Bio

descendant of neapolitan farmers (minus the italian stubbornness). hailing from the planet of new jersey. class clown, budding artist, honors student, state-recognized athlete, lead singer in rock bands, and fashion marauder in high school. college-educated in the former capitol of the confederacy, richmond virginia. accomplished songwriter who performed on the same bill as the great joan jett.

wow. so a yankee like you must have a big fan club down south, eh?
not exactly – but folks don’t seem to mind picking my brain for ideas!

since 1994, i’ve provided marketing, advertising, communications, design, writing, and sales services. served clients on five continents, including some of the best known brands in the world — pfizer, absolut vodka, saab, and more. recognized for excellence by the american marketing association, society for marketing professional services and international webby awards. spotlighted on wtop radio (washington dc), the 2009 edward r. murrow award winner.

it’s impossible to contain all of this madness in one neat box. rather, i’ve transformed myself over the years into a creative tour de force, a multi-talent, a renaissance man. i beg to differ that a jack of all trades must be a master of none. i’ve made it my life’s calling to acquire an in-depth understanding of more than a half dozen core business disciplines.

hear me in action:

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panelist reel / washington area music association’s marketing music on the internet
noted entertainment attorney kenneth m. kaufman introduces my segment (29:50)

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radio spots / wtop 103.5 FM (washington dc)
“man about town” bob madigan features one of my ventures (nova bca)

innovation timeline:
(1994) combines discarded scraps from a professor’s studio with other found objects to create a series of sculptures that outsell the professor’s finished works. (1997) partners with gold medal products (a furniture company founded in 1895) to add back and neck support to their beanbag chair line – which directly impacts the design of today’s video game loungers. (1999) pioneers influence point analysis (ipa) and brand development scripting (bds), associated with the touch points buzz of the last three years. (2001) creates a leaner, profiler format for annual reports – first embraced by pact (a non-profit founded in 1971). (2004) launches a unique sales campaign called “simplicity is the key” that lands a design firm (sqn) on the washington business journal book of lists top 25. (2005) launches a one-stop, ahead of the curve resource for indie recording artists, small labels and others (splashkit) to “produce, package and promote recordings like the pros.” (2009) develops the business growth suite to help small and mid-size businesses to survive and thrive during the worst recession in over 70 years. (2009) launches a one-of-a-kind sports venture (nova bca) that attracts the media and leading players from the washington dc area.

the secret(s) to my success…
it started in college, where i studied michelangelo and leonardo da vinci. i was drawn to their stories — accomplished visual artists who challenged themselves to also learn architecture, science, poetry, and more. my passion for acquiring new skills has remained strong in the fifteen years since. the fact that i’m a quick and eager study has aided my professional growth tremendously. i embrace what those more experienced than I have to offer. i’m blessed with a high IQ and take care of my brain…no rugby, lots of vitamins, no drugs!

most importantly, i’ve stayed hungry and can typically find another gear where others switch to cruise control. i guess you could say that my curiosity is insatiable — since I’m constantly wondering what more i could be doing. in the end, it’s all about attaining a deeper understanding of why things are the way they are. i reach nirvana in my efforts by leaning on old world knowledge while also trusting my instincts and insights in the now. there’s always a new way to present something that’s also tried and true. new for the sake of new doesn’t always gel. the former is the intersection where the greatest success stories are waiting. let’s travel there together.

perhaps there is a need i could fill with your organization? if you’re ready to see what i can do for you, then let’s get started!

whole lotta love,
eric s. townsend

please also visit me at these pages:

linked in / splashkit / 9davine / myspace / creative hotlist / twitter / facebook / issuu / nova bca