Scott Taylor, MBA

Saint Ignatius High School

Assistant Director of Advancement Marketing

BlkDog

We are a brand marketing agency helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, 
and dreamers build brands with purpose.

CEO + Founder

INTERDESIGN

Global Director Brand Marketing

Moen Incorporated

• Lead end-to-end campaign development including identifying target insights,
audiences, developing strategy, briefing creation, defining messaging, channel
planning, brand positioning, and content development
• Lead creative direction of above the line advertising (paid social, tv, radio) to
support key marketing initiatives and branded content
• Track and report the brand marketing data including development of feedback
loops to ensure creative is delivering against company goals, and optimizing
for short and long term impact
• Develop and communicate industry, market, and channel understanding to
advance and address business objectives
• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams on new product launches
and marketing campaigns in support of our Vision Into Action strategy
• Manage and partner with internal marketers, writers, designers, and direct
external agency partners on briefings, creative reviews, and brand activities
• Translate brand strategies into brand plans and go-to-market strategies
• Monitor market trends and research competitor’s activities to find opportunities
and report on marketing activities

Associate Brand Marketing Manager

John Carroll University

• Led strategy and execution of creative, marketing, and web projects to
support John Carroll University’s strategic marketing efforts
• Led creative, brand, and web strategies including positioning, digital,
social media, and web management
• Co-led athletics rebranding process between 2018-2019
• Developed and enhanced brand positioning and brand guidelines
• Increased in-house creative capabilities including adding video and animation
• Led the visual direction of John Carroll University’s new website in 2019,
including consultation of UI/UX brand experience
• Directed external resources including a team of writers, photographers,
marketing specialists, and digital teams to execute strategic brand initiatives
• Coached and mentored team members on professional development growth
opportunities including training on brand marketing best practices

Director of Marketing and Creative Services

Director of Creative Services

Senior Graphic Designer

University Hospitals

• Lead designer for key accounts including The Cleveland Browns, UH Harrington
Heart & Vascular Institute, Corporate Communications, and Human Resources,
Sports and Orthopedics, Institutional Relations & Development
• Partnered with marketing and communications teams to produce the highest
standard of brand collateral to meet hospital objectives and enhanced brand
awareness across all marketing channels.
• Collaborated with senior leadership on system initiatives including evolving
processes, products, and tools

Graphic Designer

Sherwin-Williams

• Executed, coordinated, distributed, and supported Sherwin-Williams Protective
& Marine (PM) marketing and brand initiatives for North America
• Designed marketing and sales collateral including sell sheets, brochures,
print and digital ads, and event materials supporting North America and
Global sales strategic efforts
• Developed and managed the PM divisions’ first online digital magazine,
e-Coating Solutions, over 40,000 subscribers globally

Graphic Designer + Marketing Specialist

Co-Founder @ BlkDog, Brand Marketing Agency For Small Businesses | Connecting People + Brands to Purpose | Creative, Leadership, Strategy

Hi! I'm Scott. 

I'm a creative turned brand marketing leader. I'm here to share my experiences, life lessons, ideas, network, and help others. 

In addition, I am a…
🔸 Proud Father and Husband 
🔸 Cleveland Sports Fan - Go Browns, Guards, Cavs
🔸 Foodie - I love cooking and discovering new restaurants and breweries
🔸 Traveler - Travel changes us. It's the gateway to growth and creativity.
🔸 Lifelong Learner - Growth is never done. I love learning new skills and ideas to keep things fresh. 

I graduated with an MBA from John Carroll University and Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design from the University of Dayton. 

I have over 14 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, brand, and creative design. I’ve had the privilege to work in several roles in varying industries including Manufacturing, Higher Education, Healthcare, Technology, Security, Art & Design, Law, Software, Event Planning, Athletics, Health & Wellness. 

My diverse professional experiences have helped me remain agile, innovative, and focused on growth as a person and professional. Lifelong learning is at my core. Of course I wouldn't be where I am today without countless talented and incredible mentors, colleagues, and partners who have pushed me to continue growing. 

• Creative Direction 
• Marketing Strategy
• Integrated Marketing & Communications  
• Digital Marketing 
• Social Media and Content Strategy  
• Brand Strategy
• Agency Management 
• Advertising and Paid Media Execution
• Project Management 
• Team and Staff Development 
• Executive Leadership 

In addition to my full-time work experience, my wife and I founded a brand and design company, BlkDog. We focus on supporting other small businesses, entrepreneurs, & dreamers. We believe in supporting the local Cleveland community and small business owners to achieve their goals by partnering with our team on branding, design, and strategic marketing.

To learn more about our agency BlkDog, visit www.goblkdog.com 

 *All my experiences and opinions shared here are my own.

Director of Global Brand Marketing

- Worked with founders, C-level executives, businesses and organizations; implementing effective strategies and deconstructing complex information into simple, clear, and authentic brand narratives to build meaningful and sustainable relationships for brands.

Brand Storyteller

Extern

- Graduated from the Beats by Dre Remote Extern program.

