Ste***ase

CEO & Co-Founder

Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Metropolitan State University of Denver (2000 - 2005)

  • Degree: Bachelor of the Arts
  • Field of Study: Marketing
  • Description: My time at Metro was spent drinking coffee, working a full time job, and moonlighting with multiple internships. All while loving and thriving studying marketing.

Colorado Mountain College (2001 - 2002)

  • Degree: Unknown Degree
  • Field of Study: Snow Boarding
  • Description: While I was at CMC I snowboarded everyday and studied every night.

Skills:

Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, E-commerce, Digital Strategy

Work Experience:

CEO & Co-Founder at goodr

  • Location: Los Angeles
  • Duration: 2015 to Present
  • Description: One day while on a run, I happened to catch a glimpse of myself in a car mirror looking like the biggest toolbag you can imagine, and I passed out. After being revived by mouth-to-mouth resuscitation by my now partner at goodr, we vowed to never let that happen again. In the words of Tyler Durden “Its only after we’ve lost everything that we’re free to do anything.” I’ve seen rockbottom…never again. We started goodr to destroy the boundary between working out and having fun, between the utilitarian and the fashionable. Certain brands may inspire people who want to compete, but we want to inspire people who want to love life. We love running, love telling stories, and love looking good! We’re here to create fun, fashionable, and functional gear.

Co-Founder at Simplify & GO

  • Location: Los Angeles
  • Duration: 2014 to Present
  • Description: I help brands create simple yet impactful campaigns. Here's some of the brands I've worked with: + PayPal + DO Lectures + Kiva + GTD (getting things done) + Easton Sports + GOOD Studios (GOOD Magazine) + ScaleLab POSITIONING: Helping brands to create their positioning. Doing competitive analysis, target market research, and value proposition design to identify what makes them unique. This serves as a north-star to follow for every initiative. STRATEGY: Creation and leadership of the development of multiple marketing campaigns to drive leads, increase online acquisition and retention, and build revenue and brand identity for short and long-term growth. INITIATIVE LEADER: Mentoring and guiding multiple teams from concept to implementation of integrated brand, direct response, digital, and content marketing campaigns aimed at increasing the quantity and quality of leads, strengthening the customer relationship, and building the brand. Blah blah blah…pretty much achieving organizational growth goals and increasing lifetime customer value is my thing. OTHER AREAS OF FOCUS: Multi-channel campaigns, branding, direct response, websites, landing pages, mobile, online advertising, Amazon, social media channels, communications, call center scripting, e-commerce, SEM, PPC, SEO, videos, call center scripting, script & speech writing, podcasts, landing pages, websites, emails, presentations, pitch decks, and mobile apps.

Producer / Director of Brand Experience (DO Lectures USA) at The Do Lectures

  • Location:
  • Duration: 2014 to 2016
  • Description: My chief task was putting on a next-level Do Lectures Event and creating an amazing brand experience.. I oversaw all digital and content strategy, and produced the in-person events, and more. I led a team of 40 people with the prime directive to create a brand experience that attracted, inspired, and engaged our patrons. . The Do Lectures was cited as one of the top 10 idea festivals in the world, The DO Lectures US celebrates 15 remarkable speakers / 65 fascinating attendees, 20 inspiring volunteers and we all gather at this amazing genius of place called Campovida in Hopland, CA. Areas of Focus + Onsite Experience + Digital Strategy, Experience & Attraction + Online Media + Budget Management + Speaker Liaison + Planning Logistics + Presentation Development + Ticket Sales + Wine Taster

