Rob Humphrey

Senior Account Executive, Education Vertical

Canva

Canva is on a mission to empower the world to design. Visual communication is critical to stand out and be remembered. With Canva Enterprise business teams (sales, marketing, HR) can self-serve create on-brand visual content at scale. Creating faster time to market. Less reliance on agencies. More time back for in-house designers.

Strategic Accounts 

LinkedIn

Managed strategic sales initiatives as a founding member of LinkedIn's fastest-growing vertical.  Experience in SaaS and Ad-tech sales. 

Achieved $500MM in net revenue throughout my career, showcasing exceptional sales acumen.  

Honored with LinkedIn's prestigious MVP award, recognizing outstanding contributions and leadership.  

Co-created the "Get Hired" video series, engaging over 50,000 students through keynote talks at 100+ universities.

Strategic Account Executive

Transformational tour stop number three, I lead a high performance team of digital media experts. I support awesome customers in the ultra fast growing  Higher Education vertical. My speciality is helping schools reach prospective students, ensure current students harness the power of networking, and to make the connection with alumni more of a two-way street. I love to crush silos, do work, and dream big.

Co-created "Talent Connect Live" - a live stream experience for virtual attendees. In 2014 the stream was watched 15K viewers, in 2019 several million watched the stream.

Senior Manager, Creative Content Marketing

Annual quota busting sales leader that was hired to get shit done. That's it, that's all. I transformed the traditional thinking about the sales relationship, pioneered social selling strategies, and significantly impacted the creation, growth, and scale of LinkedIn's first and largest business - Talent Solutions. 

The numbers: Top 1% global revenue producer, #1 sales rep in category, ranked #1 in media solutions every quarter for 14 straight quarters, most highly recommended internal speaker (sales kickoff etc) 80+ NPS.

Senior Enterprise Account Executive

Conceptualize, produce and deploy specialized programs for NGOs, Non-Profits, Government, and private sector organizations globally. The majority of what brain power I have is dedicated to global initiatives that ensure educational and economic opportunity for everyone.

The  numbers: #1 in terms of performance in North America (AE), #5 Globally (AE), #1 Rated speaker at annual global sales meeting.

Talent Solutions Account Executive

Harmonix Music Systems

Supported engineering and art hiring for Rock Band 2 and other projects. Created social recruitment strategy, executed on strategy, and reached key milestones. Among first users of LinkedIn Recruiter

Game Art and Engineering Recruiter

Strategic Sales @ Canva | LinkedIn MVP | Snowboarder

I dream big, do work, and have fun. 

At LinkedIn I became the top rep in the world setting records unmatched, and named MVP during an epic 18 month sales year. I delivered  $500,000,000 net to LinkedIn. I did it without losing my soul.

Much of my success was based on a building a trusted personal brand. I spent years attempting to visually tell my story, and almost gave up. Then I started using Canva. It became almost like cheating. People were excited to see what ideas I came up with and I could really devote my energy to creating mutual success. 

My best sales year at LinkedIn was when I abandoned Powerpoint and started using Canva. So, joining the Strategic Sales team at Canva for me is a dream come true.

Global Client Director

Entrepreneurial creative sales professional and founding member of the fastest growing vertical at LinkedIn. Delivered $200MM to the business inside 5 years, recipient of the most coveted sales award at LinkedIn (MVP), and friend and mentor to many. 

Co-Creator of Get Hired  - A video series focused on our student and young professional member base

Traveled to over 100 colleges and universities completing keynote talks to over 25,000 students. High NPS sales keynote and sales kickoff speaker.

Former LinkedIn MVP discovers previous accomplishments mean absolutely nothing.

Back at LinkedIn, I went rogue and ditched PowerPoint entirely for Canva. Every. Single. Presentation. 

That same year? I became a LinkedIn MVP in an 18-month competition eclipsing $100 Million in net revenue during that period. 

Coincidence? Nope. I finally found a way to tell a story and really convince customers to dream big, not just spend money with LinkedIn.