- Learned and curated insights into various data collection methodologies to guide strategic decision-making.

- Conducted brand and consumer sentiment analysis to uncover key trends and preferences among Gen Z audiences

- Analyzed market data and created a market research report highlighting insights into Consumer Preferences and Trends in the High-Fidelity Wireless Speakers Market to inform strategic product development and marketing decisions.

Consumer Insights and Market Intelligence Extern

Taojaa

- Consulted as a freelance brand strategist.

- Crafted the brand’s story to highlight the brand's USP in a simple, concise, and authentic manner to resonate with targeted stakeholders.

- Conducted market research, competitor analysis, and founder interviews to define the brand's unique selling proposition (USP) and developed a brand strategy; to guide internal and external marketing communications efforts.

- Supervised the social media and creative team to maintain brand consistency and led successful email marketing campaigns.

Brand Strategist

Lutaàwò 

- Crafted a compelling brand story informed by founder and stakeholder interviews.

- Conducted market research, competitor analysis, and crafted a compelling USP to reshape the brand's positioning accordingly.

- Developed a brand strategy and brand standard guidelines to ensure a cohesive, authentic, and consistent brand experience across all platforms and customer touchpoints.

- Created buyer personas, customer experience maps, and customer journey maps to share insights for further marketing and communications initiatives.

- Created a customer-centric brand packaging guide to deliver a personalized brand experience for greater customer satisfaction.

Baddhia

- Devised and executed an effective brand communication strategy and built brand relationships with internal and external stakeholders, creating a positive brand image.

- Crafted the brand story and wrote compelling and authentic brand narratives that resonated with the target audience, consolidating brand positioning.

- Led the coordination of brand collateral design, revamped social media pages, and managed social media accounts to create a cohesive brand presence, resulting in an increase in brand awareness and online visibility.

- Developed and executed strategic PR campaigns across relevant platforms, securing successful features and mentions in digital media outlets.

- Ideated and implemented influencer marketing campaigns that initiated social media conversations and stimulated purchase intent.

- Ideated the "Love Letter from Baddhia" newsletter to cultivate strong brand-customer relationships to boost brand trust.

Brand Communications Executive

Habeco Promotional Gifts

- Wrote optimized SEO content that successfully increased online visibility and established thought leadership in the eco-friendly promotional sector.

Content Specialist

Surkreo Communications

- Developed copies and social media communciations to successfully execute campaigns for key accounts such as Chi Limited (Hollandia, Chivita) which resulted in significant brand recognition and product demand.

- Collaborated with the product designer and brand manager to create a social media calendar and marketing materials for Savi.ng (acquired by Piggyvest) that increased online visibility, and app downloads.

Copywriting Intern

BLUU AFRICA

- Collaborated with key stakeholders to execute a successful launch campaign and managed the content team while implementing strategic actions to foster brand culture and perception.

Content Lead (Editor)

University of Ibadan

- Executive Journalist and Editor for the Departmental Press, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine.

Editorial Associate

Brand Storyteller + Strategist | Tech, Impact | Ideating strategies + Crafting simple, clear and authentic brand narratives to build meaningful and sustainable relationships for brands.

Welcome!

I’m Bukola, a brand storyteller who enjoys helping individuals, businesses, and organizations push brand awareness, shape brand perception, drive purchase intent, and foster brand loyalty.

I achieve this by implementing effective strategies and deconstructing complex information into simple, clear, and authentic brand narratives to build meaningful and sustainable relationships for brands.


Here's how some describe me:

✨ "Bukola excels as a brand storyteller and strategist. Her ability to understand the audience and deliver strategies & content that resonates is commendable!" ~ Raymond.

✨ "Bukola possesses a unique blend of leadership skills and creativity that consistently drive impactful results" ~ Racheal.

✨"Bukola is an exceptional creative strategist, a talented writer, and most importantly a dynamic person" ~ Barbara.

✨"Working with Bukola has proved to be productive. She is a capable content strategist who is equipped with the skills and experience to deliver accordingly." ~ Branko.

✨"She’s good at creating and implementing strategies to achieve the desired outcomes for brands. She has a strong work ethic, and her communication abilities stand out." ~ Akin.


To date, I’ve worked with personal brands, businesses, and organizations across the B2B and B2C markets, operating in industries such as SaaS, fashion, lifestyle, sustainability, financial services, non-profits, and FMCG.

So, how can I help you connect with your target audience (leads, customers, clients, media, investors, etc.)?

✨PR Materials

✨Copywriting

✨Brand Strategy

✨Content Strategy

✨Email Newsletters

✨Campaign Strategy

✨LinkedIn Ghostwriting

✨Brand Communications

✨Blog Content & Articles

✨Communications Strategy

✨Social Media Communications

✨Influencer Marketing Strategy


💭 I love indulging in stories, books, movies, and delicacies, and I'm always down for a friendly chat or consultation. So, don't hesitate to contact me here on LinkedIn.

PS: I talk about branding, storytelling, and self-development, so feel free to follow me and turn on post notifications for more insights!

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