Michael Montanez

About Michael Montanez

With more than 20 years of experience as an Executive Marketing Leader, I am focused on spanning multiple industries, leveraging expertise in brand development and positioning. I am well versed in omnichannel marketing, strategic planning and leading top-performing teams. My competencies extend to social media management, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration. It is my passion to achieve increased brand awareness and market growth, driving significant revenue increases. Key Achievements Include: Delivered 400% eCom sales growth in 6-months for luxury clothier David August through increased merchandising, acquisition advertising and capitalizing on a viral PR campaign After successfully implementing an annual retail marketing strategy following a 55% budget reduction, promoted to Senior Retail and Integrated Marketing Manager at 7 For All Mankind responsible for global GTM key product launches, seasonal campaign management for all channels and marketing innovation initiatives Launched new consumer multi-million dollar brands August McGregor,Naked Princess and Tu Ciudad Magazine with a focus on storytelling, content generation and collaborative retail partnerships resulting in triple-digit YOY growth for each business Performed as Interim Marketing Director for Trina Turk, a $75M contemporary apparel brand, increasing the menswear business by 25% by upweighting new email editorial content, category specific campaigns, added retail square footage and new wholesale and licensing initiativesContact me through this profile if you wish to connect.

Experience

1. Director of Communications

   LEO A DALY

   Apr 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

Education

• University of Southern California

  B.A., Communication

  1997 — 1999

Skills

• Digital Strategy
• B2b Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• New Media
• Advertising
• Magazines
• Corporate Communications
• Experiential Marketing
• Blogging
• Online Advertising
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Brand Awareness
• Social Media Marketing
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Brand Management
• Content Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Brand Development
• Fashion
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Marketing
• Sponsorship
• Trade Shows
• Email Marketing
• Copywriting
• Entertainment
• Hispanic Marketing
• Media Planning
• Editorial
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Communications
• Publications
• Interactive Marketing
• Branding & Identity
• B2b
• Interior Architecture
• Digital Marketing