and creatives• Directed the advancement and integrity of agency image within industry• Designed & Art Directed typeface amassing 200M+ global uses/ downloads with inclusions in Adobe Fonts & Google Fonts libraries and apps such as the Adobe product family, Canva, and GoDaddy Studio• Appeared for press & media Interviews, talks, presentations, and panels on design, creativity and our agency• Curated as-seen-in media including New York Times, Forbes, CBS, Tribeca Film Festival

334 Martin Luther King Dr, Jersey City, 07305

• Provided startup coaching to validate business ideas and assist with development, increasing brand visibility and success rates within 1st year of launch• Mentored entrepreneurs to brainstorm new ideas (products, services, content, pitches, courses, subscriptions) increasing revenue and media opportunities as seen in Forbes, New York Times, and CBS• Developed brand, marketing, and growth strategies in 1 to 1 and team settings for small businesses, building marketing infrastructures for website, digital marketing, & online presence• Delivered coaching services to founders, supporting growth, change, and community-building, improving brand image and company culture• Created sales strategies for solopreneurs, producing new corporate contracts• Other Coaching Services and Specialties include Mindset Coaching, Bootstrapping Methodologies, Industry Best Practices, Operations, Breaking into New Markets, Pricing Strategy, Networking, etc.

Cincinnati, Oh

• Designed branding, style guides, and key assets for agency and its clients• Designed advertising images and brand deliverables for clients across industries (Fintech to Automotive)• Created collateral in line with brand guidelines for print and digital circulation• Collaborated and strategized directly with project managers on high-ticket accounts to ensure highest quality designs and on-time delivery of projects• Designed and handled collateral templates for each major automotive brand (Domestic, Foreign, Luxury)

1049 Lexington Avenue, New York, Ny 10021

• Designed luxury stationery collections for high-profile clientele such as fashion designers and runway illustrators• Coordinated with and reported directly to the art director and project managers to ensure high quality and design marks were met for both client and our brand's reputation (over 100 years)

Nutley, New Jersey

• Assisted president in the management of design studio• Designed marketing/ branding for clients & company (products, corporate identity, collateral, signage)• Managed clientele, timelines, presentations/ meetings, & file delivery• Developed custom stationary line for Never Forgotten Tributes®• Built brand integrity (R&D to market release of product line)• Coordinated product printing, production across various printing disciplines & finishings

Little Falls, New Jersey

• Designed packaging for in-house, custom projects & clientele• Performed preflight reviews, art adjustments, and final output of complex packaging for various disciplines (letterpress, embossing, silk screening, hot stamping, and flexo.• Handled work for luxury accounts (Calvin Klein®, Celine Dion, Advil®, Genteal®, Chapstick®, Halo®, Ritz-Carlton®, Elizabeth Arden, Martha Stewart, Robitussin®, Hummer™, Domo™, Mucinex® and Star Wars™

Nutley, New Jersey

• Oversaw art direction of projects (start to finish)• Designed packaging food, beverage, & product packaging & labeling• Managed art dept. employees, daily operations, and scheduling to meet production deadlines/ budgets• Performed pre-press art adjustments, preflight reviews, and final output of packaging for flexography and hot stamping

Hoboken, New Jersey

• Drafted concepts and proofs for brand identity projects• Designed marketing collateral and event flyers for agency events• Created web ads for clients (animated gif banners and skyscrapers) • Assisted creative director with various projects and gained insights on business operations