brandon newkirk

chief marketing officer

About

Brandon Newkirk is a driven and creative marketing leader with experience in emerging technologies and services; a versatile “player-coach” with proven success executing integrated marketing campaigns to drive demand and growth, specialized in brand and strategic planning, creative management, content marketing, partnerships, SEO, SEM, ABM, and video production. A strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment: exceptional problem-solver, communicator and project manager who gleans from a foundational background in psychology and visual media to empathize with customers and deliver meaningful experiences.

Country

united states

City

san francisco

Industry

electrical/electronic manufacturing

Skill

public relations, marketing communications, business development, microsoft office, social media marketing, marketing strategy, video production, media relations, digital media, leadership, advertising, marketing, client relations skills, management, web design, indesign, adobe photoshop, adobe illustrator, design strategy, content strategy, brand development, video editing, ui/ux, project management, after effects, balsamiq, google analytics, google adwords, dreamweaver, adobe premiere pro, marketing automation, pardot, autopilot, creative services, sustainability marketing, social networking, adobe creative cloud

Experience

chief marketing officer

agtech holdings

studio assistant

cut and run

2013-12 - 2014-3 · 4 mos

Assisted an international post production company specialized in editing commercials for some of the world's leading brands and advertising agencies. Worked part-time assisting clients including NBA, Tostidos, and Lumosity at downtown San Francisco office.

marketing director

lumigrow, inc.

2018-1 - Present · 8 yrs 9 mos

Manages all aspects of the LumiGrow brand: an agri-tech leader that builds smart lighting solutions for greenhouse and indoor farming businesses. Global markets include vegetable, floral, and cannabis. Offerings include lighting hardware, SaaS control systems, IoT sensors, and specialized service packages.

freelance marketing - design and proposals

benjamini associates, inc.

2014-12 - 2015-1 · 2 mos

Contracted by Benjamini and Associates to provide services for various pursuit marketing initiatives including developing and designing 3 proposals related to large high-profile developments in downtown San Francisco; and designing brochures targeted towards various residential and telecommunications clients. 2 of the 3 proposals developed were successful and resulted in Benjamini and Associates being invited to the next stage of the procurement process.

marketing communications manager

lumigrow, inc.

2016-7 - 2017-12 · 1 yr 6 mos

* Started in 2016 managing a complete brand identity rehaul for the 10-year old company. * Lead campaigns that resulted in >200% increase in marketing generated opportunities. * Served as “player-coach” in building marketing infrastructure and team. * Aligned product, R&D, and sales to launch numerous award-winning products. * Act as liaison for consultants & external agency partners (Web, Creative, SEM/PPC, SEO, Email). * Managed content creation, external outreach, speaking, publication, and conference involvement.

marketing coordinator

srt consultants

2013-1 - 2016-6 · 3 yrs 6 mos

* Developed marketing communications to drive brand recognition and business growth. * Partnered with other firms to create joint-venture strategies and processes to win clients. * Managed all phases of development and production of proposals and oral presentations, from concept to final document production. * Lead SRT’s sustainability initiatives resulting in awards and recognition from the EPA, CA Air Resources Board, and State Senators.