Business Development Social Media

A business growth engineer with a two-plus decade history of building some of the world’s most recognized brands, talent, and consumer products.

SKILLS

Concept through Execution, Vision and Skill Set

Economic Development Strategy, Development and Implementation

Public-Private Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Market Evaluation & Data Insights for Strategic Planning

Technology, Blockchain, Web3.0, and App Development

Business Development, Brand Creation, Team Management and Growth

KPI Development - Set Goals, Expectations and Urgency

Budgeting, Financial Planning, Sales & Team Analytics

CAREER HISTORY

Managing Partner - AECC Group Inc. (2018-Present)

Leading business development, client services, and strategy at AECC Group, a dynamic Client Services & Strategy Agency. Successfully overseeing the development of over 50 consumer products across diverse sectors, including Skincare, Fragrance, Nutritionals, Luxury Goods, Recreational, Automotive, Travel & Leisure, Apparel, Blockchain Technology, and Innovative Products.

Specializing in Consumer Acquisition and Product Development, implementing Audience Capture and Market Strategy with a focus on precision and execution at the highest levels. Established top-tier teams and a consortium network of specialists, leaders, and insiders with decades of experience, strategically addressing challenges for clients across various industries.

Known for innovative strategy design and execution management to drive business growth and enhance industry positioning. Expertise in employing multiple analytical models and tools for scrutinizing an organization's tasks, market dynamics, political climate, environment, competition, strengths, structure, ambitions, and opportunities. Developed and executed campaigns tailored to each client’s individual needs.

Responsibilities include overseeing the client’s digital marketing assets and channels (website, SEM and SEO, emails, retail, sales, marketing management, and social media accounts) to ensure brand consistency and optimal performance. Extensive experience in media buying, advertising, point-of-sale negotiation, web & data analytics, digital marketing, and product licensing.

Acting as an advisory consultant on various aspects such as business operations, corporate best practices, governmental relations, brand equity, consumer activation marketing, visual presence, social media, product, influence development, and traditional communications/advertising/PR.

Proven ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts, concisely, and effectively to diverse audiences. Instrumental in influencing new product launches, sales, and events to maximize traffic and revenue.

Successfully developed and supported partnerships for logistics, supply chain, merchandising operations, creative services, production, and fulfillment. Demonstrated proficiency in project management, creative development, marketing, and sales team development for globally recognized brands and talent.

Past clients include but are not limited to Jay-Z, Nike, FILA, Adidas, Vans, Yoko Ono, Lou Reed, BitShares, Thought.Live, EOS.io, Quintric, ActiVision, Zenedge Energy Drink, The Strokes, Major League Gaming, Berkshire Preserves, STIKS Gaming, Harney & Sons Tea, Notorious BIG, Abigail Breslin, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, KISS, Shelby Cobra, The Kingdom of Bahrain, Columbia Records, Wu-Tang Clan, POLO, DC Shoes, Acreage Holdings, Gotham ATM, Costa Rica Council’s Hemp & Cannabis Association (HCANN-CR), Smokin Dispensaries, Iconic Wellness, Leaning Barn Farms, National Hemp Association, Cookies, Empire Cannabis Club, Hemp Trading International, Smoke. Network, Canada House (PTSD Study), Crave Medical, Seneca Nation, and Stony Hill CBD.

EVP - Managing Director at Digital Launch Agency, New York City

2013 – 2018

Responsibilities Included:

●Responsible for the development and implementation of marketing strategies and brand growth. Focus was placed on public relations, social media revenue, and the development of consumer goods, entertainment properties, and technology platforms.

●Project management, creative development, sales team development, supply chain management, media buying, SEO, SEM, SMO, CRM, and web & data analytics.

●Lead strategy and implementation of client’s digital and terrestrial marketing campaign needs across all creative, manufacturing, retail, social media, mobile, and brick-and-mortar sales channels.

●Oversee the development of marketing strategy documents while developing benchmark criteria to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of marketing programs.

●Monitor budgets to ensure effective control of campaigns and profitability of all releases.

During his tenure at Digital Launch, Mr. Fredericks won multiple Rising Star Awards for products in GNC; and was responsible for $200Million+ in sales and licensing revenue for clients such as Fat Joe, Paula Abdul, Beyonce, Kris Jenner, The Mighty Duck, Frankie J, John Rich, The Real Housewives of NJ and many more.

Director of Sales and New Product Development at DNG Trading

New York City/Geneva/South & Central America

2011 – 2013

●Developed brand identity into the Top 5 National Food Retailers.

