PORTFOLIO

PORTFOLIO

I’ve always believed great brands aren’t built in boardrooms—they’re built in the real world, where people taste, try, interact, and connect.

My career has followed that philosophy. From a decade at Red Bull shaping the largest collegiate field marketing engine in the U.S., to leading brand and growth functions at blk. and Pathwater, to directing GTM launches for Black Rifle Coffee Company, I’ve seen firsthand how smart strategy paired with world-class execution changes the trajectory of a brand.

Today I run Palm Productions—a fractional marketing and production studio dedicated to helping consumer brands scale with intention, creativity, and operational discipline.

Stephen Dempsey-Chiam

Marketer · Strategist · Brand Builder

Select Works

PATH
POPARAZZI
AB InBEV
RED BULL

PALM PRODUCTIONS
EVERYDAY DOSE
BLACK RIFLE COFFEE CO.
blk. beverages

I’m a Venice Beach–based marketer and brand strategist with roots in Washington, D.C. and a career that includes international work with Red Bull Global in Austria. I’m driven by building community, creating memorable brand moments, and developing experiences that bring people together in meaningful ways.

Outside of work, you’ll find me on the tennis court, at the beach with my dog Disco, or recharging with regular sauna and cold plunge sessions. I’m a firm believer if it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you…

References available upon request.

Work Experience

Marketing Lead (Contract)

May 2025 - Present

Palm Productions

Fractional marketing consultancy and production house delivering GTM strategy, field marketing systems, creative production, and cross-functional program execution for CPG and lifestyle brands.

Founder

Apr 2021 – Present

Everyday Dose

National field marketing infrastructure, 300+ events, scalable SOPs, ROI frameworks, and ambassador systems.

Marketing Director (Contract)

Jan - Apr 2025

Black Rifle Coffee Co.

Co-led GTM strategy for Energy Drink launch; secured 10% A&B accounts and 21% ACV within 90 days.

Brand Director (Global)

Feb 2020 - Apr 2021

blk. Beverages

Drove revenue from $8M→$29M; expanded market share +225%; launched 12+ SKUs; built cross-functional systems.

Marketing Director (Global)

Dec 2022 - Mar 2024

PATH (FKA Pathwater)

Built brand function and strategic platform; contributed to $30M Series A; 300M+ impressions across campaigns.

Sr. Brand Manager (HQ)

Dept. Head, Field Marketing (HQ)

Global Project Manager (AT)

Field Marketing Specialist (DC)

2009 – 2019

Red Bull

National field marketing leadership, $20M budget, 800+ ambassadors, US & Global Campaigns, 12M annual samples.