CREATE WITH PURPOSE. DELIVER WITH PASSION.

A DREAM DOESN’T BECOME REALITY THROUGH MAGIC; IT TAKES SWEAT, DETERMINATION AND HARD WORK.
— Colin Powell
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Strategic. Right Brain Thinker. Results Driven. Problem Solver. People Connector.

 
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Hardworking creative with product, production, CRM, and account management experience. Looking to push the next generation of creativity and storytelling with the ability to create, nurture relationships, manage and exceed brand expectations.

“GOOD IS NOT GOOD WHEN BETTER IS EXPECTED”

- VIN SCULLY

NIKE INC. / MARKETING PROFESSIONAL

September 2021-Present (Beaverton, OR | New York, NY)

Nike Basketball North America Brand Manager NBA (September 2023 November 2025)

• Collaborate with NBA/WNBA Brand Director on NBA partnership leveraging contractual budgets upwards of $3M to execute brand

marketing, team deal management, Nike construct integration in priority segmentation inclusive of product rollouts and athlete integration.

• Further develop strong working relationship with NBA key stakeholders contributing to multi-million-dollar partnership extension.

• Work cross-functionally with Global & North America Nike Basketball to integrate key seasonal priorities across fiscal year.

• Lead cross functional workstream for NBA City Edition Jersey campaign rollout inclusive of product shoot, Consumer Direct Marketing

integration, product seeding, Comms announcement, partner marketing integration & NBA Team integration.

• Co-Led creation of Air Time, a dual property with the NBA driving connected membership, amplifying key products, highlighting key

athletes, and further building equity in the Nike x NBA partnership.

• Led athlete integration for 2023 Nike World Basketball Festival including: Athlete briefing and management, Sports Marketing integration,

athlete seeding, and experiential marketing agency management.

• Led USA Basketball uniform launch for 2024 Men’s & Women’s Olympic gold medal teams, working cross-functionally with Sports

Marketing, Brand Creative, Digital Marketing, leveraging signature athletes Kevin Durant and A’Ja Wilson.

• Key Projects: 2023 Nike World Basketball Festival. Air Time, USAB 2024 Paris Olympics, NBA City Edition 2023, 2024, 2025, NBA All Star,

North America Brand Defining, Purpose, & Athletes Lead, Athlete Marketing (August 2022-October 2023)

• Create and execute 365 brand plans for Nike Defining Athletes Alex Morgan and Kevin Durant

• Work closely with Nike Sports Marketing on athlete strategy across key moments and seasonal priorities.

• Integrate athletes into key Nike moments including BHM and World Cup ’23, establishing true win-win opportunities for our athletes.

• Collaborate with product team on signature product line for Kevin Durant inclusive of apparel and signature footwear KD15 & KD16

• Present brand plans to executive leadership securing budget to execute initiatives at the highest level.

• Key Projects: Alex Morgan Foundation Launch, Alex Morgan World Cup 23 campaign, Kevin Durant: BHM Wellness to Well-Being, KD16

Global Launch

Leagues Athletes Grassroots NFL Brand Manager (September 2021- November 2022)

• Lead cross functional collaboration integrating NFL into Nike consumer constructs and ecosystem inclusive of: Consumer Direct Marketing,

SNKRS & NHBD, Men’s Lifestyle, & Kids

• Leverage relationship w/ Nike Sports Marketing on key athlete initiatives to drive revenue around key seasonal product inclusive of lifestyle

footwear, cleated, and licensed products.

• Nurture and create true win-win opportunities with established team deals amplifying key moments.

• Oversee @USNikeFootball social handles leading all social posts across key Nike Football segments leading to 10% growth in new followers.

• Strengthen partnership with EA Madden team allowing for in-game product unlocks and 115% increase in Nike membership.

• Key Projects: Stronger Than One, SB56 Los Angeles, EA Madden x Bo Knows, NFL Player Tee Program Vol.2 & Vol. 3, What Are You Working On: Kyler Murray, NFL x Street SNKRS, Football is Never Done Anthem, DT96 x Kyler Murray PE, Justin Herbert: Lightning Quick, Football x Fútbol: Cooper Kupp x Kylian Mbappé

GAME SEVEN / ACCOUNT MANAGER

May 2021-August 2021 (Los Angeles, CA)

• Manage external client relationships with key accounts Footlocker, Nike Inc, & Nike LA

• Led workstream for Space Jam: A New Legacy digital campaign across Twitter & Instagram led channels.

• Key Projects: Footlocker Home Game (2021), Foot Locker House of Hoops Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021), Nike Play New: LA Angel City FC

x LA84 Foundation (2021)

FREELANCE / STRATEGIST /PROJECT MANAGER

April 2019-May 2021 (Los Angeles, CA)

• Consult on cultural brand strategies providing an authentic voice from a diversity & inclusion POV.

• Responsible for connecting brands for collaborative projects including: H&M, Polaroid, Faze Clan, & Red Bull.

• Produced & collaborated on album launch party & pop-up events for musical artists ScHoolboy Q & Iggy Azalea.

• Led marketing rollout & expansion strategy for Honey’s Kettle Fried Chicken, overseeing onboarding & visibility on delivery platforms &

social media handles increasing orders & interaction by 150%.

• Work directly with Nike RXD (Retail Experience Design) Creative team overseeing retail brand initiative installs at Nike brick & motor doors

generating a 70% product sales increase.

