Not to be confused with Earned Media Specialist Dylan, Dillon is an Account Manager for many of our clients. There always seems to be a smile on his face (except for that one time), and it’s not a facade. He’s an approachable team member, whether you need to discuss work or just chat for a minute. In addition to that, he takes account management to the next level by going the extra mile to make sure our team has what they need for a project.
Okay, okay. He’s standing behind me as I type this, begging me to get to the good stuff. I’m going to let him take over before he steals the keyboard from m—
The Interview
How have you seen things grow and change since you started at AW?
Marketing strategies and best practices are always changing and our team at ArachnidWorks constantly stays on top of the latest trends—using a data-driven approach to drive results for our clients.
What are your account management goals within the agency?
The team is everything. My goal is to build a team of Account Managers who excel at understanding our clients’ pain points in a wide range of industries, and who support our creatives to deliver their best work.
If you could have lunch with any person in the world—living or historical—who would it be and why?
Anthony Bourdain. His storytelling capacity for people, places, food, and the human experience in a normal conversation was inspirational.
What does the ideal Friday night look like to you?
At the beach, after a good homemade dinner and a couple of beers, riding our beach cruisers down to the waterfront to watch the sunset.
What’s your personal idea of success?
Success to me is empowering those around me. I feel like I’ve had a lot of life experiences and I am always excited to share that with others. Helping others avoid learning things the hard way is when I feel successful.
What’s your favorite movie, TV show, and/or book?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is the best movie and you cannot convince me otherwise. I think we can all relate to Walter at some point in our lives, and it’s when we break from the norm and take risks that life becomes the most vibrant and exciting.
Frederick is home to some great local eateries. Which one is your top choice?
Sabor de Cuba has the best Cuban sandwich I’ve ever had. Fifty Fifty is also really good.
What are you most looking forward to over the next year?
Everyday, I get up excited to make cool sh*t.
Give us a weird fact about yourself.
I’m friends with Brett.
A little bird named Dillon told me you like shooting and editing videos. What kind of videos do you make?
Evoking emotion with my videos is one of the most fulfilling experiences. I love bringing someone’s vision to life in ways that they couldn’t have imagined. Growing up, I’d take every opportunity to turn a school project into a video instead of a presentation. These days I shoot and edit for nonprofits, real estate agents, weddings, and of course for myself!
You use a gaming chair instead of an office chair like the rest of us. Are you too good for an office chair? Do you think you’re better than us?
I am not better than you, but in 10 years, my back will be.
That’s All For Now
Despite spelling his name incorrectly, Dillon is a great part of the team. His easygoing attitude and account management expertise keep the stress low when the pressure is high. Thanks for taking the time to tell us a little bit about yourself, Dillon!