My journey…

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2023 to 2025

SENIOR GLOBAL
BRAND MANAGER

  • Led the first ever category expansion GTM launch into competitive domestic mixers, selling over £1M on day 1

  • Developed integrated GTM strategy incl. research, positioning and creative.

  • Day-to-day consists of research, strategic problem solving, brand storytelling and future planning.

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2022 to 2023

DIRECTOR OF
BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

  • Successfully negotiated and facilitated brand partnerships with Universal roster of artists, both domestic and international.

  • Services included sponsorships, content creation, image and likeness, influencers, music licensing, earned, organic, paid media opportunities and more.

  • Day-to-day consisted of both management of program execution, client relations along with pitching and planning for new biz dev.

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2015 to 2022

AGENCY
FOUNDER

  • Founded & led an Experiential Lifestyle Marketing Agency with an AAR of +$1MM.

  • Developed strategic and executional programming for brands like Campari, Pabst Blue Ribbon and assisted cannabis brands on their entry to market.

  • Led a team of permanent employees and project based freelancers.

  • Managed client relationships and new business development.

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2012 to 2015

TRADE & BRAND
MARKETING MANAGER

  • Managed annual budget of $3M and team of 6 reports for Pabst Blue Ribbon and Sapporo

  • Supported sales team with marketing pitches and activation asset development

  • Led cross-departmental projects requiring strong business cases, clear communication, high levels of organization and timely execution.

  • Managed contractual partnership agreements for activities including performances, usage rights, collaborative promotions and campaign integration.

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2009 to 2012

NATIONAL MUSIC
MARKETING MANAGER

  • Planned & executed a national music sponsorship program that included artists, festivals & other music affiliated programming.

  • Managed a roster of 50 bands that were sponsored by the brand. This was before influencers was a thing!

  • Liased with regional teams to ensure executional consistency across all markets & activations.