sami yousif

With over 14 years of hi-tech marketing experience, I develop and manage successful integrated brand communication and marketing campaigns, and lead creative and promotional departments. I am currently working on several projects including a high profile presentation for the San Jose Earthquakes (Major League Soccer) in obtaining naming rights for their new stadium. I am also working with several start-ups in providing them with branding, Collateral, web site design and functionality and marketing ideas. I have also helped ORCO, one of the oldest construction supply companies in California; in maintaining their website, monthly magazine, newsletter and various corporate and retail collateral. I also re-organized the way the creative department maintained their files and upgrading systems and software. Before embarking on my free-lance expedition of projects, photo shoots, and IT help-desk services, I held the position of Creative Services Manager, Sports Marketing Manager and Promotions Manager for McAfee (formerly Network Associates). While at Network Associates, I managed brand recognition and marketing for Network Associates Coliseum. Partnering with MLB, NFL, NHL and MLS teams, creating programs and promotions to emphasize Network Associates name and it's place in the hi-tech industry as well as across the world by standardizing the brand of the company for world wide marketing. I was instrumental in being part of the McAfee.com's Launch team, developing relationships with several on-line partners, such as AT&T;, Visto, Neo Planet and Alexa.com, that later developed into another spin-off. Prior to that I worked as senior designer and director of computer graphics with various advertising agencies and design firms in the bay area. Clients have included: Intel, Cisco, Novell, CyberSign, Sears, Ghiradeli, CoParts, Morgan Stanley, PetSmart, and the Oakland Athletics. My designs and photography are used and published in marketing materials and media throughout the world, from collateral and web content to packaging and news media. Community relations include various non-profit organizations including Tim Hudson Golf tournament benefiting make a wish foundation, Oakland Athletics Community Fund, and BraveKids foundation. I have had many high points throughout my career and building more each day. It’s an amazing feeling of accomplishment and a sense of ownership (regardless of my connection to the project or company). I feel that by implementing strong d