Jeff James

Jeff James

Principal at Mythology LLC

Charleston, West Virginia Area

Current
Past
Education
  • West Virginia University
  • Gilmer County
Connections
334 connections
Industry
Marketing and Advertising

Jeff James’s Summary

My tendency is to be an instigator of new ideas and builder of new initiatives. I enjoy facilitating breakthrough vision, strategy and execution plans and seeing big ideas come to life.

After investing my passion at Microsoft for 14 years, I am focusing my energies on creating new business startups in West Virginia that help others succeed in marketing, business, learning and economic development.

Jeff James’s Specialties:

Strategic planning and analysis
Integrated, cross-channel solution marketing campaigns
Marketing operations and business analysis
Partner marketing strategy, program development and management
Interactive marketing
PR, buzz and event marketing
Public speaking and audience evangelism
Team management and employee development


Jeff James’s Experience

  • Principal

    Mythology LLC

    (Marketing and Advertising industry)

    Currently holds this position

  • Director, Enterprise Relationship Marketing

    Microsoft Corporation

    (Public Company; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    20052007 (2 years )

    Developed the strategy and programs for building relationships with senior business and technical decision-makers in the top 5000 US corporations.

  • Business Marketing Officer

    Microsoft Corporation

    (Public Company; Computer Software industry)

    20032005 (2 years )

    Directed all marketing investments and programs for the Greater Pennsylvania District enterprise sector.

  • Group Manager, Industry Marketing

    MSN

    (Public Company; Internet industry)

    20012003 (2 years )

    Developed the first vertical marketing team at MSN to drive up Internet ad sales within targeted industries.

  • Product Manager

    MSN

    (Public Company; Internet industry)

    20002001 (1 year )

    Developed customized co-marketing and channel programs to drive MSN Internet Access subscriptions.

  • Field Marketing Manager

    Microsoft Corporation

    (Public Company; Computer Software industry)

    19972000 (3 years )

    Directed all marketing operations for the Greater PA District in Malvern, PA.

  • Principal

    Digital Fish

    (Internet industry)

    19951997 (2 years )

    Founded early Internet consulting and web development firms targeting non-profits.

  • Director of Marketing

    FLX Corporation

    (Marketing and Advertising industry)

    19941995 (1 year )

  • Account Manager

    Microsoft Corporation

    (Public Company; Computer Software industry)

    19901994 (4 years )

    Managed education and reseller sector sales teams.


Jeff James’s Education

  • West Virginia University

    MS ILR, BS Business Admin , Business , 19861990

  • Gilmer County


Additional Information

Jeff James’s Interests:

Economic development, marketing, diversity, West Virginia, WVU Sports, jazz, blues, 70's-80's funk, travel, religion

Jeff James’s Groups:

Create WV, A Vision Shared, WV Chamber of Commerce, Charleston Area Alliance, West Virginia University Alumni

  •    WVU Alumni
  •    Microsoft - Current and Former Employees
  •    West Virginians by Choice
  •    Pittsburgh Tech Council
  •    Generation Charleston
  •    304blogs
  •    Generation West Virginia
  •    Create WV
  •    Dream Catcher Creative
  •    Mountain State Marketers
  •    Vision Shared

Jeff James’s Honors:

Circle of Excellence, Microsoft Corporation


Jeff James’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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