
Executive creative director, strategist, website designer, and entrepreneur
Hello. I’m James. I’m a Co-founder and Executive Creative Director at Brightegg, a leading interactive design, marketing and Web 2.0 software application company.
I have a Masters degree in Corporate Communication and more than 10 years of diverse experience successfully creating and linking strategies to execution in web design, branding, interactive marketing and Web 2.0 application product development. Conceiving, developing and executing the strategies and initiatives that drive revenues, growth, competitive market positioning and client relationships in the interactive space is what I do best.
Prior to starting Brightegg, I was was Senior E-Marketing Manager at Nerac, a thriving marketing research and advisory firm for companies developing innovative products and technologies. During my time there I helped the company grow over 50% in five years and win Deloitte & Touche’s prestigious “Fastest 50 Growing Companies in Connecticut” award for five straight years.
Before joining Nerac, I was instrumental in building and establishing one cohesive online brand for The Hartford Financial Services Company, one of the largest financial companies in the world.
Over the years I’ve been involved with many high-level engagements including Fortune 500 companies, successful startups and leading universities. I’ve consulted with and spoken before leading businesses, universities and industry leaders throughout the U.S. about online marketing and design trends, and my work been seen in The Hartford Courant, Information Today, Connecticut Technology Council Magazine and a multitude of highly reputable online websites.