Eric S. Townsend

Eric S. Townsend

Marketing Communications Manager, Creative Director, Seattle, WA

Honored (9x). Published (23x). Innovator in the “small books” revolution. Student in the lineage of Marcel Duchamp >> John Cage >> Stephen Addiss.

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I thrive in uncertain times. I love challenges. I’m collected, with a sense of humor. I steward brands, mature offerings, enhance appeal, attract attention, impact adoption, and gain mind/market share. I listen and ask questions. I locate opportunities. I take action with focus, tenacity, and resources. I’m a plug-and-play asset — like a Swiss Army Knife! 
My agency experience and project management chops help reduce friction, limit errors, cultivate insight, innovate, and build momentum.

I've served hundreds of brands and several household names. I've been recognized for innovation, creativity, and "doing more with less" by The Webbys, PR Week, American Marketing Association, Society for Marketing Professional Services, Service Industry Advertising Awards, Washington Business Journal, Kickstarter, and the Northern Virginia Technology Council. I was mentored by Stephen Addiss, pupil of the great John Cage, guided by the incomparable Marcel Duchamp. My talents in visual art, music, and writing hit all notes of the lineage. I've pivoted to mentor rising marketers through Everwise (SF, CA).

I've published 23 books. Tabula Raisa (2016), a travel adventure series for children ages 6+, was funded on Kickstarter and reached #1 of 418 publishing projects, Staff Pick, and listed as "New & Interesting." My latest, Paisley Prince (2019), explores the early years of Prince Rogers Nelson. My work for Go Booklets (2012-present) contributes to the "small books" revolution. In the music industry, I'm credited as writer or producer on 100+ songs.

TESTIMONIAL BYTES — "...a dynamic idea man, with the power of determination and perseverance to ensure initiatives take flight...makes the ordinary extraordinary with the simplest of strokes...quick to the chase and the real challenges...does not wait for problems to fester...success through thoughtful preparation and tenacity...identifies considerations that shift thinking in a positive way...a leader with the natural ability to inspire...the type of guy you want on your team...you don't want to compete against him."