David Meredith

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David Meredith

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Head of marketing FSA - Americas
Tacoma | United States

Skills

  • Adobe suite
  • Illustrator
  • Premiere
  • Photoshop
  • Excel
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Interests

Bikes
Social activism
Food (organic and non-gmo and keeping our food clean and just that
Real food
Political activism
Helping our veterans get what they deserve: respect
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Industries

Bike
Creative Agencies
Lifestyle
Moto & Powersports
Music
Outdoor
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Work experience

Full Speed Ahead Inc logo

Full Speed Ahead Inc

Head of marketing - Americas | 07/2021 - Current

• Arrange, organize logistics and events. • At events, represent and be the main point of contact (the face) for consumers, athletes and media for the FSA brand. • Travel to events, tradeshows, customers as needed. • Coordinate and manage NA & SA sponsored athlete program. • Provide product and brand feedback by organizing field tests and working with athletes. • Budget, plan, organize and execute NA & SA advertising plan. • Create promotion opportunities for FSA through digital advertising campaigns, social media postings, e-newsletters, videos, etc. • Own and maintain global MTB and gravel social media efforts. • Coordinate and work with other FSA offices on global marketing activities • And other amazing things
Parkside Organic Ranch logo

Parkside Organic Ranch

Acting CEO | 08/2018 - Current

Operation and yearly planning of new bike park with educational element as land is 100+ year certified organic. Soon to be Idaho's premier destination for outdoor recreation with 400+ acres of trails built across multiple ridgelines with views of Lake Coeur d'Alene and beach access. -Ride/hike in camping and tiny house rentals -Trails for all skill levels -Pro shop with rentals -Farm to table cafe with vegan options -Open for nordic and fat biking in the winter (xc ski/snowshoeing I am in charge of: *Daily and annual management of business plan *Sustainability plans *Budget plans *Risk Management *Partners *Marketing and PR
Incycle Bicycles logo

Incycle Bicycles

Experiential and digital marketing manager | 05/2020 - 07/2021

Helped with design and layout of new site, https://incyclebicycles.com. curated and wrote fresh content for same. Performed front-end testing and user accessibility for site and held the key to it's user interactive presence and look. Daily customer interaction via web-facing engagement to help tell the story of Incycle Bicycles and grow market share.
Strider Sports, Inc logo

Strider Sports, Inc

PR Specialist | 01/2019 - 12/2019

Design and implement marketing and public relations activations and partnerships for Strider Sports International and the Strider Sports Foundation throughout Los Angeles, Orange County and Riverside country of southern California. To be an on the ground contact for media, celebrities, companies, racers, donors, and schools for SSI and SEF as well as all things above for the Strider Cup race happening at LA Live on May 4, 2019.
Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. logo

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.

Service Director | 06/2017 - 01/2018

Service director/assistant store manager: SPECIALIZED BICYCLES RETAIL, LLC *Established processes that grew the productivity and profitability of the service department on an ongoing scale os 5% monthly * Created and wrote the service direction and management design for the global-scale retail * Developed cost-savings opportunities and processes to be used globally * Trained others in technical repair, brake bleeding, suspension rebuilding, carbon wheel building * Wrote and designed client-facing classes for establishing community outreach and trust * Established best in class practices on client-chain relations and communications * Established best in class service performances and 24-hour turn on all client repairs * Established strong report with community and built the trust between our sales and service and the greater cycl
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Crankbrothers Inc.

Global sports marketing manager | 04/2015 - 06/2017

International Athlete Relations • Work with the Global Marketing Manager to establish new marketing goals and programs to increase product visibility and market share. • Event organization, planning, logistics, and coordination. • Create exclusive web content and write interesting lifestyle stories. • Creation and execution of modern retail communication activities. • Work with the Global Marketing Manager to plan monthly social media calendar and execute posts using best practices. • Develop and generate marketing communication content (photography, videos, and stories) for social media, website, and other marketing collateral. • Support to Sales activities.
Tenneco-Marzocchi logo

