Experience

Signal and Cipher

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO and Chief Futurist

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Signal and Cipher is the Future Decoded. We are an innovation and design agency dedicated to helping the most impactful companies in the world navigate, operationalize, and monetize emerging technologies like generative AI, web3 (metaverse, blockchain, NFTs, cryptocurrencies), quantum computing, and harness their impact to drive the future of work. From Hollywood studios to tech darlings and CPG, our clients are looking for ways to build the future today. Signal and Cipher is the Future Decoded. We are an innovation and design agency dedicated to helping the most impactful companies in the world navigate, operationalize, and monetize emerging technologies like generative AI, web3 (metaverse, blockchain, NFTs, cryptocurrencies), quantum computing, and harness their impact to drive the future of work. From Hollywood studios to tech darlings and CPG, our clients are looking for ways to build the future today.



DeFiance Media

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AI Correspondent - Synthetic Host of "Future Report"

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  I write and produce the Future Report segment as a part of Defiance Daily on the Defiance Media Network, using Hour One's powerful synthetic media platform. Each news segment is delivered by an AI version of me - a Deepfake. You can catch the segment at https://defiance.media or streaming on over 100MM devices and smart TVs worldwide. I write and produce the Future Report segment as a part of Defiance Daily on the Defiance Media Network, using Hour One's powerful synthetic media platform. Each news segment is delivered by an AI version of me - a Deepfake. You can catch the segment at https://defiance.media or streaming on over 100MM devices and smart TVs worldwide.



Keynote Speaker

• International Keynote Speaker

  • Oct 2011 - Present

  I speak frequently on the intersection of culture and technology and the impact of rapid change on brands, consumers, and the global economy. Keynote Platforms: Future Forward: Navigating Exponential Change Creative Machines: AI and the Future of Design and Media Recent keynotes include: SXSW, Philips NA Sales Summit, Social Media Strategies Summit, Egen Systems, Blue Box Conference, TedX I also guest-lecture on the impact of emerging technologies on advertising at a number of universities throughout the Chicagoland area including Northwestern, Loyola, DePaul, UIC, and IIT. Show less



Coastal Spritz

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

• Interim Fractional CMO

  • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022



Update Beverage

• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Brand + Futurist in Residence

  • May 2021 - Jul 2022

  Caffeine is obsolete. It’s time for an Update. Crush procrastination with a smart energy drink that's more advanced than caffeine. Now available at www.drinkupdate.com * Rebuilt the brand from the ground up after two prior agencies failed to design a distinctive brand for this new beverage category * Built a nimble team of freelancers to establish a visual identity, brand guidelines and design system, including an extensive library of 3D assets, and feature animations * Defined core value propositions and key demographics for launch * Lead launch strategy and execution * Worked with bleeding-edge tech platforms like Unreal Engine 5 and LightTwist to develop immersive brand experiences Show less



Cocktails For Hope

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Co-Founder

  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Successfully lobbied for the legalized sale of Cocktails-to-go in Illinois - providing bars and restaurants a revenue lifeline during Covid • Built a team of 50+ volunteers, including some of the world's biggest names in hospitality • Co-wrote legislation that received overwhelming bi-partisan support Cocktails For Hope is an initiative that advocates for the temporary sale of pre-mixed cocktails in containers sealed by on-premise license holding establishments in the State of Illinois. Cocktails For Hope is committed to creating necessary cash flow to bars and restaurants throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic to allow them to remain in business. The initiative also seeks to create an open line of communication with lawmakers for continued conversations as the hospitality landscape evolves over time. Visit us at: www.cocktailsforhope.org Show less



Swapp Protocol

• Estonia
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NFT Marketing and Operations Advisor

  • Dec 2021 - Feb 2022

  Advising Swapp on - Implementation of structure and process needed to scale effectively - Marketing and communications strategy Advising Swapp on - Implementation of structure and process needed to scale effectively - Marketing and communications strategy



XR Founders

• Technology, Information and Internet

• Cohost

  • Nov 2020 - Nov 2021

  We are a collective of over 15,000+ interdisciplinary voices sharing ideas to shape the future of XR. Together we explore new capabilities, diversity, ethical design, accessibility, sustainability, and social impact within the industry. Join us on Clubhouse every Thursday and Sunday at 5PM ET. We are a collective of over 15,000+ interdisciplinary voices sharing ideas to shape the future of XR. Together we explore new capabilities, diversity, ethical design, accessibility, sustainability, and social impact within the industry. Join us on Clubhouse every Thursday and Sunday at 5PM ET.



Hawkeye

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• VP, Group Director: Digital Strategy + Innovation

  • Mar 2020 - Jan 2021

  Epsilon agency is now part of Hawkeye! We’re a one-of-a-kind human experience agency. We orchestrate experiences for people across their customer journey— leveraging human insight, the world’s best data, empathic creativity and the most powerful technology available. We do all this to deliver business results for our clients and to create more meaningful connections between humans and brands. We call these Connections Designed to Matter™. Epsilon agency is now part of Hawkeye! We’re a one-of-a-kind human experience agency. We orchestrate experiences for people across their customer journey— leveraging human insight, the world’s best data, empathic creativity and the most powerful technology available. We do all this to deliver business results for our clients and to create more meaningful connections between humans and brands. We call these Connections Designed to Matter™.



