Samuel J. McKinney

About Samuel J. McKinney

I wear lots of hats, and wouldn’t have it any other way!As the founder of McKinney Creative Ventures, I help small businesses level up their digital presence through CRM systems, smart automation, high-impact website design, and online reputation management. My mission is simple: give business owners back their time while helping them grow with clarity, consistency, and confidence.When I’m not building marketing ecosystems, I’m behind the drum kit and microphone with Twin Citizen and Uff-Da, two projects that keep my creative fire burning strong.Before launching my business, I earned my Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music, majoring in Music Business and Audio Engineering with a minor in Psychology. That blend of creativity, strategy, and understanding people is the foundation of everything I do today.But my favorite role? Husband to my amazing wife, Ashley, and dad to two adventurous little boys who remind me daily why I do what I do.I believe in building meaningful connections, empowering local businesses, doing my best to better the world I live in, and making a little noise along the way.Let’s build something great together!

Experience

1. Marketing and Business Development Consultant

   Mckinney Creative Ventures

   Jan 2013 — Present · Woodbury, MN, US

   Coordinate with clients to assess the needs and challenges of their business, and identify prospective solutions that are viable to their operational infrastructure and available budget- Develop brand awareness, public relations, marketing and business development strategies, and assist client in facilitating implementation- Offer clients over a decade experience in international business development, ecommerce strategy, brand marketing, product road-mapping, product planning, product launch process, key account management, team building, operational structuring, consumer relations and strategic insights.

Education

• Berklee College of Music

  Bachelor of Music, Business Major, Psychology Minor

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Studio Recording
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• B2b Marketing
• Music Industry
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Learning Management Systems
• Music Production
• Audio Engineering
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Planning
• Filemaker Pro
• Windows
• Marketing
• Music
• Api Legacy Console
• Cms
• Os X
• Mac Os X
• Filemaker