Ryan Atkinson

Current

• Owner at Harvest Design & Marketing

Past

• Assistant Brand Manager at Professional Research Consultants
• Assistant Brand Manager at Trek Bicycle Corporation

Education

• University of Nebraska at Omaha
• Omaha Central High School

Recommended

20 people have recommended Ryan

Connections

115 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

• Harvest Design & Marketing
• My Blog: Concept Sustainable

Ryan Atkinson’s Summary

An experienced marketing professional who saw the opportunity to make life easier for marketing managers everywhere.

My years in brand management taught me simple and effective solutions to the challenges of the profession. I realized that I could start a company that helps other marketing professionals achieve more, work less and get the most out of their budgets.

Now I work with a network of freelance creative professionals from around the country to provide solutions to growing businesses. I provide full-service consulting, planning, strategy and project coordination. I pull together the right people to achieve the best results. I always respect the outlines of projects as defined by my clients. I have the business know-how to be effective, and the creative experience to propel any company to success.

My business is fast becoming known throughout the region for our expertise in sustainable marketing. We help clients reduce environmental impact while achieving effective promotions. I firmly believe that businesses can be an asset to the community environment, and I enjoy being a part of that ongoing process.

Ryan Atkinson’s Specialties:

- Marketing strategic & tactical planning
- Full-service marketing project management
- Sustainable marketing expert
- Graphic design
- Website design
- Online promotions
- Email marketing
- Responsible direct mail
- Copy writing
- Budgeting
- Vendor coordination

Ryan Atkinson’s Experience

• Owner

  Harvest Design & Marketing

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  October 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)

  Marketing consulting, planning, strategic implementation, vendor relations and project coordination. Partner with clients to function as a contracted extension of their marketing department. Work with freelance graphic and web talent from around the country to develop creative. Solid business relationships with premier print and graphic production vendors to effectively produce virtually any project.

• Assistant Brand Manager

  Professional Research Consultants

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Market Research industry)

  January 2007 — August 2007 (8 months)

  Brand promotion and development via web and print media. Extensive strategic planning and project management. Vendor oversight. Proposal development.

• Assistant Brand Manager

  Trek Bicycle Corporation

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Sporting Goods industry)

  July 2001 — June 2006 (5 years )

  Managed multiple premium brands to global market. Responsible for media, dealer and consumer relations. Extensive travel to promote products and coordinate events. Oversight of web and print projects. Extensive copy-writing and project management. Coordinated in-house, agency and freelance creative talent.

Ryan Atkinson’s Education

• University of Nebraska at Omaha

  BA , Political Science , 1994 — 1998

  Activities and Societies:

  Dean's List, Pi Gamma Mu, University Cycling Team (National Championship Participant)

• Omaha Central High School

  AP Honors , General , 1990 — 1994

Additional Information

Ryan Atkinson’s Websites:

• Harvest Design & Marketing
• My Blog: Concept Sustainable

Ryan Atkinson’s Interests:

Politics, social issues, environment, meaningful conversations, reading, cycling, traveling, gardening, dogs

Ryan Atkinson’s Groups:

Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Green Omaha Coalition, Omaha Green Business Counsel, Contributing Writer for Dirt Rag Magazine, Sierra Club, Activate Omaha, Dundee-Memorial Park Association

•    Sustainability Working Group
•    World Cycling Industry
•    Greater Omaha Young Professionals
•    Green Omaha Coalition

Ryan Atkinson’s Honors:

Trek Bicycle Corporation - Above and Beyond Award for Superior Customer Service, Gunnar Horn Talent Scholarship for Excellence in Advertising Design

Ryan Atkinson’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• consulting offers
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch