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Hi, I’m Janos k Palko, a results-driven marketing professional with 10+ years of experience building and executing multi-channel campaigns for digital media brands, startups, and small businesses. I blend creative strategy with data-driven insights to boost brand visibility, engagement, and revenue. I have led brand architecture, investor materials, cross-functional collaboration, and fundraising initiatives, including government lobbying and municipal funding. I thrive in fast-moving environments and enjoy turning complex data into clear, actionable strategies that drive growth.
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Work Experience
Founder at East Side Surf Repair
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025Developed and executed a marketing plan to launch and grow a local service brand. Designed digital and print marketing assets using Canva and Adobe tools. Achieved 100% local market share growth within the first three months.
Co-founder & Director of Marketing at Honokea Surf Parks
November 1, 2010 - May 1, 2025Led brand architecture across digital, social, earned media, and partner channels. Created investor-facing marketing materials, pitch decks, and brand narratives. Conducted market and demographic research to identify growth opportunities and audience segments for four major projects. Oversaw website content, newsletters, and social media to build brand presence. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in a fast-moving startup environment. Raised $80M in private equity and $95M in SPRE bonds.
Marketing Specialist at Treehouse Co-working
February 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Oversaw re-branding of The Garden (coffee shop/beer garden). Revised marketing strategy and execution for Treehouse Co-working Space. Executed cross-channel marketing initiatives: social, email, earned, paid, and events. Guided all three brands through revenue growth of 5–20%.
Lead Budget Analyst at Hawaii Senate – Ways & Means Committee
October 1, 2017 - November 1, 2021Analyzed program performance, budgets, and outcomes to support strategic decision-making. Created detailed reports and presentations for leadership and stakeholders. Strengthened analytical, reporting, and data-driven evaluation skills. Learned legislative process and municipal funding nuances.
Marketing Director at Surfboard Volume Calculator
January 1, 2015 - March 1, 2017Developed and executed B2B sales and marketing strategy. Designed pitch decks and brochures. Set meetings with surfboard manufacturers from around the world. Increased sales by 75% over the first six months.
Marketing Coordinator / Graphic Designer / Surf Channel Editor at GrindTV.com
March 1, 2007 - June 1, 2013Supported and executed digital marketing campaigns for a major online media brand. Produced editorial, visual, and video content to drive engagement and traffic. Managed website content and aided SEO best practices. Collaborated with editorial teams to align brand messaging across platforms.
Co-founder & Director of Marketing at Honeokea Surf Parks – Real Estate Development Company
June 1, 2013 - June 1, 2015Co-founded and directed marketing efforts across digital, social, earned media, and partnerships. Created investor-facing materials, pitch decks, and brand narratives. Conducted market and demographic research to identify growth opportunities for four major projects. Oversaw website content, newsletters, and blog to build brand presence. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in a fast-moving startup environment; spearheaded government lobbying and municipal funding efforts. Raised $80M in private equity and $95M in SPRE bonds.
Co-founder & Director of Marketing at Honeokea Surf Parks
December 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017Continued marketing leadership across multiple cycles and geographies (Hawaii, California, Texas).
Co-founder & Director of Marketing at Honeokea Surf Parks
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025Led brand strategy, campaigns, and revenue growth initiatives; oversaw brand voice and partnerships.
Marketing Specialist at Treehouse Co-working (The Garden, Board Room)
February 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023Re-branded Treehouse and The Garden; revised marketing strategy and execution across social, email, earned, paid, and events. Executed cross-channel initiatives to drive revenue; guided all three brands through revenue growth of 5-20%.
Budget Analyst at Hawaii State Legislature – Ways & Means Committee
October 1, 2017 - November 1, 2021Analyzed program performance, budgets, and outcomes to support strategic decision-making. Created detailed reports and presentations for leadership and stakeholders. Strengthened analytical, reporting, and data-driven evaluation skills; learned legislative process and municipal funding nuances.
Sales & Marketing Director at Board Formula | Embeddable Surfboard Volume Calculator
June 1, 2015 - December 1, 2016Developed and executed B2B sales and marketing strategy; designed pitch decks and brochures; secured meetings with surfboard manufacturers worldwide; achieved 75% sales growth in first six months.
Education
B.A. in Marketing at Loyola Marymount University
September 10, 2001 - March 19, 2005Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail
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