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Peter Burgess

2nd Doug Levy CEO, MEplusYOU Dallas/Fort Worth AreaMarketing and Advertising Current MEplusYOU Agency, Agencies of Change Previous imc2 health & wellness Education University of Pennsylvania 500+ connectionsConnectSend Doug InMailMore options Contact Info www.linkedin.com/in/douglevyimc2 Background Summary Doug Levy is founder and CEO of MEplusYOU, a leading strategic and creative agency, and co-author of Can’t Buy Me Like: How Authentic Customer Connections Drive Superior Results. Doug believes that businesses can outperform their competitors by building more authentic customer relationships. Through his agency and speaking engagements, Doug shows companies and their leaders that the most successful marketing draws on a different mindset – an orientation around fostering authentic and sustainable relationships. Simply put, he’s helping companies thrive in an environment where the winning formula has changed. Doug and his agency’s client portfolio span many industries and include some well-known companies, such as Procter & Gamble, The Coca-Cola Company, Pizza Hut, Louisville Slugger, Dannon, and Sallie Mae. Experience MEplusYOU AgencyCEO MEplusYOU Agency August 1995 – Present (18 years 6 months)Dallas TX Agencies of ChangeCEO Agencies of Change August 1995 – Present (18 years 6 months)Dallas/Fort Worth Area CEO imc2 health & wellness August 2001 – February 2013 (11 years 7 months)Dallas/Fort Worth Area Organizations Conscious Capitalism Member of the Board of Directors March 2010 – Present Additional Organizations Young Presidents Organization Skills & Expertise Most endorsed for... 80Marketing 67Interactive Marketing 40Leadership 39Digital Strategy 38Strategy 28Integrated Marketing 27Digital Marketing 22Mobile Marketing 20Social Media Marketing 19CRM Doug also knows about... 17Competitive Analysis 13Online Advertising 12Marketing Strategy 10Social Media 7Thought Leadership 6Brand Development... 6Digital Media 5Multi-channel Marketing 4Direct Marketing 3Writing 2Advertising 2User Experience 2SEM 2Strategic Partnerships 2E-commerce See 24+ Education University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania BS, Public Policy 1991 – 1995 Wharton School Wharton School BSE, entrepreneurial management 1991 – 1995 Greenhill School Additional Info Interests my daughters, photography, travel, tennis, kayaking, being outdoors Recommendations Given (11) Kit Skinner Kit Skinner Systems Architect If you have a complex IT problem to solve, Kit is a great guy to have on your team. He has a knack for solving challenging issues with elegant solutions. Kit is also a self-starter with a great attitude who takes responsibility for his projects. August 14, 2013, Doug managed Kit indirectly at Agencies of Change Gary Robertson Gary Robertson System Administrator Gary did a great job for us as system administrator. He earned a reputation for being highly skilled and a pleasure to work with. As the needs of the role changed, Gary adapted quickly. His positive attitude is contagious. February 2, 2012, Doug managed Gary indirectly at imc2 Kristi Maynor Kristi Maynor VP, Client Partner Kristi gets it. She resonates deeply with our focus on purpose-inspired marketing. And, she has exceptional skills at getting in synch with brands in order to create value. I find Kristi to be a bright, talented marketer. During her tenure here, Kristi was one of our most successful Client Partners. She built close client relationships, earned the respect of her colleagues, and delivered exceptional purpose-inspired work. She’s that good. I’m delighted to enthusiastically recommend her. October 3, 2011, Doug managed Kristi indirectly at imc2 Todd Alsup Todd Alsup Senior Business Analyst A top priority for me and for our company is selecting just the right companies to work with. Todd has contributed signficiantly to discerning which companies are a fit with our ME+YOU approach to buidling sustainable relationships between brands and people. He's working hard and working smart, adding a lot of value to imc2 in the process. May 12, 2011, Doug managed Todd indirectly at imc² Louis Capone Louis Capone Usability Manager If you're looking for a talented usability expert, Lou is your guy! Lou knows his stuff and is a pleasure to work with. At imc2, Lou managed our usability lab and conducted dozens of usability studies. His work helped us to deliver powerful solutions for many Fortune 100 companies. I am delighted to highly recommend Lou Capone. November 24, 2009, Doug managed Louis indirectly at imc2 Cathy Martin Cathy Martin Internet Marketing Manager Cathy is a veteran in Rx Interactive marketing -- one of the few people who has been leading the space since its inception. I've seen her in action for lots of years, consistently innovating and adding value. Cathy really knows her stuff! September 17, 2009, Doug was with another company when working with Cathy at Galderma Laboratories Gregory Biggs Gregory Biggs Software Engineer Greg did a great job at imc². Though I didn’t work with him personally, I know he earned a reputation as a professional who consistently welcomes any challenge and takes great pride in delivering exceptional work. He is willing to go above and beyond what is required of him, and that came through clearly during Greg's tenure here. He impressed a lot of people at imc². March 31, 2009, Doug managed Gregory indirectly at imc2 Glenna Hecht - SPHR Glenna Hecht - SPHR Vice President People Glenna added a lot of value during her tenure at imc2. A few of her key accomplishments, from my perspective: > Built an exceptional People team, including professionals in People Relations, Learning, and Recruiting > Created an industry-leading methodology for clarifying accountabilities and managing performance > Implemented exceptional new learning programs, including an orientation program that dramatically lifted engagement among new team members > Scaled the company quickly, improving recruiting effectiveness and efficiency Glenna has exceptional, senior-level skills in HR and training. Doug November 25, 2008, Doug managed Glenna at IMC2 Hugh DeWitte Hugh DeWitte Group Strategy Director In his 5+ years at imc², Hugh added a tremendous amount of value to our company, people, and clients. He has managed the digital and creative strategy for several of our most important accounts during his tenure here and earned both an MVP award and our coveted Innovation Award. October 23, 2008, Doug managed Hugh indirectly at imc2 Scott Smith Scott Smith Sr. Marketing Specialist I had a chance to work directly with Scott, as he headed marketing for one of our key business divisions, Enversa. Scott managed a huge number of marketing initiatives for Enversa and ensured that they all got done well and on time. I saw him learn and grow as he took on increasing levels of responsibility. It was a pleasure working with Scott! June 20, 2007, Doug managed Scott indirectly at imc2 See More ConnectionsShared (2) Michael StrongMichael Strong1st Chairman at Elevator City Development, Inc. 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