Steve Zimmermann Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Phoenix, AZ, US

• Games Launched
• The Endless Mission - Steam Early Access Winner: Best of Show PAX East 2018, GamesRadar
• Beyond Blue and associated DLC - Apple Arcade, PC, Xbox, Playstation, Switch, Epic Nominee: Indie/PR Marketing Campaign of the Year, 2020 - Indie Publishing Awards Nominee: Indiecade 2020 Nominee: Best of Show 2018.
• Never Alone and associated DLC - Switch, Epic Winner: The Peabody Award, 2022Marketing/Public Relations/Communications
• Built and directly managed an internal team of two (Director of Marketing and Community, Customer Service Manager), and two outside PR Agencies
• Developed a go-to-market strategy that included community development, convention presence, influencer engagement, public relations outreach, paid components, and creative virtual events (live streams, scientist Q&As.

Chatsworth, CA, US

Thousand Oaks, CA, US

• Digital Marketing and Public Relations
• Executed comprehensive marketing and PR strategy across all company channels and outlets that included content creation, earned media, and measurement
• Built and led a successful team of internal and 3rd party agency PR/marketing professionals
• Set the voice and tone of all outgoing communications and guided use of brand tone/voice for partners
• Created and launched unique brand and consumer engagement activations including an “in-world” SMS program, digital scavenger hunts, and an insider reward program Strategy and Planning
• Oversaw content creation for all digital channels to drive against specific strategic initiatives

• Communications
• Develop brand and product positioning/messaging that resonates with consumers and media
• Built and lead a successful team of internal and 3rd party agency PR professionals
• Mentor public relations interns on media tactics and brand messaging
• Structure the editorial calendar to focus on products, the brand, and key figures as thought leaders
• Serve as the arbiter of the “voice” of ThinkGeek in all internal and external communication

• Zed Creative is my own venture dedicated to providing clients with exceptional PR and content creation.
• Provided counsel and logistical support for customer activation events
• Developed communications and content branding strategies
• Created targeted content for the Web, catalogs, and social media
• Drafted comprehensive brand marketing strategies for clients
• Offered crisis communication support to start up and established businesses

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, US

• Responsible for creative development of over 15 College programs
• Implemented a workflow procedure that included the utilization of project request forms, creative briefs and timelines
• Coordinated with PR department to present a unified brand message
• Managed a team of five that included web and graphic designers and a traffic coordinator

US

• Provided communications guidance to clients in the retail and e-commerce space
• Coordinated creative marketing assets and needs between client and agency
• Advised on product attributes to clients entering the US market

• Facilitated workshops for retailers who wanted to learn about partnership and marketing opportunities within the city
• Advised retail members on marketing strategy to city visitors
• Developed compelling stories and itineraries for visiting travel writersDirector of Alexandria Film Office
• Coordinated city resources for an average of five yearly productions
• Promoted Alexandria, VA as an easy to work with shooting destination
• Often served as the liaison between concerned residents and the film company