Epsilon

• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP, Group Director: Digital Strategy + Innovation

  • Dec 2017 - Mar 2020

  Established the Creative Technology group to explore, prototype, and deploy new technologies in service of solving client business challenges.

• Vice President, Digital Strategy

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2017

  Digital Strategy Practice LeadExecutive Development Program Graduate



Havas Creative Network

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Digital Strategy Director

  • Jul 2015 - Sep 2016

  Digital Strategy lead on DISH Network and RJR business units. Responsible for 360 ecosystem development, including .com, landing pages, social, web, streaming radio, video, mobile apps, and more. Digital Strategy lead on DISH Network and RJR business units. Responsible for 360 ecosystem development, including .com, landing pages, social, web, streaming radio, video, mobile apps, and more.



Leo Burnett

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager: New and Emerging Technologies

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

  Oversee digital, mobile, new technology and social media strategy initiatives for Leo Burnett’s largest client. ¬Provide consultation to accounts across the agency as requested by leadership. Research, define, and design realistic applications of emerging technologies and solutions based on clients' current ecosystem, business challenges and digital trends. Represent Leo Burnett/Arc Worldwide as a thought leader in the digital space through conferences and speaking engagements.• Appointed by leadership to define Leo Burnett’s global agency perspective on producing for mobile as a medium Show less

• Senior Digital Strategist - Mobile SME

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

  Digital Strategy Lead: MillerCoors (Molson, Fosters), Comcast Xfinity, Pfizer: (Centrum and Caltrate), Altria (all opcos), Chicago Shakespeare TheaterSpecial Projects: Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Samsung, P&G, Nintendo, Norton, Kellogg's, McDonald's, Alcon, Allstate, eSurance, DeVry, MGD 64, Miller Lite, New Business



Digital Ad Agency

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mobile Marketing and Digital Accounts

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

  Our mission is to provide insightful digital, social, and mobile strategies that impact your business. Built from the ground up to meet the digital needs of brands and agencies we focus on the relationship between technology and the consumer to craft meaningful experiences that last beyond the initial impression. From rich media platforms, to social campaigns, our solutions leverage the cost effectiveness and flexibility of digital technologies, and the of reach social networks. It’s not about getting eyeballs to your site, but rather allowing your content to go where like-minded people spend their time. Our clients include: Yahoo, Warner Brothers Music, Pearson Publishing, PC World, The USO, The Chicago Tribune, and numerous other large brands, fortune 500 companies, and agencies. Show less



Media-Fuse, Inc.

• Greater Chicago Area

• Mobile Marketing | Marketing Director

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2010

  As Marketing Director for Media-Fuse, my role was to build relationships and develop campaigns with companies seeking to strengthen ties with their consumers by interacting via social media and mobile applications. Our services and products served as a way to reach customers in ways that encourage dialogue between the company and consumer, and engage consumers in ways not possible via traditional marketing media. Media-Fuse was re-branded to become Digital Ad Agency in 2010. ------- Media-Fuse is a Chicago-based agency that specializes in Web 2.0 strategies, viral media campaigns and integrated mobile content. We work with advertising agencies, media companies and content publishers alike in building brand equity that leverages the most current web-based and mobile technologies. Show less



College Works Painting

• United States
• Construction
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Sr. District Manager

  • Sep 2005 - Sep 2009

  As Sr. District Manager for College Works I built and coached teams some of the most talented and accomplished college students in the country; mentoring them through their first experience building and running their own business. As a senior leader in the company I trained and coached branch managers in sales, marketing, finance, accounting, project management, and hiring. • Managed district to $600,000 in revenues over 3 years while attending college • Grew district from one to three territories • Broke company record for largest account two years running • Achieved a 35% closing rate annually • Received recognition as a Top 10 Recruiter in pre-season • Mentored twenty-five Branch and District Managers • Developed and Co-led 12 branch manager training seminars with • Grew division staff by interviewing 1000+ candidates and hiring over 50 managers throughout Illinois Show less



BluPoint Mobile

• President

  • Nov 2007 - Jul 2008

  As Owner managed this mobile marketing project and formed company that created multiple Bluetooth mobile marketing campaigns for bars, stadiums, car dealerships and retail centers. Designed customized Bluetooth broadcasting campaigns based on Blue Giga’s WRAP Access Server. As Owner managed this mobile marketing project and formed company that created multiple Bluetooth mobile marketing campaigns for bars, stadiums, car dealerships and retail centers. Designed customized Bluetooth broadcasting campaigns based on Blue Giga’s WRAP Access Server.



Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technology Specialist and Web Developer

  • Apr 2004 - Dec 2004

  Responsible for design of new website and branding materials. Constructed databases to archive essential information. Responsible for design of new website and branding materials. Constructed databases to archive essential information.