Experience

Substance

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO, COO, CMO, CTO, CRO, Founder

  • Jul 2013 - Present

  Bend, Oregon, United States Head chef and chief dishwasher at multi-location community-based retail cannabis operation.



Swift Cider

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Director

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2023

  Portland, OR Swift Cider is a craft beverage concern with big dreams based in Portland, Oregon. The heart of the business is the production of damn tasty beverages, as a formulator, producer and co-packer of award-winner hard apple cider, seltzer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks. We make every effort to keep the tanks full. staff occupied, and channel partners happy. I served as a sounding board to the CEO who was responsible for establishing the company's goals and strategies. presiding over… Show more Swift Cider is a craft beverage concern with big dreams based in Portland, Oregon. The heart of the business is the production of damn tasty beverages, as a formulator, producer and co-packer of award-winner hard apple cider, seltzer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks. We make every effort to keep the tanks full. staff occupied, and channel partners happy. I served as a sounding board to the CEO who was responsible for establishing the company's goals and strategies. presiding over the workforce, and keeping the lights on - no small feat considering the state of the world, supply chain chaos, and the economic realities of doing business in Portland. Show less



Jeremy Kwit Consulting

• Management Consultant

  • 2009 - 2013

  Bend, OR Management consulting firm focused on business strategy and brand management. Lead cross-functional teams to create metrics and models that guide decision making. Enhance core competencies, competitive advantage, brand and product positioning. Provide analytical support to senior managers, both quantitative and qualitative. Suggest ways to improve operations and performance benchmarks, and reduce costs. Design, test, measure and optimize marketing campaigns to achieve… Show more Management consulting firm focused on business strategy and brand management. Lead cross-functional teams to create metrics and models that guide decision making. Enhance core competencies, competitive advantage, brand and product positioning. Provide analytical support to senior managers, both quantitative and qualitative. Suggest ways to improve operations and performance benchmarks, and reduce costs. Design, test, measure and optimize marketing campaigns to achieve business objectives within established budgets. Experiment with A/B multivariate testing. Oversee projects to improve customer insight and retention. Show less



Buzzsaw Studios

• Business Director

  • 2006 - 2007

  Bend, OR Creative services agency that designs brands, websites and marketing campaign assets. Oversaw agency operations. Solicited new clients and grew existing relationships. Acquired new business through search marketing initiatives and networking. Collaborated on the creation and delivery of creative work. Crafted online and offline marketing collateral and campaigns. Optimized agency and client websites for search.



Branders.com

• Marketing Manager

  • 2004 - 2005

  The world’s largest online seller of promotional items and corporate gifts. Oversaw direct and email marketing campaign activities from concept to delivery and measurement. Managed communications to 100k+ prospects and customers. Enhanced website copy and initiatives to improve organic rankings and paid search ROI. Collaborated with creative, sales, and engineering teams to integrate initiatives company-wide. Researched, acquired, distributed and tested cold-call leads for… Show more The world’s largest online seller of promotional items and corporate gifts. Oversaw direct and email marketing campaign activities from concept to delivery and measurement. Managed communications to 100k+ prospects and customers. Enhanced website copy and initiatives to improve organic rankings and paid search ROI. Collaborated with creative, sales, and engineering teams to integrate initiatives company-wide. Researched, acquired, distributed and tested cold-call leads for 300-person inside sales center. Created and enhanced sales tools to improve customer conversion and retention. Show less



Global

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development Director

  • 2003 - 2004

  Greater Los Angeles Area Non-profit agency that helps poor and homeless people secure and retain employment. Researched and solicited funds from foundations, corporations, and government for non-profit agency that helps poor and homeless people secure and retain employment. Wrote grant applications, program and annual reports, and appeal letters. Managed grants calendar and provided stewardship for 100+ relationships. Cultivated relationships with new donors. Assisted with special event… Show more Non-profit agency that helps poor and homeless people secure and retain employment. Researched and solicited funds from foundations, corporations, and government for non-profit agency that helps poor and homeless people secure and retain employment. Wrote grant applications, program and annual reports, and appeal letters. Managed grants calendar and provided stewardship for 100+ relationships. Cultivated relationships with new donors. Assisted with special event production and other fundraisers. Show less



AllBusiness.com

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • 1999 - 2001

  GE owned media and e-commerce company that helps leaders to manage and grow their businesses. Identified and negotiated strategic alliances and partnership. Prepared media sales proposals, structured deal terms, and executed contracts with business service firms. Analyzed various industry sectors and competition, content and services, and determined partner selection criteria. Created and implemented co-branded promotions. Developed Human Resources and Sales and Marketing… Show more GE owned media and e-commerce company that helps leaders to manage and grow their businesses. Identified and negotiated strategic alliances and partnership. Prepared media sales proposals, structured deal terms, and executed contracts with business service firms. Analyzed various industry sectors and competition, content and services, and determined partner selection criteria. Created and implemented co-branded promotions. Developed Human Resources and Sales and Marketing Channel product and service strategies. Researched emerging companies and products to enhance Channels. Show less



Netscape

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Program Manager

  • 1999 - 1999

  Time Warner owned software development company, ISP, and ad-supported destination website. Surveyed customers, analyzed results, and created marketing plan for $1MM+ subscription program. Determined product positioning, pricing, and messaging. Developed new products and services to serve current customers and attract new ones. Refined loyalty programs to reduce customer attrition.



Windermere Associates

• Consulting Associate

  • 1994 - 1996

  Management consulting firm that develops strategies to improve market share and returns at Fortune 200 companies in intensely competitive industries. Formulated plan to help $4 billion financial services client maximize large customer accounts. Developed pricing innovations to improve customer retention and reduce acquisitions costs. Devised marketing strategy for global building products manufacturer to sell 50% additional capacity. Created customer prioritization system, and… Show more Management consulting firm that develops strategies to improve market share and returns at Fortune 200 companies in intensely competitive industries. Formulated plan to help $4 billion financial services client maximize large customer accounts. Developed pricing innovations to improve customer retention and reduce acquisitions costs. Devised marketing strategy for global building products manufacturer to sell 50% additional capacity. Created customer prioritization system, and product and service measurement programs. Performed audit of $35 billion consumer products client’s failed category entry. Recommended ways to arrest share loss in the face of growing private label competitors. Show less