David Garrard

David Garrard is an experienced professional with a diverse background in various industries. David is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Hone Ventures, a venture studio focused on empowering entrepreneurs and providing tailored strategies for success. In this role, David leverages their expertise in access to financial capital, business strategy, marketing, and user experience to foster the growth of early-stage startups.

Prior to Hone Ventures, David served as the Chief Creative Officer for Un_Standard, a boutique branding and marketing agency. David played a key role in developing successful business strategies, providing coaching, and showcasing their branding expertise. David's innovative approach to business strategy development significantly contributed to the agency's growth and helped attract a diverse clientele.

David was also the Co-founder of HNTRISM, a digital lifestyle community, where they served as the Chief Creative Officer and Founding Partner. In this role, they demonstrated exceptional expertise in strategic planning, brand promotion, and operations management for emerging brands worldwide. David successfully launched HNTRISM as a digital lifestyle platform, engaging thousands of followers and providing a global value proposition to emerging brands.

Additionally, David played a pivotal role in the development and launch of an artisanal luxury skincare line for men and women at Asbury Apothecary. As the Founding Executive Director, Creative Director, Marketing Director, and Business Development expert, they conducted market research, formulated products, and crafted a strategic business plan to position the brand effectively.

Earlier in their career, David was a Founding Partner and Creative Director at threepointseven, where they created and managed brand strategies, led a team of consultants, and collaborated with international agencies. David successfully drove corporate culture shifts, spearheaded rebranding efforts for charities, and empowered entrepreneurs with essential branding and marketing skills.

David also founded The HNTR Project, where they led the development and implementation of comprehensive brand strategies to capitalize on niche market opportunities and drive business growth. David showcased their expertise in niche market expertise and brand strategy development, resulting in increased brand awareness, customer engagement, and revenue growth.

Before founding their own ventures, David gained valuable experience at Bozell as an Account Supervisor, leading strategic marketing initiatives and fostering a high-performing team. David successfully established a direct marketing department to support Verizon Wireless, driving customer base growth and optimizing agency processes.

David also served as the Director of Integrated Marketing at USA Networks, where they demonstrated exceptional marketing expertise and leadership. David spearheaded strategic marketing campaigns, increased brand visibility, and pioneered innovative promotional initiatives that boosted advertising revenue.

Earlier in their career, David was a Senior Account Manager at Grey Group, where they played an instrumental role in driving revenue growth and sales success for the Sprint account. David streamlined sales processes and developed strategic marketing templates to enhance communication and targeted outreach.

David began their career as an Account Executive at The Sloan Group, where they excelled in managing client relationships and driving creative marketing strategies for high-profile clients.

Overall, David Garrard's extensive work experience showcases their expertise in business strategy, branding, marketing, and customer engagement. David has consistently made valuable contributions to the growth and success of the companies and clients they have worked with.

David Garrard attended Tulane University from 1985 to 1987, where they studied Architecture. From 1988 to 1989, they enrolled at The University of the Arts, focusing on Graphic Design. Finally, they completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing at Concord University from 1989 to 1991.