Director of Digital & Brand Marketing at Easton-Bell Sports

  • Location: Greater Los Angeles Area
  • Duration: 2010 to 2014
  • Description: At Easton I was at the forefront of a new brand launch. I led and managed the Digital Brand and E-commerce Marketing Team. I was responsible for launching of over 30 product lines per year. I created multi-channel campaigns and directed the execution of each launch, liaising with our planning, fulfillment, customer service, product, and grassroots teams, plus our professional athletes. I was also in charge of creating, maintaining and reporting my department’s forecasting, budget, and profit and loss statements. My team and I focused on comprehensive branding and digital marketing efforts including multi-channel campaigns, branding, direct response, websites, landing pages, mobile, online advertising, Amazon, social media channels, communications, call center scripting, e-commerce, SEM, PPC, SEO, and most other three-letter acronyms. Areas of Focus: + Brand Strategy + Direct Response Strategy + Digital Marketing Strategy + Value Proposition Design + Positioning + Creative Process Leadership + Team Leadership + Forecasting + Budget Management + P&L Statment + Sales Strategy + Sales Team Support + Product Launch Planning and Execution + Go To Market Planning and Execution + Online Media (PPC, SEO, Affiliate) + Multi-Channel Campaign + Increase Lifetime Customer Value + Database Marketing + Landing Page Creation + Call Center Scripting + Online Acquisition + Amazon Management + Video Production + Social Media + Communication + Retail Support + Public Events Liaised With: + Company President + Corporation CEO + C Staff + Agencies + PR Partners + Global Sales Team

Marketing Manager & Principal at Mountain High Water

  • Location: Denver, CO
  • Duration: 2006 to 2010
  • Description: On the ground floor of this start-up, I created and ran the marketing department for this company from branding, digital, research, creation, design, and implementation, to continued management of the marketing, positioning and sales plan of products and services. Focused on profit and loss and creating new avenues of generating continual revenue. Areas of Focus: + Brand Strategy + Value Proposition Design + Positioning + Sales Strategy + Sales Team Support + Digital Marketing Strategy + Go To Market Planning and Execution Liaised With: + C Staff of our Clients + Investors + Global Sales Team + Partnerships
AI Resume Analysis

Candidate Intelligence Report

AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.

Career Continuity & Risk Assessment

Employment GapLow

No significant employment gaps are evident; career history shows continuous progression and ongoing engagement in related marketing and leadership roles since 2006.

Industry ConsistencyMedium

Roles span consumer brand marketing, sports/athletic goods, events/experiential marketing, and startup ventures. While all are marketing/functionally related, industry shifts mean some adaptation may be required when moving to a new sector.

Tenure StabilityMedium

Early roles are 4-year stints; later years include overlapping positions and multiple founder/investor roles. This indicates entrepreneurial activity and portfolio engagement rather than single-firm long-term tenure, which may be viewed variably by traditional employers.

Education-Career MatchMedium

Education is listed but degree details are absent. The candidate compensates with extensive hands-on leadership and growth marketing experience, yet some buyers or roles may prefer explicit degree confirmation depending on the organization.

Career Growth Curve

Marketing Manager & Principal Entry
Mountain High Water
2006-2010
Director of Digital & Brand Marketing ↑ Promoted
Easton-Bell Sports
2010-2014
Producer / Director of Brand Experience Lateral
The Do Lectures
2014-2016
Co-Founder Lateral
Simplify & GO
2014-Present
CEO & Co-Founder ↑ Promoted
goodr
2015-Present
Assessment: Stephen presents a consistent upward trajectory from hands-on marketing leadership to entrepreneurship and executive leadership. The combination of scalable marketing expertise and founder/CEO experience suggests readiness for senior executive roles such as CMO or CGO, with potential to lead broader growth strategies.

Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)

1

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)95% fit

Deep, broad background in digital, integrated, and e-commerce marketing; proven track record leading multi-channel campaigns and building brand equity at scale; startup founder experience adds strategic growth capability.

2

Chief Growth Officer (CGO)92% fit

Experience spanning marketing, brand development, and go-to-market execution; strong emphasis on growth, acquisition, and retention across channels; entrepreneurial mindset aligns with high-growth environments.

3

Senior Vice President / Vice President of Marketing, Brand & Digital90% fit

Led digital and brand marketing initiatives for established brands with multi-product launches; capable of directing large teams and cross-functional programs.

4

Head of Culture & People / Chief Culture Officer86% fit

Strong emphasis on culture, leadership development, and people-centric practices evidenced by podcast work and culture-focused messaging; suitable for brands prioritizing culture-led growth.

5

President / General Manager (Regional or Startup Leader)82% fit

Executive leadership experience as CEO/Co-Founder; capable of P&L ownership, operations oversight, and strategic direction for regional or early-stage entities.

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