Brady Rhoades

A brand without strong roots is just a weed. I am Brady Rhoades and I collaborate with small businesses in Central Illinois to help effectively position their brand for optimum return on budget. Identifying key touch points and utilizing their reach to increase share of mind, interest, and buy-in, will increase sales and retention for my clients. To learn more about my professional accomplishments, visit linkedin.com/in/bradycrhoades

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Brady Rhoades currently serves as an independent marketing consultant in Decatur, IL.  He graduated from Millikin University in 2009 receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Commercial Design with a secondary focus on Entrepreneurship.  Brady currently attends Millikin University as an Executive MBA student and plans to receive his Masters in Business Administration in May of 2013.  For the past 3 years, he has served his clients as a brand manager and market strategist.  His primary goals are to work within client budgets to maximize market penetration through effective brand positioning strategies and efficient measuring and analysis tools.  Brady Rhoades has generated profitable case studies for his clients, and continues to build his referral network through proven methods and results.  

Owner at Zero Eight Consulting

June 2009 - Present | Decatur, IL

As a marketing consultant, I collaborate with small businesses in Central Illinois to help effectively position their brand for optimum return on budget. Identifying key touch points and utilizing their reach to increase share of mind, interest, and buy-in, will increase sales and retention for my clients.

Customer Specialist at Best Buy

July 2007 - September 2009 | Forsyth, IL

Provide a holistic shopping experience to Best Buy customers who need knowledge-based assistance on all segments of technology including computers, home theater and audio, appliances, mobile, cameras, and all related services.

Millikin University

2012 – 2013

Masters in Business Administration

Concentration: Business Administration

Millikin University

2004 – 2009

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Concentration: Commercial Design & Entrepreneurship

Activities: Varsity Baseball, Book Publishing Management, Art Gallery Management, Business Plan Competitions, Ad Agency, Art Club

Investing, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning & Management, Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, Web Design, Social Media, Mobile Application Design, Sports, Outdoor Activities (Golf, Dog Walking, Fishing, Frisbee), Traveling, Men's Fashion, Public Speaking, Politics, Philanthropy, Event Planning & Management