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Mike Downes is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in product management, business development, and lead generation. He has held various leadership positions in top tech companies, including Founder of Downes Agency, Director of Marketing Communications at AirTight Networks, and VP of Marketing Communications at Firetide. With a strong educational background in Journalism from Marquette University, Mike has developed a unique ability to craft compelling marketing messages and brand identities. He is proficient in multiple languages, including English, and has a proven track record of successfully managing cross-functional teams and driving business growth. Throughout his career, Mike has demonstrated expertise in marketing strategy, product launch, and channel partner management. He is well-versed in creating effective marketing campaigns, managing budgets, and driving sales growth. His experience spans multiple industries, including wireless, software, and technology.

Experience

  • Downes Agency
    • Hawaiian Islands, Silicon Valley
    • Founder
      • Oct 2015 - Present
      • Hawaiian Islands, Silicon Valley

      Since 2015, the Downes Agency has been providing marketing consultation and creative services for early-stage technology startups. As a full-service boutique agency, our services include company and product brand development, product marketing, website development, integrated visual design and me...

  • AirTight Networks
    • Mountain View, CA
    • Director of Marketing Communications
      • May 2013 - Sep 2015
      • Mountain View, CA

      Marketing for new product launches including collateral development, web site updates, trade show promotions, and channel partner marketingBranding, visual design, strategy, logistics and lead generation for industry trade shows and conferences, creation of winning submissions for multiple indust...

  • Firetide
    • Los Gatos, CA
    • VP of Marketing Communications
      • May 2012 - Apr 2013
      • Los Gatos, CA

      Management of product promotion and marketing including collateral development, public relations, advertising, web site, trade shows, and product launch activitiesProduct marketing support and programs for worldwide sales teams, distributors, channel partners, and technology partnersCreation and ...

    • Marketing Director
      • Jan 2008 - Jun 2012
      • Honolulu, HI

      Execution and management of product marketing programs for software startup including product awareness campaigns, media outreach, social media networking and blogs, web site and trade show promotions, and sales lead management including web site lead collection and CRMBranding, new corporate log...

  • Firetide
    • Honolulu, HI and Los Gatos, CA
    • VP of Marketing Communications
      • 2003 - 2007
      • Honolulu, HI and Los Gatos, CA

      Development of company messaging and product branding including rollout of new company name and branding of all product linesManagement of public relations agency (Edelman) and all PR activities, wrote news releases and corporate messaging, and served as company spokesperson for media and analyst...

    • Sr. Director of Marketing Communications
      • 2001 - 2003
      • Honolulu, HI

      Member of team tasked with implementation of unified branding and web content across all product lines, divisions and newly acquired companiesIntegration of the marketing communications programs of three merged companies in Honolulu, Calabasas, and Sunnyvale into a single, three-location departme...

  • Adtech, Inc.
    • Honolulu, HI
    • Director of Marketing Communications
      • 1995 - 2001
      • Honolulu, HI

      Execution of all marketing communications and technical documentation for Adtech, Inc. (later the Adtech division of Spirent Communications). Operated initially as a one-person, in-house advertising, design, and PR agency and managed up to 17 marketing employees during peak growth period.Creation...

    • Sr. Technical Writer
      • 1987 - 1994

Education

  • Marquette University

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