Mark A Button, 68546 Shirway Rd, Lexington, SC 29073

Founder/Freelance Consultant and Writer at nineteen67

Portland, Oregon

Public Relations and Communications

nineteen67 - Portland, Oregon Area since Jan 2013
Founder/Freelance Consultant and Writer Impress Labs - Portland OR Jan 2007 - Dec 2012
Partner/Director Positio Public Relations Mar 2004 - Jan 2007
Director of Client Services Ridgemount Public Relations Mar 2002 - Feb 2004
Account Director Le Fevre Communications Aug 1999 - Mar 2002
Account Manager/Senior Account Manager ClaraNET Jul 1998 - Aug 1999
Corporate Communications Manager Chartered Institute of Public Relations Jun 1996 - Jul 1998
PR Executive/Events Manager Leeds Metropolitan University 1993 - 1996
Student

Leeds Metropolitan University 1993 - 1996
BA (Hons), Public Relations Studies Hanzehogeschool Groningen 1994 - 1995
Marketing, Marketing & International Business

Start-ups, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Marketing Communications, Project Management, B2B, Research, New Business Development, Business Development, Marketing, Account Management, Market Research, Social Media, Competitive Analysis, Team Leadership, Advertising, Management, Business Strategy, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Event Management, Trade Shows, Corporate Communications, Marketing Management, Online Advertising, Brand Development, Market Analysis, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Copywriting, Strategic Thinking, Editing, Blogging, Press Releases

Outside of my work, which I LOVE, my passion is my wife and young son, discovering new technologies, networking, music (composing, playing drums, and DJing), good food (especially Indian cuisine), socializing, travel, cycling, skiing, adventure sports, football (or soccer to our American cousins), film, theater and gigs (all of which we are spoiled rotten with in PDX). I've also developed a love for college football. I also have an appreciation for fine ales (Portland being the micro-brew capital of the world it seems).

Winner - PRSA Copper Anvil Award 2007 - SAFC Hitech brand development and launch. PR News Platinum Awards 2011 - Honorable Mention - SAFC Live social media hub and blog PR News Platinum Awards 2012 - Honorable Mention - Deca Technologies brand development and launch. Blue Peter badge winner (twice) for Energy Saving project (1977) and Grange Hill scriptwriting competition (1978) - amongst the UK's highest civilian awards, in fact.

French (Basic)