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Lauren Rush

Lauren Rush

Tampa,FL

Summary

A diligent, creative individual with a keen attention to detail, channeled through a passion for innovation and design. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated history of planning and management at both the strategic and operational level. Experienced in graphic design, ecommerce, customer service, marketing, sales, and event planning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Manager

Love + Chew
10.2023 - Current

Responsible for the creation & execution of:

  • Marketing content calendar - social media posts, content creation, influencer campaigns
  • Shopper marketing: coupon campaigns for retail stores (ex: Sprouts App, Aisle), Instacart campaigns, etc.
  • Photoshoots for new product launches, seasonal campaigns, etc
  • Strategy for customer retention and continued growth of email & SMS subscriber list
  • Website: Update the design, content, and copy to the company website, as needed.
  • Email & SMS campaigns (using Klaviyo)
  • Digital marketing and sales assets through use of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Canva, etc.


Coordination of:

  • Design work by graphic artist contractors
  • Trade show exhibitions and sales events: coordination of all details including sampling, shipping, team schedule, accommodations, activities, set-up/break-down, budget, etc.
  • In-store demonstrations & merchandising efforts: hiring, scheduling, and ROI for demos. Reporting provided on a monthly basis.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Lauren Rush Graphic Design
01.2017 - Current

Marketing & Sales Coordinator

Base Culture
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Creation of digital marketing and sales assets through use of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Acrobat
  • Management of online business operations; Drove sales through strategic planning and management of all online platforms including Shopify, Amazon, Seller Central, Walmart, Wholesale Gorilla, Recharge Subscriptions, etc
  • Independent ownership of customer service support; Created Base Culture's structure and policy for all customer correspondence and communication
  • Provided daily customer support by responding to inquiries and resolving all cases in a timely manner; Tracked all data from customer calls and emails to create initiatives and dashboard for improving customer experience
  • Management of email and SMS marketing through use of Klaviyo, Attentive, and Notion platforms
  • Key contributor to development of strategy for customer retention and continued growth of subscriber list
  • Supported shopper marketing through ad spend, coupon creation, and maintaining customer info database
  • Produced sales data reporting for executive team on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis
  • Independently owned the end-to-end organization and planning for all sales events and trade shows including scheduling, accommodations, activities, set-up/break-down, food and beverage orders, budget, etc.

Barista

Blueys Market and Café
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Works in a fast-paced environment to prepare crafted espresso drinks
  • Meets all customer needs utilizing a high level of customer service
  • Pitches ideas for retail items in the store and assists with promotion and awareness via Instagram.

Co Editor

MP3DU
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Wrote/pitched original content, coverage relating to music festivals, events and news
  • Worked with artists on interviews and promoting their music
  • Responsible for brand awareness and outreach
  • Member of the graphic design team: oversaw logos, website design and formatting the magazine's print distribution.

Social Media & Art Assistant

Strike Magazine
04.2019 - 06.2020
  • Created digital art content for magazine and website
  • Created promotional flyers, web banners, and profile pictures
  • Created concepts for blog and photoshoots.

Social Media Marketing Intern

The Kollection
03.2019 - 08.2019
  • Created content for The Kollection Instagram, reaching a large following and increasing engagement to all-time highs
  • Maintained brand image and executed business objectives through all media platforms
  • Created original digital artwork and graphics (flyers, posters, etc.) to be displayed at events and on various media platforms.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Media Communication Studies -

Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
01.2020

Skills

  • Graphic Design
  • Event Planning
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Marketing
  • Sales

Timeline

Marketing Manager

Love + Chew
10.2023 - Current

Marketing & Sales Coordinator

Base Culture
08.2021 - 07.2023

Barista

Blueys Market and Café
06.2020 - 07.2021

Co Editor

MP3DU
08.2019 - 06.2020

Social Media & Art Assistant

Strike Magazine
04.2019 - 06.2020

Social Media Marketing Intern

The Kollection
03.2019 - 08.2019

Freelance Graphic Designer

Lauren Rush Graphic Design
01.2017 - Current

Bachelor's degree in Media Communication Studies -

Florida State University
Lauren Rush