“What a joy it was for me to work with David on implementing a Twitter Age Gating Strategy at Diageo. David was a great partner to work with. He was dependable and resolved any roadbloacks impacting successful delivery of the solution. I would highly recommend David and would welcome the opportunity to work with him again. He's one of those high performing players that you can count on for delivering.”
Simone Morris, MBA, PMP, CPCC, ACC, Digital Technologist, Global IS Sales & Marketing / Global Social Media Lead, Diageo
“David is a true media professional. He has the ability to think broadly, yet still be precise about the details of execution. He is able to think across media channels to deliver the best connection for a brand. David is a pleasure to work with and is a solid leader for any team.”
Brent Hardesty, Midwest Print and Online Sales Manager, Sporting News
“David is a highly motivated and a very easy-going person to work with. Within the Roosevelt Radio community, I have seen many examples of his work. He motivated our team and has shown brilliant leadership skills. He is very proactive, which makes him indispensable in any aspect of company matters. His charm, wit and intelligence will soon escalate him to excel in any career. As a colleague or employee, you will find David makes a exceptional addition to your team. It is an honor for me to recommend and endorse him.”
Katie Jozwik, WRBC Station Manager, Roosevelt University.
“David Calkins is constantly pushing himself to become a more well rounded individual for the betterment of his career. The level of dedication he demonstrates both in and out of the office is admirable. The most valuable thing David taught me in the 5 years we spent working together is to look beyond our immediate surroundings for inspiration. Opening yourself up to ideas and influences from outside the day to day can yield incredibly inspiring content and take your insights to a whole new level.”
Kim Luegers (Morse), Director of Media Innovations, Draftfcb.
“David is a natural leader- both in thought and action. His team and Clients not only respect him as a person, but as an active contributor in helping solve their business challenges and obstacles as well. He is very strategic in how he
approaches his work and how he manages his team overall, with a solid understanding of our Client's business that led him to be a "go-to" person within the company. As a co-worker, I have always found David to be very collaborative and inclusive, while also being especially quick to call out other people’s contribution to success.”
Desiree Benson, Consumer Context Planner, Draftfcb.
“I worked closely with David over the past four years on the MillerCoors business in varying capacities, most recently as a Media Supervisor for Coors Light and Foster's. David is a natural leader with an unquenchable passion for marketing. His forward thinking, solution-oriented mindset and willingness to inspire and educate others around him are refreshing and are a huge asset to any team.”
Nathan Knaeble, Media Supervisor, Draftfcb.
“David is a valuable asset to any team as he is a diligent and reliable supervisor as well as a great personality to work with.”
Jill Sklansky, Media Planner, Draftfcb.
“It's my good fortune to have worked with David for a number of years. His professionalism, media expertise and leadership make him a must have for any team. His character and can do attitude make him a pleasure to work with.”
Tonya Smith, National Media Manager, Coors Brewing Company.
“David Calkins was a Guest Speaker for our Turner Sales Assistant Training in December 2009. He did an exceptional job of incorporating creative, out of the box examples and thought to his presentation. We brought him in as an expert in
the world of Media Planning and he well surpassed our expectations. David has a unique way of tying the material to real life examples and situations which tell the story in a very interesting and valuable way. He motivated our Assistants
to work hard and be passionate about the work they do everyday. He was able to relate to our folks not only on a professional level, but a personal as he knows his audience to ensure the most beneficial conversation. His presentation
skills are excellent and really was an inspiriation to our group. I would highly recommend him as a public speaker and will definitely utilize his expertise and resources for future trainings.”
Jennifer Dirksen, Account Executive, Turner Sports.
“David molds intellect with intuition to translate brand strategy into meaningful and effective media and marketing ideas. He gets it on every level, and never failed to deliver insight and fresh thinking on every project we worked on, big or small, on the radar or off. He cuts through the extraneous to focus on what matters most to position his clients for success. The guy never operates in isolation; he’s knocking on doors and ringing your phone to make sure he’s up to speed on the latest at every turn. On top of all that, David’s sincerity, optimism and energy is infectious. He’s the kind of guy you look forward to collaborating with. He’s out in front of everything, and inspires those working around him to operate on the same level.”
Matt McLaughlin, Account Director, Draftfcb.
“David is a forward thinking and insightful leader with a spirit of collaboration that has earned him a place of respect in the ad sales community. I have worked with David in several capacities over the years and he has always maintained a holistic understanding of his clients’ interests that extends beyond advertising. He puts those interests first in everything he does.”
Adam Anderson, Midwest Account Manager, Rolling Stone.
“David is a pleasure to work with and has a better work ethic and attitude than most anyone I have crossed in my career.”
Emily Heinlein, Account Executive, Draftfcb.
“My experience with David Calkins in every professional instance has been an absolute pleasure. David is a charismatic leader who just plain "gets it" in ever sense of the phrase. He is a creative, organized problem solver with a stellar business acumen. I would recommend him to anybody seeking a high quality brain working on their business.”
Drew Corry, National Broadcast Supervisor, Initiative.
“David is an individual you must meet! He is an independent and open minded natural leader, his knowledge is vast and thorough. David never refuses you when you ask him for help. I owe him many thanks for his generous insight.”
