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Brian D. Weidemann

Manager - Product Management and Marketing Department
•Experienced bilingual marketing professional with 25+ years of solid international branding, marketing, product strategies and management experience. •Bilingual and multicultural competence: English (native speaker), Mandarin Chinese (advanced), lived and studied in Singapore, Mexico, Japan, and Taiwan
Computex
University of Southern Indiana
Taipei, Taiwan

Professional Background

  • Current Status
  • Profession
    Marketer
  • Fields
    Advertising
  • Work Experience
    More than 15 years (More than 15 years relevant)
  • Management
  • Highest Level of Education
    Bachelor

Job Search Preferences

  • Current Status
  • Desired Job Type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired Positions
    Manager - Product Management and Marketing Department
  • Desired Work Locations
  • Freelance

Work Experience

Director - Product Marketing Department

Nov 2009 - Sep 2013
3 yrs 11 mos
. Additional duties included product planning, market analysis and competitor analysis Mio Technology Limited - Taipei, Taiwan

Global Branding Manager

Jun 2005 - Jan 2008
2 yrs 8 mos
. Headed North American and EMEA branding efforts to ensure brand identity, message identity, and product identity are consistent and in line with HQ guidelines and direction . Worked closely with global offices, distributors and dealers to ensure consistent marketing and sales strategies . Led and oversaw the work of a team of branders (x3) working on numerous projects simultaneously including communication and channel materials, research data, and promotional activities . Organized regional and international tradeshows including Computex, Cebit, CES and Gitex

APAC Product Marketing Supervisor

Jun 1999 - Oct 1999
5 mos
. Supervised and coordinated APAC Product Marketing Team, including creation of product marketing materials . Interfaced with branch offices, distributors and dealers throughout Asia-Pacific, with primary responsibility in Australia and New Zealand . Represented ViewSonic in regional computer trade shows, promotional tours and training seminars . Served as product marketing contact window between ViewSonic Asia-Pacific and US headquarters

OEM Project Manager

Nov 1996 - Jul 1998
1 yr 9 mos
. Managed global OEM accounts for customers including Compaq (Presario Line) and HP (Server Line) . Controlled project development schedule through personal on-site supervision and ensured consistent progress of project schedule and activities . Supervised and monitored activities of a 10-member engineering and administrative project team, with heavy reliance on Chinese communication skills . Frequent overseas assignments USA, China, Brazil to customer sites for project review and to vendor facilities for factory visits and inspections . Identified and compiled data on key technology trends through electronic and print media research Citizens National Bank - Evansville, IN, USA

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Science-Public Relations/Advertising
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