SATIS&FY LLC / PROJECT MANAGER                               

August 2019-March 2020 (Los Angeles, CA)

 • Work closely with Nike North America, New York HQ, and West teams to execute and deliver seasonal marketing initiatives not limited to: retail builds and install, conferences, summits, experiential marketing activations

• Further develop and nurture client relationships while prospecting and bringing in future business relationships in the Los Angeles market

• Work cross functionally to manage production, scenic, and technical teams ensuring deadlines are met and aligning with workback schedules and client creative

• Oversee budget creation from start to finish while openly communicating with client to ensure project stays within or meets budget expectations

• Key Projects: Nike Climate Week NYHQ (’19), Nike Lebron 17 Grove Install (’19) Polaroid Lab NYC Pop Up (’19), Nike x Lauren Halsey AF1 (‘19) , 100 Thieves Cash App Compund (‘20) , Jordan NBA All Star 2020 Unite (‘20)



ON BOARD EXPERIENTIAL / PRODUCTION MANAGER                               

 November 2018-May 2019 (Los Angeles, CA)

• Serve as Production Manager for lifestyle and CPG accounts including: Nike Football, Nike Running, Nike Sportswear, Kellogg’s Bear Naked, & Kashi Brand

• Manage production team, brand ambassadors, and all vendor communication ensuring deadlines are met and aligning with workback schedules

• Oversee budget creation from start to finish while openly communicating with client to ensure project stays within or meets budget expectations

• Develop junior level Production Coordinators and Production Assistants to further their skill sets and prepare them for the next

• Key Projects: Nike Football Texas Tested State Championships (’18), Mamba League (’19), Kellogg’s Expo West Food & Wellness Expo (’19), Nike x Dodgers Cortez Launch (’19) , Call of Duty Modern Warehouse Press Reveal (‘19)


LIMITLESS CREATIVE CO./ PRODUCTION MANAGER                                

 October 2017-November 2018 (Chicago, IL)

• Oversee all large-scale build, fabrication, collateral production, budgets, and programming for Jordan Brand and Nike Football accounts

• Develop and nurture relationships with community partners, vendors, and territory team to further grow business and partnership within categories

• Curate comprehensive marketing initiatives around client asks not limited to: Product, Talent, and City specific needs

• Collaborate with Account and Creative team on creative briefs and brainstorms from ideation to project completion for client facing collateral decks and pitches including: Brand Jordan, Nike Sportswear, Little Black Pearl, Nike Football, and Steph Curry

• Key Projects: Jordan Brand Like Mike Invitational (‘17), Jordan Brand Homage to Home (‘18), Air Max Day (‘18), Jordan Brand x Travis Scott: Cactus Jack Block Party (‘18), Nike Football NFL Draft: Handshakes & Hugs (’18), Nike Football: Dallas Football Warehouse (’18), Nike Football Showout Gallery (’18), Jordan Brand Concord Classic (’18), Nike x TDE Championship Tour (’18)


ON BOARD EXPERIENTIAL/ PRODUCTION COORDINATOR          

 June 2016-August 2017 (Los Angeles, CA)

• Create budgets and manage project expectations & curation within the agency scope of work

• Responsible for sourcing vendors, fabricators, and scouting locations for various projects while drafting contracts, scheduling site visits, and venue walk-throughs

• Collaborate with Accounts and Creative team on creative briefs and brainstorms for client facing collateral decks and pitches

• Manage multiple budgets simultaneously for clients including: Nike, Apple, Activision, Los Angeles Dodgers, Y7 Yoga Studio, Gather Fitness, BeautyCon, & Nordstrom

• Create event work-back schedules, collateral grids, production ROS, and staffing grids aligned with project from start to finish

• Responsible for staffing including: hiring of brand ambassadors & production assistants, managing time sheets and approval for payroll weekly

• Manage event ROS and serve as POC contact for vendors, staff, and installation teams

BSN SPORTS/ TERRITORY SALES REP

September 2014-August 2016 (San Francisco/Bay Area, CA)

 • Collaborated with Nike & Under Armour Bay Area territory directors on prospecting new targets and strategically worked to convert top prep programs to their respective brands

• Responsible for maintaining confidential information including product, price points, and launch dates

• Managed athletic budgets and consulted athletic directors and coaches on product, quantity, and future forecasting 

• Communicated cross-functionally with design team and vendors while managing production and delivery timelines

SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS/ CORPORATE SALES, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE  

December 2012-August 2014 (Sacramento, CA)

 • Managed 200+ business and personal accounts in Greater Sacramento Region focusing on B2B sales

• Increased ticket sales by 65% and renewed 90% of season ticket holders

• Collaborated with marketing team on sales timeline and proper information needed to sell River Cats ticket catalog

MKTG INC./ PRODUCTION ASSISTANT                                                 

October 2012-August 2013 (Los Angeles, CA)

 • Managed consumer experience including all product messaging while serving as the face of the Jordan Brand

• Served as lead contact with venues including: set-up location, details, and ensuring all event contacts have proper information

OPTIMIST INC./ BRAND AMBASSADOR                                                          

February 2010-June 2012 (Los Angeles, CA)

 • Collaborated and worked on executing strategic initiatives and activations for Nike account including: Nike Basketball, Nike Soccer, and Nike Sportswear

• Assisted in organizing exclusive product launches and special contests at Niketown LA, Nike Vault, and Nike Sportswear at the Montalban

EDUCATION

 Bachelor of Science Business Administration-Marketing

California State University, Long Beach – Long Beach, CA 2012