Entertainer / Entrepreneur
Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
- Current
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- Yo-Yo Performer at SteveBrownIsMyHero.com
- Past
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- Brand & Marketing Manager at Shoparooni
- Brand & Marketing Consultant at Marlee Design
- Marketing & Promotions Coordinator at Flambeau
- Performer at Juggle This Festival
- Demonstrator / Counter Jockey at Infinite Illusions
- Education
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- Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts
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Steve Brown’s Summary
Steve Brown is a professional performer with nearly 20 years of experience in theater and the variety arts. From full-scale theatre work to street performing; festivals to malls, Steve has entertained audiences of all ages in 17 different countries.
He is also experienced in product development (more than 20 different toys and accessories brought from concept to market), brand management (revival of the Duncan Yo-Yo brand), event marketing (managed and coordinated product release tours in half a dozen countries), copy writing, packaging layout, and art direction.
Steve also makes the best grilled cheese sandwiches in the Western Hemisphere.
Steve Brown’s Specialties:
performing, brand management, product design, product development, image consulting, copy writing, purchasing, art direction, sourcing, web marketing, viral marketing, video production, event coordination, trade show coordination, product testing
Steve Brown’s Experience
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Yo-Yo Performer
SteveBrownIsMyHero.com
(Performing Arts industry)
2006 — Present (3 years)
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Brand & Marketing Manager
Shoparooni
(Retail industry)
October 2006 — April 2009 (2 years 7 months)
I handled brand management, marketing, purchasing, and product selection for a retail store called Shoparooni, opening in Cleveland in mid-2007. Shoparooni's focus is on unique gifts, original artwork, handmade goods, and limited edition designer toys.
I also curated the attached art gallery (The Annex) and was responsible for artist selection, show promotion, artist relations, and scheduling. -
Brand & Marketing Consultant
Marlee Design
(Design industry)
June 2004 — April 2009 (4 years 11 months)
I provide consulting services for companies looking to extend and cement their brand image, as well as planning and coordination for marketing events, product launches, and suggestions for product development.
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Marketing & Promotions Coordinator
Flambeau
(Performing Arts industry)
1999 — 2006 (7 years)
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Performer
Juggle This Festival
(Performing Arts industry)
2005 — 2005 (less than a year)
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Demonstrator / Counter Jockey
Infinite Illusions
(Performing Arts industry)
1996 — 1999 (3 years)
Steve Brown’s Education
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Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts
High School Diploma , Performing Arts / Theatre , 1993 — 1994
Additional Information
Steve Brown’s Websites:
Steve Brown’s Interests:
yo-yo, juggling, internet, web, technology, blog, music, mp3, performing
Steve Brown’s Groups:
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DEVELOP, DESIGN, CREATE, MANUFACTURE, BRING TO MARKET!
Steve Brown’s Honors:
Donald F. Duncan Industry Excellence Award (2004)
U.S. National Yo-Yo Master Award (2001)
Steve Brown’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
