• Strong effective communicator.

• Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills.

• Ability to coordinate the efforts of a large team of diverse creative employees.

• Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution. Commitment to continuous learning.

• Expert in Internet and social media strategy with a demonstrated track record.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in holding conversations with customers, customer evangelism, and customer-focused product development and outreach.

• Demonstrated ability to see the big picture and provide useful advice and input across the company.

• Ability to lead in an environment of constant change.

• Experience working in a flexible, employee empowering work environment. Structured or large company experience will not work here.

• Familiarity and skill with the tools of the trade in marketing including PR, written communication, website development, market research, product packaging, Microsoft software suite of products, visual communication software products, and creative services.

• Experience managing external PR and communication consulting firms and contractors.

• Experience in the global marketplace is a plus.