Lee Dooley
Strategic Marketing, Media & Communications Executive
Lee Dooley is a strategic marketing professional with extensive leadership
and management experience skilled at bringing people and ideas together to
create original marketing, media, business, creative, and technology
solutions. Lee's experience is focused on developing and leading integrated
marketing campaigns and strategies utilizing the best mix of traditional,
new, and rapidly changing media, marketing, and communications tools,
techniques, and channels. Currently, as Marketing & Communications Director
at ASA, a global science and technology company, he leads all corporate
communications, brand identity, marketing, and Internet projects. He is
highly skilled and specialized in branding and identity and has a proven
track record transforming companies and tired brands as well as creating
visionary brands from scratch. He has worked on Internet projects since
1994 and possesses a rare veteran knowledge on all things Internet as well
as a hands-on capacity to produce Web solutions. Lee is also a media
relations expert with mastery of the most innovative, globally reaching PR
distribution techniques for broader and global market penetration. With
over 15 years of marketing and new media communications experience, Mr.
Dooley has strong project management, interpersonal, client, and
entrepreneurial skill with a high-level educational background in business,
marketing, media, science, technology and design.
Experience
Applied Science Associates, Inc. (ASA)
2006 - present
Marketing & Communications Director: Reporting to ASA's CEO, Lee leads and
manages all strategic marketing and company communications for ASA, a
leading international environmental consulting and technology solutions
company.
. Responsible for ASA's global marketing strategy, including materials,
events, strategic partnerships, and customer relationships
. Created and manage a global ASA brand strategy and marketing plan
. Manage integrated traditional and new media marketing mix including
PR, advertising, events & conferences, SEM, social media, Web video,
etc. to promote ASA's products and services to targeted clients and
sectors
. Oversee and execute marketing strategy, working with project managers,
global offices, and principals to:
o Arrange and lead focus meetings on marketing topics
o Identify demand for products and services offered by ASA with
ongoing analysis of competitive landscape
o Identify potential markets
o Monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and
services
. Manage Public Relations and corporate communications for ASA
o Write and distribute press releases and contract award and
completion announcements to media
o Implemented new PR distribution system including a global
database of media contacts that resulted in 65 percent media
value increase
. Oversee the archiving and accessibility of company project assets and
publications (journals, technical papers, conferences, project briefs,
awards, presentations, resumes, etc.)
. In 2006, led and produced which included new brand architecture,
verbal branding, and product/service positioning that enabled
customers and prospects to understand the full scope of ASA's
capabilities. Year 1 post re-brand integration, ASA realized gross
revenue increase by 80 percent.
. Developed global marketing communications management system (including
company intranet Web site) for coordinated marketing assets, identity,
and messaging among international and regional ASA offices
. Develop and maintain all ASA distributed marketing extensions;
collateral, Web site, and client applications
. Architected, designed, built, and fully maintain ASA corporate Web
site www.asascience.com
. Test, develop and refine evolving inbound marketing and Web 2.0/3.0
marketing and communications tools, techniques, and channels for
marketing and communications objectives
. Develop and management assistance in CRM process, systems, and
practices
. Oversee and assist in proposal writing, quality assurance, reports,
and other product/service deliverables
Eternal Brand Communications LLC
2001 - 2006
Brand Strategist, Founder: Founded and managed business consulting services
firm (www.eternalbranding.com) specializing in marketing strategy, brand
communications, integrated marketing campaigns, advertising, and Internet
solutions.
. Specialize in new media solutions and efficiencies targeting small to
medium sized businesses, but included Fortune 500 clients
. Functioned as agency of record for advertising, Web strategy, and
Internet marketing accounts
. Ongoing business development, balancing separate clients and projects
simultaneously
Always-On Software, Inc.
2000 - 2001
Director of Marketing: Reporting to Vice President of Sales and Marketing,
managed Marketing Department for Always-On Software, a start-up software-as-
service provider funded by Microsoft and Intel. Responsible for managing
marketing team (6-8 staff) as well as hands-on execution of all marketing
efforts. Developed marketing and promotion programs, negotiated strategic
partnerships, designed and implemented affiliate programs, developed
targeted mail and direct e-mail campaigns, managed all internet advertising
efforts and trade show planning.
