DAVID KAO

I am David Kao, a creative strategist and marketer living in New York City.

A graduate from Parsons The New School for Design (2012) where I studied Design and Management, an integrated major that fuses business strategy with design. I focused on brand strategy and marketing within fashion/luxury and digital. I held the Dean's Scholarship and BBA Scholarship from 2008-2012.

Currently a Strategist at Fueled; a mobile app design and development company in NYC. My role involves product concepting and business development. I also head up partnerships for Fueled Collective.

Previously, I was the Global Marketing Coordinator at Kenneth Cole Productions, where I focused on marketing strategy and execution across domestic retail, wholesale, and international licensing accounts. Started an online platform in 2009 with a friend of mine called TAILORED SOCIETY. Consulted for Hermes of Paris in the ideation and marketing strategy of a mobile application. Worked at Louis Vuitton North America with the Advertising team for both National and Regional in media planning and analysis, and helped spearhead their digital iPad ads. I was also a Marketing Strategist at CO OP Brand Partners with a hybrid role focusing on Business Development and Digital Strategy, leading to the successful acquisition of three new clients.

Always looking for exciting opportunities or collaborations with room for growth within the tech, startup, and fashion space. My experiences span across brand identity, digital strategy, marketing, and business development. A creative spirit, with a keen sense for design I can bring to the table a creative approach to problem solving and strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills. Well versed in trends, social media, fashion, and marketing. I am part strategy, part marketing, part innovation, and part tastemaker.

When I'm not working, I spend my time people watching, reading, exploring New York City, and thinking of the next big thing between fashion and tech.

"Bringing a new set of eyes to the world"