BucketfeetCo-Founder and Director of Influencer Marketing and Partnerships
May. 2010 - Feb. 2018Greater Chicago AreaBuilt and oversaw the development of a 40,000+ online user community representing 120 countries.
Led high profile and influential artist recruitment initiatives as well as strategic partnerships with a variety of non-profit organizations (RED, Pangeaseed, Lonely Whale, Children Mending Hearts), brands (Barkbox, Richer Poorer, Bonobos, adidas, Hennessy, Soho House), and celebrities. Directed overall brand voice and direction, primarily through social media marketing, CRM content- creation, events and partnerships and visual content. Led and oversaw wholesale operations in the early years of the business, building and managing strong relationships with more than 50 unique retailers, including big-box department stores such as Nordstrom.
Responsible for in-person activations at our own brick and mortar locations in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and New York, such as speaker series (which I planned and hosted) with notable guests that include Dwyane Wade, the cast of Hamilton as well as Bucketfeet collaborators and musical artists. Expanded awareness of the brand by frequently appearing at colleges, universities, and conferences as a guest speaker as well as major cultural events. Notable speaking venues and cultural events include: Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
Stern School of Business at NYU
University of Chicago Booth School of Business, 2011-2017
Adobe Max Conference
Chicago Ideas Week (please see video here)
Forbes 30 Under 30 Panels
SXSW and Art Basel Miami.