Rick Foote

About Rick Foote

I am a visionary content and creative strategist with extensive experience developing and leading integrated marketing campaigns for some of the biggest brands in the world. A storyteller at heart, I create content that brings a company’s story to life and captures the spirit and emotion of a brand through words, images and ideas. I lead integrated client teams, build regional operations, and create innovative best-in-class programs for a range of clients in a variety of sectors, including automotive, technology, consumer products, financial services, entertainment, and healthcare. Areas of expertise include: Content Strategy and Content DevelopmentCreative StrategyDigital MarketingStrategic PlanningThought LeadershipCorporate CommunicationsCopywriting/EditingBrandingSocial Media StrategyCoaching, Training and Team LeadershipProject Management

Experience

1. Head of External Comms & Marketing, Strategy & Technology

   Nokia

   Jan 2024 — Present

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Business Foundations Certificate, Business

  1993 — 1998

• Plano East Senior High

  High school diploma, Theatre/Theater

  1991 — 1993

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Journalism, Photojournalism

  1993 — 1998

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Science, Advertising

  1993 — 1998

Skills

• Digital Strategy
• Crisis Communications
• Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Integrated Marketing
• Thought Leadership
• Communications Planning
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Communications
• Foot
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Digital Marketing
• Reputation Management
• Message Development
• Social Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Marketing Communications
• Corporate Communications