transforming ideas into real world impact.

 
 

I live to turn that scribbled idea into a real life thing that changes a person’s perspective.

(for the better)

I think we’re all out to make our mark on the world in one way or another. Some have bigger ambitions than others, but regardless of capacity, I believe each of us are in pursuit of creating those dreams.

For me, my dream is simply to make other people’s dreams come true. So far I’ve been able to do that in certain ways through what’s commonly called “marketing” or “advertising” or “being an entrepreneur” or even once upon a time “football coaching”.

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In my experience…

turning dreams into reality means starting at the beginning. And I mean the very beginning as in answering the simplest questions first.

I know I know, how painful and cruel of me.

I always like to start with the PURPOSE to gain a deep understanding of who it’s for, what it’s for and why before ever starting to think about all of those marketing, change-making buzzword topics like:

Brand & Audience Discovery
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Brand Architecture Positioning
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Visual Brand Identity
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Communications Strategy
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Creative Concepting

Creative Production
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Website Design, UX and Dev
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Content Strategy
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Marketing & Media Campaigns
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Campaign Analytics & Reporting

My Journey so far

  • Digital First Media

    For nearly 5 years I honed my skills as a sales and marketing consultant helping small and medium sized businesses grow through the traditional and digital media landscapes. Through training, deep dives, and experience with SEO, SEM, and Targeted Audience networks, I developed and executed marketing plans to drive client success.

  • Zenman

    A small, but mighty agency, Zenman is hyper focused in the digital realm. As an account lead, I wore many hats across a high volume of clients. Ultimately, we delivered digital experiences in the form of: custom web design, UX & development, content strategy, SEO, digital marketing, and branding. Our clients ranged from the biggest brands in the world like RE/MAX, to the smallest ice cream shops like Sweet Action Ice Cream.

  • Cactus

    Sharp ideas for brands that help people thrive, that’s Cactus. As an account manager, I led and coordinated talented teams to deliver full service, multi-million dollar marketing and advertising campaigns across multiple industries. Projects included audience research, strategy, creative concepting and production, communications planning, analysis, reporting, and optimization.

  • Grit Digital Health

    At Cactus, I worked closely with the Grit Digital Health team and their clients to spearhead the creation of multiple, audience-specific digital health products and brands. It was only natural to transition directly onto their team to continue to make an impact in the mental and behavioral health space. As a brand manager, I lead client success, marketing outreach and impact, product development and optimization, and product growth.

Project portfolio

I am extremely proud to have dedicated countless hours alongside so many incredibly talented people on so many inspiring projects, with so many cool brands to solve all kinds of problems. Sorry, but that felt mandatory to say.

What People have shared along the way…

  • Always a smile.

    “Very good addition to the team, was very helpful in moving things forward, always a smile and supportive attitude, solutions-oriented and willing to step outside his job description.”

  • Does the right thing, even if it's the hard thing.

    “While still early in his career, Thomas has demonstrated that he has solid instincts and is eager and willing to do the right thing, even if it’s the hard thing.”

  • Thinks Critically

    “His thoughtful insights and recommendations clearly showed his ability to think critically about the audience, client objectives, and industry best practices”

  • Versatility & expertise

    “He has stepped into a wide variety of accounts and brought his digital skills to the benefit of every client. Each of these accounts has vastly different needs, yet Thomas has been able to flex to meet them with the right level of guidance and expertise.”

  • Never makes the same mistake twice

    “He consistently desires to learn. Thus far, I’ve never seen him make the same mistake twice or need to ask the same question twice.”

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Really dig working with Thomas. He’s smart, thoughtful, and adds to the conversation in positive ways. He poses his questions/concerns in a way that allows the creative team room to consider the feedback and defend the work without a ‘my way or the highway’ attitude. He seeks collaboration, and his comments help make the work better.

-Former colleague, Cactus Creative Director

Drop me a line.

Trying to bring a dream or idea to life? Maybe you’re not sure where to start or maybe there’s something standing in the way.

Share your questions and I’ll do my best to share some valuable insight back. And don’t worry, I’m not going to ask you to join a mailing list or to buy something. This is just how I like to show up in the world.

Maybe I can help, maybe I can’t. But I think if you can thoughtfully answer these questions, you’ll already be well on your way to overcoming whatever you’re facing.

Not that I’m trying to convince you, but if you want to see some other problems I’ve been a part of solving and ideas I’ve turned into realities, check this out.