Scott Taylor, MBA

Saint Ignatius High School

Assistant Director of Advancement Marketing

BlkDog

We are a brand marketing agency helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, 
and dreamers build brands with purpose.

CEO + Founder

INTERDESIGN

Global Director Brand Marketing

Moen Incorporated

• Lead end-to-end campaign development including identifying target insights,
audiences, developing strategy, briefing creation, defining messaging, channel
planning, brand positioning, and content development
• Lead creative direction of above the line advertising (paid social, tv, radio) to
support key marketing initiatives and branded content
• Track and report the brand marketing data including development of feedback
loops to ensure creative is delivering against company goals, and optimizing
for short and long term impact
• Develop and communicate industry, market, and channel understanding to
advance and address business objectives
• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams on new product launches
and marketing campaigns in support of our Vision Into Action strategy
• Manage and partner with internal marketers, writers, designers, and direct
external agency partners on briefings, creative reviews, and brand activities
• Translate brand strategies into brand plans and go-to-market strategies
• Monitor market trends and research competitor’s activities to find opportunities
and report on marketing activities

Associate Brand Marketing Manager

John Carroll University

• Led strategy and execution of creative, marketing, and web projects to
support John Carroll University’s strategic marketing efforts
• Led creative, brand, and web strategies including positioning, digital,
social media, and web management
• Co-led athletics rebranding process between 2018-2019
• Developed and enhanced brand positioning and brand guidelines
• Increased in-house creative capabilities including adding video and animation
• Led the visual direction of John Carroll University’s new website in 2019,
including consultation of UI/UX brand experience
• Directed external resources including a team of writers, photographers,
marketing specialists, and digital teams to execute strategic brand initiatives
• Coached and mentored team members on professional development growth
opportunities including training on brand marketing best practices

Director of Marketing and Creative Services

Director of Creative Services

Senior Graphic Designer

University Hospitals

• Lead designer for key accounts including The Cleveland Browns, UH Harrington
Heart & Vascular Institute, Corporate Communications, and Human Resources,
Sports and Orthopedics, Institutional Relations & Development
• Partnered with marketing and communications teams to produce the highest
standard of brand collateral to meet hospital objectives and enhanced brand
awareness across all marketing channels.
• Collaborated with senior leadership on system initiatives including evolving
processes, products, and tools

Graphic Designer

Sherwin-Williams

• Executed, coordinated, distributed, and supported Sherwin-Williams Protective
& Marine (PM) marketing and brand initiatives for North America
• Designed marketing and sales collateral including sell sheets, brochures,
print and digital ads, and event materials supporting North America and
Global sales strategic efforts
• Developed and managed the PM divisions’ first online digital magazine,
e-Coating Solutions, over 40,000 subscribers globally

Graphic Designer + Marketing Specialist

Co-Founder @ BlkDog, Brand Marketing Agency For Small Businesses | Connecting People + Brands to Purpose | Creative, Leadership, Strategy

Hi! I'm Scott. 

I'm a creative turned brand marketing leader. I'm here to share my experiences, life lessons, ideas, network, and help others. 

In addition, I am a…
🔸 Proud Father and Husband 
🔸 Cleveland Sports Fan - Go Browns, Guards, Cavs
🔸 Foodie - I love cooking and discovering new restaurants and breweries
🔸 Traveler - Travel changes us. It's the gateway to growth and creativity.
🔸 Lifelong Learner - Growth is never done. I love learning new skills and ideas to keep things fresh. 

I graduated with an MBA from John Carroll University and Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design from the University of Dayton. 

I have over 14 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, brand, and creative design. I’ve had the privilege to work in several roles in varying industries including Manufacturing, Higher Education, Healthcare, Technology, Security, Art & Design, Law, Software, Event Planning, Athletics, Health & Wellness. 

My diverse professional experiences have helped me remain agile, innovative, and focused on growth as a person and professional. Lifelong learning is at my core. Of course I wouldn't be where I am today without countless talented and incredible mentors, colleagues, and partners who have pushed me to continue growing. 

• Creative Direction 
• Marketing Strategy
• Integrated Marketing & Communications  
• Digital Marketing 
• Social Media and Content Strategy  
• Brand Strategy
• Agency Management 
• Advertising and Paid Media Execution
• Project Management 
• Team and Staff Development 
• Executive Leadership 

In addition to my full-time work experience, my wife and I founded a brand and design company, BlkDog. We focus on supporting other small businesses, entrepreneurs, & dreamers. We believe in supporting the local Cleveland community and small business owners to achieve their goals by partnering with our team on branding, design, and strategic marketing.

To learn more about our agency BlkDog, visit www.goblkdog.com 

 *All my experiences and opinions shared here are my own.

Director of Global Brand Marketing

Founder™ - Aphiwe Khumalo Organization | Brand Strategist helping Entrepreneurs & Founders Build a Powerful Personal-Brand on LinkedIn 🚀

Posting on LinkedIn like everyone is telling you too?...but still getting zero clients.

You've not been lied to, just misguided.

LinkedIn is not a content platform, it's a funnel platform (and you don't know how to turn a viewer into a high-paying client) That's where I come in. 

Hi, I'm Aphiwe Khumalo 

I help founders and creators build a profitable personal brand with proven systems and custom LinkedIn content 

I build your LinkedIn content engine, Skool community and newsletter to turn viewers into subscribers (for free) and into high-paying clients.

So far, I've worked 1:1 with a few clients in the founder and creator space cause it's a new service. Building their content, brand and newsletter from scratch.

I'm also building my own brand and content business here on LinkedIn, and I'm sharing everything I know as I go. No fluff or sugarcoating. Just proven systems and frameworks that have helped me and my clients grow and get results.

What I do isn’t magic.
It's battled tested (for myself and my clients) - because I don’t hold back.

I’ve tested it, I’ll show you exactly:
→ What to post
→ How to optimize your profile
→ How to build your private community 
→ And what not to waste your time on

We work together. A DFY system that gives you input, real strategy & collaboration built around your goals - with clear execution and clear results.

Here’s how we can work together:

1. Done-For-You LinkedIn OS Service: – We build the systems, profile and content (Check featured section)
2. My Free Newsletter: Weekly insights and strategies every Thursday
3. My Free Content: LinkedIn, YouTube, and Patreon 

Book a call here → [https://calendly.com/aphiwekhumalo/linkedin-os-services]
Commercial inquiries for collaborations or brand deals: thelovingmentor@gmail.com

Aphiwe Khumalo

Most life coaches use ChatGPT to write their LinkedIn content.

Which is 100% the wrong thing to do, 
even though it saves time.

It signals to your ideal client: 

- You don’t care to educate from experience. 
- You don’t have the time to build a relationship with them.

Things that are so important.

Because: When you use AI to write your content, your ideal client thinks...

What else are you not putting effort into? 
Should I invest my money with this person?

My advice to you? Share from experience 

Even if the content isn't performing well in the beginning, it's the intangibles that make a difference.
 
P.S. If you want help with your LinkedIn content, click the first link in the comment section and book a free discovery call, so you can map out the perfect content plan for 2026!

#LinkedIn

Aphiwe Khumalo 

I build your LinkedIn™ personal brand from scratch | Branded Content & DFY LinkedIn Growth for Founders & Coaches

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