Parker Steele


About Me

Multidisciplinary brand strategist with 10+ years' experience driving growth through creative marketing, storytelling, and business strategy.

Location

Columbus, OH
Chillicothe, OH
Education
    Columbus College of Art and Design
    August 2004 - December 2007
    degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Design
Work Experience
    HighCom Armor Solutions
    Marketing Director
    Columbus, OH, United States, 45420
    January 2022 - June 2025
    company
    HighCom Armor Solutions
    title
    Marketing Director
    overview
    Led all aspects of marketing and brand strategy for a mid-market defense manufacturer with $20M+ in annual revenue. Oversaw digital marketing, eCommerce, trade shows, product launches, and channel partner programs. Played a key role in strategic planning, financial forecasting, and sales enablement while managing cross-functional initiatives that supported 50+ employees across international and domestic commercial and government segments. • Spearheaded a full rebrand and digital transformation, launching a new eCommerce platform that significantly increased B2C and B2G customer engagement. • Developed and executed multi-channel marketing strategies that contributed to double-digit revenue growth across commercial, law enforcement, and federal sectors. • Strengthened dealer and distribution networks by implementing scalable sales enablement tools, marketing kits, and training resources. • Directed national trade show strategy and presence, elevating brand visibility and driving qualified lead generation across key market. • Represented HighCom Armor as a member of the Board of Directors for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
    Forum Works
    Consultant/Creative Marketing Director
    Columbus, OH, US
    July 2019 - March 2023
    Pacific Sunwear/Golden Gate Capital
    Brand Marketing
    Columbus, OH, US
    January 2019 - January 2022
    Consultant/Commercial Photographer
    New York/Los Angeles/Columbus, US
    August 2008 - May 2019
    Ohio Army National Guard
    Public Affairs Specialist
    Rickenbacker AFB, OH, US
    August 2003 - May 2008
Skills
Advertising CampaignsAir DefenseBrand ManagementBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Process ImprovementCommunication SkillsCreative DirectionCreative StrategiesCreativityCustomer Relationship ManagementDigital MarketingDigitizationE-CommerceEvent ManagementFashion RetailFinancial PlanningFinancial StocksGeneration of LeadsInvestment StrategiesKnowledge of Financial ForecastingKnowledge of Professional DevelopmentLaw EnforcementLeadershipLookbookMarketingMedia and PrintMilitary ExperienceMultichannel MarketingPhotographic StudioPhotography SkillsProfessional ResponsibilityPublic AffairsPublic RelationsReal EstateRestructuringRetail CommerceRevenue GrowthSalesSales DevelopmentStorytellingStrategic ManagementStrategies of MarketingTeam Working