Adam Argersinger, Jr. Account Executive, Skyline Outdoor / Outdoor Advisory Group.
“I met David in my very first class. I subsequently had the privilege of working on a team project with him in another class. David is that guy you always want on your team. So I was lucky! He represents the caliber of student that any university would be proud to claim as their product. David is disciplined, inspirationally smart, yet refreshingly humble. His work is always professional and his contributions in class were always insightful. Not only does David stand out professionally; but in the time I spent working with him, he also exhibited rare character traits that show he values integrity. He was
punctual, honored his commitments and he valued others' opinions. He's a great guy with great work ethic and would be an asset to any company.”
Stephanie Jones, Student, Roosevelt University.
“David is a diligent classmate that brings industry experience, insight and creativity to any class room. He is a team player, always willing to jump in and assist a fellow classmate. David's drive to be "GREAT" is infectious and his passion to be just that is a quality that I admire. He has a vision of how and where he wants his career to go and will stop at nothing to get there. David is destined for GREATNESS and I am honored to have him as a classmate and friend. I
would love to work with him again and anyone that works with him currently and/or in the near future should be excited and ready to achieve GREATNESS! Good Luck David in all you do! Thank you......”
Nikki Bruce, Student, Roosevelt University.
“As a fellow classmate, I have had the opportunity to witness David's uncanny ability to thoughtfully demonstrate and intertwine integrated marketing skills in both theory and practice. He’s eager to participate, encourage group members
and help wherever possible. He also happens to be an all-round nice guy and would be a great asset to any team.”
Alison La Rocque, Senior Media Planner, MindShare.
“I have been lucky enough to have taken several classes with Dave in the IMC program at Roosevelt University since 2009. Every class I have taken with Dave he has demonstrated a high degree of insight and expertise on the subject matter
at hand. What separates Dave from the pack is his willingness to share his thoughts and views with others (me specifically) to help develop their skills and ideas about the project assigned. David is extremely enthusiastic about his
work which is infectious, and makes people want to strive to do their best. On top of all that, Dave is also one of the funnier people I have had the opportunity to meet.”
Brian Litke, Claims Department, L & M Medical Services.
“I had the pleasure of getting to know David through our studies at Roosevelt University where we were both pursuing our Masters of Science in IMC. Besides being a joy to work with, David proved to be a take-charge person who is able to
present creative ideas and communicate them in a manner that is easy for all to understand. His professional expertise in in marketing and advertising was great resource in many group projects as well as my own personal enrichment. I highly
recommend David for employment (or simply someone to network with,) he is a team player and would make a great asset to any organization.”
Jennifer Smith, Student, Roosevelt University.
David Calkins
Simone Morris, MBA, PMP, CPCC, ACC, Digital Technologist, Global IS Sales & Marketing / Global Social Media Lead, Diageo
“David is a true media professional. He has the ability to think broadly, yet still be precise about the details of execution. He is able to think across media channels to deliver the best connection for a brand. David is a pleasure to work with and is a solid leader for any team.”
Brent Hardesty, Midwest Print and Online Sales Manager, Sporting News
“David is a highly motivated and a very easy-going person to work with. Within the Roosevelt Radio community, I have seen many examples of his work. He motivated our team and has shown brilliant leadership skills. He is very proactive, which makes him indispensable in any aspect of company matters. His charm, wit and intelligence will soon escalate him to excel in any career. As a colleague or employee, you will find David makes a exceptional addition to your team. It is an honor for me to recommend and endorse him.”
Katie Jozwik, WRBC Station Manager, Roosevelt University.
“David Calkins is constantly pushing himself to become a more well rounded individual for the betterment of his career. The level of dedication he demonstrates both in and out of the office is admirable. The most valuable thing David taught me in the 5 years we spent working together is to look beyond our immediate surroundings for inspiration. Opening yourself up to ideas and influences from outside the day to day can yield incredibly inspiring content and take your insights to a whole new level.”
Kim Luegers (Morse), Director of Media Innovations, Draftfcb.
“David is a natural leader- both in thought and action. His team and Clients not only respect him as a person, but as an active contributor in helping solve their business challenges and obstacles as well. He is very strategic in how he
approaches his work and how he manages his team overall, with a solid understanding of our Client's business that led him to be a "go-to" person within the company. As a co-worker, I have always found David to be very collaborative and inclusive, while also being especially quick to call out other people’s contribution to success.”
Desiree Benson, Consumer Context Planner, Draftfcb.
“I worked closely with David over the past four years on the MillerCoors business in varying capacities, most recently as a Media Supervisor for Coors Light and Foster's. David is a natural leader with an unquenchable passion for marketing. His forward thinking, solution-oriented mindset and willingness to inspire and educate others around him are refreshing and are a huge asset to any team.”
Nathan Knaeble, Media Supervisor, Draftfcb.
“David is a valuable asset to any team as he is a diligent and reliable supervisor as well as a great personality to work with.”
Jill Sklansky, Media Planner, Draftfcb.
