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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

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Food & Beverage Entrepreneur

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

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Brand Architect

Rich history of crafting memorable brands from concept to reality.

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Marketing Strategist

Master of generating buzz and making moves that get attention.

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Communications Expert

Internal systems architect, external wordsmith and brand storyteller.

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Master of All Things Creative

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

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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. 

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​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

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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

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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
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Sold business to a competitor in 2023.

jon@orionpub.com

605.360.8361

jon@orionpub.com

605.360.8361

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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

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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

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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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