Experience
Experience
Founder & Chief Strategist, 7RPM Digital Consulting - Houston, TX
Developing & executing digital marketing strategies for clients in various B2C / B2B industries worldwide. Expertise includes paid search, paid social, search engine optimization, web analytics, attribution modeling and CRM integrations.
Digital Marketing Consultant, Freelance - Houston, TX
Developing & executing digital marketing strategies for clients in various B2C / B2B industries worldwide. Expertise includes paid search, paid social, search engine optimization, web analytics, attribution modeling and CRM integrations.
Digital Marketing Manager, Green Lightning Marketing - Chicago, IL
Developing & executing SEM strategies for an array of clients (tech, e-commerce, pharmaceutical, etc.) alongside guru mentor, Matt Cardoni. Managing & optimizing paid-search accounts, implementing SEO elements including content development, website optimization, and link building.
Bartender, Xochi - Houston, TX
Renowned restaurant concept from James Beard Award-winning chef, Hugo Ortega. Specializing in Oaxacan cuisine and agave spirits, Xochi consistently ranked #1 out of Houston’s top-100 restaurants during Markel’s tenure.
Bartender, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. - Chicago, IL
Grew multiple concepts with Rich Melman's premier restaurant conglomerate, Lettuce Entertain You, including one of America's top-40 grossing restaurants. Received months of private instruction under industry-acclaimed, James Beard mixologist and Executive Beverage Director at MGM Resorts International, Julian Cox.
President, Purdue Pilots, Inc. - West Lafayette, IN
Managed a non-profit corporation that owns and operates rental aircraft for Purdue University. Oversaw financial and legal matter, utilized team-building and marketing solutions to produce record results.
NYU Delegate, United Nations Headquarters - New York, NY
Spoke on behalf of New York University at the historic Malala Yousafzai Assembly. Developed grassroots campaign strategies for promoting women's education in third-world countries, leading to the ratification of Pakistan's first Right to Education Bill.
President / Co-founder, Purdue Hip-Hop Exchange - West Lafayette, IN
Founded a student organization and community to educate and connect music producers, writers, and consumers. Arranged performances, weekly meetings, recording sets, video shoots, workshops and other events.
Vice President / Co-founder, Purdue Skateboarding Club - West Lafayette, IN
Founded a student organization and community for local and international skateboarders. Held weekly sessions, organized and marketed sponsored events with Red Bull, coordinated trips and video shoots.
Musician - Chicago, IL
Creating personal work for over fifteen years through music production, education, writing and performing. Strong proficiency with jazz, hip-hop, and electronic music.