Outdoor & Action Sports Marketing & Sales
Greater Boston Area
- Current
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- Owner at Northeast Paddlesurf
- Owner at Trimline Sports LLC
- Past
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- Director of Marketing at IzzitGreen
- Design Consultant at McLaughlin Rincon
- Brand Manager for Wave Sport kayaks at Confluence Watersports
- Professional Athlete for Wave Sport kayaks at Confluence Watersports
- Athlete at United States Whitewater Team
- Brand Manager (Lidds helmets) at Watermark Sports
- Education
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- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Jimmy Blakeney’s Summary
Twelve years of accomplishments in the paddlesports industry as a brand manager, marketing director, team manager, design consultant, professional athlete, coach/instructor and brand ambassador.
As brand manager for Wave Sport kayaks, helped grow sales over 200% in three years.
As marketing director for Wave Sport kayaks, spearheaded complete overhaul of marketing strategy and product offerings, resulting in increased brand awareness, loyalty and sales.
As design consultant for McLaughlin Engineers, helped model and test the first ever hydraulic adjustable rapids, now in operation at the Adventure Sports Center International (www.adventuresportscenter.com).
As a professional kayaker, became US National Champion and World Champion silver medalist.
Coached two World Champions and many athletes who went on to become professional kayakers.
Jimmy Blakeney’s Specialties:
Brand identity, brand strategy, sales, ambassador/spokesperson, coaching/instruction, field marketing, event development and implementation, athlete negotiations
Jimmy Blakeney’s Experience
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Owner
Northeast Paddlesurf
(Sports industry)
March 2009 — Present (9 months)
Stand Up Paddlesurf school
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Owner
Trimline Sports LLC
(Sports industry)
October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
Sales and marketing for outdoor and action sports lines in the New England region.
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Director of Marketing
IzzitGreen
(Internet industry)
October 2007 — September 2008 (1 year )
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Design Consultant
McLaughlin Rincon
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Civil Engineering industry)
January 2005 — September 2007 (2 years 9 months)
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Brand Manager for Wave Sport kayaks
Confluence Watersports
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
August 2003 — April 2007 (3 years 9 months)
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Professional Athlete for Wave Sport kayaks
Confluence Watersports
(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)
January 1998 — April 2007 (9 years 4 months)
US National Champion
World Champion Silver Medalist
5-time US Freestyle Kayak team member -
Athlete
United States Whitewater Team
(Sports industry)
2000 — 2005 (5 years )
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Brand Manager (Lidds helmets)
Watermark Sports
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
2000 — 2001 (1 year )
Jimmy Blakeney’s Education
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Masters , Education , 1995 — 1997
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelors , Biology , 1990 — 1994
- Activities and Societies:
- Undergraduate research in Stream Ecology, Co-Founder Snowboard Club & Team (1990)
Additional Information
Jimmy Blakeney’s Websites:
Jimmy Blakeney’s Interests:
surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, kayaking, teaching/coaching, brand identity, marketing, market research, sociology/psychology/politics, religion, chess, reading, running, disc golf, biology
Jimmy Blakeney’s Groups:
American Whitewater, Eastern Surf Association, American Canoe Association
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Sports Industry Network™
Jimmy Blakeney’s Honors:
2003 US National Champion - Freestyle Kayaking
2003 World Champion - Aerial Freestyle Kayaking
5X member of US National Kayak Team
Jimmy Blakeney’s Contact Settings
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