He has over 20 years of experience combining business strategy and branding executions. He has consulted for corporations in technology, food and beverage, medical, aerospace, outdoor goods and more. Some of his clients have included Wells Fargo, Siemens, Microsoft, Ocean Kayak, Baker’s Wholesome Baked Goods and Zand. Through the years he has been published in several design trade publications, books and has won copious design awards. He continues to be involved in all projects in order to insure the highest possible return on the client’s investment and that business objectives are exceeded.
About Us
Fueling the entrepreneurial spirit
About Pivot Lab
Companies who are compelled to stay competitive are looking for ways to evolve. It requires both focus and flexibility. We have developed the perfect system to achieve and maintain that competitive edge. We call it a Strategy Platform and use it to develop the highest level of branding executions. Our clients call it a guidebook for exceeding their goals.
Efficient use of resources
In a very condensed period of time we can hand you a guidebook unique to your company vision, with guide rails for every business decision—branding, marketing, operations, finance, technology, human resources, etc. The approach we have developed aligns all egos, identifies a market position that will be second nature to sustain, and generates criteria that heightens critical thinking skills, all delivered in an accessible, flexible format.
Combining strategy with exceptional design executions
No other branding firm has the courage to take this in-depth approach, but a Strategy Platform is the only way to marshal every company resource including all branding and marketing dollars. It’s not enough to have innovative ideas, amazing talent, or financial resources if they don’t serve a smart vision. We use every page of your Strategy Platform to design the most effective marketing pieces. Our design executions build a simple but sophisticated bridge between your company and your target audience. We are honored to have an award-winning design team who are motivated and equipped to generate the highest return on investment for our clients.
We keep the cart behind the horse, the wheels on the bus, and your strategic thinking leading the way. It’s not your typical strategy. We’re not your typical branding firm.
If you are at all intrigued and want to spend an hour talking with us, your company may never be the same.
Leadership
Matt Barnhart
// Head of Everything (aka big mucky muck)
Shari Burk
// Head of Strategy (aka big smartie)
Shari is driven to find a better way. After years of working closely with organizations she was frustrated by resources that were wasted as a result of poorly made decisions. In response, Shari developed the best system out there for equipping leadership for what she calls punctuated equilibrium—a grand leap forward in business evolution. With over 20 years of experience in this industry, initially as a creative director and then as a strategist, she has worked with leading companies such as Jansport, Nordstrom, Zipcar, Nature’s Path, Holland America Cruise Line, Boeing, Attachmate Software, Seagate Software, Microstaq, SPIE, St. Michelle Winery, Columbia Crest Winery, Top Food & Drug, McDonald’s, Xbox 360, Leatherman Tool, and many others.
Holly Williams
// Head of Client Development (aka bff)
Holly loves business and people. Making them more successful has always been her passion. She has worked in branding and marketing for more than 20 years and even started a successful business her father now oversees. Her ability to help companies find what they need to grow is indispensable. Holly has worked in television, radio, online media as well as at the retail level creating environmental branding through sight, sound and scent. Holly has worked with clients such as Nike, Tommy Bahama, Kodak, Denny's, T-Mobile, Sears, McDonald's, Time Warner and more. Holly's goal is to spread the word to as many companies as possible to help them see the vision and the value of strategic decision making and the amazing return on investment it provides.
