TESTIMONIALS | References and Recommendations

Fred Shamlian 

James Skinner was the digital marketing strategist on our account. His analyses of our banner ad creative, targeting and scheduling were always insightful, and his clear, concrete recommendations delivered substantial improvements in our CTR. Moreover, his dedication and personal service were exceptional. A pleasure to work with, James gets my highest recommendation. 

Kathleen Roughan 

James is well-suited for a wide range of digital strategy and client management positions. His investment in client interests, ability to balance priorities, and depth of digital knowledge make him an invaluable, reliable colleague.

James' talent lies in an ability to align strategic media planning and creative execution with the business objectives of his client. There is no fluff in his understanding of digital strategy. James is undoubtedly a data-driven, creative individual with a high level of integrity and care for his clients.

James keeps his team striving to provide the best experience and campaign results possible for a client! 

James B. Orlando 

"Having joined Bridge at the same time as James, I have come to admire his abiity to juggle a high number of tasks, answer a large variety of questions, and lend a hand to any department in need of help. James not only gets things done, but makes sure to take a strategic approach, ask the right questions and give constructive feedback. The impact this has had is obvious and I am certain this attitude would bring positive changes to any organization."

 Lindsay Takemoto

 I worked with James while at the Arizona Office of Tourism, a major client of Off Madison ave. in Phoenix, AZ. James is not only detail-oriented and driven to produce results, he is a warm and thoughtful account manager who makes you feel well taken care of. A state government contract can be a tall order to fill and James always came through, kept us on task and created advertising campaigns that were creative, robust and effective. I would recommend him as a talented advertising and marketing professional that will pour his energy into his clients, while still maintaining quantifiable results, and that combination is a rare find!

Shannon Blood

 I was fortunate to work alongside James at Off Madison Ave. Not only is he an intelligent, strategic thinker, he also has a vibrant personality which makes working with him an absolute joy. He is committed to deadlines, hard work and showcasing myriad solutions for clients while also demonstrating integrity and thoughtfulness. I would recommend James for any position and would certainly enjoy the opportunity to work with him again in the future.

Rose Crosby

 As the Digital Marketing Manager, James was a valuable asset to the production team while at Northstar. He worked closely with production to streamline all of the Meetings Group email marketing efforts.

 James used his expertise in project management to work within deadlines, getting creative materials and segment audience lists for event and web series promotions to our production team. He also provided A/B test specific variables for emails and reported performance via ExactTarget.

 After initial mailings, James analyzed audience behavior on campaign landing pages and refreshed the disengaging content. His attention to detail and commitment to the success of the Meetings Group events/promotions lead to an immediate rise in CTR from subsequent mailings.

 James's positive attitude amidst juggling multiple projects and tight deadlines made working with him a pleasure! He was quick to learn the processes of production team which eased workflow between the departments and ensured mailings were released as scheduled.

Angela Cox

 I have had the pleasure of working with James while he was filling in here at Northstar Travel Media for one of our team members out on maternity leave. He is a pleasure to work with. His positive and can-do attitude are great and he was always very responsive to website updates on our 16 events that he worked on - - no small feat. He is also very quick to pick-up the pieces that he can based on the knowledge he'd gained from previous positions and offers insight to the team when appropriate.

Brooke Ford

It's rare to find entry-level Account Coordinators who truly understand integrated marketing and are able to think strategically, but James was a definite exception. It was clear from the start that he had all of the qualities to manage and grow accounts successfully, and so it came at no surprise when he moved from Intern to Account Coordinator and, finally, to Account Executive as quickly as he did. I worked with James on numerous new business proposals and saw first-hand his ability to manage resources and timelines, develop overarching strategies that aligned with brands' goals, and take multiple pieces of content and turn them into one compelling story that sold the agency's capabilities and ideas. James is intelligent, collaborative, and not afraid to dive into new challenges or responsibilities as needed. I know he will be successful at any position he pursues, and I highly recommend him to any marketing firm or agency.

