the journey
Experience.
From the center ring at Ringling Bros. to the dashboards behind modern e-commerce - three decades of earning attention and delivering results.
- Jan 2026 - Present
Director of Digital Marketing & Sales
The Venardos CircusMyrtle Beach, SC · RemoteLead the strategy that connects storytelling, performance, and revenue at scale - sitting at the intersection of brand, growth, and ticket sales for a Broadway-style touring circus.
- ▸Own the full digital growth engine across Meta, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn
- ▸Lead paid media in-house with focus on ROAS, CAC, and city-by-city performance
- ▸Oversee Brevo email & CRM across 50+ national markets annually
- ▸Partner with leadership on pricing, VIP offerings, and market optimizations
- Jun 2025 - Dec 2025
Social Media & Email Marketing Manager
The Venardos CircusRemoteTurned storytelling into sold-out shows. 20–30+ organic posts weekly across 5 platforms, 70% video-first.
- ▸Open rates above 57% and CTRs above 4.6% across Brevo campaigns
- ▸Managed email across 25+ national markets annually
- ▸UTM-tagged content driving direct ticket attribution
- Aug 2024 - Feb 2025
Media Buyer
Sharma BrandsNew York, NY · RemotePerformance-driven media buying across Meta, TikTok, and Pinterest for high-growth e-commerce brands.
- ▸Full command of ad account performance and spend pacing
- ▸Pixel architecture, event tracking, and placement strategy
- ▸Briefed and reviewed creative with in-house teams
- Jun 2023 - Aug 2024
Social Media Manager
InterCoastal Net DesignsRemoteOrganic and paid social strategy for client portfolio with heavy focus on metrics, monthly reporting, and KPI-driven campaigns.
- Apr 2022 - May 2023
Business Development Specialist
All Dry Services of Myrtle BeachMyrtle Beach, SC · HybridBrand recognition and financial growth - outbound sales strategy, RFPs, lead generation, and pricing analysis.
- Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
Chief Marketing Officer
PuroClean of Myrtle BeachRemoteB2B relationship building, marketing tech (NextGear CRM), social management, community events, and continuing-ed presentations to agents and adjusters.
- Nov 2020 - Dec 2021
Search Engine Marketing Specialist
InterCoastal Net DesignsRemoteSEO, PPC, email, and social. Tools: SEMRush, Moz, Raven, AHrefs, WordPress, Mailchimp, Screaming Frog.
- Nov 2015 - Jan 2020
Digital Marketing Manager
SERVPRO of Horry & Georgetown Co.Greater Myrtle Beach AreaMoved the franchise website from Tier 2 to Tier 5 (highest level). Pioneered a community outreach division and created original campaigns featuring 'Mitigation Man' and the SERVPRO Comedy Juggling Show.
- Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
Digital Marketing Consultant
Interactivity DigitalConway, SCBuilt EPIC funnels in Infusionsoft. Google Adwords Certified Digital Marketing Analyst. A/B and multivariate testing for client portfolio.
- Jan 2012 - Present
Director of Digital Marketing
Bullet Point BrandingGlobal · RemoteFounded an agency creating authentic social media presence for SMBs - Facebook ad creation, content, community management, and continuous brand-awareness campaigns.
- Oct 2002 - Aug 2013
Co-Founder & VP of Talent and Production
All Star Talent, Inc.Greater Myrtle Beach AreaProduced 1,000+ events. Led teams of up to 50. Consulted for Ripley's Entertainment, Hard Rock Park, Freestyle Music Park, and Family Kingdom. Managed multi-million dollar budgets.
- Dec 2003 - Sep 2006
Talent / Stage Manager
Burroughs & Chapin CompanyWrote and produced original material for Broadway at the Beach (SC's #1 travel destination), NASCAR Speed Park, Myrtle Waves, and The Pavilion.
- Jan 2003 - Mar 2005
Table Games Dealer / Floor Supervisor
Caesars Entertainment CorporationLas Vegas casino floor - guest experience, multi-game dealing, and supervisory duties.
- Nov 2002 - Present
Event Entertainer · Comedy Juggler
Bryan Dangerous Inc.Worldwide4,000+ live performances for Fortune 500s including Google, Boeing, and Gulfstream. Awards dinners, QBRs, executive retreats, leadership offsites.
- Nov 1996 - Nov 2002
Circus Performer / Clown
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey CircusWorldwide TourPerformed thousands of live shows in hundreds of cities across the US, Canada, and Mexico for over 1,000,000 guests. Led multi-national load-in/out crews. Created comedy routines featuring audience participation, juggling, and slapstick.
Skills.
Performance & Stage
- Comedy Juggling
- Stage Performance
- Audience Participation
- Hosting / Emcee
- Theatrical Production
- Entertainment
- Event Planning
- Event Management
- Corporate Events
- Special Events
- Public Speaking
- Creative Direction
Paid Media & Performance
- Facebook Ads
- Instagram Advertising
- Pinterest Marketing
- YouTube Marketing
- Google Adwords
- Online Advertising
- Online Campaign Management
- Performance Marketing
- Paid Social Media
- Conversion Tracking
- Attribution
- ROI
- KPIs
- Budget Analysis
- Data Analysis
Lifecycle, CRM & Email
- Brevo
- Email Marketing
- Customer Journeys
- Segmentation
- Sales Attribution
- Mailchimp
- Infusionsoft
Content, Brand & SEO
- Content Strategy
- Content Management
- Storytelling
- Brand Strategy
- Brand Awareness
- Creative Briefs
- Campaign Development
- Concept Development
- Blogging
- Writing For The Web
- SEO
- SEO Copywriting
- Editing
- Proofreading
- Digital Content
- Digital Campaigns
Social Platforms
- YouTube
- Social Media Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Social Networking
- Community Engagement
- Viral Marketing
- Guerrilla Marketing
Leadership & Operator
- Team Leadership
- Team Building
- Strategic Thinking
- Handle Multiple Projects
- Organizational Leadership
- Contract Negotiation
- Production Management
- Public Relations
- Marketing Communications
- Client Communication
- Creative Collaboration