Carrie Ritchie

Carrie Ritchie is a marketing expert and entrepreneur based in Portland, Oregon. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Good & Gold Marketing, an agency she established in September 2016.1 With over 12 years of experience in media and events, Carrie has built a reputation for developing creative strategies that deliver transformative results for brands.1

Professional Background

Carrie's career in marketing and media spans various roles:

• Good & Gold Marketing: As Co-Founder and CEO, Carrie leads the agency in providing growth and creative strategy for dynamic lifestyle brands.1
• Portland Monthly Magazine: She served as Advertising Director and Publisher, overseeing sales, marketing, and events teams.1
• Willamette Week: Worked as an Account Executive from December 2009 to January 2011.1
• ReachLocal: Held the position of Internet Marketing Executive from August 2008 to April 2009.1
• Dex Media: Worked as a Premise Advertising Executive from February 2006 to September 2008.1

Education and Approach

Carrie graduated from Brooks Institute with a BA in Film and Video Production and Marketing. Her approach to marketing combines analytical thinking with creative intuition. She describes herself as using "the left side of my brain for growth, analysis, and strategy, and I turn to the right side for intuition, possibility, and imagination".1

Additional Ventures

In addition to Good & Gold Marketing, Carrie has recently expanded her role to include the Lesbian Culture Club, a social club aimed at fostering connections and community for queer and lesbian women in Portland.34

Personal Insights

Carrie is known for her passion for creative thinking and data analysis. She describes herself as both free-spirited and loyal, with a desire to make things better, big or small.2 Her commitment to inclusivity is reflected in her business practices and personal initiatives.23