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Joshua Hays
Entrepreneur. Marketer. Tech Nerd. Apple Fanatic.
 
Bio
Joshua Hays is an aggressive business professional with a strong background in marketing, sales, and design and nearly 14 years of related experience with both startups and small businesses. He excels in brand development, positioning, and management. His passion for social media is quickly integrated into anything he does and helps to propel strategic initiatives to better success. Joshua is more than capable in handling long-term and short-term marketing initiatives with well planned budgets and results that stick.
 
Location
DeLand, FL
 
Experience
 
 
Company
Car People Marketing, Inc.
 
Role
Marketing Director
 
From
July 2005 - Present
 
Description
Responsible for the acquisition and growth of clientele through well planned, results oriented initiatives. Prepared several strategic advertising campaigns across print and online media resulting in 1200% lead growth. Negotiated both short and long-term contracts with vendors and directly assisted management in facilitating many of the company’s important client partnerships including the Hendrick Automotive Group and Chrysler Corporate. Planned, pitched, and executed a complete corporate rebranding.
 
Location
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Company
Bidzuku
Role
Founder, Designer, Marketer
From
July 2010 - June 2012
Description
Assembled team and managed product direction zeroing in on results while still cultivating an atmosphere encouraging innovation. Designed and strengthened brand recognition through social media, video, and print. Semi-finalist at TechStars NYC and Boulder locations. Formed strong relationships with leading tech blogs including The Next Web and TechCrunch. Planned and executed several advertising initiatives for both client and user sides of product.
Location
DeLand, FL
Company
Archibald Frozen Desserts
Role
Creative Director
From
August 2003 - July 2005
Description
Charged with establishing and maintaining a concise corporate identity. Designed all logos, point of sale material and marketing collateral utilizing a strong background in computer graphics and design. Assigned as creative lead in new product planning and its concept branding. Developed new website strategy. Managed the production of interactive presentations used in high-value client acquisition.
Location
DeLand, FL
Company
Klydo
Role
Co-founder, CMO
From
June 2009 - August 2003
Description
Designed and implemented a comprehensive brand strategy that reflected the project’s core values. Established and cultivated relationships with clients, media, and future investors.
Location
Orange City, FL
Company
Volusia County Print & Copy
Role
Art Director
From
August 1999 - August 2003
Description
Led a team of artists in design and print projects contracted by Volusia County including brochures, student handbooks and graduation guides. Responsible for county cost reduction by improving both volume efficiency and workflow processes. On occasion, oversaw the production team through high-priority projects from design to pre-press to four-color process print. Achieved national accreditation through PrintED.
Location
Deltona, FL
 
Education
 
 
University
Keiser University
 
Degree
Associate of Science
 
From
May 2003 - May 2005
 
Description
Graduated with an Associates of Science in Computer Graphics and Design.
 
Location
Daytona Beach, FL
 
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