Active church member, fostering community and serving others
Film enthusiast, delighting in diverse genres at the movies
Food lover, constantly seeking new culinary experiences
Finding joy through fishing, golfing, and playing the ukulele
MITCHELL J. HESTER
Houston,TX
Summary
Field-based marketing professional with 7+ years of experience executing territory-level initiatives, representing brand standards in the field, managing stakeholder relationships, and delivering data-driven marketing assets. MBA-trained in Marketing and Project Management with strong communication, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Researcher & Architectural Photographer
CoStar Group
Houston, TX
01.2018 - Current
- Execute territory-based field initiatives supporting marketing and brand visibility across assigned markets.
- Represent the brand on-site while coordinating with property owners, brokers, and external stakeholders.
- Plan and manage daily field schedules to maximize territory coverage, efficiency, and data accuracy.
- Produce and deliver visual marketing assets used in advertising, listings, and client presentations.
- Collect, verify, and report field data to support market analysis and performance tracking.
- Communicate results and project status with internal operations, research, and marketing teams.
- Consistently meet quality, productivity, and deadline metrics in a travel-based, autonomous role.
Freelance Videographer
Self-Employed
Houston, TX
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Managed end-to-end client projects including planning, scheduling, production, and delivery.
- Partnered with clients to translate brand objectives into effective visual content.
Media & Creative Arts Intern
Lazybrook Baptist Church
Houston, TX
2015 - 2015
- Supported marketing and media initiatives to enhance community engagement and brand visibility.
- Assisted in planning and executing promotional projects across digital and live platforms.
Education
MBA - Project Management & Marketing
Northern Kentucky University
10-2024
Master of Arts - Media & Communication
Dallas Theological Seminary
05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Radio, Television & Film
University of North Texas
05-2009
Skills
- Field & Local Marketing Execution
- Territory Planning & Management
- Brand Representation & Activation
- Community & Stakeholder Engagement
- Campaign Coordination & Reporting
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Interests
Timeline
Field Researcher & Architectural Photographer
CoStar Group
01.2018 - Current
Freelance Videographer
Self-Employed
01.2011 - 01.2018
Media & Creative Arts Intern
Lazybrook Baptist Church
2015 - 2015
MBA - Project Management & Marketing
Northern Kentucky University
Master of Arts - Media & Communication
Dallas Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Radio, Television & Film
University of North Texas