I’m currently the Creative Manager at ThinkGeek.com. I was employee #21 at ThinkGeek, and over the last 10 years I helped grow it from $37 million in revenue a year to over $140 million (and an acquisition by GameStop).
In my work I combine creativity, analytical rigor, and a marketer’s instinct to drive business results.
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Key Attributes
Brand Insight
Big picture, data-driven approach to building world-class brands. Tactical skills in design, photography, and video.
Flexible
I'm wired for a growing, fast-changing environment. I work efficiently, manage details, and anticipate problems. I love solving problems.
Strategic
I am results-oriented, always thinking about the big picture. I look for opportunities, generate ideas, and react to changing circumstances.
Culture-builder
We spend most of our time at work, let’s make it a place where everyone can thrive. Let’s share knowledge, integrate newcomers, celebrate victories, and above all, look out for each other.
Startup Experience
■ Portland Studios (cofounder)
■ ThinkGeek (employee #21)
■ Guerrilla Lights (cofounder)
Skills
■ Effective writing
■ Art direction
■ Data analysis
■ Public speaking
Software
■ Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
■ Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere
■ G-Suite: Google Sheets, Google Docs
Work History
Creative Manager
THINKGEEK
I currently oversee the fast-paced creative studio at ThinkGeek, responsible for launching 1,500+ consumer products a year. I manage a team of six producing copy, video, graphics, and photography.
Senior Photographer
THINKGEEK
I created e-commerce photos that generated buzz and drove sales for ThinkGeek. In total, I photographed over 3,500 products, which produced $326 million in revenue.
Other Experience
■ Multimedia Producer
■ Graphic Design Teacher (high school)
■ Marketing, branding, & web development for non-profits
■ Lived in Africa, Asia, and Europe
■ DC Startup Weekend
Projects
Building a Brand on Instagram
After several years of seeing ThinkGeek’s Instagram account go virtually unused, a coworker and I asked if we could take over the account. In three years we took it from 11,600 followers to 240,000. We increased engagement at an even faster pace, achieving more than 1,000% growth. We were able to take advantage of a fast-growing platform to build community and meaningfully connect with our fans.
Unifying a Growing Brand
In 2015, ThinkGeek was acquired by GameStop and in a matter of months we began to open physical retail stores. I proposed that we create a brand book to ensure a consistent brand experience online and in stores. We formed a team and created a document that is now used across the organization.
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Data Analysis & Reporting
While leading the creative team at ThinkGeek, I have built tools to provide real-time insight into my department’s work. Dynamic workload dashboards help us to optimize our workflows and give us an accurate picture of projects currently in the pipeline. I take the initiative to send monthly and annual reports to stakeholders highlighting major projects and quantifying the volume and velocity of my team’s work.
Kickstarting a Passion Project
I was a member of the marketing team that helped a friend launch the MiniMuseum Kickstarter project. The project raised $1.2 million (goal: $38k), making it one of the top 50 Kickstarter projects to date. The project attracted press from dozens of news outlets, including the Washington Post, Gizmodo, and Fast Company. With two subsequent releases, we’ve raised a total of $3.6 million on Kickstarter.
