Entrepreneurial developer looking to join a progressive team of professionals that will allow me to combine knowledge and skill of graphic design, project management and marketing to contribute to the profitability and success of the team.

Consultative Sales Account Management New Business Development

Advertising / Graphic Design Interactive / Web / Print Corporate ID / Branding

Strategic Planning Staff Management Client Satisfaction

Both companies are marketing and internet professional service firms that develop, design and deploy successful marketing campaigns, web sites and graphic design projects. Organized facilities, hardware, software and internet connectivity resources to attract independent ‘best of class’ programmers, artists, musicians and designers for cooperative development.

Researched market, identified need, developed corporate strategy and business plan; then launched company. Currently responsible for nearly every facet of the organization including managing US and International sales, project development, IT support, P&L accountability, strategic market planning, business and partnership development, image and product branding, developing press relationships, contract negotiation, and marketing (from guerrilla to traditional).

Manage project teams and time-lines to ensure that deliverables are on budget, to specification and customer's satisfaction. In addition to everyday responsibilities, implemented development of Web Content Management Software from concept to reality. Tasks included module design, User Interface development, deployment platforms and functionality specifications. Also responsible for growing relationships with consulting firms, independent developers, software developers, ISP’s and advertising design studios, primarily in the Twin Cities.

Created many effective layouts and designs for virtually every industry, medium and function. Experienced in all aspects of logo design, positioning statements and the creation and maintenance of corporate brand identity across multiple mediums. Intuitive in designing to broad and specific needs. Skills include a full command of all major advertising/graphic design software packages, photography (digital and traditional), video, animation, audio, typography, color theory, 2D and 3D. I am fully versed in providing materials to vendors for output, manufacture or reproduction

The company develops and markets 12 Macintosh and Windows shrink-wrap utilities (Now Up-to-Date & Contact, ACTION Utilities), for the consumer, corporate, and education markets.

Dramatically improved all capacities of strategic marketing, brand management and niche market development. Was responsible for marketing, advertising, and public relations initiatives and campaigns. Redesigned company logo, web site, collateral, and company image. Implemented aggressive advertising campaigns. Grew relationships among press and instigated co-marketing partnerships among industry-recognized companies.

All American Bottling is a soft drink and new age beverage distributor.

Generated over $1,300,000 annual sales. Managed distribution, product introduction, rotation, and inventory for 100-120 accounts weekly. Responsible for opening new accounts, organizing promotions and selling displays. Created POS/POP and designed product displays for special events. Coordinated merchandisers, drivers, accounts receivable, and vending equipment and visi-coolers with retail management. Doubled product position in downtown Minneapolis within six months.

Decorated Combat Veteran. Attained Rank Specialist E-4, within 1 year. Toured Saudi Arabia for six months, before, during, and after Operation Desert Storm.

Advertising Design - Brown Institute - Minneapolis, MN (3.5 GPA)
President of Brown Institute Student Council 1997-1998
Webmaster and Member of Minneapolis Warehouse District Business Association (WDBA)
Member of Minneapolis Technology Corridor
Macromedia Premier Partner - 2001-2003
Organized and ran Twin Cities first Macromedia Flash User Group - 2001-2003
Member Macromedia Flash Advertising Alliance from inception until 2003
UCON / MacWorld / Strictly Business / NetSuds / many other trade shows and affiliations
Primary Leadership Development Course - US Army - Fort Riley, KS
Three time winner of Golden Web Award

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