Kurt Midness
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Dynamic senior marketing executive with over 17 years of extensive experience in the skateboarding, street-wear, and lifestyle sectors. Renowned for fostering unique relationships with artists and musicians, enhancing brand visibility and consumer engagement through innovative partnerships and community-driven initiatives. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse and inclusive range of artists and creatives
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Culture Marketing
Liberated Brands
10.2023 - Current
- Oversee cultural marketing initiatives for iconic brands like Volcom, RVCA, and Billabong, leveraging unique relationships with influential artists and musicians to enhance brand narratives and engagement.
Global Marketing Director
Volcom, LLC
10.2014 - 10.2023
- Spearheaded innovative partnerships and licensing deals, significantly elevating brand profile and market reach.
Senior Director of Marketing
Volcom, LLC
01.2006 - 10.2014
- Launched and managed the Volcom Vinyl Club, overseeing 43 unique music releases that significantly enhanced brand loyalty and consumer engagement.
DJ and Producer
Dublab
01.2016 - Current
- Produce and host "The Banana Question," a monthly radio show that integrates music with storytelling, and fostering community engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English Composition -
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC06.1997
Skills
- Strategic Brand & Product Marketing
- Innovative Content Creation & Storytelling
- Partnership Development & Artist Collaboration
- Community Engagement and Customer Experience Enhancement
- Team Leadership and Creative Direction
- Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategy
- Event Planning & Execution
- Strategic Visioning
- Innovative thinking
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Talent Acquisition
- Organizational Development
Selectedachievements
- Developed and led innovative marketing strategies that significantly increased brand visibility and consumer engagement.
- Championed unique artist collaborations that consistently enhanced brand identity and market presence.
- include streaming experiences "twitch" and "discord" to my "global marketing director" description and any other details that might make an impression
Professional Development
Continuous professional growth in digital marketing trends, strategic content creation, and market analysis.
Timeline
Director of Culture Marketing
Liberated Brands
10.2023 - Current
DJ and Producer
Dublab
01.2016 - Current
Global Marketing Director
Volcom, LLC
10.2014 - 10.2023
Senior Director of Marketing
Volcom, LLC
01.2006 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Arts in English Composition -
North Carolina State University
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