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Adella Smith

Adella Smith

Blue Springs,MO

Summary

Vice President of Marketing with career history of 10+ years driving dynamic marketing initiatives across branding, public relations, digital marketing and corporate positioning. Creator of exceptionally effective campaigns that drive corporate revenues and market position.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President of Marketing

Midland Industries
03.2019 - Current
  • Continually evaluated marketplace trends and oversaw gathering of competitive intelligence within markets and across service lines.
  • Developed corporate sponsorships and worked with industry thought leaders to expand public relations.
  • Developed overall marketing strategy and support implementation across departments.
  • Developed technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles, and newsletters.
  • Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic and elevated sales numbers.
  • Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
  • Identified value propositions and key messages for company marketing campaigns.
  • Launched marketing activities for new product lines and market penetration.
  • Developed and implemented targeted digital strategy to improve business performance.
  • Managed relationships with key industry partners and implemented promotional initiatives to maximize marketing program performance.
  • Onboarded new customers efficiently by developing database listings, uploading information, and defining related lists.
  • Implemented key initiatives and activities aligned with brand strategy and brand advocacy.
  • Preserved brand integrity by monitoring consistency and quality of marketing content.
  • Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents and creative material distribution.
  • Planned and executed marketing campaigns to target groups, areas and wider community.
  • Established targets for social media platforms to reflect business objectives.
  • Supported business development efforts and coordinated with marketing team on special campaigns.
  • Drove company branding efforts to increase market presence and brand recognition.
  • Private equity
  • Doubled company revenue in 4 years

Layout Designer

Lifestyle Publications
10.2018 - 03.2019
  • Complete magazines assigned by ensuring each month's layouts follows company pre-approved branded recipe layouts as provided.
  • Uphold the ethics and mission of Lifestyle Publications by alerting the Art Director immediately upon receipt of inappropriate editorial materials or request.
  • Stay current on design trends to ensure the design integrity of the company stays above average.
  • Complete first round of proofing edits by appropriately interpreting a Publisher's, Editors or Editorial Coordinator's revision request while still upholding a high design standard.

Graphic Designer

Axiom Strategies
06.2016 - 10.2018

Design logos, mailers, banners, palm cards and digital ads for republican candidates nation wide. Work closely with copywriters to come up with concepts for each candidates main points to send to voters. I've previously done a banner for the Ted Cruz campaign and many more republican candidates for the 2016 election year.

Art Director

Hollywood Sports Paintball Park
08.2011 - 09.2012
  • Oversee and manage all art and visual direction as it relates to marketing and promotional campaigns, company and facility branding, and website representation.
  • Produce a large amount of creative and promotional assets including brochures, flyers, business cards, posters, banner, signage, web materials, etc.
  • Delegate tasks to members of the marketing team including graphic designers and web developers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts And Design

Mt. Sierra College
Monrovia, CA
06.2015

High School Diploma -

Covina High School
Covina, CA
06.2008

Skills

  • Prospect targeting
  • Performance metrics analysis
  • ROI analysis
  • Relationship building and retention
  • Marketing plan development
  • Story development and brand management
  • Corporate messaging
  • Product lifecycle management
  • E-mail and direct mail marketing campaigns
  • Social media engagement
  • Social media
  • Analytics
  • Special events planning
  • E-commerce
  • Strong time management
  • Strategic thinker
  • Creative and innovative
  • Sales training
  • Graphic design
  • Marketing plans
  • Web 20 savvy
  • Campaign management

Certification

  • Emfluence Certification

Timeline

Vice President of Marketing

Midland Industries
03.2019 - Current

Layout Designer

Lifestyle Publications
10.2018 - 03.2019

Graphic Designer

Axiom Strategies
06.2016 - 10.2018

Art Director

Hollywood Sports Paintball Park
08.2011 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts And Design

Mt. Sierra College

High School Diploma -

Covina High School
Adella Smith