Stephen Kauffman
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Rebecca Shin
Steve and I worked together while he was overseeing the Dunkin' Donuts account for Hill Holliday. He is a phenomenal Strategic Planner. During a time of intensifying competition between Starbucks and McDonalds, Steve played a critical role in defining Dunkin's unique space, deepening the consumer connection and paving the way for future brand and category growth. His ability to foster smarter, better cross functional communication via clear, sharply focused marketing and creative briefs ensured productive annual brand planning sessions. He is smart, dependable, creative, and the kind of partner you want at the table. He's also a really nice, fun person to be around.
LinkedIn User
Steve was our SVP, Account Director at Hill Holliday for Chili's Restaurants for 5 years. During his time on our account, our brand benefitted from Steve's expertise and creative thinking. What we appreciated the most about Steve was how he become a "Chilihead" -- we often forgot he was agency support but instead, a true member of the team. He became engrained in the what our guests wanted & needed and pushed us to think and act differently to win in a competitive category. He is passionate, dedicated and devoted to his work and will do whatever it takes to get things done: long hours, proposing new ideas always and thinking outside of the box. He was quick to share his experiences with me, he taught me a lot about the true magic of TV mass advertising and how to communicate your brand promise. But mostly, he was a true partner, someone who cared deeply if Chili's succeeded and who suffered it with us, when the business was challenged. I'll be forever grateful for our time together and will remember him for the impact he had on our business.
Rebecca Shin
Steve and I worked together while he was overseeing the Dunkin' Donuts account for Hill Holliday. He is a phenomenal Strategic Planner. During a time of intensifying competition between Starbucks and McDonalds, Steve played a critical role in defining Dunkin's unique space, deepening the consumer connection and paving the way for future brand and category growth. His ability to foster smarter, better cross functional communication via clear, sharply focused marketing and creative briefs ensured productive annual brand planning sessions. He is smart, dependable, creative, and the kind of partner you want at the table. He's also a really nice, fun person to be around.
LinkedIn User
Steve was our SVP, Account Director at Hill Holliday for Chili's Restaurants for 5 years. During his time on our account, our brand benefitted from Steve's expertise and creative thinking. What we appreciated the most about Steve was how he become a "Chilihead" -- we often forgot he was agency support but instead, a true member of the team. He became engrained in the what our guests wanted & needed and pushed us to think and act differently to win in a competitive category. He is passionate, dedicated and devoted to his work and will do whatever it takes to get things done: long hours, proposing new ideas always and thinking outside of the box. He was quick to share his experiences with me, he taught me a lot about the true magic of TV mass advertising and how to communicate your brand promise. But mostly, he was a true partner, someone who cared deeply if Chili's succeeded and who suffered it with us, when the business was challenged. I'll be forever grateful for our time together and will remember him for the impact he had on our business.
Rebecca Shin
Steve and I worked together while he was overseeing the Dunkin' Donuts account for Hill Holliday. He is a phenomenal Strategic Planner. During a time of intensifying competition between Starbucks and McDonalds, Steve played a critical role in defining Dunkin's unique space, deepening the consumer connection and paving the way for future brand and category growth. His ability to foster smarter, better cross functional communication via clear, sharply focused marketing and creative briefs ensured productive annual brand planning sessions. He is smart, dependable, creative, and the kind of partner you want at the table. He's also a really nice, fun person to be around.
LinkedIn User
Steve was our SVP, Account Director at Hill Holliday for Chili's Restaurants for 5 years. During his time on our account, our brand benefitted from Steve's expertise and creative thinking. What we appreciated the most about Steve was how he become a "Chilihead" -- we often forgot he was agency support but instead, a true member of the team. He became engrained in the what our guests wanted & needed and pushed us to think and act differently to win in a competitive category. He is passionate, dedicated and devoted to his work and will do whatever it takes to get things done: long hours, proposing new ideas always and thinking outside of the box. He was quick to share his experiences with me, he taught me a lot about the true magic of TV mass advertising and how to communicate your brand promise. But mostly, he was a true partner, someone who cared deeply if Chili's succeeded and who suffered it with us, when the business was challenged. I'll be forever grateful for our time together and will remember him for the impact he had on our business.
Rebecca Shin
Steve and I worked together while he was overseeing the Dunkin' Donuts account for Hill Holliday. He is a phenomenal Strategic Planner. During a time of intensifying competition between Starbucks and McDonalds, Steve played a critical role in defining Dunkin's unique space, deepening the consumer connection and paving the way for future brand and category growth. His ability to foster smarter, better cross functional communication via clear, sharply focused marketing and creative briefs ensured productive annual brand planning sessions. He is smart, dependable, creative, and the kind of partner you want at the table. He's also a really nice, fun person to be around.
LinkedIn User
Steve was our SVP, Account Director at Hill Holliday for Chili's Restaurants for 5 years. During his time on our account, our brand benefitted from Steve's expertise and creative thinking. What we appreciated the most about Steve was how he become a "Chilihead" -- we often forgot he was agency support but instead, a true member of the team. He became engrained in the what our guests wanted & needed and pushed us to think and act differently to win in a competitive category. He is passionate, dedicated and devoted to his work and will do whatever it takes to get things done: long hours, proposing new ideas always and thinking outside of the box. He was quick to share his experiences with me, he taught me a lot about the true magic of TV mass advertising and how to communicate your brand promise. But mostly, he was a true partner, someone who cared deeply if Chili's succeeded and who suffered it with us, when the business was challenged. I'll be forever grateful for our time together and will remember him for the impact he had on our business.
Experience
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Doe-Anderson
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Feb 2021 - Present
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Oct 2016 - Present
Opening and leading the new Doe Anderson Columbus office. Responsible for the relationship development, strategic consultation and managing an account management team on the OhioHealth Hospital Group. OhioHealth is one of Ohio's premier hospital groups. Also work closely with the Doe Anderson headquarters group located in Louisville, KY.
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Hill Holliday
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United States
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Advertising Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Nov 2010 - Apr 2016
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Jun 2008 - Nov 2010
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Sep 2007 - Jun 2008
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McCann Worldgroup
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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VP Strategic Planner
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2002 - 2007
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BATES CORP
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United States
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Account Supervisor
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1999 - 2002
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