Ross Dantonio: CREATIVE DIRECTOR / CMO in Galena, OH

Lead creative development, marketing and sales strategies for 40+ award winning new brands and licensed product lines. Manage domestic and international teams across branding, product development, content creation, sales, and marketing activations. Oversee trademark research and submissions, product launch processes, tradeshow presentation, and all creative deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness. Direct budget management and ROI-focused campaigns with strict accountability for spend and deadlines. Collaborate with licensed partners including but not limited to Blind Frog Ranch, Busch Light, Disney, Evil Coffee, High Times, Hormel Foods, KOA Campgrounds, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, NFL, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Tootsie Roll, Wawa, and Zoltar.

Designed and produced brand marketing content including photography, videography, and graphic design. Supported product development, athlete management, trade show layouts, and marketing activations across print, digital, and events. Coordinated annual photoshoots from concept through final edits, driving consistent brand storytelling. Worked with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to manage product recall communications and compliance.

Delivered end-to-end creative services: graphic design, photography, videography, marketing consulting, social media, email campaigns, and web development. Independently managed client relations, budgets, project research, content curation, production, and post-production processes. Built a diverse client portfolio primarily focused on action sports and lifestyle brands.