Kyle Eason
Creative Director · Strategic Impact
Denver, CO
In My Own Words
A visionary creative leader and masterful storyteller, I ignite high-performing teams to craft strategic narratives and visuals that captivate, persuade, and deliver measurable impact. With 15+ years in content marketing, I have orchestrated award-winning print, digital, and video campaigns—including 20+ video talk shows—that fueled a staggering 92% success rate across 100+ political campaigns, earning the coveted Pollie Award for excellence. Leading teams of up to 20 creative professionals, I foster cultures of bold innovation and strategic execution, transforming concepts into influential, results-driven storytelling. I created our 25 page design guide and other processes to ensure we remain cutting edge and among the best in the business. I am passionate about finding a long-term career home in creative leadership, and I thrive in dynamic, remote-first environments where fresh thinking meets data-backed success.
Areas of Expertise: Creative Production, Marketing and Public Relations Strategy and Management, Multichannel Marketing, Brand Creation and Management, Vendor and Client Management, Technology Integration, Public Speaking, Communications Training, Software Development Outsourcing. Industry Strengths: Health and Wellness, Technology and Fintech, Marketing, and Higher Education. Brands: Pepsi, Hewlett Packard, Discovery Studios, The Travel Channel, The Trade Desk, Brands Healthy Living (Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong), and Auburn University.
Work Experience
Creative Director | Senior Copywriter
Strategic Impact2019 – Present
I lead the creation of purpose-driven concepts, narratives, micro-stories, and visuals that articulate messages in the most compelling and strategic manner. We do print, digital and video designed to build loyalty and financial support from audiences nationwide. My work has been featured in over 100 local, state, and national campaigns earning a remarkable 92% win rate. I created our 25 page design guide and other processes to ensure we remain cutting edge and among the best in the business. 2019 Pollie Award Winner (American Association of Political Consultants)
Creative Consultant, Founder
Inception Integrated Marketing2009 – Present
Inception creates authentic brands worldwide through well-planned brand and marketing strategy, concepts, code and content that resonates with your deepest vision, mission, values, and goals. We help you attract and keep customers, voters, donors, clients, partners, or investors. Clients: Pepsi, Auburn University, Mayor Sandy Stimpson (Mobile, AL), Alabama State Employees Credit Union, Mayor Michael Hancock (Denver, CO), Cogswell for President 2016, Brands (Singapore), Try and Review (Asia Pacific), Bekode (Uruguay), BairesDev, The Trade Desk (Tech), Pinnacol Assurance, Motive Agency, Strategic Impact (Agency), Crux KC (Agency), The Public Works (Agency), The Pinnacle Prize, The Satchel Paige House.
Senior Copywriter
HP2023 – 2023
I led on-brand concepts and production of compelling copy for digital and print one sheets, white papers, event content, video scripts, social content, decks and other sales enablement tools as HP prepared for a new product launch.
Acting Vice President of Marketing | Marketing Manager | Senior Copywriter
Climb Credit Union2018 – 2021
I led the award-winning in-house agency marketers at Climbe Credit Union (Fmr, Sooper Credit Union) ($500 million in assets). I helped lead the design and launch of our new 140+ page diverse, accessible and inclusive website and vibrant rapid-response social media profile. I created project management, style and compliance guides, along with practical tools that significantly increased efficiency and measurable ROI for our 360° campaigns. I led marketing’s input into company wide values, mission, and vision statements while earning record-breaking earnings and loans funded numbers as the organization maximized impact for over 35,000 members with assets growing during my tenure by nearly 30%. Led our transition to remote work with an approx. 20% increase in productivity using digital tools and process improvements.
On Camera Host, Writer, Producer, Editor
The Kick! Talk Show2015 – 2018
"The Kick! Talk Show” is a 15 minute interview series that features visionary leaders and their “kick” – an idea that inspires and awakens.
Vice President and Managing Director | Senior Copywriter
CU Holding Company, LLC2017 – 2017
BYM Agency, a division of CU Holding Company, LLC, specialized in credit union marketing. I provided senior leadership that supported our creative, account services, and marketing efforts. I managed our Creative Director, Art Director, Client Relations Manager and Business Development Specialist, and directed video, print, and digital media scope, budgets, and production and served as Sr. Copywriter. Saved costs and kept projects under budget by scrutinizing vendor pricing and creating more effective operating agreements. Operations ended at BYM Agency in the fall of 2017.
Marketing Director, Startup Co-Founder
DataCulture, LLC2014 – 2016
Created the DataCulture brand and built partnerships with offshore providers in Uruguay (Bekode), Poland, Belarus and India. Served as Product Owner during software development coordinating with our offshore firm and maintained client relations while submitting bid opportunities. http://bit.ly/2wTyysu
Marketing Director, Producer
milehighhouse productions2015 – 2016
Told stories, pitched products, built brands, informed, and entertained. Scripted, produced, directed, and edited video using Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Suite. Created and managed shoot budgets and contracted camera operators, assistants, and editors. Marketed internal and client brands, websites, and social media profiles using our custom CMS. Independent contractor.
Creative Director
Mygooi2013 – 2014
Created the Mygooi brand focusing on media relations, viral and street team marketing, writing, on-location video production, and live radio and television appearances in the US and Europe. Researched our new name and brand, then created our media kit, messaging, and brand which, ultimately, secured well over $3MM in early investment.
Communications Director
Housing Colorado2011 – 2012
Wrote mission-driven messaging, and managed sponsor relations securing funds over $100,000. Produced events including the region's top affordable housing conference with near-record programming for over 600 pros. Budget shortfalls resulted in layoffs Nov. 2012.
Education
Master of Arts
Temple UniversityThe study of the world's mythologies is the study of human nature and the world's greatest stories in a scholarly manner without bias or favoritism.
Bachelor of Arts
Central CollegeA selective private college known for academic rigor, leadership development and global experiential learning. 50% study overseas, (14% avg). central.edu/abroad
Projects
Turning Data Into Drama
https://kyleeason.myportfolio.com/international-storytelling-training-marcusevans-groupThis course will teaches you how to use storytelling frameworks to articulate the value behind your data, making it resonate with your audience and drive action. Learn to identify weaknesses in your data presentation and turn them into strengths, tailoring your stories to fit the business context. Discover Kyle's unique "Empowered Storytelling" techniques to increase your impact and practice delivering your narratives effectively. Enhance your corporate strategy and communication by mastering the art of storytelling to explain data.