
Damon Scott
Verified Expert in Marketing
Marketing Expert
Richmond, VA, United States
Toptal member since June 4, 2026
Damon is a growth-focused marketing executive and fractional CMO with expertise in go-to-market strategy, demand generation, ABM, product marketing, thought leadership, and partner ecosystem development. He helps organizations accelerate revenue, strengthen market position, and transform marketing into a measurable driver of business growth. He applies data-driven strategy, marketing accountability, and ROI-focused execution.
Project Highlights
Expertise
- B2B Marketing
- Brand Strategy
- Business to Government (B2G)
- Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy
- Market Research
- Marketing
- Marketing Leadership
- Thought Leadership
Work Experience
Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Marketing Strategist
Accelerated Metrics LLC
- Partnered with executive teams to align marketing strategy, revenue objectives, and business priorities, strengthening competitive positioning and identifying opportunities for sustainable growth.
- Led go-to-market, positioning, demand generation, and integrated marketing strategies designed to strengthen pipeline performance and customer acquisition.
- Developed executive-ready ROI business cases, customer value frameworks, sales enablement programs, and performance dashboards that connect marketing investment to measurable business outcomes.
- Guided marketing transformation through MarTech, AI adoption, analytics, and process optimization to improve operational effectiveness, decision-making, and marketing accountability.
Senior Director and Portfolio Marketing Leader
TTEC
- Led portfolio marketing across Healthcare and BFSI, aligning go-to-market strategy, executive messaging, demand generation, and sales enablement with enterprise growth priorities.
- Directed account-based marketing (ABM) strategy combining executive value propositions, pursuit messaging, and sales enablement, contributing to a healthcare opportunity valued in the low eight figures.
- Developed integrated campaigns, executive communications, and thought leadership programs that re-engaged dormant enterprise accounts and strengthened strategic pursuits.
- Introduced AI-enabled marketing workflows and Agile campaign practices that accelerated content development, improved cross-functional collaboration, and increased marketing responsiveness.
Director of Marketing & Operations
JAMIS Software Corp
- Recruited to lead marketing and build the company’s first Business Development Representative (BDR) organization, establishing outbound strategy, sales processes, and performance standards to strengthen pipeline development.
- Led product marketing, competitive positioning, executive messaging, and sales enablement initiatives that strengthened customer acquisition and partner engagement.
- Countered competitive misinformation surrounding software security through third-party validation and strategic communications, helping restore market confidence and strengthen product credibility.
- Strengthened the strategic partnership with Acumatica by aligning partner strategy, messaging, and joint go-to-market initiatives to expand reach within the government contracting market.
Marketing Consultant
Verizon
- Delivered a targeted enterprise marketing initiative that closed an approximately $18M pipeline gap and generated nearly $24M in revenue through an integrated campaign strategy and cross-functional execution.
- Created an enterprise sales intelligence framework combining digital behavior, buying signals, competitive insights, and account intelligence to help sales teams identify and engage opportunities with greater precision.
- Led enterprise marketing initiatives spanning market intelligence, go-to-market strategy, partner marketing, and sales enablement in support of revenue and pipeline objectives.
- Partnered with executive leadership and strategic alliances, including Equinix, to align joint go-to-market strategies, strengthen partner engagement, and expand enterprise opportunities.
Vice President of Marketing
PVBS / XTIVIA Software
- Served on the leadership team during expansion from approximately $7M to nearly $30M in revenue, transforming the company’s brand, marketing organization, and market position prior to acquisition by XTIVIA.
- Built and led integrated marketing and inside sales organizations, including an SDR team, strengthening demand generation, pipeline development, customer acquisition, and alignment with field sales.
- Led a comprehensive brand transformation spanning positioning, messaging, identity, website, digital presence, and customer experience, repositioning PVBS as a more credible enterprise software provider.
