Joe Lyphout
Account Executive
Who is Joe Lyphout?
I am someone who is always thirsty for more knowledge. Whether it is about client goals, trends in digital communications, how to value a company, or simply the latest news from ESPN. The more the better when it comes to learning. I guess that is why my Kolbe score came back as a fact finder! It's not uncommon to find me in the corner of Starbucks somewhere in town with my iPad or laptop fired up for hours on end.
I graduated from Notre Dame as an undergrad in 2000 and started working as a software developer in Fort Wayne, IN, before working my way back to Notre Dame. For fun, I have always enjoyed playing sports as much as watching them. When I have the time, I love to play soccer, tennis, volleyball, and cycle.
What do you do at AgencyND? What's so cool about that?
I spend a lot of my time consulting with my clients on how to achieve communications or marketing objectives. I ask a lot of strategic questions, get people to think more broadly, and help define an understanding of what success will look like for our clients. I then work with the AgencyND team to strategize on how to best meet client goals through aligning the appropriate tactics and services.
I am inquisitive by nature. This job allows me to ask questions and think through strategies and projects with clients. I enjoy taking a meeting from a discussion about doing a simple brochure to helping a client understand how that brochure should fit into a larger marketing and communications plan, then helping them come up with that plan.
What do you do in your down time?
Down time? What's that? I have heard the term used and vaguely remember something resembling it a long time ago. I am currently working on an Executive MBA at the Mendoza College of Business here at Notre Dame. Full-time work and full-time school does not lend itself to much down time.
What did you dream you would do when you were a kid?
Many kids dream about really exciting or exotic careers—professional sports stars, fireman, astronaut, or the President. Not me. When I was asked as a kid what I wanted to do when I grew-up, I always said "businessman".
How did it come about that you work at Notre Dame?
I have been a part of the Notre Dame community in way or another for over 26 years now. After graduation, I always figured I would come back and work for the University at some point in my career. That opportunity just happened to come much earlier than I had anticipated when I came across a job opening in the Office of Information Technology.
Kolbe A Index Results (What is the Kolbe A Index?)
8-5-4-3
What do you need to know from this? I am a high fact finder. I want to know as much as possible about something to make sure it's being done correctly the first time.