Joshua Stauffer
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Brad Hammond
It’s rare to come across an individual as enthusiastic as Josh. Whether it’s leading a creative team, corresponding with clients or working on projects, Josh gets the job done with a contagious excitement that inspires everyone involved. Josh is a decisive leader that can quickly figure out the best solutions for clients. It has been a pleasure having Josh as the leader of the creative team I have worked with.
LinkedIn User
Josh has an artistic ability that blends with critical thinking - a very rare personality trait, and perfect for his area of expertise. Consistently, Josh tackles creative projects and makes not just a marketing product, but art. If you're looking for a creative voice that can understand the technical side of digital marketing, Josh is your man. (I'd also hire him to paint murals on my house someday if I ever had the money!)
James Reinhardt
Josh helped us with the Flash development for several interactive pieces. He was extremely helpful and unbelievably attentive-helping us in multiple tight situations. His product was great, he offered quite a few ideas on how we could improve the pieces, and he frequently worked long hours to help us meet our (many) deadlines. His rate is extremely reasonable for all that he brings to the table, I couldn't recommend him enough.
Brad Hammond
It’s rare to come across an individual as enthusiastic as Josh. Whether it’s leading a creative team, corresponding with clients or working on projects, Josh gets the job done with a contagious excitement that inspires everyone involved. Josh is a decisive leader that can quickly figure out the best solutions for clients. It has been a pleasure having Josh as the leader of the creative team I have worked with.
LinkedIn User
Josh has an artistic ability that blends with critical thinking - a very rare personality trait, and perfect for his area of expertise. Consistently, Josh tackles creative projects and makes not just a marketing product, but art. If you're looking for a creative voice that can understand the technical side of digital marketing, Josh is your man. (I'd also hire him to paint murals on my house someday if I ever had the money!)
James Reinhardt
Josh helped us with the Flash development for several interactive pieces. He was extremely helpful and unbelievably attentive-helping us in multiple tight situations. His product was great, he offered quite a few ideas on how we could improve the pieces, and he frequently worked long hours to help us meet our (many) deadlines. His rate is extremely reasonable for all that he brings to the table, I couldn't recommend him enough.
Brad Hammond
It’s rare to come across an individual as enthusiastic as Josh. Whether it’s leading a creative team, corresponding with clients or working on projects, Josh gets the job done with a contagious excitement that inspires everyone involved. Josh is a decisive leader that can quickly figure out the best solutions for clients. It has been a pleasure having Josh as the leader of the creative team I have worked with.
LinkedIn User
Josh has an artistic ability that blends with critical thinking - a very rare personality trait, and perfect for his area of expertise. Consistently, Josh tackles creative projects and makes not just a marketing product, but art. If you're looking for a creative voice that can understand the technical side of digital marketing, Josh is your man. (I'd also hire him to paint murals on my house someday if I ever had the money!)
James Reinhardt
Josh helped us with the Flash development for several interactive pieces. He was extremely helpful and unbelievably attentive-helping us in multiple tight situations. His product was great, he offered quite a few ideas on how we could improve the pieces, and he frequently worked long hours to help us meet our (many) deadlines. His rate is extremely reasonable for all that he brings to the table, I couldn't recommend him enough.
Brad Hammond
It’s rare to come across an individual as enthusiastic as Josh. Whether it’s leading a creative team, corresponding with clients or working on projects, Josh gets the job done with a contagious excitement that inspires everyone involved. Josh is a decisive leader that can quickly figure out the best solutions for clients. It has been a pleasure having Josh as the leader of the creative team I have worked with.
LinkedIn User
Josh has an artistic ability that blends with critical thinking - a very rare personality trait, and perfect for his area of expertise. Consistently, Josh tackles creative projects and makes not just a marketing product, but art. If you're looking for a creative voice that can understand the technical side of digital marketing, Josh is your man. (I'd also hire him to paint murals on my house someday if I ever had the money!)
James Reinhardt
Josh helped us with the Flash development for several interactive pieces. He was extremely helpful and unbelievably attentive-helping us in multiple tight situations. His product was great, he offered quite a few ideas on how we could improve the pieces, and he frequently worked long hours to help us meet our (many) deadlines. His rate is extremely reasonable for all that he brings to the table, I couldn't recommend him enough.
Credentials
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Difficult Conversations: Talking about Race at Work
LinkedInDec, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Blue Flame Thinking
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO and President
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Aug 2017 - Present
An optimistic believer in the transformative power of digital on the landscape of B2B marketing, Josh brings over a decade of agency experience to his role as CEO and President of Blue Flame Thinking. He has the hands-on experience of a former programmer mixed with the sharp instincts of a dedicated client partner. Both of which help him focus the agency, and its relationships, toward the future. Josh started making things at a very early age. His formative years were filled with hours of sketching, carving, building, painting and traveling.
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EVP of User Experience
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2017
As the EVP of User Experience, my job is to lead the strategic digital and creative vision for Blue Flame Thinking's clients. I am also responsible for continuously evaluating the agencies’ capabilities, devising strategies to improve them, and implementing these strategies to enhance our offerings centered around sustainable, and profitable metrics.
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Director of Digital Strategy
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Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
Blue Flame Thinking is a business-building agency centered on clients with the courage and tenacity to resist the usual and demand something better from their brand, their industry and themselves.
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LEAD CREATIVE
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Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
As Lead Creative at Agent X my primary responsibility was to help concept and manage all of the creative projects coming in and out of the office. Beyond that I was responsible for my own Flash and HTML5 development on projects as well as helping to drive the skunk work team that we have working on other top secret endeavours. As Lead Creative at Agent X my primary responsibility was to help concept and manage all of the creative projects coming in and out of the office. Beyond that I was responsible for my own Flash and HTML5 development on projects as well as helping to drive the skunk work team that we have working on other top secret endeavours.
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Steketee Greiner and Company
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United States
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Advertising Services
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Digital Development
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2010 - Jan 2011
While working for SG and Co I was responsible for both concepting and bringing to life digital interactive tools and animations. While working for SG and Co I was responsible for both concepting and bringing to life digital interactive tools and animations.
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Structure Interactive
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Advertising Services
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Flash Developer
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Aug 2007 - Mar 2009
I have considerable experience in the design and implementation of both web based and desktop application software authored in the Flash environment. This includes but is not limited to: development in both Actionscript 2 and 3 as well as experience in the concept and design process, usability testing, accessibility standards, implementation and long term maintenance of such projects. I have experience collaborating with others and working as part of a team, as well as making decisions and executing projects on an independent level. During my time as a Flash Developer, I have helped to create and maintain multiple projects, websites and desktop applications for use by the sales and marketing teams of companies such as Dow Chemical, Amway and Steelcase; as well as many others.
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AGP & Associates, Inc.
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Flash Developer
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2009 - 2009
While working with AGP I helped to create digital solutions for projects ranging from Interactive sales tools, to animated promotional pieces that introduced new technology. While working with AGP I helped to create digital solutions for projects ranging from Interactive sales tools, to animated promotional pieces that introduced new technology.
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Education
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2009 - 2018
Kendall College of Art and Design
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1999 - 2005
Grand Valley State University
BFA, Art and Design
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