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Russ Lagasse

Chief Customer Officer

Russ is a customer focused national leader with strengths in strategic planning and execution, as well as customer management at the executive level. He spent 17 years with Shaw Communications where he led Shaw’s Public Sector and Enterprise WiFi businesses nationally.

His experience includes developing strategic sales plans for the Canadian public sector market and successful execution of growing Public Sector net-new revenue by 80% over a two and a half year period. Russ was also responsible for developing and executing the national strategy for Enterprise WiFi Sales, starting from zero sales, into a successful self-sustained national product. He adheres to the philosophy of understanding customers and bringing value to them, always aiming for a win-win outcome.

His core value is growth: personal growth, people growth and organizational growth. He is a skilled leader, problem solver, innovative thinker that is highly focused on both the employee and customer experience.

Jody Gallagher

Advisor

Jody Gallagher is president and chief executive officer of America Fujikura Ltd. and has served in this role since 2003. In addition, he serves on the AFL board of directors and was recently appointed to the Fujikura Board of Directors, AFL’s parent company in Tokyo.

Since assuming the role of president and chief executive officer, Jody has navigated AFL through a challenging global economy while posting strong operational and financial results. He has been a steadfast advocate for growing the company both organically and via the following key acquisitions: ALTA Group, Tier2, Verrillon, Dossert, Northstar, Noyes Fiber Systems and The Light Brigade in North America.; TCC, Optronics and Draka’s OPGW business in Europe; and Optimal Cable Systems and AFC in Australia and New Zealand. Further, Jody has successfully cultivated the business relationship between AFL and its parent company Fujikura, leveraging the strengths and assets of each to improve the business.

With over 35 years with the company, Jody has built an impressive track record of measurable results. He began his career in 1979 with Alcoa as a financial analyst at Alcoa’s Rockdale, Texas, operation. He rapidly progressed through a series of financial and accounting management positions with Alcoa, and in 1988, was selected as accounting manager for AFL, at the time a joint venture between Alcoa and Fujikura. Next, Jody moved into sales where ultimately he served as national sales manager. In addition to these roles in finance and sales, Jody has led the Optical Fiber Systems business and served as general manager for fiber optic cables before being named president in 2003. In 2005, Fujikura assumed full ownership of AFL and named Jody president and chief executive officer. In 2018, Jody was elected to Fujikura Ltd.’s Board of Directors at their Annual Shareholders meeting in Tokyo.

Jody is a graduate of Clarkson University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Outside of AFL, Jody is actively involved in a number of civic organizations including the Upstate Alliance and United Way. He has participated in the Habitat for Humanity Greenville CEO Builds, 2014-2017, and served on the board for the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Foundation. Jody was honored with the SC Ambassador for Economic Development in 2015 and United Way of the Piedmont’s Chairman’s Award in 2011.

Reporting to:	VP of Marketing
Job type:	Full time
Hours of work:	Standard 37.5 hours a week
Travel:	Limited travel required

Graphic Designer

Main Area of Focus

The successful candidate will be a creative individual who can design and produce creative for multiple channels including web, mobile, email, video, social media, and print. The Graphic Designer is responsible for understanding the needs of all stakeholders and develop creative solutions that position Worldplay as a leader in its field. The Graphic Designer will work with internal and external clients to develop visually appealing designs while balancing brand, vision, and aesthetics.

Specific Responsibilities

The Graphic Designer takes responsibility for the following key functions:

Develop creative designs that advance Worldplay’s company brand, the Vidflex video platform brand, and customized client video portals
Evolution and maintenance of company and product brand standards, image and video asset libraries
Manage and create compelling and consistent design projects from inception to completion. Design projects will include: Vidflex and Worldplay website design updates, campaign landing pages, email templates, blog and marketing automation templates, online ads, videos and sales collateral
Support marketing, product, business development and client success teams with graphic design needs
Maintain and update website design and graphics regularly to keep content fresh, relevant and accurate
Make recommendations to improve company and client site designs and optimize user experience
Work with external vendors and technology partners to estimate projects, oversee production, and report issues
Actively participate in cross-functional team meetings to evolve online marketing and web properties

Position Profile

(PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS)

In order to successfully respond to the opportunities of the role, the Graphic Designer will be a highly committed, creative and energetic individual who demonstrates as many as possible of the below mentioned characteristics (both personal and professional):

Strong disposition to Worldplay’s core values of commitment, achievement, teamwork and entrepreneurship
Multifaceted design skills for online, print and video projects
Looks to the future to anticipate new opportunities for Worldplay and Vidflex to solve potential problems before they become an issue
A valuable team player who communicates clearly, openly and honestly; who consistently acts on behalf of Worldplay’s best interest and its shareholders

A team player with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across lines of senior management, teams and staff as appropriate

Strong analytical skills with the ability to see both the big picture and the small details. The Creative Designer should be motivated to learn where they identify weak spots in necessary knowledge base

High degree of professionalism and organizational discipline.

The Creative Designer should be goal-oriented and have the energy and drive to follow through initial successes with larger ones later
Proven ability to develop, manage, plan, initiate and complete projects in a timely basis, multi-tasking and prioritizing work
Excellent verbal communication skills

Strong understanding of the Worldplay business model and a belief and passion for its mission and services to the market
A strong understanding of business requirement gathering and delivery of solutions that meet defined needs of customers

Professional Qualifications

The Graphic Designer will have the following qualifications:

Education

Degree in Graphics/Web Design or related field

Professional Experience

5-7 years experience in graphic and web design
Must demonstrate success working with web sites, e-marketing, and advertising
Must possess a thorough understanding of interactive communications and delivery systems, processes, and user interface design, as well as industry best practices
Strong portfolio of graphic design, responsive web design, typography, brand development and experiential design
Ability to solve graphic design problems working within some online template design limitations
Apply best practices in user interface and interactive design

Ability to manage multiple projects at a time

Excellent knowledge of Adobe creative suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, and Acrobat
Knowledge of HTML, CSS
Knowledge of WordPress or similar web development systems
Experience with CRM/email list management/marketing automation platforms is an asset
Passion, Integrity, and Energy!

Operating Model

Weekly one-on-one meetings
Weekly team meetings

Application Process

If you fit the candidate profile and skill requirements outlined above and are interested in applying for this position please e-mail a copy of your Resume and cover letter to info@worldplaynetworks.com

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