Southwest Advertising Director

• Jul 2016 - Present

Daze is currently managing key accounts in the southern California area by developing strategic partnerships, advertising sales, and content creation for Gear Patrol. Gear Patrol is the most recent addition to the Daze Media portfolio. The Webby Awards selected Gear Patrol as the 2015 best lifestyle site. Min selected Gear Patrol Magazine as the 2016 winner in editorial excellence and the best magazine launch. Daze Media currently represents key accounts for Snowboard Magazine, Gear Patrol, Monster Children, and Jenkem Magazine. Show less

Founder

• Dec 2014 - Present

Daze is a sales and marketing agency, managing the brand partnerships for influential and independent publishers in the action sports and lifestyle categories. Daze currently represents Snowboard Magazine, Gear Patrol, Monster Children Magazine, and JenkemMag.com. Combined, these publishers have a reach of 4.5 million engaged, trend-setting consumers. Our network is best-in-class properties offers clients influencer alignment using high-impact digital and print advertising, content sponsorship, as well as native and original content production. We have delivered successful campaigns for brands like Burton, Levi's, Nike, and Converse. Visit Daze-Media.com for more information. Show less

Brand Partnership Manager

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2014

Brand partnership and advertising manager for JenkemMag.com Work directly with Jenkem's editor and advertisers to create digital campaigns that meet the clients needs and speak to Jenkem's audience. Manage advertising inquiries by creating proposals based on the goals of the brand. Advisor for digital media kit, content display, advertorial pieces, pricing for advertisers, traffic analytics, and business development. Receive all creative assets from the advertisers and activate in DoubleClick For Publishers. Show less

Brand Partnership Manager

• Jul 2011 - Dec 2014

Work directly with Yobeat's advertisers to produce authentic digital campaigns including custom content creation that fits with the Yobeat voice. Lead role in successfully delivering multimedia digital campaigns from brands like Dakine, Burton, Nike, Skullcandy, and Adidas. Develop authentic digital campaigns outside of the typical ad buy and price accordingly. Manage relationships with advertisers and media planning agencies with digital day-to-day tracking and analysis of digital ad campaigns including timeline management for accurate delivery. Manage all advertising inquiries by creating proposals based on the goals of the brand. Price out target ad units and determine all available inventory to maximize revenue. Receive all creative assets from the advertisers and activate in DoubleClick For Publishers. Monthly reporting of all advertising campaigns based on delivered impressions, CPM, CTR and user engagement for all sponsorships. Experienced in all Creative Suite products, DoubleClick For Publishers, and Google Analytics. Show less

Sample Coordinator- Softgoods

• Aug 2010 - Apr 2011

Responsible for Salesman Samples: writing PO’s, tracking deliveries, shipping to reps Worked with vendors to negotiate pricing and mimimum lead times Ran product development for all printables including SMU’s Built sample allocation charts for bulk sample distribution Maintained showroom space/ sample lines for photo shoots Ran and managed selling reports by category, style, rep, region, and distribution Responsible for Salesman Samples: writing PO’s, tracking deliveries, shipping to reps Worked with vendors to negotiate pricing and mimimum lead times Ran product development for all printables including SMU’s Built sample allocation charts for bulk sample distribution Maintained showroom space/ sample lines for photo shoots Ran and managed selling reports by category, style, rep, region, and distribution

Production/Assistant Photographer

• Sep 2008 - Aug 2010

Served as head of production for art and commercial photographer, Jim Mangan. Responsibilities included casting models, location scouting, assistant photographer, creative direction with final prints, and exhibition presentation. Shooting of 2nd and 3rd angles as well as creative input with model placement, background preparation, etc. Published on the cover of VICE Magazine 2012 August Issue, Vice Photo Exhibition in LA and NYC 2013. See justinparkhurst.com and jimmangan.com for more. Show less

Co-Owner, Marketing Coordinator

• Aug 2006 - Jan 2009