About
Highly accomplished Senior Marketing and Communications Professional with over 15 years of experience driving brand awareness, corporate relationships, and integrated marketing strategies across private and non-profit sectors. Proven leader in developing national and international campaigns, negotiating high-value partnerships, and leveraging digital solutions to deliver measurable outcomes and enhance organizational impact. Adept at crisis communications, media relations, and fostering strategic alliances to exceed organizational goals.
Strengths
Corporate Relations & Partnerships
Strategic Corporate Relationships, Advocacy, Partnership Development, Sponsorship Acquisition, Grant Identification, Stakeholder Engagement, Contract Negotiation.
Marketing & Communications Strategy
Marketing and External Communications, Integrated Communication Campaigns, Brand Identity, Public Relations, Media Relations, Press Outreach, Marketing Automation, Content Marketing, Community Outreach.
Brand Management & Development
Brand Awareness Campaigns, Brand Identity and Image Analysis, Trademark and Licensing, Intellectual Property Registration, Brand Equity, Re-branding Initiatives.
Digital Marketing & CRM
Digital Campaign Direction, CRM Solutions, Marketing Automation, Website Optimization, Social Media Management, Online Community Resources, User Engagement.
Crisis Management
Crisis Communications Strategy, Stakeholder Communication, Public Affairs, Risk Mitigation.
Project & Operations Management
Project Management, Budget Planning, Operational Efficiency, Vendor Management, Regulatory Compliance.
Sales & Business Development
Consultative Selling, Sales Growth, Account Management, Market Analysis and Forecasting, Sales Training, Business Impact Analysis.
Work
Brian Oliver Communications Consulting
|Strategic Marketing and Communications Consultant
Washington, DC
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Summary
Provided executive-level guidance and strategic consulting to national health advocacy groups, trade organizations, and consumer product companies on critical marketing and communications priorities.
Highlights
Cultivated strategic corporate relationships, identifying and securing advocacy alliances, partnerships, grants, and sponsorship opportunities with commercial entities to significantly expand organizational reach, impact, and mission delivery.
Designed and executed integrated communication campaigns, aligning strategic initiatives with tactical implementation to achieve measurable metrics and tangible outcomes for diverse clients.
Directed the full-lifecycle implementation of CRM solutions, developing effective content and marketing automation strategies for community outreach, national/international program promotion, and membership engagement.
Secured high-profile media and press opportunities for organizational leadership, positioning them as experts in print, digital, and broadcast media, and managed celebrity endorsement contracts.
Developed and implemented comprehensive crisis communication policies and procedures, ensuring effective public, stakeholder, and media communication during critical incidents.
Washington DC
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Summary
Led comprehensive marketing and communications strategies for a merged non-profit, spearheading a re-brand to establish the organization as the leading colorectal cancer resource.
Highlights
Directed a pivotal organizational re-brand, strategically positioning the merged entity as the leading colorectal cancer resource in the country, reinforcing its mission to prevent cancer, fund research, and provide patient support.
Secured multi-year agreements with pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporate partners through strategic sponsorships, significantly enhancing the organization's financial stability and guaranteeing support for national conference series.
Managed competitive positioning research, budget planning, URL acquisition, and intellectual property registration for trademarks, service marks, and taglines, strengthening brand protection and market presence.
Designed and executed a compelling year-round community outreach and patient engagement campaign, supporting multi-city run/walk series, national conferences, regional symposiums, webinars, and podcasts.
Streamlined the organization's online presence, including website, social media platforms, and online community resources, resulting in improved user engagement and accessibility.
Completed a key project 12% under budget, receiving unanimous approval from the Board of Directors, demonstrating exceptional fiscal management and project execution.
Washington DC
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Summary
Developed and executed multi-channel marketing and public health communications strategies, managing significant budget resources and production schedules for national campaigns.
Highlights
Generated 12.34 billion consumer impressions for Foundation brands by October 2014, including 2.7 billion earned media impressions, representing a 142.2% increase over the previous year.
Negotiated long-term social responsibility partnerships with 5 of the top 7 global technology companies, securing $1.35 million in additional annual revenue for the Foundation.
Initiated a unique 3-year consumer outreach partnership with an international service provider, resulting in a $38 million advertising campaign featuring the Foundation's brands.
Launched new website platforms, digital advertising, and social media campaigns, increasing unique visitors to Foundation's web properties by 132% to 4.65 million from September 2013 to September 2014.
Increased unaided brand awareness by 107% for the Foundation's Certification Mark from 2012 to 2014, reaching 31% among the target audience and 16% among the general population.
Grew readership of national print and e-newsletters to 95,000, marking a 53% increase from 2012 to 2014, and organically expanded social media followers by 162K in 19 months.
