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

Mike Auton Marketing

More Profits Faster.

Great companies constantly find new ways to adapt and grow.

We take our role in helping businesses reach their goals incredibly seriously.

For this reason, we only work with a limited number of Impact Partners at any one time.

Owner

Be Brave – Entrepreneurship and Mentoring Association

We aim to foster national entrepreneurship through meetings between business owners, entrepreneurs and mentors with relevant experience from different sectors.

Our main objectives are to Inspire Growth, Give Opportunities, Share Knowledge and Develop Skills that we believe to be the most important at those who aim to pursuit the entrepreneurial life

Mentor / Investor

We Partner with eLearning Companies helping them Increase Profits up to 1400% in Four Months | Host of the 'Leaders in eLearning' Podcast

✨ We partner with eLearning companies helping them increase profits up to 1400% in four months using a proven 5-step framework.

💡 SAMPLE CASE STUDY 1

In our first month working with Aussie Online Entrepreneurs, we helped them make a few key changes to their sales and marketing that doubled their yearly profits.

💡 SAMPLE CASE STUDY 2

Fed Legacy, went from 'breaking even' to 1400% profits, generating over $1.1 million in sales in 4 months 

⚙️ HOW DO WE DO IT?

1. We increase companies' profits by leveraging their most valuable products with the greatest mass appeal.

2. We strategically combine AI with our unique scientific approach to marketing to create campaigns that resonate with their audience. 

3. This leads to an increase in sales and profits.

We only work with Founders and CEOs who are passionate about their business and fully focused on increasing profits.

We achieve mutually agreed on objectives with a battle-tested service, resulting in more sales and a higher business valuation.

Sales and Marketing inefficiencies cost businesses millions of pounds in lost revenue.

Mike Auton Marketing accelerates growth and reduces superfluous HR costs.

COMPANIES WE DON'T WORK WITH

❌ Under $1M in annual revenue
❌ No product/ market fit
❌ No case studies

IF WE WORK TOGETHER

✅ Scale consistently and predictably through optimised sales and marketing
✅ Increase in sales and revenue in 2-4 months
✅ 12-month battle-tested execution plan that accumulates more cash flow
✅ Stop wasting money on 'ineffective' sales and marketing initiatives 

➡️ THE BIG PICTURE

‘Find’ sales instead of waiting for them to come to you.

Make more sales from your existing network and client base.

Attract new customers who NEED your product but don’t yet know about your business.

ABOUT MIKE

Mike ‘puts his name on' his business because the buck stops with him.

This means when Mike agrees to work with anyone, it’s a commitment that actually means something.

It’s why our existing Impact Partners work with us for years, not months.

They know the benefit of teaming up with Mike and his team and they know that no matter what, we will do what it takes to deliver the results our partners need.

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