Ben Adams
About Ben Adams
Ben Adams is the Co-Founder and Head of &drop at Advoc8, where he has worked since 2014, specializing in experiential marketing strategies. He has a background in political science and communications, with previous roles at CustomMade, Barclays, and the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.
Work at Advoc8
Ben Adams has served as Co-Founder and Head of &drop at Advoc8 since 2014. He operates in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, utilizing a hybrid work model. In his role, he leads the &drop division, which focuses on creating unique experiences through merchandise. Adams has played a key role in integrating merchandise as a core offering at Advoc8 since the company's inception, emphasizing the importance of experiential marketing strategies.
Education and Expertise
Ben Adams holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Communications from Northeastern University. He also participated in a Semester Study Abroad program at the University of Cape Town. His expertise lies in building trust and shifting perceptions through experiential marketing strategies, which he applies in his current role at Advoc8.
Background
Before co-founding Advoc8, Ben Adams gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked as an Associate at CustomMade, Inc. from 2012 to 2013 in Cambridge, MA. He also served as an Analyst at Barclays for five months in 2014. His early career included a position as Advance for Romney for President in 2012, where he worked for ten months in Boston, MA. Additionally, he was the WV Advocacy Director at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools from 2011 to 2013 in Charleston, West Virginia.
Professional Experience
Ben Adams has accumulated significant professional experience across multiple organizations. His tenure at CustomMade, Inc. and Barclays provided him with analytical and operational skills. His role at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools involved advocacy, where he focused on public charter school initiatives. These positions contributed to his understanding of marketing and advocacy, which he now applies in his leadership role at Advoc8.