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JD smiling not creepily

Hi, I'm JD
a creative-forward, data-backed
marketing & brand guy.

If you think that's a mouthful, try pronouncing my last name – Proulx.

(it's "prū" by the way... so many useless letters)

A few words about me

When I'm not staring off into the distance for a headshot, I spend my time building brands through creatively-data-backed marketing campaigns.

 

I believe brands should be built around customer-centric stories. That creativity and empathy are essential to break through the noise. That using data to guide decisions is crucial.

I'm motivated to drive growth by clarifying brand/product positioning, turning it into a compelling story, and winning customers. I'm inspired by mission-driven brands with a clear vision, a willingness to challenge the status-quo, and a desire to change the world.

Where I've been lately

Consultant – Brand Strategist

Aug 2022 - present

Bubbies Ice Cream & Desserts

Analyzing syndicated data (SPINS), shopper panel data (Numerator), and performing market research into the category, consumers, and brand. Delivering actionable and user-friendly insights for strategic decision making.

Director of Brand

April 2021 - May 2022

Four Sigmatic

Developed and managed brand team responsible for positioning, messaging, omni-channel campaigns, product launch, social media, influencer, and content marketing.

  • Led go-to-market strategy for nine product launches. 

  • Campaign drive periods resulted in 30% increase in DTC subscription rate; Facebook ad CTR improved 20%

  • Social media strategy led to +30% engagement rate, 3x growth rate; influencer impressions beating monthly targets by 15%

Creative Manager

October 2020 - April 2021

Bubbies Ice Cream & Desserts

Managed creative direction for brand, seasonal marketing campaigns, website, social media, email, and packaging.

  • Led rebranding process to revitalize packaging and positioning with a new creative direction 

  • Managed email marketing, resulting in +30% improvement in open rate, and +10% improvement in click through rate

Marketing Director

May 2019 - August 2020

Lazy Bear

Led marketing and PR strategy to improve brand experience, and expand global recognition of 2-Michelin restaurant.

  • Named one of SF Chronicle’s “Best Restaurants” in 2019 & 2020

  • Maintained 99% sell-through rate for ticketed dinners, and 100% sell-through for special events

  • Launched “Camp Commissary” take-out experience during COVID, created at-home digital dining/wine tasting experiences. Resulted in +50% daily revenue increase

Marketing Manager

April 2013 - April 2019

Sunfood Superfoods

Built 360 digital marketing strategy to grow brand awareness and DTC revenue. Developed positioning, messaging, and product innovation to drive growth in retail and e-commerce channels. 

  • Total e-commerce revenue grew 40% year over year, and email conversion rate improved 200% 

  • Created go-to-market plans for 40+ products; positioning, messaging, content, and marketing strategy.

Areas of expertise

Brand management

Positioning & messaging

Product marketing

Insights analysis

Integrated campaigns

Creative direction

Team leadership

Project management

A mostly updated portfolio of mostly recent work

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Transform your ordinary coffee into something extraordinary

Launching Functional Creamers with positioning, messaging, and creative content.

Holler at me

Want to connect with me? Send me a message and I'll send you one back. It will be magical.

It doesn't even have to be about marketing. Ask me how painfully slow I am at puzzles. Or about that band I was in. Or whatever is on your mind.

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