See how Don has helped prominent Silicon Valley technology companies:
Freelance marketing strategy consulting and content production for HabitXr, a group that develops and publishes Virtual Reality experiences and games for consumers, primarily in Meta’s Horizon Worlds platform. Key projects include The Worlds Beyond Podcast, social media management, and go-to-market strategy guidance.
SunPro Photo
Branded content development and go-to-market strategic planning for SunPro Photo - a B2C e-commerce brand that produces and sells photo accessories for mobile phones. Initial products include the Sun Shield and Phone Stand, as well as the 52mm Filter Holder.
Solutions Marketing Manager, Telestream
After Sherpa Digital Media was acquired by Telestream in the Fall of 2021, Don joined the team initially as Product Marketing Manager for the Production & Streaming Business Unit, which included industry-leading consumer-facing products for video production and streaming such as Wirecast, Wirecast Gear, ScreenFlow, and Switch.
In the Spring of 2023, Don’s role expanded to look after Telestream’s entire portfolio of media creation, production, distribution, and monetization solutions as the first Solutions Marketing Manager in the newly-formed Solutions Marketing team, where Don oversaw go-to-market and strategic initiatives for media & entertainment, corporate, and live sports production solutions.
Marketing Manager, Sherpa Digital Media
As Marketing Manager for Sherpa Digital Media, Don oversaw the marketing and branding strategy for the enterprise streaming company, as well as created a large library of webinars, explainer videos, animations, eBooks, data sheets, whitepapers, brochures, and press releases. Don also designed, built, and launched their website, singlehandedly, in under 2 weeks.
Content Marketing Manager, Inxeption
At Inxeption, Don oversaw the creation, design, and distribution of marketing collateral and managed lead generation and nurture campaign strategies. Using an omni-channel approach, Don helped generate record-setting growth for the I-commerce company.
Client Marketing Specialist & Editorial Board Member, Rimini Street
Don joined Rimini Street (NASDAQ: RMNI) pre-IPO to help their growing client marketing division. Don focused on client engagement and advocacy, identifying and pursuing customer stories that would assist in renewal, upsell, and cross-sell efforts. Don was also an inaugural member of the Editorial Board, which determined overall content and brand strategy.
Customer Marketing Manager, Gigya
In 2014 Don joined Gigya, which is now part of the SAP Customer Experience Cloud, and assisted with content marketing, web marketing, social media, and design projects leading up to the company’s acquisition.
Marketing Strategy Advisor, Bay Cities F.C.
Bay Cities F.C. was a professional soccer club in the Bay Area, based in Redwood City, CA. Bay Cities launched in February of 2021 with both a men’s and a women’s team, and debuted in the National Independent Soccer Association’s Independent Cup in the Summer of 2021. In Spring 2022, Bay Cities F.C. continued growing its community-focused soccer club, partnering with local non-profit organizations, youth mentorship programs, and schools to offer opportunities for the community to benefit. Don oversaw the marketing and branding strategy for the club.
Hey Scottie
Freelance photography, videography, and content production work for HeyScottie, a Manufacturing-as-a-Service startup in the Silicon Valley.
Some of the projects Don has helped with outside of Silicon Valley:
Youtube Channel: CompanionlessNymph18
CompanionlessNymph18 is a wonderfully bizarre collection of blogs by a young girl with way too much time on her hands. Watch more at http://www.youtube.com/companionlessnymph18.
Don created a custom logo, intro animatic sequence, and theme song for this channel.
NOWTHIS
NowThis is a video network built from scratch for people who get their news on mobile devices and through social streams. As part of their Mental Health Awareness Month campaign in May 2018, they created a video detailing the struggles and misconceptions of living with OCD. Watch the video here.
Don helped film this project.
Troll Freak
Two unrelated individuals with control issues are forced to take part in a mysterious battle of wits in which living humans are the game pieces. If they hope to survive, Connor and Rhodes must outmaneuver their ingenious opponent - a manipulative sadist known only as ADMIN. Watch the series here.
Don provided an original score, sound design, production, acting, other assistance in this project.
The Hall Monitor
In a quiet college town, two friends discover that an apartment complex they live in is plagued by the memory of a construction worker who died during its construction. Now, they have to try and escape the clutches of The Hall Monitor. Watch the video here.
Don helped write, film, and compose an original score for this project.
Synesthesia
Jason is a young man who never really seemed to connect with others emotionally. However, after an accident, he develops a condition known as synesthesia, which causes him to feel the touches of other people. Watch the video here.
Don helped compose an original score for this project.