Tenneco-Marzocchi

North American Sales/Marketing Coordinator | 04/2014 - 04/2015

Ad direction and placement for North America? Sponsorship of North American programs manage and support Marzocchi teams and athletes with products and technical support at race events and office Management of product introductions and creation of launch materials for new product Management of motor pool Support of Marzocchi graphics department Ongoing media interaction with North American outlets Copy writing as necessary Web direction as necessary Event planning and execution as directed from corporate office in Italy Social media management upon corporate direction Retailer interaction North American brand management and stewardship as directed from Corporate office in Italy Develop and maintain external relationships – key contact for product samples, sales/dealer needs, outside vendors, assists with outside agencies on key marketing projects Develop Marketing and Sales Plan for Marzocchi MTB product line for North American Market and implement same as directed from corporate office in Italy Manage social media sites with current Facebook and Twitter posts as well as seasonal initiatives with various social media applications in agreement with corporate office Organize and attend trade show events, including packing, shipping and inventory management Provide marketing support to Sales Representatives and tools to act in assigned territories Maintain inventory of product and collateral materials for assigned region Process improvements Help to Manage Distributor sales Foster and grow new sales avenues Manage mobile demo/tech services Manage, train and audit sales staff Design and Manage sales promotions Operations support Marketing budget adherence through corporate information Sales promotions budget creation and adherence Just to name a few...
One Ghost Industries, LLC logo

One Ghost Industries, LLC

Service Manager/head mechanic | 01/2006 - 03/2014

Anything and everything mechanical. Shimano certified technician, prominent wheel builder, god of hydraulic brakes and mechanical drivetrains.
One Ghost Industries logo

One Ghost Industries

OWNER | 01/2006 - 03/2014

design team lead, marketing genius, race team support, OEM director.. pretty much everything.
One Ghost Industries, LLC logo

One Ghost Industries, LLC

OWNER | 01/2006 - 03/2014

We make the best racing mountain bikes in the business
One Ghost Industries, LLC logo

One Ghost Industries, LLC

Design Team lead | 01/2006 - 03/2014

I basically am the design team but I am the chief bicycle designer, graphic designer, advertising designer and marketing manager
Ryders Eyewear logo

Ryders Eyewear

Sales/Technical Rep and team management | 01/2013 - 09/2013

managing multiple sales accounts throughout southern California from SLO to Mexico and everywhere in-between. manage sponsorships and action sport teams sponsorship product for shops and industry teams.
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Ryders Eyewear

Sales and Technical rep/marketing professional-SoCal | 01/2012 - 01/2013

managing multiple sales accounts throughout southern California from SLO to Mexico and everywhere in-between. manage sponsorships and action sport teams sponsorship product for shops and industry teams
Bike Gallery logo

Bike Gallery

Service Production director | 01/2011 - 06/2011

daily knockout of 3 or more tune ups and or overhauls. I get to stay in the back and handle the workload for the store while helping out our jr level mechanics
Bike Gallery logo

Bike Gallery

Service Manager | 03/2008 - 06/2011

fixed problems, directed service and oversaw crew of 5-7 mechanics. worked as mechanic for experienced issues including wheel building and hydraulic issues
Whole Foods Market logo

Whole Foods Market

Graphic Designer/Assistant to Marketing Director | 02/2005 - 07/2007

Brand adherence, creation and training, team management, creation and implementation of marketing collateral and signage. Public outreach and market driver for Rocky Mtn region.
Wild Oats Markets logo

Wild Oats Markets

Marketing Director | 05/2004 - 02/2005

Manage and implement marketing plans and budgets, including creating and executing in store marketing programs, signage, and promotions Determine and prioritize marketing spend on initiatives including Public Relations, Social Media, and Direct Marketing based on company goals and desired ROI Analyze point of sale and store level data to determine trends and key performance indicators and business drivers Lead the development of branding and corporate identity initiatives Develop Marketing organization structure recommendations Plan and execute consumer insights studies and research, including surveys and focus groups Perform new customer acquisition analysis Create and execute social media strategy Manage agency providers, consultants, freelancers and other vendors/external service providers Manage strategic PR planning and execution Work closely with stores, district managers, other departments including the finance and buying departments to ensure proper execution of plans Manage assessment and potential implementation of loyalty and gift card programs
Marzocchi USA logo

Marzocchi USA

Marketing/sponsorship | 01/2002 - 01/2003

grassroots sales, team and individual sponsorship programs, marketing programs, global small OEM and global small distributor sales
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