Simon Walker

Director of Training, Events & Partnerships at Maxon

Role: Director of Training, Events & Partnerships at Maxon
Location: Portland, OR, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

About Simon Walker

With over 5 years of leadership experience at Maxon, I lead the global Training, Events, and Partnerships team, driving initiatives that empower artists, designers, and creators through world-class educational resources and innovative learning experiences. My role includes overseeing flagship global events, fostering community engagement, and developing collaborative partnerships that showcase Maxon’s industry-leading tools: Cinema 4D, Redshift, Red Giant and ZBrush.

Experience

Director of Training, Events & Partnerships
Maxon
Oct 2023 — Present · Portland, OR, US
Leads a passionate team dedicated to empowering artists, designers, and creators worldwide to unlock their full potential. Our mission is to provide world-class educational resources, intuitive learning and event experiences, complimentary collaborative partnerships and comprehensive documentation for Maxon’s suite of industry-leading tools, including Cinema 4D, Redshift, Red Giant, and ZBrush.• Lead flagship global events and conferences that showcase Maxon products, foster community engagement, and deliver memorable hands-on learning experiences.• Develop and nurture qualified leads at events, capturing actionable insights and integrating captured leads into Salesforce Marketing Cloud, enabling automated nurture campaigns and real-time visibility for the sales team.• Forge and manage strategic partnerships with industry leaders, academic institutions, and technology vendors to broaden Maxon ecosystem and amplify reach.• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver high-impact keynote sessions, live demos, and regional roadshows on a worldwide stage.• Negotiate and execute co-marketing initiatives and joint-training programs that drive mutual value, measurable growth, and long-term collaboration.• Design and oversee innovative training programs tailored to creative professionals at all levels, from beginners to seasoned experts, specifically configured to support customer sales team.• Develop intuitive and accessible documentation that ensures users can navigate our software with ease.• Collaborate with global teams to produce interactive learning experiences, including video tutorials, webinars, and hands-on workshops.• Continuously refine our approach based on feedback and the latest trends in training and technology.

Skills

Speedgrade
Prelude
Broadcast Television
Digital Media
Television
Team Building
Team Leadership
Compressor
Adobe Creative Suite
Cinema 4d
Final Cut Pro
Apple Certified Trainer for Fcpx
Training Program Development
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Non-Linear Editing
Video Editing
Premiere
Adobe Creative Cloud
Post Production
Documentaries
Multimedia
3d Rendering
Film
Video Production
Web Video
After Effects
Motion Graphics
Photoshop
Video Post-Production
Group Presentations
Adobe Media Encoder
Training & Development
Software Training
Staff Development
Employee Learning & Development
Adobe Certified Instructor for Premier Pro
Editing
Video
Curriculum Development

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