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DREW SHERMAN

Calabasas,CA

Summary

Visionary Marketing Executive and Creative Director with over 15 years of experience bridging the gap between high-level brand strategy and creative execution. Proven track record of scaling marketing operations, driving growth in North American and European markets, and leading cross-functional teams. Expert in full-funnel marketing, content strategy, and integrated campaigns. Successfully transitioned from award-winning creative agency roles to executive leadership, bringing a unique storytelling lens to B2B and B2C growth strategies.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

SVP, Brand Strategy & Growth Marketing

RPM Freight Systems, LLC.
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - Current
  • Executive Leadership: Spearhead global marketing and acquisition strategies across North America and Europe, overseeing brand positioning, growth marketing, and corporate communications.
  • Strategic Growth: Drive full-funnel marketing initiatives that directly contribute to revenue growth and market expansion across RPM North America and RPM Europe.
  • Team Management: Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of marketers, creatives, and strategists to execute cohesive campaigns.
  • Brand Evolution: Orchestrated the evolution of the company’s brand identity, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints and solidifying RPM’s market presence.

Held successive leadership roles demonstrating rapid promotion and impact:

  • VP, Head of Marketing: Managed the broader marketing function, aligning departmental goals with corporate revenue targets.
  • Senior Director, Content Marketing: Developed and executed a comprehensive content strategy that increased engagement and lead generation.
  • Director, Marketing & Communications: Established core communication pillars and external messaging frameworks.
  • Freelance Creative Director, Marketing: Led the internal creative vision, elevating the visual and verbal identity of the brand.

Freelance Creative Director

Self-employed
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Revamped work strategies and processes to accomplish agency objectives.
  • Collaborated with outside agencies and in-house teams to manage project progress and milestones.
  • Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
  • Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.
  • Client work included: Ambulnz, Aetna, HP, HBO, Lakers, Lenovo, Netflix, Niagra Water, Sonatus, Tilly's, and Warner Bros.

Associate Creative Director

MXM, Part Of Accenture Interactive
Los Angeles, CA
09.2015 - 01.2018

MXM, part of Accenture Interactive, is an award-winning, content-powered digital agency with unmatched expertise across all channels.

  • Delivered $30MM of revenue over 4 years by developing strategies and landing coveted accounts through well-regarded pitches.
  • Awarded Digiday, ThinkLA, ICS MAXI, and ADDYS awards for Nestle, Sun-Maid, AMC, and Taubman.
  • Served as creative lead for Lowe’s | Hulu | Taubman | AMC | Nestle | Sun-Maid |Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) | Chunk E. Cheese | Bob Evans.
  • Drafted scrips for video-based communications, formatting copy specifically for visual presentation and video production needs.
  • Led team of copywriters, art directors, designers, and MGFX editors to produce quality deliverables.

Senior Copywriter

MXM, Part Of Accenture Interactive
Los Angeles, CA
06.2014 - 09.2015
  • 1 of 22 employees selected (of 2,000 employees) for six-month corporate leadership program, Meredith University.
  • Closed 4 accounts with new business team and expanded growth of existing client work. Named lead on AMC, Bob Evans, Kilz, and Lowes.
  • Drafted scrips for video-based communications, formatting copy specifically for visual presentation and video production needs.
  • Concepted and executed campaigns across digital channels for clients including Nestlé |McCormick |SeaWorld | Lavazza |Continental Mills that met all timelines and budgetary requirements.

Copywriter

MXM, Part Of Accenture Interactive
Los Angeles, CA
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Edited content produced by senior executives, modifying text to conform to company-wide branding standards and publication guidelines.
  • Drafted scrips for video-based communications, formatting copy specifically for visual presentation and video production needs.
  • Concepted and executed integrated and digital campaigns across digital channels for clients including Nestlé | McCormick |SeaWorld | Lavazza |Continental Mills that met all timelines and budgetary requirements.

Copywriter

Omelet
Los Angeles, CA
12.2011 - 05.2013

Independent creative company that makes impact by mixing rigor, creativity, diverse ingredients, and passion.

  • Awarded Best Mobile Campaign for Cinemax at EX Awards for Cinemax's “Strike Back.”
  • Drafted scrips for video-based communications, formatting copy specifically for visual presentation and video
  • Lead writer for integrated and digital campaigns with Microsoft | Whole Foods | Cinemax | Lenovo | NBC | HBO

Education

UCLA Extension Program - Marketing

University of California- Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Cinema, Video, And Production

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Skills

  • LinkedIn Marketing Strategy Certified
  • LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Fundamentals Certified
  • Copywriting & UX writing
  • Scriptwriting
  • 360-Campaign development
  • Marketing expertise
  • Budget oversight
  • Resource allocation
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Executive leadership

Accomplishments

  • Sep 2020, Web Awards-Winner; Best Transportation Website: RPM
  • Sep 2020, Web Awards-Winner; Best of Industry B2B Website: RPM
  • Dec 2017, ICSC MAXI Awards-Silver Award Winner; Traditional Marketing: Taubman —Santa's Flight Academy
  • May 2017, Digiday Content Awards-Runner Up; Most Influential Brand Community: Sun-Maid—Bake it for Santa
  • May 2015, Digiday Awards-Runner Up; Best Brand Facebook: Nestlé—When Rich Met Creamy
  • May 2015, Digiday Awards-Runner up; Best New Product or Publication Launch: Nestlé—When Rich Met Creamy
  • May 2015, American Advertising Awards; Bronze Winner Rich Media Banners: Nestlé—When Rich Met Creamy
  • Sept. 2013, EX Awards-Winner; Best Mobile Marketing Campaign: Cinemax—Strike Back Special Ops Challenge

Timeline

SVP, Brand Strategy & Growth Marketing

RPM Freight Systems, LLC.
05.2019 - Current

Freelance Creative Director

Self-employed
01.2018 - 12.2019

Associate Creative Director

MXM, Part Of Accenture Interactive
09.2015 - 01.2018

Senior Copywriter

MXM, Part Of Accenture Interactive
06.2014 - 09.2015

Copywriter

MXM, Part Of Accenture Interactive
06.2013 - 06.2014

Copywriter

Omelet
12.2011 - 05.2013

UCLA Extension Program - Marketing

University of California- Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science - Cinema, Video, And Production

Ithaca College