Shadow Search

Shadow Search is a specialized talent acquisition consultancy that is invested in both the employer brand and the candidate journey. With a deep and trusted network, Shadow Search connects quality candidates with organizations at the intersection of marketing, communications and technology. We are advisors and partners, and are passionate about creating diverse and inclusive workspaces.

braden@shadowsearch.co

Executive Talent Consultant

Concierge Consulting

Concierge Consulting offers talent search and business development within the digital media and public affairs landscape.  Clients have included: Axios Media, Shadow Search, RIVE, Adfero, PhRMA, 3Pillar Global, VS America, S-3 Public Affairs, Clear Skye, MediaDC.

braden@concierge-dc.com

Principal

Nextdoor

Led a team of high performing Client Partners focused on revenue growth from new and existing clients across the mid-market east region.

Mid-Market Sales Lead (East)

LinkedIn

First employee hired in Washington, DC to represent LinkedIn Marketing Solutions.  Recruited to define, develop, and grow our new business strategy across the Government, Advocacy, and Nonprofit markets.

Senior Account Executive, Government & Public Affairs

Rocket Fuel Inc.

Responsible for building out Rocket Fuel's political, non-profit, issue advocacy, industry association, and government business.

Politico

Developed new business opportunities within key association and corporate accounts such as API, General Electric, Intel, Southern Company, Qualcomm and Altria.  Presented custom solutions to Directors, Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents while also building these client relationships.  Utilize consultative selling to create strategic cross-platform advertising and sponsorship opportunities that include Print, Digital, Mobile, Events, Video and Social Media.

National Advertising Director

The Economist

Responsible for all aspects of CQ Roll Call's multi-million dollar digital advertising business that included; four websites; 18 email alerts and newsletters; 2 mobile apps; one national political content network and sales support of 5 national sales professionals. Work collaboratively with Ad Operations, Editorial, User Experience and IT departments in the creation of new products and content strategies. Manage a team of 3 consumer and classified account executives, accountable for over $1.8M in annual revenue.

Director, Digital & Consumer Advertising (CQ Roll Call)

Higher Logic

Created a new division of Higher Logic focused solely on the development of online advertising programs for our association clients’ Social Networking sites.  Worked with clients to determine appropriate ad layout, pricing and packaging, relevant sponsors and prospects and implementation timelines.  Presented customized solutions to new and existing association sponsors and advertisers.  Worked on new business partnership opportunities.

Director, Online Advertising

Identified specific business objectives and provided a detailed marketing solution to meet those goals via the full suite of AOL product offerings.  Specialties included value and solution-based selling of CPM/branded, performance, behavioral, search, and video advertising.  I was responsible for growing corporate advertising revenue by cultivating partnerships with strategic accounts such as Comcast, E*TRADE, ING Direct, Capital One, and JP Morgan Chase.

National Account Director

Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive

Established and maintained high-level relationships with Travel and Tourism clients and Government Technology clients.

National Account Manager - Technology & Government

Executive talent, business development, and sales management professional with over 20 years of experience, working for such companies as The Washington Post, AOL, POLITICO, LinkedIn, Nextdoor and now Shadow Search. 

As an Executive Talent Consultant with Shadow Search, I specialize in executive recruiting, with a focus on fostering diverse and inclusive work environments. My work is grounded in a deep network and a commitment to enhancing both the employer brand and candidate experience.  

In addition, I've also had the opportunity to launch my own consulting firm, Concierge Consulting.

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