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Kent Oliver

Kent Oliver

President & CEO

Followers of Kent Oliver869 followers
location of Kent OliverCarbondale, Colorado, United States

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  • Timeline

  • Skills

    Advertising
    Brand Development
    Business Development
    Business Planning
    Business Strategy
    Corporate Branding
    Email Marketing
    Integrated Marketing
    Leadership
    Lead Generation
    Marketing
    Marketing Strategy
    Market Planning
    New Business Development
    Nonprofits
    Public Relations
    Small Business
    Strategic Planning
    Strategy

  • About me

    WHAT WE DO! What sets us apart? We offer the most comprehensive, multi-level strategies to plan and execute events, build your marketing, branding and social media strategy, offer business development growth plans, and offer inspiration through cause-related philanthropic initiatives with a concierge-style approach. Our relationships with our clients are our number one priority, and anticipating your needs is our specialty. AspenGlo can provide creative, visionary, and immersive events, branding, and support to your business as your strategic plan moves from a dream to an experiential, immersive, and unparalleled reality. With a combined 30 years of designing creative, impeccably-managed events, building marketing strategies, and refining or refreshing branding for businesses across small, mid, and large markets, we have dialed into the business acumen of clients and have catered to the needs of businesses across multiple industries and Fortune 500 companies. We have worked with brands in the following categories: luxury, fashion, finance, automotive, art and museums, government, hospitality, philanthropy, private celebrations, festivals, and sports. Specialties: ♦ Business Model Development ♦ Marketing Plan Creation ♦ Event Planning and Management ♦ Business Mentoring ♦ Business Process Re-engineering ♦ Brand Development ♦ Technology Marketing ♦ Operations ♦ Public Relations ♦ Business Coaching ♦ Augmented Reality Design and Execution ♦ Media Planning. Achievements: ♦ National award for the development of online lead capture website portals for Betterliving and Renewal By Anderson, increased lead capture rates by 31% over existing lead generation method. ♦ Numerous ADDY and PR awards

  • Education

    • Ohio Northern University

      1985 - 1989
      BFA Design and Art

      Activities and Societies: Jazz Band, Tennis

  • Experience

    • OC Communications, Inc.

      Jun 1995 - Jan 2005
      President & CEO

      Spearheaded the development of OC Communications from a concept design studio to a full-service agency billing $1.2 million in revenues in 2000. Employed 9 full-time associates and partnered with valued subcontractors. In 2005 merged the company with Direct Results Marketing making DRM the 18 largest agency in Central Ohio by 2007.

    • Columbus College of Art & Design

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
      Adjunct Instructor

      Instruction of design programs and conceptual marketing design strategies

    • Columbus State Community College

      Aug 2004 - Jan 2005
      Adjunct Instructor

      Instructor of Free-hand and marketing strategies

    • Direct Results Marketing

      Mar 2005 - May 2009
      VP Marketing

      Managed marketing planning and account relationships development. Refocused our efforts from a media only driven marketing company to a full-service multi-channel marketing company integrating media and online communications. Company became recognized nationwide for innovative online lead generation websites. Facilitated the business planning for a online car company.

    • The Entrepreneurship Institute

      Jan 2010 - Apr 2013
      Director

      Led and develop educational programs and acted as an advocate for members Executives. Expanded TEI’s outreach and brand by implementing new, year round, business development programs what included multi-channel, data, and marketing efforts. Reported to the president of the company.

    • Adroit Business Solutions, LLC

      Jan 2013 - Jul 2016
      Chief Strategy Officer

      Leading the development of our mid-west office of Adroit in Columbus and the Chicago areas. Oversee strategy planning, analytic research, and account relationship development for all clients nationwide.

    • Aspen Skiing Company

      Nov 2015 - now
      Ski Patrol

      I taking a break from marketing for 5 months to rejuvenate my marketing creativity by doing one of the best jobs in the world.. At the same time looking for my next chalenging opportunity!

    • Aspen Art Museum

      Jun 2016 - now
      Aspen Art Museum

      Guide and Security

    • Basalt Bike & Ski

      Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
      Sales Representative

    • AspenGlo.com

      May 2019 - now
      CEO

      WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF OUR NEW BUSINESS!What sets us apart? We offer the most comprehensive, multi-level strategies to plan and execute events, build your marketing, branding and social media strategy, offer business development growth plans, and offer inspiration through cause-related philanthropic initiatives with a concierge-style approach.Our relationships with our clients are our number one priority, and anticipating your needs is our specialty. AspenGlo can provide creative, visionary, and immersive events, branding, and support to your business as your strategic plan moves from a dream to an experiential, immersive, and unparalleled reality.With a combined 30 years of designing creative, impeccably-managed events, building marketing strategies, and refining or refreshing branding for businesses across small, mid, and large markets, we have dialed into the business acumen of clients and have catered to the needs of businesses across multiple industries and Fortune 500 companies. We have worked with brands in the following categories: luxury, fashion, finance, automotive, art and museums, government, hospitality, philanthropy, private celebrations, festivals, and sports. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • EMT

      RFFR and Ski Patrol
      Dec 2010

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Patroller

      Issued by National Ski Patrol on Dec 1984
      National Ski PatrolAssociated with Kent Oliver

    • Board Member

      Issued by Ohio Small Business Council. on Jan 2001
      Ohio Small Business Council.Associated with Kent Oliver

    • Board Member

      Issued by The Entrepreneurship Institute on Jan 2014
      The Entrepreneurship InstituteAssociated with Kent Oliver

    • Ambassador Club Member

      Issued by Dublin Chamber of Commerce on Oct 2013
      Dublin Chamber of CommerceAssociated with Kent Oliver

    • EMS and Fire

      Issued by Basalt Fire Department on Apr 2016
      Basalt Fire DepartmentAssociated with Kent Oliver

    • Founding member and past-President 1999

      Issued by Clintonville Area Chamber of Commerce. on Jan 1999
      Clintonville Area Chamber of Commerce.Associated with Kent Oliver