2021-2022
THREE CREEKS BREWING
Key Accounts & Marketing Manager
Directed marketing program - building brand awareness, fostering customer engagement and driving traffic through print/digital advertising, event management and brand partnerships. Negotiated sales with distributors and retail chain buyers to secure increased shelf placements and elevated point-of-sale presentations. Designed product labels, advertisements, B2B presentations and print/digital assets.
Experience
2020-2021
ARBOR SKATEBOARDS
Marketing Manager
Led global marketing strategies to promote seasonal product lines and build brand equity through digital advertising, retail partnerships, athlete/influencer management, content creation, asset distribution and brand partnerships.
2013-2015
PDX DOWNHILL
Event Manager
Created, scheduled, budgeted, promoted and managed special events.
2013-2020
TACTICS
Marketing Manager
Designed and executed marketing strategies for e-com and retail channels through project coordination, content creation, digital merchandising, team management, and asset distribution to local and global audiences.
2011-2020
SECTOR 9 SKATEBOARDS
Team Rider & Community Rep
Competed in numerous local and international competitions, organized events and mentored youth.
2012
COMMUNITY MEDIA TRUST
Video Editor
Captured, logged and edited short documentaries for television programs in Cape Town, South Africa.
2008-2013
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
Student
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in International Studies with a focus in Cross Cultural Communication and Sub-Saharan Africa
REFERENCES
Ross possesses an amazing combination of modern marketing strategy, as well as innovative Ecomm and social insights, and has a strong aptitude for content creation. He also excels at meticulous organization and planning skills, all while keeping timelines on track and budgets in line. I would highly recommend Ross for many professional roles due to his impressive skill sets, strong work ethic, collaborative passion, and positive attitude.
NATE SHUTE / ARBOR SKATEBOARDS / PRODUCT & TRADE MARKETING MANAGER
Diligent and hardworking with great follow-through. Ross is very organized and keeps on track handling multiple projects. He takes on challenges while bringing positive energy.
LOUIS PILLONI / SECTOR 9 / BRAND MANAGER
Ross has been effective in several marketing roles for Tactics. He is deeply entrenched in skate and snow culture and therefore a highly credible representative of the brand. He is skilled and passionate, and would be a strong addition to any brand's sales and marketing team.
JEREMY CONANT / TACTICS / MARKETING DIRECTOR 2008-2018
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