With two decades (+) of experience in this field, I discovered years ago that the most important skills in marketing are adaptability and the desire to keep learning (often on the fly). It's a profession that evolves quickly, so you have to move just as fast to stay effective and relevant. That said, my current resume (as of today at least) is below - listed skills will likely need updated again soon!
"Stop selling your product - sell the problem it solves instead." [Unknown]
“He who sweats more in training bleeds less in battle.” [George S. Patton Jr.]
"Once [well] begun is half done." [Aristotle]
"If you think you're going through hell, keep going." [Winston Churchill]
"The mind is its own place and in itself can make heaven of Hell, or a hell of Heaven." [John Milton]
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Why Work With Ken?
A few words from those who have:
“Ken is extremely reliable, works efficiently and always meets our very tight deadlines. His recommendations, dedication and creativity have tremendously contributed to our positive growth for the 17 years we have been working with him.” - Mike Savrese, General Manager, Club Julian 24-Hour Fitness
“Ken is very creative and does an excellent job designing and producing all of the ads, promotional campaigns and branding efforts. He also does a great job of planning and coordinating all of the trade show events ensuring all product and materials arrive on time for each show. He is very conscientious about costs and ROI and does an excellent job of getting the most bang for our budget.” - Kay Wasieleski, VP Marketing & Customer Service, Bacharach, Inc. (and previously of Industrial Scientific)
"Ken is well respected by everyone he works with. He has a positive approach to challenges and produces high quality work in a timely fashion. Ken makes the effort to understand the background of the project he is working on so he can contribute new, fresh ideas. His suggestions are well thought out and presented in a positive approach. Several people have stopped in my office to tell me what a good job Ken has done supporting them. Ken is an asset to Oberg Industries. It is a pleasure working with Ken and having him as an important part of the Oberg team." - Dave Rugaber, VP Business Development, Oberg Industries
"Ken is well respected by everyone he works with. He has a positive approach to challenges and produces high quality work in a timely fashion. Ken makes the effort to understand the background of the project he is working on so he can contribute new, fresh ideas. His suggestions are well thought out and presented in a positive approach. Several people have stopped in my office to tell me what a good job Ken has done supporting them. Ken is an asset to Oberg Industries. It is a pleasure working with Ken and having him as an important part of the Oberg team." - Dave Rugaber, VP Business Development, Oberg Industries
"Ken has shown a very high competency and professional level of commitment to the Marketing process of Oberg Industries. Trade show preparation and execution have been to the highest standard, separating Oberg Industries LLC from the competitors. All activities have been timely, and all exhibits have been 100% complete. Content has been appropriate for each market and conveyance of information through video and print have been spot on." - Jay Policastro, CCO, Oberg Industries.
“It is rare to find a professional like Ken that excels artistically, creatively and technically with additional skills as a copywriter and merchandiser. The products he has created for ASC have generated millions of dollars of profitable revenue for us.” - Charles Naumoff, CEO, ASC, Inc.
“With Crocus, Ken has not only been crucial in developing our brand identity, but has also made sure our products, company image and marketing collateral all look top-notch. He has been indispensable for us.” -Erin Downes, Owner, Crocus Art Designs
"On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Marketing Association, congratulations Ken on being named Volunteer of the Month for October 2010. Your creative promotional materials for our chapter have been exceptional. Your spirit of teamwork and positive attitude is a positive influence on our chapter. We appreciate your contributions and again congratulate you on this honor." - Kim Butler, President, AMA, Pittsburgh Chapter
"Ken Eck developed the web site for the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center and since 2010 has been the webmaster ever since. Having worked with several other web developers over the years, I am happy to say that Ken is one of the best in terms of responsiveness and service. With Ken, you not only get his web development experience, but you also benefit from his marketing and graphic design talents as well. He never hesitates to give more than you would expect.” - Marlene Lellock, Director, Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center
"Ken Eck developed the web site for the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center and since 2010 has been the webmaster ever since. Having worked with several other web developers over the years, I am happy to say that Ken is one of the best in terms of responsiveness and service. With Ken, you not only get his web development experience, but you also benefit from his marketing and graphic design talents as well. He never hesitates to give more than you would expect.” - Marlene Lellock, Director, Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center
Hobbies | Interests
Fitness, running and skiing
News, politics and earth science
Regular reader of Pittsburgh Business Times, Promo, Fast Company, How and Inc.
Tossing Chuckit!® balls to Sam ----->
Classic 80's arcade games and Sirius First Wave [channel 33] (together)
Classic 80's arcade games and Sirius First Wave [channel 33] (together)
My favorite stress relievers at the moment
