Marketing Consultant and Business Development
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Current
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- Consultant and Business Development at James Tower
- Freelance Video Production at ESPN/Fox Sports and Others
- Account Manager at James Tower
- Past
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- Chief Videographer/Editor at Rainbow Video Productions
- EFP Videographer/Production at KOLN KGIN TV
- Videographer at KOLN/KGIN
- Education
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- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Buena Vista University
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Darren Wacker’s Summary
I led the entire James Tower organization in marketing sales in 2007. I was able to do this because I posses a true ability to work with clients, understand their issues and identify solutions that meet their complete needs. In addition, I am able to make the approach understandable from the client's perception. Often, solutions I bring to a client are technically complex or capitalize on a broad range of technical disciplines.
I focus on the solution that best meets the client's need and assures their complete satisfaction.
I am a leader in my company and seen as a resource and thought leader by management and co-workers.
I am known as an effective speaker and team collaborator with both my peers and customers. I am committed to my work, my family and my responsibilities 115%.
Darren Wacker’s Specialties:
As it applies to my professional life, areas of experience and expertise include:
* Electronic Marketing and Planning
* Strategy and Campaign Development
* Video Production and compression technologies
* Online communications technology
In both my personal and professional experience, I enjoy:
* Acting
* Public Speaking
* Public Service-in my community and in my church
* Bicycling
* Camping and Hiking
Darren Wacker’s Experience
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Consultant and Business Development
James Tower
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
December 1999 — Present (10 years )
I sell marketing and communications services to Higher Education clients for prospective student recruitment.
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Freelance Video Production
ESPN/Fox Sports and Others
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; DIS; Broadcast Media industry)
January 1999 — Present (10 years 11 months)
I work a number of events annually for ESPN as a freelance television professional. My primary responsibilities include EVS and Videotape operation
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Account Manager
James Tower
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
1999 — Present (10 years )
Prior to my current position of business development executive, I served as an account manager for our Higher Education line of business.
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Chief Videographer/Editor
Rainbow Video Productions
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
1994 — 1998 (4 years )
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EFP Videographer/Production
KOLN KGIN TV
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
1992 — 1996 (4 years )
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Videographer
KOLN/KGIN
(Executive Office industry)
1991 — 1995 (4 years )
Darren Wacker’s Education
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1991 — 1994
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Buena Vista University
Mass Communications 1989 — 1991
- Activities and Societies:
- Band, Choir, Theatre, Student Programming Board, Television Station, Radio Station
Additional Information
Darren Wacker’s Websites:
Darren Wacker’s Interests:
new technology, technology marketing, poker, public speaking
Darren Wacker’s Groups:
Elder-Hosanna Lutheran Church,
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The Official University of Nebraska-Lincoln Alumni Association Group
Darren Wacker’s Honors:
Telly Award-Multiple trophies for my work in media production
Service Recognition-Project Extra Mile
Darren Wacker’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
