Brian Smith

Brian Smith

REBEL Sales at REBEL Interactive

Greater Omaha Area

Current
  • REBEL Sales at REBEL Interactive
  • Farmer at Black Sheep Farms
  • Marketing Consultant at Sole Proprietor
Past
  • E-Commerce Manager at MadGringo.com
  • Business Development Manager at Mail Solutions
  • Marketing Director at The Tea Smith
Education
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Creighton Prep
Connections
475 connections
Industry
Marketing and Advertising
Websites

Brian Smith’s Summary

I am a marketing consultant and branding champion in Omaha, NE. I work to help businesses and not-for-profit groups figure out how to be effective in their marketing.

Basically, I make sense of all the stuff that drives you crazy about marketing. I create and execute strategic marketing plans. It makes me happy and makes my clients happy, so it can't be all that bad.

My background includes work in start-up groups, financial businesses, retail, wellness, food, not-for-profit and other organizations. Clients have included Omaha Performing Arts, University of Nebraska and Nebraska State Recycling Association.

Brian Smith’s Specialties:

Marketing strategy, creative planning, branding and witty one-liners


Brian Smith’s Experience

  • REBEL Sales

    REBEL Interactive

    (Marketing and Advertising industry)

    June 2009Present (2 months)

    BRIAN SMITH IS A REBEL INNOVATOR. With a passion for image and communications, Smith enables organizations to brand, interact and profit.

    At REBEL Interactive, Smith creates opportunities for REBEL clients to create and reach goals while using their pixels wisely.

    Prior to joining the REBEL team, Smith was a sales and marketing consultant with experience in start-up, retail, non-profit and the ecological industry.

  • Farmer

    Black Sheep Farms

    (Farming industry)

    January 2008Present (1 year 7 months)

    My family and I own and operate Black Sheep Farms. We specialize in chemical-free heirloom produce and distinctive cut flowers. As part of our dedication to quality food experiences, we engage our customers through a CSA, on-farm visits, farmers markets and restaurant sales. We produce everything on-site with our own hands.

  • Marketing Consultant

    Sole Proprietor

    (Marketing and Advertising industry)

    May 2007Present (2 years 3 months)

    I create success in communications through the development and execution of strategic marketing plans for businesses and nonprofit groups. My area of specialty is targeted marketing.

  • E-Commerce Manager

    MadGringo.com

    (Apparel & Fashion industry)

    September 2008May 2009 (9 months)

    I managed the Mad Gringo retail e-commerce zone and all customer touch points. Do I need to list it all out? Okay, here goes:
    -Retail Merchandising
    -SEO
    -Online Marketing
    -Site Usability
    -Affiliate Management
    -Community Management
    -Lots and lots of other stuff that we can talk about later

  • Business Development Manager

    Mail Solutions

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    November 2006September 2007 (11 months)

    Strategic business planning, management of printing and direct mail campaigns.

  • Marketing Director

    The Tea Smith

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Consumer Goods industry)

    September 2004November 2006 (2 years 3 months)

    Development and implementation of marketing campaigns, press relations, customer communications, events coordination, branch operations management, staff training and development, product development, sales analysis and strategic planning.

  • Sr. Consumer Loan Officer

    TierOne Bank

    (Public Company; 201-500 employees; TONE; Banking industry)

    September 2001October 2004 (3 years 2 months)

    Revenue generation through sales of loan products by developing relationships with home remodeling contractors, mortgage brokers and individual account holders.

  • Personal Banker

    Commercial Federal Bank

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Banking industry)

    May 1996September 2001 (5 years 5 months)

    Revenue generation through sales of loan products, retail banking products and fixed annuities by developing relationships with individual account holders.


Brian Smith’s Education

  • University of Nebraska at Omaha

    No Degree , English , 19961997

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    No Degree , General Studies , 19941996

  • Creighton Prep


Additional Information

Brian Smith’s Websites:

Brian Smith’s Interests:

I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids, reading, cooking, ecological issues, chemical-free farming and drinking Belgian and Scotch ales.

Brian Smith’s Groups:

Earth Day Omaha Coalition, Green Omaha Coalition

  •    Professional Business Exchange - PBE
  •    Omaha Networking Group
  •    Greater Omaha Young Professionals
  •    Creighton Prep Alumni
  •    Green Omaha Coalition
  •    Big "O" Networking Group
  •    Buy It Local Omaha
  •    Silicon Prairie News
  •    Omaha Small Business Marketing Group

Brian Smith’s Honors:

Super Awesome Fun Dad (as declared by my kids), Rookie Spike of the Year, 2004 - National Association of Home Builders, Life Spike - National Association of Home Builders, President's Club, 2002, 2003 - TierOne Bank


Brian Smith’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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