Lauren Rosales 

James is an asset to any account management team. He's eager to learn, dedicated, and is easy to get along with. He is a fast-learner and open-minded, which makes him an ally to his clients. James has a solid understanding of both the traditional and digital space and there is no project too big or small. James would be a great addition to any team! 

Heather Peterson 

While working with James on the agency's largest account, I was able to discover his ability to come up with new and innovative solutions quickly. Whenever a problem was presented, internally or externally, he always found the best answer.  

James made a constant effort to always go above and beyond in order to provide the highest quality work. His written communication skills were remarkable, making him a huge asset to our client services team. He was also extremely fluent in digital marketing. I was impressed by his capability to pick up on even the most complex online media placements. I know he would be of great value to any team he joins.  

Ruben Muñoz 

James came into the agency with a bang! It didn't take long to recognize his abilities. He's personable, intuitive, collaborative and thorough. No project was too big or too difficult. He handled all with ease and timeliness. He'll make a great addition to any advertising and marketing group! 

Austin Baker 

I worked with James for several months on a project that was very challenging to manage. He did a great job communicating the clients needs to me, as well as communicating the design recommendations to the client. In spite of the complexity of the project and the obvious frustrations, James was always chipper and a pleasure to work with. 

DD Kullman

James is an astute account executive who has the ability to take a 360-degree view of a marketing challenge and provide strategic solutions with measurable results. He also is great to work with and highly collaborative. He would be a great addition to any marcom environment.

Kim Higdon

 I had the pleasure of working with James while at Off Madison Ave and found him to be an incredible asset to our team. He was always bringing new ideas to the table to make the work of the agency even better. He's very detail-oriented and manages his projects incredibly well, making him such a valuable member of any team. 

Christine Olivas 

As a former English major who is a staunch believer in the power of language to build client relationships, effect organizational goals and implement key initiatives, I was highly impressed with James' ability to analyze a particular situation and then clearly and persuasively articulate a solution or analysis. An excellent writer and persuasive thinker, James was skilled beyond his years in developing a variety of documents, including client presentations, RFP responses, proposals, POVs and strategy/creative briefs.

Additionally, while many client services personnel - particularly those with traditional marketing backgrounds - struggle to grasp the intricacies of interactive projects, James had an intuitive understanding, moving past the complexity to provide clear, thorough direction to internal teams - and clients.

I highly recommend James as an account executive and truly valued him as an asset to the Off Madison Ave client services team.

Rebekah Bell 

James was the account coordinator on the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) account when Off Madison Ave (OMA) was solely providing digital services for our agency. As the client, we held regular meetings with OMA to collaborate on our myriad of projects, track our ongoing web analytics, and plan for any other digital needs that could arise. 

From the start, it was clear James was smart, detail-oriented, and exhibited a clear and robust knowledge of interactive marketing - from the minor details that make up the digital space, to the more global picture of how certain digital content influences the consumer in the purchase funnel. At all times, James maintained a level of professionalism with AOT, and managed to present himself with a smile.

He was a pleasure to work with, and would come highly recommended should you have the privilege.

Shannon Blood 

I had the sincere pleasure of working with James for more than a year. A keen eye for detail, a relentlessly positive attitude and writing skills that would give Jessica Fletcher a run for her money, all make James an absolute joy to work with. I was fortunate in having the opportunity to collaborate with James on a number of projects and even more grateful that our working relationship has blossomed into an invaluable friendship. James is a breath of fresh air and a true professional. 

Rebecca Clark

 I've had a great track record with Interns, and James is no exception. He came on board at Off Madison Ave as an Account Coordinator/New Business intern and conducted himself in an engaging, professional manner. He asked all the right questions and very quickly got up to speed with the type of research and account tasks he was assigned to do, despite the crazy, fast-paced environment of an agency! It was no surprise that OMA brought him on board, and should I ever have the chance to steal James (without upsetting any of my good friends and esteemed colleagues at OMA), I'd do so in a heartbeat! He's smart, reliable, fun to work with and totally "gets it" when it comes to traditional and digital marketing.