Nate Hurst

Helps companies figure out who they actually are, build the brand system to support it, and create the narrative and communications systems to back it up.

Developed brand narrative and market positioning, aligned executives and cross-functional teams on brand strategy, and directed creative development across brand, website, content, socials, and events. Built a social strategy to reinforce the narrative and increase consistency and engagement.

Head of Marketing leading to 100% year-over-year growth in the education sector. Re-branded the company from a car company into an education-first company and built creative and content systems for consistent messaging.

Led brand and creative strategy for various developments across southern Arizona. Directed creative execution on brand development and project livery, and led cross-functional teams on brand strategy and communications plans.

Co-founded an edTech startup focused on improving relationships and engagement between teachers and students. Raised $1.9M in venture funding, led product strategy and marketing, and managed sales efforts that produced a pipeline of over $2M.

Grade: 3.8

Public emphasis in Public Relations and Advertising