Josh Putnam

Josh Putnam has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Currently, they are working as a Brand Manager at U.S. Venture, Inc. since July 2022. Prior to this role, they worked at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company from July 2018 to February 2021 as a Retail Development Specialist and from February 2021 to July 2022 as a Wholesale Development Specialist.

Before joining Goodyear, Josh founded and served as the Lead Photographer at Acacia Imagery from May 2012 to June 2018. In this role, they successfully completed over 100 media shoots across multiple states and countries, including work for reputable clients like Abbott Healthcare, Bank of America, and Duke Energy. Their work has been published in esteemed publications such as Fortune, The Charlotte Observer, and Speak Up.

Josh also co-founded NinjaVision, LLC in March 2015 and served as its Creative Director until December 2016. At NinjaVision, they conceptualized and produced digital marketing campaigns for e-commerce companies, handling various aspects such as social media strategy, web design, and email campaigns.

Furthermore, Josh worked as an Assistant Creative Director at Buffalo Jackson Trading Co from April 2013 to April 2014. In this position, they planned and executed marketing strategies and promotions for an outdoor lifestyle brand. Josh also organized a team of illustrators, designers, and videographers and personally handled all photography projects.

Josh's early career includes an internship at Silent Images where they served as an Intern Project Manager from August 2011 to August 2012. Josh coordinated and oversaw domestic and international photography projects, developed marketing strategies, expanded social media presence, and directed volunteer operations for an international nonprofit organization. Notably, they also led a project in Ethiopia, handling logistics for media teams, conceptualizing and implementing photography shoots, and assisting in PR strategies for key clients.

Overall, Josh Putnam has demonstrated expertise in brand management, wholesale and retail development, commercial and wedding photography, digital marketing, and project management.

Josh Putnam attended Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy from 2003 to 2007. Josh then pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business and Organizational Communication from The University of Akron, graduating in 2011.