
Co-Founder / Marketing Director at Skill Technology, LLC
Greater Chicago Area

Co-Founder / Marketing Director at Skill Technology, LLC
Greater Chicago Area
Co-Founder of Skill Technology, LLC -- an online gaming community working to push the envelope of casual gaming.
Passionate entrepreneur, strong strategic thinker, dedicated brand steward, new media advocate, social media and web 2.0 enthusiast.
Entrepreneurship, online marketing -- specifically with blogs, social media platforms, PPC advertising, affiliate programs and search engine optimization.
Grassroots/buzz/viral marketing, advertising and logo design, working with teams, and building relationships with great people and great products.
(Computer Games industry)
March 2007 — Present (2 years 5 months)
As the Marketing Director, my job is to build a community of avid Gimme Golf fans. This effort has included the coordination of a printed and online press release, the creation of an online advertising campaign, and other marketing initiatives.
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
August 2006 — January 2007 (6 months)
As an account executive on PepsiCo's Health & Wellness account, I managed marketing budgets, grew client relations and developed competitive reports. In addition, I played an integral role in three new business pitches, two of which the company won.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; OMC; Marketing and Advertising industry)
June 2004 — August 2004 (3 months)
While working at my first job in the advertising industry, I assisted account executives on several different accounts, including: The Home Depot, State Farm, Dell and Northern Trust. I also created an in depth competitive analysis for the Northern Trust client.
BA , Communications Management, Psychology , 2002 — 2006