●Lead product development, design strategy, and implementation of corporate messaging and launch to consumers.

●Developed sales teams and led implemented affiliate programs with health and wellness professionals, active lifestyle leaders, and medical professionals.

●Oversaw the development of all marketing strategy documents while developing benchmark criteria to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of marketing programs.

●Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Sales Planning, Creative, and Operations to ensure that planned marketing initiatives were thoroughly supported.

●Developed the first Nationally Recognized line of Chia products for Dole Corporation to be sold nationwide in supermarkets garnering $85M in sales.

VP, Marketing & Brand Development at UrFilez

New York, NY & Kingdom of Bahrain

2009 – 2011

The first company to offer DRM-free (MP3) on-demand streaming and personalized radio in the Middle East and North Africa through a native phone app and online via Telecom Partnerships across 31 Territories to 3.5 billion consumers.

●Led and drove contract negotiations with the major entertainment publishing rights owners (SONY, WB, EMI, Universal, BMG). Was the first company in history to have the independent rights to over 10 million pieces of music from all of the Major Labels outside the United States.

●Developed the digital communications strategy and led all digital marketing channels including paid and organic search, email, affiliates, display and retargeting, social media, signage, in-store point of sales, and international advertising

●Led the development of analyses to drive valuable customer insights and provided recommendations for continuous improvement to maximize return on marketing investment across 31 territories with local marketing partners.

●Oversaw the development of all marketing strategy documents while developing benchmark criteria to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of marketing programs.

●Delivered quarterly financial forecasting, set promotional budgets, marketing support needs, creative budgets, and event branding budgets.

VP General Manager at Sony/BMG Records, New York City

2004 – 2009

●Managed day-to-day operations including P&L forecasting. Leadership and management of marketing operations, creative messaging, KPI development, and final implementation of integrated direct-to-consumer sales and multi-channel and multi-platform marketing programs to increase product engagement, loyalty, and competitive positioning in the marketplace using Paid, Owned, and Earned Media Marketing.

●Collaborate with other departments including creative, media, marketing, distribution/sales, and technology to build a robust artist marketing strategy

●Lead all digital marketing channels including paid and organic search, email, affiliates, display and retargeting, and social

●Oversaw worldwide marketing, promotions, and digital sales initiatives. Develop strong, organic communities of avid fans to drive customer retention into album sales and build regional, national, and online street team promotions

Mr. Fredericks worked on multiple Grammy-nominated campaigns and projects. Developed and oversaw the #1 Selling Classical Record of All Time and was responsible for selling over 50 Million albums through one-way affiliate licenses with Brands and Corporations.

*Earlier Career Experience and Full List of Positions Available Upon Request

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ADVISORY AND BOARD POSITIONS

Airvolt.io

Chairman of The Board of Directors

Nov 2022 - Present

United States/Romania

Revolutionary Urban Air Filtration Systems: The premier outdoor media channel for better air quality in urban environments. Airvolt DOOH enables brands and companies to improve air quality in urban communities using their existing advertising budgets.

Regenerative Investment Summit 2023

Executive Director

Ibiza Spain

A Public-Private Partnership Summit focused on global family office, fund, and investment innovation, designed to address the SDG goals of the Island of Ibiza and its Smart City 2030 Agenda. The summit was organized with the Governing Council of Ibiza, a strategic partnership with the UN ECOSOC, PVBLIC Foundation, Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and The University of Cambridge Judge Business School.

rePlant Hemp Fund

Board of Advisors

United States

June 2022- Present

rePlant Hemp Impact Fund 1, LP is a venture capital fund focused on climate-smart technology, positive societal impact, and developing the North American industrial hemp supply chain

EventSmarter

Board of Advisors

Sept 2021 - Present

United States

EventSmarter is a centralized platform that increases branding awareness and revenue streams by providing controlled event ticketing, monetized live streaming, custom merchandise fulfillment community engagement, and CRM development

Myneurva Holdings, INC

President Of The Board Of Directors

Sep 2020 - Oct 2022

United States/ Costa Rica

MYNEURVA is a global leader and pioneer in the field of remote-guided QEEG Neurofeedback, holding patents for the AI that drives its computational systems.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

●Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Black Belt) 2013 – Present

●Member of American Mentoring Society 2003 – 2018

●Board of Advisors at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, New York City

●2005 – 2013

●Member Of the National Hemp Council 2016-2019

EDUCATION

●University of Vermont 1992-1994 Associate Degree

●Institute of Audio Research (IAR)- Bachelors in Music Business and Audio Engineering (1995-1997)

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