Brand strategist, Digital marketer, Entrepreneur
Internet | Greater New York City Area, US
Equal parts brand marketer, futurist, business strategist and creative thinker, I'm a craftsman of culture - a new breed of entrepreneur with a proven track record of bringing innovative and meaningful products, services, and solutions to life.
A digital veteran with a deep understanding of emerging technologies, social media and integrated communications, I bring a fresh perspective to the power and possibilities for brands in this brave, new world.
Specialties: Digital, brand strategy, business development, mobile, emerging technologies and platforms, social media, crowdsourcing, social funding, brand and product innovation, integrated marketing, writing, public speaking and presenting, consulting, advisor, craftsman, investor, founder, operations
Apr
2011 - Present
Founder / BONDSY
Bondsy is a beautifully simple way to share and renew the things you have with the people you know and trust. It’s a social network of things that lets us all get more out of the stuff we have and enjoy.
Bondsy has been selected as one of 14 companies to the TechStars' class of Spring 2012!
Join our launch list: http://bondsy.com.
Jul
2009 -
Aug
2011
Senior Partner, Executive Director, Digital Innovation and Strategy / Ogilvy & Mather
I educate, inspire, and lead teams in the ideation, strategy, prototype and creation of future-forward business solutions - for clients and agency alike.
Sept
2008 -
Apr
2009
Director of Marketing and Business Development / Wolff Olins
Led all aspects of marketing, communications and business development in the Americas for Wolff Olins, the most influential brand consultancy in the world.
May
2005 -
Sept
2008
Director of Business Development / AKQA
One of the very first to open AKQA in New York in 2005. I was instrumental in building global relationships and securing digital agency of record appointments with some of the world’s greatest brands including Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Smirnoff, Motorola, and Deloitte, to name a few. As a result, AKQA experienced tremendous global growth and recognition for its innovative work.
Mar
2003 -
Mar
2005
Business Development Director / Martin Interactive/The Martin Agency
Built the business development department for the interactive marketing and brand experience division of The Martin Agency. Led pitches to prospective and existing clients for new and incremental digital and online business. Spearheaded all integration efforts to align and elevate Martin Interactive’s role and visibility within the general agency.
Aug
2000 -
Jun
2002
Management Supervisor / RappDigital/Rapp Collins Worldwide
Managed award-winning and high-profile interactive, one-to-one and CRM efforts for major accounts including Pfizer, Cantor-Fitzgerald and Philips Consumer Electronics. Led the first fully integrated marketing teams at Rapp Collins for Pfizer and Cantor-Fitzgerald resulting in unprecedented performance for clients and incremental business for the agency.
May
1998 -
Aug
2000
Manager, Strategy Solutions / Blue Dingo
Led a team of three strategists in research, development, delivery and optimization of interactive marketing solutions for Volvo Cars of North America and CENTURY 21 Realty including the first-ever launch of a car online. Selected to lead wireless innovations research team.
Jun
1997 -
May
1998
Account Executive / Cohn & Wells/Euro RSCG
Managed direct response campaigns and programs for Volvo Cars of North America, MCI and Philips Consumer Electronics. Worked with general agency counterparts within the Euro RSCG network to ensure integration. Assisted in business development prospecting and pitching efforts.