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Jonathan
Oppold

Food & Beverage Entrepreneur

Brand Architect

Marketing Strategist

Communications Expert

Master of All Things Creative

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Diverse
Skillset

01

Food & Beverage Entrepreneur

Owner of two popular, unique, and profitable local establishments in Sioux Falls.

02

Brand Architect

Rich history of crafting memorable brands from concept to reality.

03

Marketing Strategist

Master of generating buzz and making moves that get attention.

04

Communications Expert

Internal systems architect, external wordsmith and brand storyteller.

05

Master of All Things Creative

Living in the nuance and finding unique ways to get brands noticed.

Proven Results in Entrepreneurship
Exponential growth with zero debt.

$3M+

Total revenue generated from businesses since 2020.

$845K

Projected revenue generated in 2025.

32K

Unique customers sold.

42%

Average year-over-year revenue growth.

Demonstrated
Leadership.

I've led from the front and built a career in Marketing, Advertising, Business Development, Communications, and Restaurant Entrepreneurship. 

What sets me apart is my ability to blend creative vision with operational execution. Whether leading a marketing department, mentoring team members, or navigating the demands of entrepreneurship, I’ve consistently driven results by aligning messaging with mission and strategy with scalability.

01

Sunny's Pizzeria

Owner

- Created a neighborhood pizzeria from concept to reality
- Grew revenue by 42% year-over-year since its inception
- Opened multiple locations and developed wholesale frozen pizza operation
- Wholesale frozen pizza sold in over 25 locations regionally
- Responsible for the entirety of the operation of the pizza business
- Direct, train and coach a team of over 20 employees
- Generated over $1.5M over the past 5 years with no debt

jon@orionpub.com

605.360.8361

jon@orionpub.com

605.360.8361

02

The Orion Pub

Owner

- Created a retro brewpub from concept to reality in downtown Sioux Falls
- Grew revenue by 69% year-over-year since its inception
- Oversee business administration, accounting, marketing, and payroll
- Majority owner with active involvement and operating partner
- Generated over $700k over the past 2.5 years with no debt

jon@orionpub.com

605.360.8361

jon@orionpub.com

605.360.8361

03

Sanford Health

Senior Communication Manager - Profile by Sanford

Responsible for the internal and external communications of a rapidly growing franchise company that went from 15 locations when I was hired to over 150 nationwide at the time of my departure.
 
I oversaw a team of individuals that was responsible for:
- Internal communications to over 1200 company employees
- Company website and blog
- Corporate level social media presence
- Product packaging design
- Executive level communication
- Corporate level advertising copy and design
- Communication of new initiatives and system-level changes
- Corporate level communication strategy and execution

jon@orionpub.com

605.360.8361

jon@orionpub.com

605.360.8361

04

Homestead Design Co.

Founder / Partner

Founding member and partner of branding, web design and small business marketing consultancy. Worked with over 150 clients during my tenure and assisted them with:
- Brand development and strategy
- Web design
- Advertising placement and design
- Social media marketing
- Public relations campaigns
- Development of sales materials
- Trade show marketing
Sold business to a competitor in 2023.

jon@orionpub.com

605.360.8361

jon@orionpub.com

605.360.8361

05

VistaComm

Director of Brand Marketing

I was hired to lead the creative efforts of a regional advertising agency with a broad array of agricultural clients and a focus on digital marketing, print marketing and web design / development. In this role I oversaw:
- The VistaComm Creative Department
- Development and implementation of VistaComm's marketing plan
- Development of all client Brand Identity materials and client re-branding efforts
- All internal marketing initiatives
- Visionary creative meetings to gather client direction for projects
- Management of all client projects from start to finish

jon@orionpub.com

605.360.8361

jon@orionpub.com

605.360.8361

06

FoxFire Systems Group

Marketing Manager

Responsible for all company Marketing activities including:
- Development, design and maintenance of the FoxFire websites
- E-mail marketing campaigns targeted at private practice physicians
- Direct mail campaigns targeted at private practice physicians
- All copywriting, design and placement of company advertisement
- Trade show sales and marketing efforts
- CRM system maintenance and implementation
- Annual marketing budget
- Annual client educational training seminar

jon@orionpub.com

605.360.8361

jon@orionpub.com

605.360.8361

07

CorTrust Bank

Multimedia Specialist / Graphic Designer

Designed all bank marketing materials including:
- Print advertisement
- Billboard advertisement
- Web banners
- Sales materials / education pieces

- Performed duties of the Director Of Marketing in his absence
- Assisted with copy writing, talent screening, planning and placement of television advertisement

jon@orionpub.com

605.360.8361

jon@orionpub.com

605.360.8361

Let's chat.

I'm always open to new opportunities.

E: jon@orionpub.com

P: 605.360.8361

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