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I believe the key to success is communication—translating an organization’s vision through strategy that evokes emotions and, subsequently, drives revenue and operational efficiencies. I identify the ideas, tactics, tools, talent, resources, and processes for bringing these strategies to life.
My work requires managing numerous projects concurrently. I build relationships and collaborative environments—and use my creativity, empathy, instincts, and humor—to keep my colleagues inspired and organized, and exceed performance expectations.
I have managed teams of professionals from multiple disciplines, backgrounds, and seniority levels. As a hands-on manager, I combine the creative, operational, and logistical sides of the business so that we are efficient, stay on task, and enjoy our work.
I have designed custom programs for organizations including top-tier media companies. Beyond the experiences here, I was marketing director for Rolling Stone, special projects director for In Style, merchandising director for House & Garden, and promotion manager for The New Yorker. I was among the youngest creative services leaders at Condé Nast!
EXAMPLES OF RECENT CAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
► Overhauling and repositioning Bowdoin College’s award-winning alumni magazine while reducing operational costs by ~33%.
► Contributing to having achieved $430M of a $500M goal in less than half the time projected for the college’s capital campaign via an emotionally evocative website, numerous marketing materials, and videos.
► Conceiving of, producing, and launching a multi-episode podcast series reaching new audiences.
► Developing and helping to sell the inaugural Martha Stewart Living American Made event series through sponsorship packages resulting in multimillion-dollar ad revenue, reaching 200K+ consumers, and generating 500M+ impressions.
My favorite part of my work is when I make a tangible contribution to the success of the business.
MY AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE:
Data-Driven Decision-Making | Team Leadership | Project & Operations Management | Strategy Development & Implementation | Concept Design & Execution | Talent Acquisition & Management | Clear Communications & Storytelling | Planning & Organizing | Stakeholder Management | Creative Services | Branded Content | Brand Development | Integrated/Cross-Platform Solutions | Digital Marketing | Creative Direction | Revenue Generation & Fundraising | Copy Writing/Editing | Corporate Partnerships | Sales Materials | Event Production | Problem-Solving | Budget Management 
Managing Clerk at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP. Also, Jeffrey Burandt, aka Jef UK, is a writer and performer from Texas, living in Brooklyn, NY. He is the frontman for sci-fi, rock band Americans UK and self-publishes their adventures as comic books. Having earned an MFA in fiction writing from Brooklyn College, his work has been published by DC Entertainment, Details Magazine, IDW Publishing, Image Comics, Oni Press, Overflow Magazine, several blogs and indie publishers, and he is a founding editor of the online, digital magazine TripCity. His first graphic novel, Odd Schnozz and the Odd Squad, from Oni Press, illustrated by Dennis Culver and with color art by Ramon Villalobos, has won the 2017-2018 Texas Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Award, and is listed by Den of Geek as one of the best graphic novels of 2015. His most recent work has appeared in the New York Times Best-Selling Love Is Love anthology. • Early adopter of online music streaming services – with over 18 years at DSPs.
• Advanced expertise in commercial partnerships, label and publisher licensing, global business development, artist and label relations, content acquisition and creation, and team management.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, Google Workspace suite, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop, SQL, Big Query, Tableau.
• Life-long runner, hi-fi enthusiast, former music and technology journalist/contributor for publications such as Details, GQ, Rolling Stone, Spin and Stuff. 
