Sean Brown, Mba Email & Phone Number

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Us

Guided by organizational principles of The Walt Disney Company, ultimately positioning Disney Institute as a thought partner to executive/c-suite leadership on the evolving post pandemic "new work experience". Direct the marketing strategy team focused on driving B2C and B2B revenue channels through innovative marketing planning and synergy partnerships, as well as continued growth and development of the audience relationship. Introducing Disney Institute to an accounts based marketing process, fueled by marketplace consumer research.

Orlando, Florida, Us

Ignite The Mind is a creative ideation team specializing in the development and facilitation of strategically grounded brainstorm meetings as well as team training in creative tools and process. Said another way, we help to empower great thinking.Through principles of design thinking, our sessions are individually designed for organizations based on their unique needs. Utilizing tested creative exercises, we stretch, twist, and flip how teams think in order to deliver creative opportunities and business situations. From Fortune 500's to non-profits and start-ups, we've worked with teams that have all shared the same need: How to see differently what they view everyday.

Washington, Dc, Us

Led the marketing team for National Geographic Live, annually featuring ~35 Explorers speaking at ~67 North American performing arts venues, totaling ~225 individual events! Centralizing brand marketing efforts, while personalizing partner support, told the "human side" stories of explorers to relate to consumers in a way that feels "they're just like me".

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Us

Directed the marketing strategy team through a impactful business rebrand, from Disney Youth Programs to Disney Imagination Campus. A digital first strategy grew efficient lead capture, increased awareness and web traffic with the evolving teacher audience in the digital channels they engage with daily, and identified shifting target audience needs and behaviors through consumer journey mapping and research. All while positioning Disney Theme Parks as the greatest education laboratory in the world!

Lake Buena Vista, Fl, Us

Led the runDisney marketing strategy team responsible for identifying new audiences for lead capture, generating awareness for the unique race series driving overall registration to reach revenue goals. Directed marketing planning for eight domestic weekend events taking place at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, the first international weekend at Disneyland Paris Resort and launched the first ever virtual runDisney race series. Additionally managed annual planning and implementation of marketing plans for fan events at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex such as Atlanta Braves Spring Training and AdvoCare Invitational college basketball tournament.

Developed and managed marketing strategy to drive attendance and revenue growth for some amazing businesses including La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil, Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, Downtown Disney and the annual Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party special event.

Arlington, Va, Us

Directed marketing strategy for The Nature Conservancy in Florida and the Southern US, as well as work in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean to Increase awareness for the TNC brand and specific projects. Implemented marketing programs to support philanthropic objectives from pubilc, private, corporate and government partnerships. Highlights include developing and the two-year Disney Nature Films partnership leading to $6M in direct contributions from box office sales, and launch of the first-ever domestic Earth Day Event coordinated across 49 US chapters.

Led marketing strategy targeting Walt Disney World and Disneyland on-property guests and in-market tourists, as well as Florida and California residents. During this time I developed and managed the marketing launch of the new Animal Kingdom Villas, was a member of the lead team which opened the first off-site Disney Vacation Club retail store in Chicago "Disney's Doorway to Dreams", and partnered with ABC’s "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" TV show on the creation of an episode to showcase the availability for international travel.

Worked within an exclusive, global team responsible for generating new business concepts and opportunities for multiple disciplines across The Walt Disney Company. Presented monthly showcase on business trends and current events while developing creative tactics that meet global strategies. Developed and facilitated brainstorm sessions for divisions across the company, executive teams and with corporate partners including HP, Siemens, Georgia Pacific, Hasbro and CVS. And, managed creative aspects of the "I'm Going to Disney World" campaign with the NFL, NHL and MLB.

Planned, negotiated and executed promotional partnerships with media partners and ownership groups throughout Florida. Managed the strategy and development of partner creative and oversaw annual project budgets averaging $600K. Highlights include the state-wide promotion to launch the Mission: SPACE Attraction at EPCOT, and a market-controlling program for Disney’s Magical Holidays delivering 4-weeks of promotions with 31 radio, TV and print partners in Orlando and Tampa.

Researched, developed and managed the execution of creative media moments and events showcasing specific Walt Disney World Resort products for the purpose of obtaining media exposure. Highlights include development of the opening PR stunt for the “Millionaire Play It!” attraction at the Disney-MGM Studios featuring the arrival of Regis Philbin at the attraction in a Brinks truck. Efforts resulted 261 broadcasts on 127 TV stations and print circulation of 10 million. Additionally, oversaw weekly creative brainstorm meeting, Creative Soiree which supplied creative solutions for over 130 different company initiatives in one year!

Directed individual client accounts while furthering existing relationships, developed new business opportunities and managed advertising and brand-building strategies to ensure both client and agency financial success. Clients included: Jostens, Trotter, Cybex, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Rhode Island, Ann & Hope Department Stores, Medford Bank, Chelsea Grotton Bank, Compass Bank, Ipswich Bank, Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Newport Tennis Hall of Fame, Dale Medical Products, Boston Brace International, Quadrax, Silverback Gorilla Microbrewery and Rojack’s Grocery Stores

Ba, Communications, Public Relations

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Executive Certificate, Mastering Design Thinking