- Built an executive thought leadership program combining media relations, speaking engagements, strategic content, PR, and collaborative marketing with Microsoft to expand visibility and industry credibility.
Project History
Enterprise Lead Generation and Partner Growth Initiative
- $24 Million — Pipeline Generated
- +200% — Partner Growth Contribution
An enterprise sales organization faced an estimated $18 million pipeline shortfall. There was a need for product market and industry growth, increasing qualified opportunities while strengthening strategic partner engagement.
I developed and executed an integrated demand generation and partner marketing strategy. I created an ROI sales platform that enabled value-based selling and quantified customer business impact. I also coordinated joint marketing initiatives with Equinix to expand market reach and drive engagement.
I generated approximately $24 million in qualified pipeline opportunities, helped shift customer discussions from product features to measurable business outcomes, and contributed to more than 200% growth in partner-related business activity.
Corporate Brand Integration and Thought Leadership Strategy
- 4 — Acquired Companies Integrated
- $95 Million — Company Valuation Achieved
Four acquired businesses operated as separate entities with different brands, capabilities, and market perceptions. Limited market awareness prevented the company from fully leveraging its combined strengths. There was a need for a unified strategy to support growth in highly competitive government and defense markets.
I developed a corporate branding and positioning strategy centered on the company’s R&D capabilities, created a thought leadership platform leveraging executive expertise and industry credibility, and unified messaging across cybersecurity, networking, call center, and research organizations under a single market vision.
I unified four acquired companies under a single brand and market strategy, helping increase company value from approximately $28 million to $95 million, positioning the company for acquisition.
Reseller Program Development and Market Launch
- 340 — Reseller Partners Acquired
- +2,000% — Projected Marketing ROI
Network Solutions wanted to expand its hosting business through indirect sales channels but lacked a structured reseller program, acquisition strategy, and partner enablement framework. The company needed a scalable approach to recruit, support, and grow a nationwide reseller ecosystem.
I designed and launched a comprehensive reseller program that included GTM strategy, partner recruitment, MDF incentives, revenue modeling, demand generation campaigns, telemarketing, search marketing, and a partner portal to support reseller growth and long-term channel success.
I created a reseller acquisition strategy that onboarded 340 partners and projected marketing ROI exceeding 2,000% for key campaign initiatives. The program was later recognized internally as one of the company’s most successful launches.
Education
Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
University of Phoenix - Reston, VA, USA
Bachelor's Degree in Communications
George Mason University - Fairfax, VA, USA
Certifications
Google Ads Display Certification
Google Ads Search Certification
Google Ads Measurement Certification
Skills
Core
Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Leadership, Brand Strategy, Content Strategy, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Copywriting, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Social Media Advertising, Paid Advertising, Audience Targeting, Social Media Strategy, Campaign Management, Marketing Campaigns, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing Strategy, Branding, Marketing Research & Analysis, Account-based Marketing (ABM), Product Marketing, Google Ads, Google SEO, Facebook Ads, Public Relations (PR), Channel Strategy
Business Models
Business to Government (B2G), Software as a Service (SaaS)
Platforms & Tools
HubSpot, Marketo, Salesforce Pardot, Instagram Ads
Other
B2B Marketing, Business, Thought Leadership, Sales Pipeline Management, Market Research, Digital Strategy, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Content Optimization, AI-enabled Search, Search Engines, Web Search, Roadmaps, Campaign Optimization, Growth Marketing, Performance Metrics, Geofencing & Geotargeting, Press Releases, Fractional CMO, Communication, Lead Nurturing, Lead Qualification, Sales Funnel, Brand Repositioning, HubSpot CRM, AI Agents, Demand Generation, Email, Webinars, Portfolio Management, Event Strategy, Event Planning, AEO, Meta Ads, AI Content Creation, Creative Briefs, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), B2B Partnerships, Channel Management, Strategy, Partnership Marketing, Partnership Analysis, Demand Forecasting, Revenue Modeling, P&L Management
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