Jordan Checketts

Jordan Checketts

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Product Marketing Specialist at Funko

  • Education

    • Olympic College

      2016 - 2017
    • University of Washington

      2017 - 2020
      Bachelor's degree Communication

      Activities and Societies: Co-President and Radio Host for the UW Comedy Club Recipient of the Jack and Ann Rhodes Professional Sales Program Certificte

  • Experience

    • Landmark Research Group, LLC

      Jun 2018 - Sept 2018
      Research Intern

      - Conducted research on how Hurricane Harvey impacted the housing market in/around Houston, Texas.- Researched the impact of the Refugio Oil Spill on real estate in Santa Barbara, California.

    • Lutron Electronics

      Jul 2019 - Sept 2019
      Sales and Marketing Co-op

      - Aided the Serena Shades team in updating customer-facing documents. - Helped design, create and implement an in-house, interactive fabric sample display. - Directed, filmed, and edited proof-of-concept instructional videos for the assembly of shade products.

    • Ecolab

      Apr 2020 - Jun 2020
      Sales Intern

      Conducted research on the impact of COVID-19 on various Ecolab market sectors.

    • AdvantageFirst Lending

      Jul 2020 - Mar 2022

      - Helped script and appear in customer-facing marketing videos.- Worked with investors to get new mortgage loans set up and underway.- Reviewed new mortgage loan files and verified all required information is present. - Financed residential mortgages to residents of CA, WA, TX, FL.- $6.3 million of closings.- Routinely handled 200-400 outbound phone calls per day (40-50 hours per week). Assisted licensed loan originators in the financing of qualified mortgage loans. Assisted processing department in the processing and funding of mortgage loans.

      • Lock Desk Specialist

        Sept 2021 - Mar 2022
      • Mortgage Loan Originator

        Jan 2021 - Sept 2021
      • Junior Loan Officer

        Sept 2020 - Jan 2021
      • Junior Processor

        Jul 2020 - Sept 2020
    • Presenter Group

      Mar 2022 - Sept 2023
      Senior Presenter

      - Created and edited custom marketing content in the form of curated PowerPointdecks, video scripts, one-pagers, and other marketing assets.- Represented Microsoft Surface as a subject matter expert, delivering interactive andeducational virtual technology trainings from a series of multi-camera studios.- Engaged with diverse audiences both nationally and internationally, spanning sectorsincluding Federal Government, Consumer, Healthcare, Education, Legal, and Frontline.- Educated audiences on topics including, but not limited to: Microsoft Surface Devices,Microsoft Teams, the Microsoft 365 suite, and Windows 11.- Presented directly to renowned organizations including NASA, the Department ofJustice, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, New York City Department ofEnvironmental Protection, Vermont Judiciary, Adobe, T-Mobile, Converge, TD SYNNEX,Microsoft UK, Microsoft Western Europe, and many more.- Performed live hardware and software demonstrations.- Handled audience questions and comments live.- Managed the schedule and content for corporate social media accounts.- Wrote copy for social media posts, event descriptions, client emails, and more.- Played multiple roles in high-level Microsoft marketing video projects, including scriptwriting, shot planning, set design, filming, casting, and appearing as on-screen talent.- Traveled cross-country for live, in-person technology demonstrations and trainings fororganizations including T-Mobile and Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Show less

    • Funko

      Feb 2024 - now
      Product Marketing Specialist

      - Drive alignment across Sales and Marketing functions to optimize the way in whichFunko sells to B2B partners and end consumers.- Deliver external facing sell-in materials for mainline and exclusive Funko productofferings.- Coordinate product samples and creation of additional sell-in tools; i.e. productpresentations, marketing templates, and other re-imagined sell-in materials.- Organize and communicate key marketing dates and deliverables across internal andexternal teams.- Create product briefs for internal/external marketing partners around all tier programs. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Media Relations Foundations

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Public Relations Foundations

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Communicating with Confidence

      LinkedIn
      Jan 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Jack and Ann Rhodes Professional Sales Program Certificate

      University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business
      Jun 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Habitat Interpreter

      Issued by Seattle Aquarium on Oct 2023
      Seattle AquariumAssociated with Jordan Checketts
    • Co President

      Issued by UW Comedy Club on Sept 2019
      UW Comedy ClubAssociated with Jordan Checketts
    • Exhibit Interpreter

      Issued by Loveland Living Planet Aquarium on Jul 2015
      Loveland Living Planet AquariumAssociated with Jordan Checketts