Employee Profile: Brian Simmons
How long have you been working for case-mate? Tell us about what you do here.
I have been working at case-mate for about 3 and a half years. I’m the Marketing Director, I work very closely with the creative team and other marketing team members with our products, packaging, images, copy, etc… if its got case-mate written on it, I probably have a hand in it.
What/where was your first job?
Metro North Soccer Sideline Referee it was the only job that hired 14 year olds at the time other than McDonald’s.
What phone do you currently use? Love it or hate it?
iPhone 3GS – Obsessed with it, it’s my second child.
What was your first cell phone?
Nokia 5110. I loved it, it had a few interchangeable faceplates and everything…
What features do you look for in a case?
Mainly form factor, protection and looks. I’m abusive to my phones, I need something slim and protective.
What’s your favorite case?
Tough/Hybrid, without a doubt. Best case out there.
Where is the craziest / funniest place your phone has ever been in?
Well, there are a few. I’m pretty sure there are about 5 of my phones at the bottom of lake lanier right now…
Favorite case-mate story?
There’s a lot. The Savannah retreat, the time Shashi (our CEO) went to the hospital for a self inflicted eye wound, and basically all the nights that involve case-mate employees and alcohol…
BUT my favorite is when Shashi sprayed KK (Director of Sales) in the face (and basically the whole office) with pepper spray as a joke. This was on the day we were supposed to move to our new office – no one could even enter the building.
Favorite website or news-source?
drudgereport.com and reddit.com
Favorite you-tube video?
It changes from month to month, but this is this month’s is The Morning Benders – “Excuses” Yours Truly session.
Favorite phone app?
Newsrack/Doodlejump
Guilty pleasures?
Sometimes I watch American Idol when my wife turns it on… only sometimes though… when she makes me watch it… cant believe they kicked off Katelyn…
What can’t you live without?
My MacBook Pro/iPhone, its almost scary how dependent I am.
When you’re not working at case-mate, what do you do with your spare time?
I spend as much time as I possibly can with my 1 year old son. He’s currently in case-mate training and will be starting in a few weeks as an intern. If my son isn’t there I turn to my guitar.