T3 Media, Inc.
1999 - 2000
Senior Project Manager: Responsible for successful delivery of complex
business and technology solutions for Fortune 500 and emerging technology
clients. Managed large project teams of consultants with strategic,
creative, and technology focus. Represented client business objectives to
senior management and delivery team. Key client contact, reporting to CEO,
COO, and VPs. Scheduled and structured projects, establishing scope of
work, budget, and managed deliverables.
iVillage, Inc.
1997 - 1999
Project Manager, Creative Services, Advertising: Managed interactive
advertising and marketing projects and campaigns from point-of-sale to
campaign completion. This included sponsorship Web sites, corporate web
sites, online media buys, editorial tie-ins and promotions.
. Orchestrated and managed designers, producers/programmers, copy
writers, and account managers while working with clients, sales teams,
marketing teams, legal department, and subcontractors to make sure
project schedules, deadlines, and specifications are met and are
within budget
. Utilized online marketing research to develop interactive marketing
strategies and solutions for various clients and partners
Fairchild Publications, Inc.
1996 - 1997
Producer, Creative Services:
. Produced content for AOL's Style Channel, a co-production of ABC
Multimedia, America Online, and Fairchild Publications
. Responsible for initiating subject matter and overseeing features from
concept to online implementation
. Functioned as a project manager during all public relations,
advertising sales, and promotional tie-in planning
. Oversaw all artistic elements and overall visual integrity of site
MTV Networks, Viacom International, Inc.
1994 - 1996
Production Assistant:
. Production assistant in the post production process of hit MTV
programs: MTV Sports, Beavis & Butthead, Aeon Flux, The Maxx, and the
1995 Video Music Awards
. Created and presented (to MTV & Viacom executives) an innovative MTV
business venture project that consisted of a complete business
proposal advocating a MTV magazine for print as well as online
publication
. Managed expense reports and budgets
Education
M.A. Master's in Media Studies, New School University, New York, NY
2003
G.C. Marketing Management, New School University, New York, NY
2000
B.A. Communication Science, Environmental Studies (Double Major),
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 1996
Computer & Technology Skills
. Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Access
. Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver,
Flash, Premiere Pro, Acrobat
. Web design and development: HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript
. Google Earth: KML, KMZ
. Google webmaster tools, Google Analytics
. Search Engine Optimization expertise for organic search
. Digital Video Editing: Avid, Adobe Premiere Pro
Honors, Awards, Associations & Leadership
. 1998 @d:tech award winner for Best Implementation of a Non-Banner
Advertising Format, Best Branding Campaign, and Best Audience Building
Campaign for Huggies Web site, 1998 @d:tech Award winner for Best
Consumer Campaign for Sega banners
. President & Founder, Clubsprouts Kids Club (www.clubsprouts.com), a
children's enrichment center located in Portsmouth, RI
. Vice President, Board member, Head Coach Portsmouth Youth Lacrosse
. Head Coach, Newport County Youth Hockey
. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Licensed
Outdoor Guide & Founder, Eternal Adventure Company & Guide Service
. Received a Media Studies Master's Program Scholarship in 2000
. Elected team captain 1995-96, University of Connecticut Varsity
Lacrosse 1992-1996
. Received an Environmental Science College Scholarship in 1992
. Developed an Environmental Communications program of study at the
University of Connecticut
. Active Memberships & Associations: eMarketing Association, National
Writers Union, New School University Alumni Association, Surfrider
Foundation, Trout Unlimited, Sierra Club, Environment Rhode Island,
The Nature Conservancy, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, LIVESTRONG, US
Windsurfing Association, USA Hockey, US Lacrosse
Summary of Expertise & Experience
. Strategic business marketing
. Web strategy, usability, architecture, design and implementation
. Branding and identity
. New media, Web 3.0 expertise
. Inbound marketing and public (media) relations
. Internet application design and development
. Product positioning
. Project management
. Business development
. Customer relationship management
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