Now I'm on the other side of the table, selling what people think is "just a consumer design tool" to the enterprise. 

I am watching Fortune 500 teams realize they can move at the speed of creativity, performance marketers can catapult ROAS, and sales teams can get more creative without the "brand police" calling!

Coach K wrote about "shared confidence" in his book—the idea that when one person believes, it lifts the entire team. That's exactly what I'm seeing here...

We're not just building a new sales org; we're building something that makes people more productive and successful.

The real MVP? This team.

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I am still here. 

That is what my mother says every single time I call her.

I recently updated her fit with a bunch of "I am still here" swag - she wears it proudly.

Also, she just celebrated her 93rd birthday, so I updated her LinkedIn headline to match the swag.

The message is this: You are still here! So, enjoy this beautiful day.

In a sales role, your direct manager has more impact on your mental health than your partner, bff, or therapist. 

Think about it 🌈

Canva. Enterprise Edition. 

Think about it.

So you have a LinkedIn profile. Congratulations on completing this crucial step in your unpaid full-time job of looking for a job that requires 5 year

Open article: Your LinkedIn Profile: A Beacon of Hope in the Void by Rob Humphrey • 3 min read

Your LinkedIn Profile: A Beacon of Hope in the Void

We have a crazy big dream that by the end of our lifetimes, everyone on this planet will have their basic human needs met. Canva 🩷

A few years ago, we shared our 2 Step Plan:

1. Build one of the world’s most valuable companies
2. Do the most good we can do

We have a crazy big dream: that by the end of our lifetimes, everyone on this planet will have their basic human needs met. It’s terribly sad that this is still considered a crazy big dream, but thanks to the support of our community, the Canva Foundation is committing another $100 million USD to support people living in extreme poverty to take another step towards this.

Since 2021, our partnership with GiveDirectly has provided $50 million in direct cash transfers to more than 85,000 people in Malawi. Families have used this support to send children to school, access healthcare, start small businesses, and invest in livestock and tools that help create long-term security. Each story is different, but all prove a simple truth: when people are trusted to decide what they need most, the impact is extraordinary.

This new $100 million commitment will reach another 185,000 people, helping families transform their lives, while creating ripple effects that strengthen entire communities. It is, without a doubt, the best money we could ever imagine spending.

We’ve created a short documentary from journalist David Begnaud's visit to Malawi: https://lnkd.in/gpDpkW8h

We’re still very much on a learning journey, if you’d like to learn alongside us, visit our blog: https://lnkd.in/gn4TTJrg

With over 30% of Canva’s value dedicated to doing good, every subscription and every design fuels this mission. Thank you for being part of it ❤️

Open video: On the Ground in Malawi: Stories of Change with Canva & GiveDirectly on youtube.com

On the Ground in Malawi: Stories of Change with Canva & GiveDirectly

In mere weeks the white room will be calling, who is with me?

Tired of  an endless stream of talking heads videos with three tips on [insert topic}?

Then hit that follow button and ride with me this winter…

❄️

Adonal Foyle Enterprises LLC

• Develop and lead Player Programs for current and former Professional Athletes.
• Assist in helping Players understand what’s going on outside the world of Sport.
• Develop specialized Personal Player Programs focusing on life "after Sport".
• Develop and lead specialized training programs for Player Business Managers.
• Direct Public Relations, Communications, Literary, and Endorsement efforts.
• Actively engage and cooperatively work with the entire Athlete Matrix.

Senior Director, Player Programs

• Develop and lead Player Programs.
• Direct Public Relations, Communications, Literary, and Endorsement efforts.
• Coordinate and facilitate training sessions, speaking engagements, and seminars.
• Provide briefs and prepare clients for media opportunities, appearances, and special events. 
• Develop, produce, and market the “Team Workshop” and “Sit Down” series.
• Manage business analysis and budgets.
• Actively engage and cooperatively work with the entire Athlete Matrix.

Director, Player Programs / Engagement

Barnes & Noble Inc.

