
Derek Keller
PORTFOLIO
BUILDING YOUR BRAND BY HUMAN EXPERIENCE

My Experience
EXPERIENTIAL
MARKETING
EVENT MANAGEMENT
BRAND
STRATEGY
PRODUCTION
CREATIVE
CONTENT
DIGITAL
MANAGEMENT
RETAIL
(POP/POS)
CORPORATE
ENGAGEMENTS

Career Path
Looking back, many roads intersected for me to find Experiential and Integrated Marketing.
Small contributing factors such as playing with LEGO or Lincoln Logs can be cited as important influencers. Other paths include studying Architecture, Art and working for a family owned metal fabrication company. Even further was founding an agency promoting weekly nightlife events while living in Myrtle Beach during undergrad.
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As I grew in my career my diversified interests were able to develop and mature. Managing programs while overseeing budgets, sponsorships, consumer activations and corporate engagements for a variety of brands.
Moreover growing accounts organically and pitching new business on occasion allowed me to evolve my role as agency business thrived. Stepping into concept development, brand strategy, creative and productions allowed me to touch a greater number of consumers and clients. Likewise managing digital design services and bridging the gap between designers, vendors and creatives is another area where I excel.
Combined each avenue has had a profound affect on my ability to think strategically and collaboratively for Agency and Clients alike.
Work
Pictured below is a snap shot of work completed as Production Director and Account Director for multiple agencies and brands.
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Account Services | Production | Brand Strategy | Budget Development | Event Management | Digital Integration | Data Capture | Concept Ideation | Creative Strategy
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Managing vendor relationships and scope of work while leveraging my adaptability to be client facing during concept, strategy and execution phases is what has set me apart.
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More importantly is the capability to develop and train internal team members.
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Let me help your team!
Clients
Brands I've had the pleasure to serve...














About Me
Chicago Native | Marketer | Idea Generator | Sketch Designer | Writer | Photographer Problem Solver | Fixer | Leader | People Connector | Detail Orientated Athlete | Snowmobile Rider | Mountain Biker | Hiker
Race Car Driver | Getaway Driver | Skater | Water Connoisseur | Actor
Music Lover | Retired Super Hero | Red Light Camera Negotiator | Lake Weekender Storyteller | Lead Singer of The Jeep Cherokees | Traveler | Self Starter Email Follow Upper | Phone Call Maker | Knowledge Seeker | Doer




Unique
Facts
44|8
STATES & PROVINCES
VISITED
186
FASTEST MPH
DRIVEN
210
MILES BIKED IN ONE DAY
3
NUMBER OF TIMES PUBLISHED FOR CREATIVE WRITING
