Summary Creative, results-driven marketing executive with over 25 years of experience in branding, creative direction, and marketing strategy across B2B and B2C sectors. Expertise in launching and scaling brands, developing cross-channel campaigns, and leading innovative creative initiatives. Experienced freelancer and agency founder with a proven track record of increasing sales and driving awareness for both large corporations and small businesses. Seeking short- and long-term remote project work, bringing hands-on expertise to brand building and content execution. ________________________________________ Core Competencies • Brand Strategy & Positioning • Integrated Marketing Campaigns • Creative Direction & Design • Product Launches & Market Expansion • Digital & Social Media Marketing • Team Leadership & Client Management • Marketing Strategy & ROI Optimization • Cross-functional Collaboration ________________________________________ Professional Experience President & Founder Mental Marketing, Inc. (2006 – Present) | Freelance Consultant Award-winning integrated marketing agency providing creative services for a diverse range of industries, including real estate, finance, hospitality, tourism, and retail. • Led strategic branding and creative campaigns for clients such as Centex Homes, SESLOC Financial, We Olive Retail Stores, and Friends of Hearst Castle. • Developed integrated marketing solutions that drove brand awareness and increased sales for national and regional brands. • Specialize in hands-on collaboration with clients, from concept development to execution. • Managed multi-channel campaigns including digital, social media, print, and interactive media. • Oversaw a wide range of projects, from website redesigns to large-scale product launches. Creative Director Barnett Cox & Associates (2004 – 2006) Advertising/Branding/PR Agency • Directed creative teams in the development of brand strategies and marketing campaigns for clients including Centex Homes, CellularOne, and the City of San Luis Obispo. • Managed client relationships, ensuring alignment of creative vision with business objectives. • Spearheaded integrated advertising efforts across TV, print, radio, and digital media. Freelance Creative Director / Owner Mental Multimedia (2000 – 2004) Print, Web, Digital, Video, and Animation Design • Delivered creative services to clients like BPG Worldwide, Chevron, and Shaw Design. • Designed digital and multimedia assets for print, web, and video, enhancing brand visibility and consumer engagement. • Developed marketing materials and creative concepts for digital platforms and print campaigns.

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Summary Creative, results-driven marketing executive with over 25 years of experience in branding, creative direction, and marketing strategy across B2B and B2C sectors. Expertise in launching and scaling brands, developing cross-channel campaigns, and leading innovative creative initiatives. Experienced freelancer and agency founder with a proven track record of increasing sales and driving awareness for both large corporations and small businesses. Seeking short- and long-term remote project work, bringing hands-on expertise to brand building and content execution. ________________________________________ Core Competencies • Brand Strategy & Positioning • Integrated Marketing Campaigns • Creative Direction & Design • Product Launches & Market Expansion • Digital & Social Media Marketing • Team Leadership & Client Management • Marketing Strategy & ROI Optimization • Cross-functional Collaboration ________________________________________ Professional Experience President & Founder Mental Marketing, Inc. (2006 – Present) | Freelance Consultant Award-winning integrated marketing agency providing creative services for a diverse range of industries, including real estate, finance, hospitality, tourism, and retail. • Led strategic branding and creative campaigns for clients such as Centex Homes, SESLOC Financial, We Olive Retail Stores, and Friends of Hearst Castle. • Developed integrated marketing solutions that drove brand awareness and increased sales for national and regional brands. • Specialize in hands-on collaboration with clients, from concept development to execution. • Managed multi-channel campaigns including digital, social media, print, and interactive media. • Oversaw a wide range of projects, from website redesigns to large-scale product launches. Creative Director Barnett Cox & Associates (2004 – 2006) Advertising/Branding/PR Agency • Directed creative teams in the development of brand strategies and marketing campaigns for clients including Centex Homes, CellularOne, and the City of San Luis Obispo. • Managed client relationships, ensuring alignment of creative vision with business objectives. • Spearheaded integrated advertising efforts across TV, print, radio, and digital media. Freelance Creative Director / Owner Mental Multimedia (2000 – 2004) Print, Web, Digital, Video, and Animation Design • Delivered creative services to clients like BPG Worldwide, Chevron, and Shaw Design. • Designed digital and multimedia assets for print, web, and video, enhancing brand visibility and consumer engagement. • Developed marketing materials and creative concepts for digital platforms and print campaigns.

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Summary
Creative, results-driven marketing executive with over 25 years of experience in branding, creative direction, and marketing strategy across B2B and B2C sectors. Expertise in launching and scaling brands, developing cross-channel campaigns, and leading innovative creative initiatives. Experienced freelancer and agency founder with a proven track record of increasing sales and driving awareness for both large corporations and small businesses. Seeking short- and long-term remote project work, bringing hands-on expertise to brand building and content execution.


Core Competencies
• Brand Strategy & Positioning
• Integrated Marketing Campaigns
• Creative Direction & Design
• Product Launches & Market Expansion
• Digital & Social Media Marketing
• Team Leadership & Client Management
• Marketing Strategy & ROI Optimization
• Cross-functional Collaboration


Professional Experience
President & Founder
Mental Marketing, Inc. (2006 – Present) | Freelance Consultant
Award-winning integrated marketing agency providing creative services for a diverse range of industries, including real estate, finance, hospitality, tourism, and retail.
• Led strategic branding and creative campaigns for clients such as Centex Homes, SESLOC Financial, We Olive Retail Stores, and Friends of Hearst Castle.
• Developed integrated marketing solutions that drove brand awareness and increased sales for national and regional brands.
• Specialize in hands-on collaboration with clients, from concept development to execution.
• Managed multi-channel campaigns including digital, social media, print, and interactive media.
• Oversaw a wide range of projects, from website redesigns to large-scale product launches.
Creative Director
Barnett Cox & Associates (2004 – 2006)
Advertising/Branding/PR Agency
• Directed creative teams in the development of brand strategies and marketing campaigns for clients including Centex Homes, CellularOne, and the City of San Luis Obispo.
• Managed client relationships, ensuring alignment of creative vision with business objectives.
• Spearheaded integrated advertising efforts across TV, print, radio, and digital media.
Freelance Creative Director / Owner
Mental Multimedia (2000 – 2004)
Print, Web, Digital, Video, and Animation Design
• Delivered creative services to clients like BPG Worldwide, Chevron, and Shaw Design.
• Designed digital and multimedia assets for print, web, and video, enhancing brand visibility and consumer engagement.
• Developed marketing materials and creative concepts for digital platforms and print campaigns.

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Language

English
Fluent

Education

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications at California Polytechnic State University
December 31, 1981 - December 31, 1983
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications at California Polytechnic State University
December 31, 1978 - December 31, 1980

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Computers & Electronics, Financial Services, Government, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality, Other
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    The San Luis Obispo County tourism BID board contracted Mental Marketing to work with other agencies and seven local tourism boards to evolve a 10 destination travel brand to increase awareness and occupancy of 800 lodging members during shoulder season. The brand work plan included research and development of a new destination identity, key messaging, logo, website and social media design, mapping, ads and public relations strategy. This effort launched a new and highly successful consumer brand — the 101 mile California Highway 1 Discovery route. To differentiate the pristine coastal route and attract outdoor enthusiasts who care about responsible travel, Mental launched the first multi-destination Stewardship Travel program including an annual Coastal Discovery & Stewardship Month campaign every January and February, a traditionally slow travel month. This Stewardship Travel program received a Poppy Award from Visit California and continues to stimulates participation in historical, cultural and environmental experiences.