• Directed Community Outreach Programs for territory.
• Identified and analyzed profitability of potential sales opportunities. 
• Conducted sales meetings, training sessions, and presentations.  
• Developed internal communications projects including video, strategic planning efforts, and operations.
• Scheduled, promoted, and managed events including author signings and special engagements.  
• Handled corporate, community, and media relations.
• Lead employee engagement programs and designed learning curriculum.

Community Relations / Business Development

PitCCh in Foundation

• Developed community based philanthropic efforts for professional athlete CC Sabathia. 
• Instituted business structure and completed 501(c)3 compliance.  
• Created signature programs, marketing efforts, and fundraising campaigns.  
• Spear-headed internal communications amongst athlete matrix.
• Produced and executed special events in greater New York and San Francisco Bay Area.  
• Project manager for renovation efforts of youth athletic fields.
• Created and developed dynamic Facebook page highlighting efforts.

Director of Program Development

• Lead manager responsible for creation, development, and implementation of new enterprises for professional athlete Adonal Foyle.
• Created his charity/foundation in the United States and the Caribbean including 501(c)3 compliance.
• Expansion of the AFE sports management department.
• Handled all Media, Corporate, and Internal Communications efforts. 
• Responsible for various special needs and projects regarding public/community relations, appearances, marketing/endorsements, youth basketball camps, and personal endeavors. 
• Assisted in creating and keeping budgets for the company’s five entities. 
• Hired and managed other AFE employees.
• Created, developed, and implemented complete social media program including LinkedIn and Facebook platforms.

Business Manager

Golden State Warriors

• Served as direct link between Player, Team Operations, and key members of Athlete’s matrix.
• Day to day interaction and communication with the players to assist with their development as both players and individuals.
• Proactively identify players’ potential problems, needs, and issues, and assist them with finding viable solutions.
• Work cooperatively with the NBA Player Program Department to best utilize the information and resources available for the players.
• Consistently and creatively reinforce the message of players as business partners and integral to the overall success of the NBA.
• Cultivate relationships with players with the goal of helping them make a smooth transition to the team, league, and develop a plan for life after the NBA.

Manager, Player Programs

• Provided marketing support and strategic planning for Team. 
• Worked directly with the Executive Director of Marketing on annual campaigns, events, and programs.

Manager, Marketing

• Developed, planned, and executed various team events and activities both on and off the court.
• Led operations for community events and player appearances.

Manager, Events and Promotions

• Assisted in the creation of new team elements from development to execution. 
• Helped develop the team’s new mascot.
• Managed an aggressive regional promotional marketing campaign.
• Performed as part of the "Hoop-Troop" Fan Interaction Team.

Coordinator, Special Projects

A hard-working, polite, and energetic leader.

Special expertise in Program Engagement, Community Relations, Business Development, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Change Management, Sales Presentations, SaaS, and Special Event Production.

And now that we have the customary career formalities out of the way, a little about the "red-head".  

I am married with two wonderful children.  My mother is my absolute hero.  I am lucky enough to work in an industry that I am very passionate about.  I own the "can do" attitude and see every day as a challenge to be a great person.  I choose to be Happy!

Currently I am focusing on re-defining Player Programs and Services for Professional Athletes that will best prepare them for life "after sport".

One of my goals is to soon become the Director of Sports Relationships with LinkedIn where I will oversee the creations, building, and implementation of the much needed Linkedin Sports Division.

Bonus coverage includes:

• A future musical duet with Ne-Yo that will go quadruple platinum.

• A forthecoming book “Remember to Pick Up the Dry Cleaning” tales from a NBA Player Personal Assistant.

• Raised in North Vallejo California, Cuddie Card Holder (Lifetime).

#Carpe diem

Stephen A. Eriksen

"𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴, 𝘑𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘭𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦.

𝘏𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘰𝘱 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘯 LinkedIn 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘸 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬, 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥."

Nice write-up from Ben Lambert sharing how Spencer Keith Jones of the Denver Nuggets continues to open new doors off the court participating in the annual 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 in conjunction with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Harvard Business School.

𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.

(CC: Anita Elberse, Erjaam Hayes)

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