“It's my good fortune to have worked with David for a number of years. His professionalism, media expertise and leadership make him a must have for any team. His character and can do attitude make him a pleasure to work with.”
Tonya Smith, National Media Manager, Coors Brewing Company.
“David Calkins was a Guest Speaker for our Turner Sales Assistant Training in December 2009. He did an exceptional job of incorporating creative, out of the box examples and thought to his presentation. We brought him in as an expert in
the world of Media Planning and he well surpassed our expectations. David has a unique way of tying the material to real life examples and situations which tell the story in a very interesting and valuable way. He motivated our Assistants
to work hard and be passionate about the work they do everyday. He was able to relate to our folks not only on a professional level, but a personal as he knows his audience to ensure the most beneficial conversation. His presentation
skills are excellent and really was an inspiriation to our group. I would highly recommend him as a public speaker and will definitely utilize his expertise and resources for future trainings.”
Jennifer Dirksen, Account Executive, Turner Sports.
“David molds intellect with intuition to translate brand strategy into meaningful and effective media and marketing ideas. He gets it on every level, and never failed to deliver insight and fresh thinking on every project we worked on, big or small, on the radar or off. He cuts through the extraneous to focus on what matters most to position his clients for success. The guy never operates in isolation; he’s knocking on doors and ringing your phone to make sure he’s up to speed on the latest at every turn. On top of all that, David’s sincerity, optimism and energy is infectious. He’s the kind of guy you look forward to collaborating with. He’s out in front of everything, and inspires those working around him to operate on the same level.”
Matt McLaughlin, Account Director, Draftfcb.
“David is a forward thinking and insightful leader with a spirit of collaboration that has earned him a place of respect in the ad sales community. I have worked with David in several capacities over the years and he has always maintained a holistic understanding of his clients’ interests that extends beyond advertising. He puts those interests first in everything he does.”
Adam Anderson, Midwest Account Manager, Rolling Stone.
“David is a pleasure to work with and has a better work ethic and attitude than most anyone I have crossed in my career.”
Emily Heinlein, Account Executive, Draftfcb.
“My experience with David Calkins in every professional instance has been an absolute pleasure. David is a charismatic leader who just plain "gets it" in ever sense of the phrase. He is a creative, organized problem solver with a stellar business acumen. I would recommend him to anybody seeking a high quality brain working on their business.”
Drew Corry, National Broadcast Supervisor, Initiative.
“David is an individual you must meet! He is an independent and open minded natural leader, his knowledge is vast and thorough. David never refuses you when you ask him for help. I owe him many thanks for his generous insight.”
Adam Argersinger, Jr. Account Executive, Skyline Outdoor / Outdoor Advisory Group.
“I met David in my very first class. I subsequently had the privilege of working on a team project with him in another class. David is that guy you always want on your team. So I was lucky! He represents the caliber of student that any university would be proud to claim as their product. David is disciplined, inspirationally smart, yet refreshingly humble. His work is always professional and his contributions in class were always insightful. Not only does David stand out professionally; but in the time I spent working with him, he also exhibited rare character traits that show he values integrity. He was
punctual, honored his commitments and he valued others' opinions. He's a great guy with great work ethic and would be an asset to any company.”
Stephanie Jones, Student, Roosevelt University.
“David is a diligent classmate that brings industry experience, insight and creativity to any class room. He is a team player, always willing to jump in and assist a fellow classmate. David's drive to be "GREAT" is infectious and his passion to be just that is a quality that I admire. He has a vision of how and where he wants his career to go and will stop at nothing to get there. David is destined for GREATNESS and I am honored to have him as a classmate and friend. I
would love to work with him again and anyone that works with him currently and/or in the near future should be excited and ready to achieve GREATNESS! Good Luck David in all you do! Thank you......”
Nikki Bruce, Student, Roosevelt University.
“As a fellow classmate, I have had the opportunity to witness David's uncanny ability to thoughtfully demonstrate and intertwine integrated marketing skills in both theory and practice. He’s eager to participate, encourage group members
and help wherever possible. He also happens to be an all-round nice guy and would be a great asset to any team.”
Alison La Rocque, Senior Media Planner, MindShare.
“I have been lucky enough to have taken several classes with Dave in the IMC program at Roosevelt University since 2009. Every class I have taken with Dave he has demonstrated a high degree of insight and expertise on the subject matter
at hand. What separates Dave from the pack is his willingness to share his thoughts and views with others (me specifically) to help develop their skills and ideas about the project assigned. David is extremely enthusiastic about his
work which is infectious, and makes people want to strive to do their best. On top of all that, Dave is also one of the funnier people I have had the opportunity to meet.”
Brian Litke, Claims Department, L & M Medical Services.
“I had the pleasure of getting to know David through our studies at Roosevelt University where we were both pursuing our Masters of Science in IMC. Besides being a joy to work with, David proved to be a take-charge person who is able to
present creative ideas and communicate them in a manner that is easy for all to understand. His professional expertise in in marketing and advertising was great resource in many group projects as well as my own personal enrichment. I highly
recommend David for employment (or simply someone to network with,) he is a team player and would make a great asset to any organization.”
Jennifer Smith, Student, Roosevelt University.
David Calkins