Brand Leader
&
Bakery Owner
building people-centric brands
Find the Connection.
If there is one guiding principle in my life, this is it.
My superpower is finding those connection points and developing programs, environments, or marketing and communication strategies to strengthen them.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked to connect bands to their fans, candidates to the right opportunities, and employees to their company’s culture.
With over a decade of experience leading employer brand teams and initiatives, I now consult with a select group of clients who seek to establish, enhance, or evolve their employer brands or recruitment marketing strategies.
I also spend much of my time building and managing Little Loaf Bakeshop with my partner—our small but growing vegan bakery whose purpose is to spark daily moments of joy through creative and delicious pastries.
If you are looking for support with people-focused marketing strategies, programs, or events, email me at hello.rian.finnegan@gmail.com.
If you have questions related to our bakery, email me at rian@littleloafbakeshop.com.
work samples
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Press and Articles
Little Loaf Bakeshop, an LGBTQ-owned vegan bakery, will open in New Paltz (business profile)
Transformation Realness: A New Era for Talent Brand (Podcast Guest)
Instacart’s 7 Tactics for Cooking Up a Great Employer Brand (feature in LinkedIn Blog)
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month at Instacart (by-line on Instacart blog)
Happy Birthday, Rian - LinkedIn Announcement about Name Change
Trans Musician Laura Jane Grace Talks Orlando Shooting - Out Magazine
Transgender rocker Laura Jane Grace visits Pandora for Pride chat - SF Gate
Pandora Celebrates And Supports LGBTQ Community With Launch Of ‘Sounds Like Pride’ - Huffington Post