Madison Leonard

Madison Leonard

I have 4+ years experience in product development including market research, ad campaigning and product promotion. I also have experience working with clients, press, and media, including but not limited to social media marketing.

Website: www.MadisonLeonardPortfolio.com
LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/MadisonLeonard
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Madison_Elyse_
Member since August 31, 2016
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A recent college graduate with a B.A. in Communication and emphasis in Advertising/Public Relations. I have a passion for creativity and originality. Quote_down
  • About
Education
2016 California Lutheran University , BA , Communication
2014 Florence University of the Arts Special Event Managment
I am a(n):

Product guru

Companies I work or worked for:
PK Fitness
Achievements (products built, personal awards won):

Founding President - CLU's PRSSA, Public Relations Officer - CLU dance team, Counselor - GHS incoming freshman, Professional Video/Music Editor, Photojournalist, Advanced Proficiency in American Sign Language.

If you're an entrepreneur or corporate innovator, why?

I want to change the world.

My favorite startups:

Airbnb, PK Fitness, Groupon, MapMyFitness, Pandora

What's most frustrating and rewarding about entrepreneurship/innovation?

The most frustrating aspect is the budget, or lack there of. However, the fuel behind innovation, creativity, and originality is passion, which keeps me going when things seem tough.

What's the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs/innovators make?

Time and time again, entrepreneurs make the mistake of not funding their communication department, including marketing, advertising, and public relations.
Bill Gates once said, "If I was down to my last dollar I would spend it on PR."

What are the top three lessons you've learned as an entrepreneur?

1. The idea won't move without money.
2. The idea won't survive without communication.
3. The idea won't grow without analysis & evolution.

Full bio

Check out my portfolio: www.MadisonLeonardPortfolio.com