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Oakland, CA, USA

Kit F.

Thoughtful marketing leadership, built for real growth

I’m the founder of Kit Friday Consulting, where I work as a strategic marketing partner to founder-led businesses, creative organizations, and service-based brands that need clarity, structure, and forward momentum.

Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, I step in as a fractional marketing leader, helping teams assess what’s working, identify what’s misaligned, and build marketing systems that support real business goals.

My work often sits at the intersection of brand strategy, content, digital marketing, and operational planning.

I bring over a decade of experience working across industries including creative services, wellness, legal, hospitality, music, and tech, with a focus on thoughtful growth over quick wins.

Selected Experience & Outcomes


• Led integrated marketing and communications initiatives that resulted in sustained increases in organic engagement and audience growth

• Designed and executed high-impact sales and launch campaigns, including seasonal promotions that significantly exceeded revenue targets

• Built full digital marketing infrastructures for growing brands, spanning email, content, social, and internal systems

• Managed press, events, and guerrilla marketing efforts that generated national and international media coverage

• Recognized by civic leadership for community-focused campaigns and meaningful local impact

How I Work


My approach is rooted in active listening, strategic insight, and respect for the realities of each business. I don’t lead with templates or trends - I lead with context.

Clients often come to me when things feel noisy, unclear, or stuck. Together, we slow things down just enough to make better decisions, define priorities, and create systems that teams can actually maintain.

Engagement Style


I’m a strong fit for teams looking for:

• Fractional marketing leadership without agency overhead

• Clear thinking, honest feedback, and collaborative partnership

• Strategy that connects brand, operations, and execution

If you’re looking for a senior-level marketing partner who values intention, clarity, and long-term thinking, I’d love to connect!

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Kit F.

Work

A Healing Vision, Rooted in Research: Research and Compliance Strategy for Holistic Medicinals Apothecary

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A Healing Vision, Rooted in Research: Research and Compliance Strategy for Holistic Medicinals Apothecary

Clarity isn't just a nice-to-have when you're building a wellness brand in a regulated space. It’s everything.

Ritual Earth Botanicals, already had the vision: blending Ayurvedic tradition with modern herbal care, including CBD and CBG botanicals.

But in a market full of shifting rules and compliance risks, they needed more than intention. They needed a clear framework she could trust.

That's where Kit Friday Consulting came in.

Through deep industry research and strategy work, we helped Ritual Earth Botanicals understand where and how to sell, how to talk about her products without crossing legal lines, and how to move forward with confidence that they were operating in best practices.

The result? A grounded, values-aligned strategy they could grow with, one that protects the integrity of their brand while making space for expansion.

📍To read the full case study, visit the link below.

Note: This work is research-based and does not constitute legal advice. Clients are always encouraged to consult legal professionals when needed.

Timeless Branding for a Timeless Vision: The Modern Vic’s Brand Story

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Timeless Branding for a Timeless Vision: The Modern Vic’s Brand Story

When The Modern Vic was founded, the vision was already there - a thoughtful interior design practice grounded in history, craftsmanship, and personal storytelling.

What was missing wasn’t talent or taste. It was clarity, and how to articulate The Modern Vic's vision in a way that felt distinctive, cohesive, and durable in a competitive market.

Our work focused on defining a clear brand foundation, one that honored the nuance of the practice while creating a strong, consistent point of view.

The result wasn’t just a more polished brand. It was a clearer narrative, stronger resonance with ideal clients, and a brand system designed to support long-term growth rather than short-term trends.

Good branding isn’t about aesthetics alone. It’s about giving a business language, structure, and confidence to move forward.

📍To read the full case study, visit the link below.

Experience

Mar 2013 — Present
Kit Friday Consulting

Kit Friday Consulting

Founder/Chief Marketer

As Founder and Chief Consultant of Kit Friday Consulting, I work with small and mid-sized businesses, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations to define their brand, create marketing strategies that are practical, effective, and tailored to their unique goals. I help clients clarify their brand, strengthen their systems, and launch campaigns that fit their team’s size, budget, and real-world capacity. My work spans technology, sustainability, creative industries, hospitality, transportation, healthcare, and public interest sectors, blending strategy, creative execution, and hands-on support to ensure every initiative is both impactful and sustainable.

