Years of experience: 34

United StatesBusiness Development Manager🔥 Startup Founder💸 MarketingPartnerships ManagerInfluencer Marketing Manager

Trust Score

Highly reliable; strong professional involvement.

60%
DB's Career Path
PresidentDec. 2014 -
Present
Chicago-ClevelandDB Smith communicates and consults to make hearts beat, minds change, and marketing investments pay off. If you are looking for someone who can activate your brand, engage your consumer, and create targeted messaging, I would love to connect with you.
Director of Communications (2008-2014)Jan. 2008 -
Nov. 2014
Namaste Laboratories, A Dabur EnterpriseDirector of Communications (2008-2014)
Greater Chicago Area➬ Initiated the idea for a national RV tour seeking “Ambush Makeover” candidates across the country, planning and staffing the tour with appearances at Essence Fest, New York Fashion Week, Today’s Black Women’s Expo, and The Wendy Williams Show. Produced webisodes streaming live from onboard the RV and broadened reach through social media and celebrity appearances. On target to double expecta...
Account DirectorJan. 2005 -
Dec. 2008
Greater Chicago Area➬ Managed the Walmart account—$13M in annual spend and $3M in revenue for the agency—liaising with integrated marketing communications leadership to develop and execute advertising, media, creative, and public relations vehicles to drive desired outcomes. ➬ Received the Mosaic Award for Excellence in Advertising to Audiences of Color—for the Walmart “Voices of Color” advertising campaign co-s...