Senior Traffic Director: Creative Services

• Apr 2021 - Present

Sam Brown, Inc. is a leading independent, healthcare communications agency serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and healthcare service industries since 1999. As a full service agency, Sam Brown's communications capabilities span and integrate corporate communications, public, investor and media relations, brand marketing and social media communications. We are known for delivering smart strategy, creative solutions and outstanding client service. Visit www.sambrown.com for more information. Show less

Senior Traffic Director

• Apr 2021 - Present

Director of Digital Operations

• Oct 2019 - Apr 2021

Jason is the chief wrangler of all things at NET360. He’s a renaissance artist and organizer who works with clients, account execs, and development teams to streamline projects and optimize timelines to exceed clients’ expectations. He’s a media strategist, a designer, a front-end coder, a manager, and a spreadsheet fan. Jason has a proven record of developing, leading, and executing an array of goal-oriented, successful marketing efforts for a vast spectrum of clients and projects, including local governments, private businesses, and non-profits. Jason has also proven himself, as a project manager, to be a critical project communicator, translating the language of clients and sales executives to the creative production and coding production team members. Show less

Director of Digital Operations, Sandusky Digital

• Jan 2018 - Oct 2019

During his time with Sandusky News Group digital program, Sandusky Digital, Jason served as the Director of Digital Operations. In this role, he worked with clients and account executives from 9 different newspapers in Tennessee, Utah, and Ohio. He developed and implemented successful marketing efforts, project timelines, managed a multi-location team, and produced business assets for an array of small and medium-sized businesses across those states. Additionally, he worked with the newspapers themselves to modernize their digital assets and marketing strategies. When that branch of the parent company was sold, he shifted back to purely focus on the Tri-Cities, Tennessee market as the Director of Digital Operations for NET360. Show less

Projects Manager / Art Director

• Oct 2013 - Jan 2018

In addition to making use of my creative skills, I'm also the oil that keeps the creative engine moving smoothly and efficiently. In addition to making use of my creative skills, I'm also the oil that keeps the creative engine moving smoothly and efficiently.

Marketing Consultant

• Feb 2013 - Jan 2014

My primary focus as a freelance consultant has been working with small businesses and non-profits, such as United Way and Big Brothers Big Sisters, as well as being an Assistant Producer for a local festival's 65th anniversary commercial. My primary focus as a freelance consultant has been working with small businesses and non-profits, such as United Way and Big Brothers Big Sisters, as well as being an Assistant Producer for a local festival's 65th anniversary commercial.

PrePress Art Department / Marketing Consultant

• May 2013 - Oct 2013

At BlueStone, I have been responsible for developing a new brand identity based on the company's needs and market. The brand identity will be released in the near future. A sales and marketing strategy has been developed enhance awareness, build brand recognition, and increase sales. Further, I've taken this great opportunity to explore this other side of design that promises to further define my professional capabilities. At BlueStone, I have been responsible for developing a new brand identity based on the company's needs and market. The brand identity will be released in the near future. A sales and marketing strategy has been developed enhance awareness, build brand recognition, and increase sales. Further, I've taken this great opportunity to explore this other side of design that promises to further define my professional capabilities.

Art Director

• Jun 2007 - Feb 2013

As an Art Director: - Wrote original content for websites and nightlife magazine - Proofed and edited stories - Established and improved client relationships - Developed strategic marketing plans - Conceived and produced corporate identities and taglines - Developed websites, with both standard HTML and within content management systems (primarily Drupal and Wordpress) - Developed a wide array of marketing materials, both in print and online - Photographed models within a studio and on location - Managed internal and partnered staff - Developed videos/commercials (creative, pitch, prop production, Flash-based animation, and script writing) - Publication design and layout - Taught classes on social media use - Conceived and produced local election materials - Developed and managed projects and campaigns - Extensive knowledge in the Adobe Creative Suite 3-6 - Proficiency in Microsoft Office products Key Awards at Coburn Creative: - 2010 Gold district ADDY for radio for Quarles petroleum - 2012 High Tech excellence award in the small Business category - American Public Transportation association’s AdWheel awards. First place in promotional campaign for Blacksburg Transit’s “There’s a Better Way to reach people” ads and direct mail - 2013 Gold district ADDY for logo for Highlands Community Services - 2013 Gold district ADDY for Heartwood Calendar - 2013 Gold district ADDY for integrated campaign for 9 Blocks Campaign - Highlands Community Services - 2013 Gold district ADDY for logo for Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center - 2013 Best in Show ADDY for integrated campaign for 9 Blocks Campaign - Highlands Community Services Show less