John. Kiker

Current

• Group Account Director at Concussion

Past

• Group Account Director at TracyLocke
• Account Supervisor at Ackerman McQueen
• Brand Consultant at Pyro Brand Development/The Richards Group

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Education

• University of Oklahoma

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

• My Blog

John. Kiker’s Summary

Multifaceted industry veteran with demonstrated success in the gaming, entertainment, toy, mobile and non-profit categories. A proven leader, trusted partner, passionate teacher and unconventional thinker.

Today's goal is to do the best work I've ever done with the smartest people I've ever been around for clients willing to take risks.

John. Kiker’s Specialties:

Client Leadership • Brand Identity Development • Marketing Communications Strategy • New Product Launches • Consumer Insights • Forging strong brand/franchisee relationships • Retail Promotion • Cross-Platform Planning • Digital Asset Management • Hispanic Marketing • Leading Large Teams

John. Kiker’s Experience

• Group Account Director

  Concussion

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

  September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)

  Lead all casino/gaming industry accounts and provide senior leadership to all facets of the agency. Key partner in new business prospecting, infrastructure/operations, agency business plans and talent development.

• Group Account Director

  TracyLocke

  (Public Company; 201-500 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  2003 — September 2008 (5 years )

  Managed operations for the Harrah's Entertainment account (Harrah's Casinos, World Series of Poker, Total Rewards). Also key in new business effort to land the Nokia promotions and product launch account. Began in 2003 as Account Supervisor, was promoted to Account Director two years later and Group Account Director in 2007.

• Account Supervisor

  Ackerman McQueen

  (Marketing and Advertising industry)

  2001 — 2003 (2 years )

  Six Flags (both International and Domestic), LeapFrog Toys International, NEC

• Brand Consultant

  Pyro Brand Development/The Richards Group

  (Marketing and Advertising industry)

  1999 — 2001 (2 years )

  Supervised Ameristar Casino account

John. Kiker’s Education

• University of Oklahoma

  B.A. , Public Relations

Additional Information

John. Kiker’s Websites:

• My Blog

John. Kiker’s Interests:

Sooner Football, Golf, American History, Music

John. Kiker’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• new ventures
• business deals
• getting back in touch