  • Developed brand positioning, messaging frameworks, and go-to-market strategies for tech, sustainability, arts, travel, SaaS, hospitality, and healthcare clients.
  • Led product and program launches, driving measurable growth in sales, leads, and audience engagement.
  • Directed creative campaigns, including photo, video, and social, that have earned press coverage, community recognition, and awards.
  • Built digital marketing infrastructure for growing organizations, including websites, content systems, email automation, and analytics dashboards.
  • Provided fractional CMO services, offering high-level strategic direction without the overhead of a full-time hire.
  • Designed participatory planning processes to engage stakeholders, founders, and teams in co-creating brand narratives and campaign strategies.
Feb 2021 — Jun 2023
System Automation Corporation

System Automation Corporation

Senior Marketing Manager

As Senior Marketing Manager for a SaaS B2G organization serving state and local governments, I built the company’s first marketing department and communications strategy from the ground up, introducing digital infrastructure, scalable processes, and a unified brand voice.

  • Increased organic website traffic by 150% through strategic SEO optimization.
  • Created and executed social media campaigns that doubled followers in under a year without paid ads.
  • Designed and led webinar campaigns that boosted attendance and lead conversion by 50% per event. 50% per webinar and qualified leads
  • Developed automated marketing analytics dashboards to provide real-time KPI tracking and improve cross-departmental reporting.
  • Partnered with internal teams to successfully launch new products and services, ensuring brand consistency and market readiness.
  • Developed and implemented an automated marketing analytics dashboard that provided real-time insights into marketing performance
  • Led narrative positioning and stakeholder outreach efforts to strengthen high-value proposals and competitive procurement bids.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products and services
  • Collaborated with thought leaders and clients to develop impactful case studies and testimonials, resulting in increased social media, web traffic, and leads
Apr 2019 — Mar 2020
AVATA

AVATA

Digital Marketing Manager

As Digital Marketing Manager for a B2B SaaS Oracle partner, I developed and executed the company’s first comprehensive digital marketing strategy - building the entire infrastructure for social media, email marketing, blog content, and analytics from the ground up. My work focused on driving lead generation, boosting brand visibility, and strengthening partner engagement.

  • Built and implemented AVATA’s first integrated digital marketing infrastructure, including social media, email marketing, blog strategy, and campaign analytics.
  • Directed audience growth and content development, achieving a 200% increase in organic followers and a 45% surge in engagement within one year.
  • Produced and managed a flagship customer and partner event for 250+ attendees, supporting sales enablement and deepening key relationships.
  • Created editorial calendars, email nurture flows, and targeted paid content aligned with quarterly pipeline and awareness goals.
  • Partnered with sales and executive leadership to align marketing initiatives with business objectives and lead generation targets.
Mar 2016 — Oct 2019
GenZe by Mahindra

GenZe by Mahindra

Marketing Communications Manager

As Marketing Communications Manager for a Silicon Valley-based micromobility brand, I led integrated marketing initiatives that spanned B2B, B2C, and B2G audiences in the U.S. and global markets. My work blended strategy, creative direction, and hands-on execution to drive visibility, adoption, and sales for next-generation sustainable transportation solutions.

  • Designed and led a digital sales campaign that exceeded projections by 400%, fueling a surge in early customer acquisition.
  • Partnered with municipalities and large-scale partners, including Ford Go, to launch micromobility initiatives in key U.S. markets.
  • Directed creative and logistics for community-focused giving campaigns, earning mayoral commendations from the cities of Oakland and Portland.
  • Oversaw CES press and event marketing, generating international organic coverage through unique experiential activations.
  • Directed photo and video shoots, ensuring all elements aligned with the desired visual and brand aesthetic.
  • Built and maintained strategic partnerships with municipalities, major corporations, and industry leaders to expand electric mobility adoption.
  • Managed cross-channel content calendars (social, blog, email) to support product launches, seasonal promotions, and brand storytelling.
  • Collaborated with global teams to ensure brand consistency and compliance across markets in Europe, Latin America, and Asia.