Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia

Austin, TX

In My Own Words

Specialties: Marketing / Brand & Business development

- Expand and strengthen International business, partnerships and brand credibility - Development and execution of yearly marketing plans adapted to regions and distribution channels - Product development assistance and segmentation to fit different market needs - Seek out and secure new direct retail and distribution opportunities - Building leadership teams

Work Experience

Present

VP of Sales - North America

HLC SB Distribution

2021 – Present

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IWswJfu8vs

Chief Marketing Officer

https://www.trueaxis.com/trueskate.html

2016 – 2021

Brand Director

True Skate / Official Street League mobile game

2014 – 2016

- Generated partnership between True Skate and Street League Skateboarding - Revamped existing company branding - Developed marketing assets including TV Commercials and Digital advertisement - Identified key strategic partners from videographers, photographers, talent and music rights - Negotiate partners and sponsorship contracts - Negotiated rates based on budget restraints - Established creative direction and executive production - Develop strategic digital and social media marketing

IG: @trueskateofficial http://streetleague.com/

Skate Marketing director EMEA

DC Shoes

2004 – 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmfQSoE6YM4

Professional skateboarder

Skateboard companies

1998 – 2009

Professional Skateboarder

Alien Workshop INTL

2005 – 2008

Professional Skateboarder

Alai Skateboards

2002 – 2005

Professional Skateboarder

Dogtown skateboards

2000 – 2002

Professional Skateboarder

Illenium Skateboards

1998 – 2000

Education

CBS - International Marketing and management

Industries

LifestyleMoto & PowersportsSkateStreetwearSurf