Angela Staples
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results-driven Field Marketing Specialist with experience building strategic partnerships, executing experiential marketing initiatives, and growing Red Bull's presence in a focus market. Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholder relationships, balance multiple projects at a time, oversee budgets, and deliver successful consumer-facing activations. Recognized for adaptability, problem-solving, and creating long-term partnerships that drive sustainable business growth and brand impact.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Marketing Specialist
Red Bull North America, Inc.
Chicago, IL
03.2026 - Current
- Expanded Red Bull's presence in historically underdeveloped markets by building 10+ strategic partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, and executing localized marketing initiatives.
- Leveraged and strengthened a partnership with Columbia College for Red Bull Spin Off BTL marketing by integrating the project into coursework, coordinating cross-functional campus engagement, and driving awareness through student publications, student events, and social media promotion.
- Managed budgets, partnerships, project timelines, and administrative processes to ensure successful execution of activations.
Field Marketing Specialist Jr.
Red Bull North America, Inc.
Chicago, IL
02.2025 - 03.2026
- Built 40+ net new relationships to hyper-localize global marketing plans and boost brand relevance across consumer occasions.
- Managed the local events calendar to bring Red Bull to life through 3rd-party partners, averaging 6 activations a month.
- Contributed in planning hyper-local large moment samplings and all relevant components including Student Marketeer communication, logistics, and overall execution at St. Patrick's Day, Sueños, and Lollapalooza resulting in 65K+ cans sampled.
- Consistently supported market priorities by approaching cross-functional work with curiosity, strengthening trust and alignment in always-on occasions and pillars.
Student Marketeer - Team Lead
Red Bull North America, Inc.
Chicago, IL
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted Brand Marketing Specialist in onboarding new team members, fostering a positive work environment.
- Established processes for the Student Marketeer team to create effective campus plans to build brand love and visibility on their local campuses.
- Brought 4 Global Brand Projects to life on campus through collaborating with 3rd party collegiate partnerships.
Student Marketeer
Red Bull North America, Inc.
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Project lead on Wings for Life World Run to drive 60 student registrations within the Chicago market (2024).
- Engaged with over 25 organizations to represent a local face for a global brand at events with 300+ attendees, enhancing brand visibility.
- Supported Electric Forest in Rothbury, MI, interacting with over 8,000 attendees and staff to foster positive brand relationships.
Content Marketing and Management Intern
UIC Center For Urban Education Leadership
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed center's website by scheduling posts, updating content, and responding to comments, which enhanced community engagement.
- Improved overall content quality through diligent proofreading and editing tasks prior to publication.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while overseeing 5+ projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL12.2024
Skills
- Languages: English, Chinese (Mandarin)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, SAP
- Campaign execution
- Market analysis
- Problem resolution
- Detail orientation
Timeline
Field Marketing Specialist
Red Bull North America, Inc.
03.2026 - Current
Field Marketing Specialist Jr.
Red Bull North America, Inc.
02.2025 - 03.2026
Student Marketeer - Team Lead
Red Bull North America, Inc.
07.2024 - 02.2025
Student Marketeer
Red Bull North America, Inc.
04.2023 - 07.2024
Content Marketing and Management Intern
UIC Center For Urban Education Leadership
06.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Illinois Chicago