Washington DC
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Summary
Managed the development and growth of the asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program, overseeing product testing, intellectual property, and licensing agreements.
Highlights
Successfully launched the asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program, establishing its operational framework and market presence.
Instituted Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for testing 17 categories of consumer products, ensuring rigorous quality and safety standards.
Secured USPTO trademark and certification mark registration for Foundation intellectual property, safeguarding brand assets and market exclusivity.
Negotiated 27 multi-year licensing agreements, generating $10.4 million in net revenue for the Foundation with an average annual growth rate of 23%.
Reduced Foundation risk by introducing contract indemnity limitations, leading to a 19% annual reduction in insurance costs.
Secured 4.2 billion consumer impressions for the Certification Brand and achieved 6% unaided brand awareness nationally 24 months post-launch, reaching 16% among targeted consumers at 4 years post-launch.
Washington DC
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Summary
Formalized firm branding and marketing strategy for a luxury real estate company, optimizing media buys and managing comprehensive budget reports.
Highlights
Formalized firm branding and marketing strategy, establishing cooperative media buys and producing detailed budget reports based on profit forecasts, advertising activities, and operating expenses.
Increased annual firm sales transaction sides by 22% to 607, elevating the average annual sales volume per associate to $8.1 million.
Reduced production and design costs by 18% through implementing uniform brand standards and consolidating vendors, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Directed public relations efforts, leveraging high-impact earned media channels such as The Wall Street Journal and Forbes, to significantly enhance brand exposure and equity.
Executed successful advertising campaigns for premiere luxury real estate, reducing average transaction timelines by 27% and achieving an average deal value of $1.3 million.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
|Senior Sales Consultant, Specialty Sales
Washington DC
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Summary
Managed sales for the Dermatology and ADHD franchise in Metro DC, achieving exceptional growth and supervising a team of sales representatives.
Highlights
Achieved 112% average sales growth against plan for the $8.5 million Dermatology and ADHD franchise in Metro DC, overseeing three Sales Representatives and 250+ professional accounts.
Activated 43 previously dormant, high-value accounts through in-depth market analysis, forecasting, and trend identification, increasing territory sales by $1.01 million annually.
Recognized with '03 and '04 National Back to School Contest Winner awards for outstanding sales performance and strategic initiatives.
Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Ophthalmic and BOTOX Divisions
|Field Training Manager
Atlanta, GA
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Summary
Coordinated the development of sales training modules and field marketing communications for record-setting pharmaceutical product launches.
Highlights
Coordinated the design and agency development of sales training modules and field marketing communications for two record-setting, multi-million dollar pharmaceutical product launches: BOTOX Cosmetic and Lumigan.
Monitored regulatory guidelines compliance and field sales training for 247 contract sales associates, ensuring adherence to industry standards and effective product knowledge dissemination.
Johnson & Johnson- Ortho Dermatological (Aquired by Bausch Health)
|Management Development Representative, Dermatology
Charlotte, NC
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Summary
Drove significant sales growth and managed marketing communications development within a $7M pharmaceutical sales territory.
Highlights
Achieved 168% sales growth against plan across all product categories within a $7 million pharmaceutical sales territory.
Developed innovative packaging for professional samples, resulting in $1.1 million in annual cost savings.
Contributed to cross-functional development and testing of marketing communications and sales aids for prescription products, enhancing product adoption and market penetration.
Board Service
The AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation (www.appletreeinstitute.org)
|Board of Directors - Development Committee
Summary
Contributed to the strategic development and fundraising efforts of an educational innovation institute as a member of the Board of Directors.
Highlights
Provided strategic oversight and guidance to the Development Committee, supporting fundraising initiatives and organizational growth for educational innovation programs.
Leveraged professional expertise to enhance the institute's reach and impact within the education sector.
AppleTree Early Learning Charter Schools (AppleTree ELPCS)
|Board of Directors - Development Committee
Summary
Served on the Development Committee for a charter school system, focusing on growth and resource generation.
Highlights
Contributed to the strategic development and fundraising efforts of the charter school system, impacting early learning initiatives.
Provided governance and strategic input to enhance the schools' capacity and community engagement.
Education
The George Washington University School of Business and Public Policy
Master of Business Administration
The University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Science
Awards
Division Managed Care Rep. of the Year
Awarded By
Johnson & Johnson
Recognized as the top Managed Care Representative within the division for outstanding performance.
Sales Rep. of the Year
Awarded By
Johnson & Johnson
Acknowledged as the leading Sales Representative for the year for achieving superior sales results.
Rookie of the Year
Awarded By
Johnson & Johnson
Awarded for exceptional performance and rapid impact as a new representative.