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Brad Cole

Anacortes

Summary

I’ve had the privilege to work for amazing organizations that have pushed and challenged my professional growth as a results-driven Brand Manager and Marketing Manager. In my current and prior roles I've helped to build and lead successful sales and marketing teams with a sole focus of increasing brand awareness and market share. I’m looking to continue challenging myself while contributing to the overall success of Specialized and the brand development team as a leader, while taking the opportunity to nurture new skills and build on my strengths and experience.



Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand Development Manager

Specialized Bicycle Components
05.2022 - Current

Stabilized and exceeded growth goals during a downturn in the market


Reestablished and built relationships with key retailers to drive business success


Helped lead and galvanize an entirely new team for the T08 territory after 12+ months of instability


Marketing Manager - North America

Look Cycles
01.2019 - 04.2022
  • Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, and retail and rider events,
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
  • Maintained documentation, detailing assignments, in-progress work and completed project milestones.
  • Managed marketing budget and associated ROI to develop and execute marketing strategies, budgets and sales plans
  • Partnered with global leadership as the market lead for North America

Digital Marketing Manager

Oskar Blues Brewery
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Worked with the leadership team as the digital lead to grow Oskar Blues's brand awareness
  • Developed and implemented successful digital marketing campaigns to drive customer engagement and increase brand awareness.
  • Monitored trends in digital marketing landscape and adjusted strategies accordingly.
  • Managed social media accounts for clients, generating interest for existing and upcoming product or service releases.

Marketing Manager

Niner Bikes
09.2016 - 01.2018
  • Worked as a part of the leadership to drive overall global brand awareness
  • Developed brand stories and messaging for marketing initiatives, launches and deliverables
  • Managed and collaborated with paid athletes and ambassadors to support brand initiatives
  • Handled all press relations and communications
  • Managed industry and private event planning and execution with departmental collaboration
  • Directed and oversaw all aspects of the demo program inclusive of scheduling, budgeting and assessment

Education

Teaching Licensure Program - K-12 Education - Education

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
12.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
05.2004

Skills

  • Team development and leadership
  • Cross team collaboration
  • Brand sales and strategic analysis
  • Budget creation and implementation
  • Brand Development and Awareness
  • Sales Plan Implementation
  • Competitor Analysis

Timeline

Brand Development Manager

Specialized Bicycle Components
05.2022 - Current

Marketing Manager - North America

Look Cycles
01.2019 - 04.2022

Digital Marketing Manager

Oskar Blues Brewery
01.2018 - 01.2019

Marketing Manager

Niner Bikes
09.2016 - 01.2018

Teaching Licensure Program - K-12 Education - Education

Colorado State University

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Fort Hays State University
Brad Cole