MARKETING SPECIALIST
Hello, I’m
Jarrett Blackmon.
Dynamic creative marketer with 10+ extensive experience in developing and executing out-of-the-box, data-driving strategies for strong local and national brands. Seeking to leverage my strengths to create robust digital success stories.
Experience
Freelance Marketer, Kalamazoo, MI
PRINCIPAL CREATIVE/MARKETER
Brand building, product development and campaign strategy/ execution for strong local and regional brands.
• Creating digital and print marketing campaigns.
• Designing brand identities from the ground up.
• Speaking events on behalf of Damn Handsome Grooming Co, Facebook and Can Do Kitchen.
Damn Handsome Grooming Co, Kalamazoo MI
FOUNDER / PRINCIPAL CREATIVE
Created a men’s grooming business and built it from a kitchen brand to a national company within 13 months, including distribution with Banana Republic, Urban Outfitters and Martha Stewart.
• Designed and implemented all marketing touch points.
• Built and led a team of 12+
• Managed all aspect of the b2b and b2c business.
• Featured in Forbes, New York Times, Men’s Journal, The Dieline. Manpower, Lansing MI
RECRUITER
Responsible for monthly recruiting efforts for the American Cancer Society Call Center.
• Managed a team of 10+.
• Handled all recruiting, hiring, training and disciplinary actions.
• Leveraged social media for recruitment on MSU campus.
• Responsible for the employment of 50+ ACS callers working under Manpower.
2010-2012 201*-****-****-CURRENT
CONTACT
***************@*****.***
Instagram: @jarettsocial
Kalamazoo, MI
CLIENTS
• Bells Brewery
• Factory Coffee
• Green Door Distilling
• One Well Brewery
• Organic Gypsy
• Shorts Brewing
SKILLS
• Adobe Suite
• Graphic Design
• Social Marketing
• Website Design
• SEO
• Email Marketing
• Trade Show Marketing
AWARDS & ORGS
• Facebook Small Business
Council 2017
• DKI Board Member 2020
• Best Instagram KSMW 2018
• Best Social Campaign KSMW
2020
• Bevnet Best New RTD Nominee
2021
REFERENCES
Nick Turske: Elemental Media
Email: ****@*************.*****
Josh Cook: Green Door Distilling
Email: ****@************.***
Bridgett Blough: Organic Gypsy
Email: **************@*****.***