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Governor Lightfoot

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Featured Work

Work that speaks for itself.

Experience

Where I've delivered.

  1. Liberty Home Pros

    Sep 2024 – Present
    Marketing ManagerApr 2026 – Present
    Marketing SpecialistOct 2025 – Apr 2026
    Marketing InternSep 2024 – Oct 2025

    ↑ Promoted twice

    • —Grew company YouTube channel to 900K+ views
    • —Manage all company social media
    • —Run marketing across in-person, digital, and email channels
    • —On-site videographer for YouTube content
  2. Gov L Creative

    Dec 2025 – Present

    Founder, Social Media Marketing & Web Design

    • —Built the business solo through cold-call sales
    • —Served 32 businesses and built 29 websites
    • —Generated $39K in revenue
  3. Kohl's Kicking

    Oct 2024 – Oct 2025

    Marketing Intern

    • —Ran the brand TikTok, reaching 1M+ views and growing views 187.5% in the first 5 months
    • —On-site interviews and photography at the National Showcase in Chicago
    • —Photography featured by ESPN
  4. Drake Relays

    Oct 2023 – May 2024

    Marketing & Brand Management Intern

    • —Designed the GBM website, driving a 13% increase in sign-ups
    • —Partnered with major sponsors including Wellmark
    • —Supported email marketing campaigns
  5. Gov L Photography & Art

    Founder, Photographer & Artist

    • —Created photography and art for athletes across the NBA, MLB, NFL, and WWE
    • —Worked with Iowa State Men's Basketball
    • —Work featured by ESPN
    • —Photos used by the Iowa State Daily

About

The person behind the content.

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I'm Governor Lightfoot — a marketing professional and entrepreneur. My background is in marketing at Iowa State University, and my work is built on creativity, storytelling, and the craft of building brands.

I've worked hands-on in sales, content marketing, social media management, and business development. Between client work and building my own business, I've learned what actually moves a brand: connecting with people, thinking creatively, and delivering results you can point to.

I take pride in representing the company I work for — I wear the name on my sleeve and treat its success like my own. I welcome constructive criticism, look for opportunities to learn, and never settle for good enough. There's always room to improve, and I'll put in the work to close the gap.

Marketing

Social MediaYouTube GrowthTikTokEmailBrand Strategy

Sales

Cold CallingClient AcquisitionDeal Closing

Creative

Video ProductionPhotographyGraphic DesignWeb DesignAI

Testimonials

What people say.

“Governor was great in class. His quick thinking, creativity, and ability to adapt thoroughly impressed me. I would recommend him to any employer.”
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Priyanka Jayashankar
Professor, Iowa State University
“Governor was amazing to work with. He was so creative and thoughtful with projects, and I wish I could hire him full time! My website looks amazing, and his work has been excellent.”
Gramm Meyer
Marketing Client, Iowa Powersports and Outdoor

Education

Schooled & awarded.

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Iowa State University

B.A. Marketing

2022–2026 · 1 credit remaining

🏆 1st Place, Mary Greeley Medical Center Case Competition

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