Jake McDermott
Summary
Accomplished creative with demonstrated success in brand management, marketing strategy, and operations. Highly motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Strong communicator and high-energy manager with natural talent in building teams and motivating personnel to new performance levels.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Laundry Monster
Miami, FL
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted competitor analysis to inform strategic marketing decisions.
- Analyzed performance data to optimize ad strategies and improve ROI.
- Conducted keyword research and implemented SEO to enhance targeting and reach.
- Established partnerships with artists and galleries to expand product catalog
- Product ideation and creative team management
Co-Owner/Operator
Silver Belle Antiques
Houston, TX
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Overhauled online presence by SEO-optimizing website and developing targeted social media & ad campaigns.
- Created and maintained budget, inventory system, and marketing suite.
- Effectively managed teams for both online fulfillment and onsite sales.
- Negotiated pricing with buyers, sellers, and vendors.
Brand Manager
Modern Chemical / Commercial Brands
Houston, TX, TX
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Oversaw marketing and art design for 10+ original in-house products.
- Coordinated co-manufacturing endeavors with national household brands
- Conducted market research to identify target-specific customer segments, preferences, and trends.
- Managed creative teams and generated content for social media campaigns, website copy, brochures, press releases, and other marketing materials.
- Analyzed competitors' brands and products to develop unique positioning for the company's offerings.
Head of Operations
Cloud Nine Reserve
Houston, TX
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Coordinated delivery and logistics for 150+ clients across Texas
- Developed and implemented strategic promotional marketing campaigns
- Managed creative teams and conducted multiple brand overhauls
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support to optimize customer experience
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
Founder & Creative Director
Sour Milk Projects
Austin, TX
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Planned and executed $50,000 documentary film project
- Oversaw all creative decisions, including script, set design, and videography
- Created and successfully presented pitch-books to potential clients
- Penned original short & feature-length scripts
Content Creator
Wiotti.com
Austin, TX
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Produced a wide array of family-oriented original content
- Recruited local camera and sound crews.
- Conducted local interviews and documented Austin landmarks
Education
B.A. Philosophy (IP)
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXThe Kinkaid School
Houston, TXSkills
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Project management
- Partnership Building
- Brand Development & Management
- Content Creation & Copywriting
- Social Media Expertise
- B2B & D2C Sales
- Campaign Development
- Creative Team Collaboration
- Hubspot Suite
- Salesforce
- Google Analytics
- Microsoft Suite
- Adobe Suite
- Zapier
- Makecom
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Laundry Monster
05.2024 - Current
Co-Owner/Operator
Silver Belle Antiques
01.2023 - 09.2025
Brand Manager
Modern Chemical / Commercial Brands
03.2020 - 12.2022
Head of Operations
Cloud Nine Reserve
11.2019 - 03.2022
Founder & Creative Director
Sour Milk Projects
12.2018 - 03.2020
Content Creator
Wiotti.com
02.2016 - 01.2017
B.A. Philosophy (IP)
University of Texas At Austin
The Kinkaid School