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

Iftekhar Zakaria

Ifteem Space

Ifteem Space: Be The Next You

We offer result-driven content & strategies that fill your bank!

√ Personal Branding and Content Marketing that help it's precious clients grow their raving online presence.

Incorporating proven Systems and Processes with tailored Strategies, we help clients leverage their Personal Brand and Business through:

🔸 LinkedIn A2A Blueprint: Ghostwriting result-driven content, plug in my LI system and tailored strategies, and get 1:1 consulting to monetize your LinkedIn personal brand.

🔸 Short-form Content: Get Content consultation and Retention-based Video Editing to leverage your YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn presence etc.

Get in touch from the "Featured Section" to discuss your brand's current state and how we can help you blast off it's growth.📢

Founder & CEO

Making Personal Branding Easy for industry experts with LinkedIn A2A Blueprint and Short-form Videos 🎬 | Plug in the foolproof system → $1M+ in client revenue • Founder @ Ifteem Space

Attention is Gen Z's currency–

So not growing and monetizing your online presence can sting you hard real soon!

But as you're here, I got to say then: Finally, welcome! 🥂


Honestly:
I'm not here to write all your problems, because you know it better, and after dealing with 300+ personal brands, I know how 'I CAN' save your 3-6 months of time.

Coaches, Executives, Consultants, Founders... you name it!

It's easier to create these days with the AI boom and all.

→ But, creating something that attracts YOUR people and $, now that's a craft!


• We work together on a simple thing: it is just to turn your random efforts into *efforts that convert*

- Converts posts into purposeful-content
- Converts strangers into followers
- Converts followers into a community
- Converts community into clients

→ Clients into a fanbase!

++ All while investing only 1-2 hours max a week.

(You approve and I take the headache!)


✅ Looking for the results? So far, we've done:

- $1.3M+ in Client Revenue
- Turning flukes into "predictable" growth
- 300+ Brands Served Across USA, UK, Canada, Sweden, Greece

+ You got to plug in my 6+ years of experience in the personal branding space.


🔸 Authenticity to Acquisition (A2A) Blueprint worked as THE foolproof system to nail those outcomes,

That focuses on the 3 core fundamentals of any personal brand:
→ Authenticity
→ Authority
→ Acquisition


✅ We should get in touch if one of your goal is to:

1) Without paying 5 different people -  Prepare your offer, Launch, and Sign Deals for your program/course.

2) Attract 5+ deals/m, close deals in the DM, and newsletter growth - with a tailored LinkedIn strategy.

or to,

3) Get your viral and engaging video content to get traffic + leverage multiple platforms at once and get more seen.


🔖 Here are 2 ways I can help you—

🔸 LinkedIn A2A Blueprint (DWY/DFY):
Ghostwriting result-driven content, plug in my LI system and tailored strategies, and get 1:1 consulting to monetize your LinkedIn personal brand.

🔸 Video Content:
+ Get your video course/podcast done A-Z
+ Get your retention-based videos edited to start leveraging YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or FB.


📌 DM me directly.

📌 or, Book a direct 1:1 call from the "Featured Section" to discuss how to get your branding sorted.

Instagram: @iftekharzakaria
Email: ifteemspace@gmail.com

See you on the other side. Cheers 🥂

Ifteem Space: Be The Next You

We run result-driven content programs that fill your bank!

Personal Branding and Content Marketing that help it's precious clients grow their raving online presence.

Incorporating proven Systems and Processes with tailored Strategies, we help clients leverage their Personal Brand and Business through:

🔸 LinkedIn A2A Blueprint: We plug in the complete system, tailored strategies and 1:1 coaching to build your personal brand  

🔸 Short-form Video Marketing: Retention-based Editing to Leverage your YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Ads, etc.


+ Getting constant lead flow, attract top industry opportunities, sign-ups, Digital product sales, or building a raving Community that craves your content-

Taking you from A to Z on how to leverage your brand to leverage your potential 6 and 7-figure.


DM for Inquiries or BOOK NOW through the "Featured Section" to Discuss Your Brand's current state and how I can help you blast off it's growth.📞

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