YUVAL YISRAEL
480.717.7723
SPECIALTIES
Compelling Corporate Branding
Interactive Media Development
Promotional Marketing Design
Viable Technology Integration
HIGHLIGHTS
Over 20 years of experience in the conceptualization, design and integration of entire creative business philosophies, components and solutions from initial ground floor start-up’s to established corporate operations.
Skilled in the design and development of internal and external creative disciplines, including advertising and marketing collateral, interactive media, kiosk development, 3D animation, video & audio production, graphic and website design.
Proficient in developing intelligent, engaging solutions and executions for both internal and external advertising and marketing communication projects.
Aggressive in assisting to win new business by working on client presentations and proposals and pitching them directly, utilizing excellent listening, communication and visualization techniques.
Overseer of corporate identity, customer communication strategy and overall corporate marketing presence including site design, global web identity, e-commerce efforts, brand initiatives, usability, information architecture, promotion and advertising.
Experienced in utilizing a broad and comprehensive base of state-of-the-art operating systems, languages, hardware, desktop applications, media and graphic technologies.
EXPERIENCE
MICROSOFT, Scottsdale, Arizona 2009 - Current
Profile: Microsoft is recognized as the world leader in both enterprise and consumer based computing solutions.
Business Development Specialist
My role as BSS here within the Microsoft Retail Division utilizes my skills as a strategic thinker and a strong collaborator, as well as my impeccable leadership, planning and execution skills.
I am focused on driving results while building strong relationships from Enterprise to Small Business. Education, Healthcare and State and Local Government markets are also a focus, and my years of experience across these markets is vital to our success in penetrating these markets. I also interact and collaborate with in-store & regional market leadership, Microsoft Partners, Channel Partners as well as our North American Field Team members.
I optimize business leads from within the Microsoft Store as well as generate new business within the State of Arizona. The main goal is to deliver results around our devices & cloud services.
Besides margin dollar generation and satisfaction scores, I am also expected to always improve the Store’s team productivity and operational efficiency.
I enjoy the opportunity I have been given to interact across many organizations, and the opportunity to impact, shape and simplify Microsoft's business for an even greater global impact.
TEK ARTZ, Scottsdale, Arizona 2003 - 2009
Profile: Creative consulting firm specializing in providing consultative and creative design support services for all types of business entities.
Chief Creative Officer
- Performed all phases of business management, marketing and creative consulting to companies targeting Internet, multimedia, video, photographic CD-ROM and pre-press technologies services.
- Recruited and managed a staff of freelance designers and creative artists.
- Advised clients of creative solutions for advertising, corporate marketing, communications, product marketing, promotions, interactive CD-ROM
development, video/audio production, hardware, software and e-commerce technologies.
Achievements
- Marketed and penetrated a large and diverse client base, including Vcommerce, FMP Media Networks, Xeleros Inc., DoubleTree Inns, Hampton Inns, Phoenix Academy, Sunstate Land Services, eLiberty, and Emissions Technology.
GO MEDIA, INC., Scottsdale, Arizona 1997 - 2003
Profile: Developer of proprietary software for the automotive and insurance industries in the emerging Internet business-to-business market space.
Chief Creative Officer
- Recruited to take over the creative structuring process of the entire business for a rapidly expanding company experiencing successful penetration into key corporate accounts, including Colonial Penn, Enterprise, Keystone and BASF.
- Oversaw and directed a staff of creative and graphic personnel involved in the design support of creative business solutions, concepts, technologies and production methods for both internal and external business applications.
- Created and maintained a comprehensive online marketing program and market presence through utilization of diverse Internet and system applications.
Achievements
- Successfully redesigned and rebranded GO Media’s entire corporate image and all related marketing materials enabling them to substantially increase their market visibility which played a key role in contributing to the successful acquisition of GO Media by Ensera and then the successful merger and acquisition of Ensera one year later by the automotive giant…Mitchell International.
STUDIO OPTIX, Phoenix, Arizona 1987 -1997
Profile: Post-production facility specializing in 2D and 3D graphics and animation, interactive storyboard development, wire removal, character morphing, motion tracking and interactive set design.
President & Creative Director
- Provided a broad-base of creative and technical support to key corporate clients and accounts throughout the United States, including Kellogg’s, Disney, Boss Films, Densu Japan, AT&T, Mitsubishi, American Express, Motorola, America West Airlines, Loral Defense, Bank One, Federal Bureau of Land Management as well as many fortune 500 clients.
- Recruited, hired and led a team of highly experienced professionals in the design of innovative state-of-the-art, marketing and communication services to support the needs of a high profile and eclectic client base.
- Managed the design and development of visual, sound and live performance elements during production stages.
Achievements
· Coordinated the complete startup of the entire company, which ultimately gained an international market presence with high-profile clients.
SILICON SOLUTIONS, Arizona, New Mexico &
Nevada 1987 - 1997
Profile: Company specializing in providing graphic systems design, sales and installation services for the film, television and post-production industries.
President & Founder
- Served as an independent value-added dealer (VAR) for over 600 product vendors, including Apple, Silicon Graphics, Avid, Alias, Tektronix, Sony, SoftImage, Wavefront, Adobe, Macromedia, Discreet Logic, and Panasonic.
- Opened and operated three satellite offices in three western states.
Achievements
- Successfully penetrated key television and corporate accounts, including ABC, NBC, CBS (local affiliates), Motorola, Allied Signal, U.S. Government, City of Phoenix, City of Scottsdale, City of Albuquerque and many, many more.
- Built company revenues to exceed $3 million in less than 5 years.
EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Long Beach, CA
Business Communications
COLLEGE OF
THE DESERT, Palm Desert, CA
Television
Broadcasting