Seeking a fully remote Director, Head of, VP, or executive-level role leading marketing, growth, digital strategy, AI-enabled transformation, or go-to-market. I bring a builder’s mindset, cross-functional leadership, and a track record of creating scalable systems, aligning teams, and driving measurable business growth.

John Washington
@johnwashington
Marketing executive & AMA PCM leading growth, GTM, digital strategy and AI-enabled transformation for startups through enterprise brands for 17 + Yrs.
What I'm looking for
I am a marketing executive, entrepreneur, and strategic growth leader with 17+ years of experience building brands, developing growth strategies, leading cross-functional initiatives, and translating business objectives into measurable results. I am an American Marketing Association Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) in Marketing Management and hold an M.S. in Marketing with a concentration in Digital Marketing.
As founder and marketing executive of JD Snapshot, I lead strategy across digital growth, integrated marketing, lead generation, customer acquisition, content, marketing automation, funnels, SEO, brand positioning, and emerging AI-enabled operations. My work has supported organizations ranging from growing businesses to major brands including HelloFresh and AmeriHealth Caritas.
My leadership experience extends beyond marketing. I have held executive responsibilities spanning strategy, operations, organizational management, vendor relationships, financial oversight, and cross-functional execution—including leadership of seven departments and responsibility for a $750K+ annual operating budget. My background also includes higher education, nonprofit leadership, media, communications, and marketing instruction.
Increasingly, my work sits at the intersection of marketing, artificial intelligence, automation, and organizational transformation. I develop AI-enabled workflows, agentic systems, marketing automation, and scalable operating processes designed to improve productivity, decision-making, customer acquisition, and growth.
I am also pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration, strengthening my expertise in strategy, leadership, research, governance, and evidence-based decision-making.
I bring the perspective of both an executive and a builder: I can establish the vision, align stakeholders, create the operating framework, and remain close enough to execution to ensure the strategy produces results. I am particularly well suited for Director, Head of Marketing/Growth, VP, and executive-level opportunities focused on growth, digital transformation, AI-enabled marketing, strategy, and organizational scale.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Provides personalized educational support to college and graduate students, developing tailored lesson plans to enhance understanding of marketing principles and strategies.
Marketing Executive
JD Snapshot
Mar 2019 - Present (7 years 7 months)
Founded and lead JD Snapshot, delivering growth strategy, digital marketing, lead generation, SEO, automation, content, funnels, AI-enabled workflows, and conversion programs for clients from small businesses to national brands, including HelloFresh and AmeriHealth Caritas.
Acting Chief Executive Officer
YWCA
Jan 2019 - Apr 2019 (3 months)
Led day-to-day organizational operations across seven departments with responsibility for a $750K annual operating budget. Oversaw financial reporting, departmental performance, vendor relationships, workforce matters, cross-functional priorities, and organizational execution while maintaining continuity across programs and stakeholder groups.
Director of Marketing
YWCA
Apr 2016 - Apr 2019 (3 years)
Directed organization-wide brand, communications, public relations, digital marketing, media relations, community outreach, social media, creative production, and integrated campaigns. Managed internal and external marketing resources while ensuring national brand compliance and consistent messaging across stakeholder audiences.
Race Timing/Event Management
Second Wind
Oct 2016 - Feb 2019 (2 years 4 months)
Provided full-service race timing and management for events from 1-mile fun runs to 50-mile trail runs. Facilitated photography, logo design, merchandising, and marketing tasks for race directors.
Managed an activity budget of $100,000 in an academic year, working with Student Activities on program development, vendor support, and student programming. Developed integrated marketing communication campaigns and integrated social media marketing into campus life.
Developed, produced, and distributed marketing materials and program information. Established media contacts, scheduled media opportunities, wrote press releases, and oversaw production of marketing materials for outreach.
Managed payroll budget control of $250,000 in an academic year, overseeing multiple dining centers and satellite coffee shops. Recruited, hired, and trained staff across campuses, managing a team of 125 employees and overseeing inventory and supply chain projects.
Production Director
BMBC
May 2008 - May 2016 (8 years)
Directed live production and DVD recording for an audience of 10,000+ weekly. Operated studio cameras and boom equipment, and managed DVD processing and distribution for live broadcasts across TV networks.
Developed integrated marketing communications campaigns supporting Student Affairs, Student Activities, Residence Life, and campus engagement. Led campaign development across social media, digital content, graphic communications, photography, video, and event promotion while coordinating student programming, vendors, and stakeholders within a higher-education environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Anthropic Academy
Claude 101, Artificial Intelligence
Completed Claude 101 certification.
Walden University
Doctor of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship
Doctor of Business Administration with an Entrepreneurship option, focusing on identifying market opportunities, managing risk and change, encouraging innovation, and raising capital.
Semrush
On-Page SEO Essentials, Search Engine Optimization
Completed On-Page SEO Essentials certification.
Anthropic Academy
AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations, Artificial Intelligence
Completed AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations certification.
Semrush
Local SEO Essentials, Search Engine Optimization
Completed Local SEO Essentials certification.
Semrush
International SEO, Search Engine Optimization
Completed International SEO certification.
HubSpot
Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing
Completed Digital Marketing certification.
Hootsuite
Social Media Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Completed Social Media Marketing certification.
Advanced Google Analytics, Analytics
Completed Advanced Google Analytics certification.
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Science, Marketing
MS in Marketing with a Digital Marketing option, covering social media, online advertising, SEO, website and mobile design, email, and marketing automation.
American Marketing Association
Professional Certified Marketer, Marketing
Professional Certified Marketer with a Marketing Management certification.
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science, Business
BS in Business with a Management and Marketing option, combining core disciplines with applied studies and internships in practical, real-world settings.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Facebook Ads
Google Tag Manager
Google Cloud Platform
Elementor
GitHub
Microsoft SharePoint
Google Drive
Node.js
Google Analytics
Facebook Pixel
Facebook Analytics
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Teams
Linear
HubSpot
Firebase Realtime Database
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office 365
Notion
Basecamp
Firebase
WordPress
SEMrush
Microsoft Excel
Firebase Hosting
GitHub CLI
Firebase Authentication
OBS Studio
Docker
Zoom
MailChimp Email Blueprints
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere Pro
Canva
Microsoft Power BI
SAP
Google Ads
Hootsuite
Loom
LinkedIn Ads
Supabase
ElevenLabs
OpenAI API
Anthropic Claude API
Google Gemini API
RunwayML
Go High Level
N8N
Lovable
Claude Code
Meta Business Suite
OpenAI Agent Builder
ChatGPT
OpenClaw
Microsoft Word
TikTok Ads Manager
Replit
Microsoft PowerPoint
Google Gemini
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Location
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