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Breanna Hamilton

Hamilton,OH

Summary

Strategic and innovative district marketing leader with 5 years of experience as an in-unit marketer across complex higher education dining programs ranging from $13M–$50M+ in annual revenue. Proven success transitioning from embedded, hands-on execution to leading scalable marketing systems, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and managing in-unit marketing teams in alignment with operational and financial goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

District Marketing Manager

Chartwells Higher Education
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2025 - Current
  • Account Scope: $13M campus dining program; 1 residential dining commons, 7 retail locations, athletic concessions; marketing team of 3 interns.
  • Serve as the first dedicated Chartwells marketing leader at Xavier University, establishing the dining marketing function following the transition from university-led marketing.
  • Act as the embedded, in-unit marketing lead while building systems, standards, and workflows designed to scale beyond a single account.
  • Built the campus marketing program from the ground up, introducing innovative brand standards, campaign strategy, and engagement systems under Chartwells oversight.
  • Lead marketing strategy across residential, retail, catering, and athletic dining, aligning initiatives with operational and revenue goals.
  • Introduced high-impact retail campaigns that doubled monthly limited-time offer (LTO) sales through improved in-location execution and digital promotion.
  • Drove measurable digital growth through refreshed content strategy and engagement storytelling:
    Impressions increased 133% year-over-year (434,481 → 1,013,463)
  • Direct digital, print, environmental, and experiential marketing initiatives while maintaining brand integrity and operational alignment.

District Marketing Manager - Miami University

Chartwells Higher Education
Oxford, OH
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Account Scope: $50M campus dining program; 4 residential dining commons, 17 retail locations; 3 Starbucks and 1 Panera Bread; marketing team of 1 Marketing Manager and multiple interns.
  • Served as the embedded, in-unit lead marketer for Chartwells’ transition and account opening at Miami University, navigating a complex stakeholder environment while building scalable marketing systems for one of the company’s largest campus dining programs.
  • Led marketing strategy across residential, retail, catering, and mobile ordering for a high-volume, multi-brand operation.
  • Built scalable marketing calendars, brand standards, and execution systems to support consistency across 20+ dining locations.
  • Introduced innovative student engagement campaigns and retail promotions that strengthened participation and brand visibility.
  • Managed and developed in-unit marketing staff, balancing creative execution with operational priorities.
  • Served as a trusted marketing partner to operations, culinary leadership, and campus stakeholders.
  • Strengthened mobile ordering and delivery performance through close partnership with Grubhub and Starship Technologies.

Fall 2024 Grubhub Performance

  • Orders increased 24% YoY (497,414 → 620,298)
  • Users increased 8% YoY (12,440 → 13,375)
  • 84% student adoption rate
  • 87% of all orders placed via mobile

Senior Marketing Manager - University of Illinois

Chartwells Higher Education
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Account Scope: $20M campus dining program; 2 residential dining halls, 16 retail locations; Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, and Starbucks; marketing team of 3 coordinators.
  • Created and managed budgets for multiple marketing campaigns, ensuring cost-effectiveness of all initiatives.
  • Managed a team of marketing professionals, providing guidance and direction on projects, campaigns, and initiatives.
  • Monitored performance metrics such as social media growth and promotional campaigns. Increased Instagram following by 114%
  • Served as the embedded marketing lead for a high-volume urban campus, managing daily execution while mentoring a team of marketing coordinators.
  • Oversaw innovative, performance-driven marketing strategy for residential, retail, and delivery-focused dining environments.
  • Partnered with Starship Technologies to support awareness and adoption of autonomous delivery.
  • Evaluated campaign performance and optimized promotional strategy to support retail growth.
  • Advanced community engagement by supporting the onboarding of two local vendors into permanent brick-and-mortar campus locations, strengthening local partnerships and campus connections. Leveraged strong interpersonal and consultative skills to build a successful partnership with a client, aligning their marketing goals with strategic solutions.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with a wide range of campus groups, fostering collaboration on marketing initiatives.

Marketing Coordinator - The University of Chicago

Chartwells Higher Education
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 10.2023
  • Account Scope: $30M campus dining program; 4 residential dining commons, 15 retail locations; Pret A Manger and Starbucks.
  • Served as an embedded, in-unit marketer during Chartwells onboarding and brand transition, working in close partnership with operations, culinary, and leadership teams.
  • Played a key role in driving retail growth and social media performance, collaborating cross-functionally to execute campaigns and engagement strategies.
  • Contributed to the launch of the first Ch(ART)wells event series, blending culinary programming with creative campus engagement.
  • Supported marketing strategy for the opening of Ca Phe Da café, contributing to strong year-over-year growth:
    Monthly sales increased from $14,209 to $73,855
    Transactions increased 271% year-over-year
  • Contributed to a 30% YoY increase in voluntary meal plan sales through targeted campaigns and student engagement initiatives.
  • Supported CHE award-nominated initiatives through campaign execution and creative development.
  • Assisted with the Diverse Supplier Program, helping add four on-campus locations, partner with seven local vendors, and achieve 38% local spend in FY23.
  • Increased Social Media Following 233% (Instagram)
  • Featured in Chartwells Weekly, The UChicago Maroon and The UChicago News.

Website Editor & Graphics

Unity Parenting & Counseling (Nonprofit)
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 12.2024
  • Executed SEO functions such as keyword research, data collection, link optimization and site auditing.
  • Built layouts according to customer parameters using WordPress
  • Analyzed content for spelling and grammatical errors to maintain logic and clarity.

Graphic Designer and Tech Support Lead

Custom Personalizations Solutions
Addison, IL
10.2019 - 08.2021
  • Communicated printing project requirements verbally and in writing with clients and staff members to verify clarity and full customer satisfaction with results.
  • Managed hard copy and electronic art and data files, verifying file availability to correct staff members or clients when required.
  • Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners and signs.
  • Worked with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.

Marketing and Design Intern

Second City Leasing LLC
Addison, IL
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials.
  • Created corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between logos and letterheads.
  • Developed engaging marketing and promotional advertisements to generate sales revenue and grow customer base.
  • Tracked communications strategies, advertising campaigns and marketing approaches to measure successes and failures.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Design And Visual Communications

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Skills

Team Leadership & Development
Client & Stakeholder Partnership
Account Openings & Brand Transitions
Innovative Campaign Development
Retail & LTO Performance Growth
Mobile Ordering & Technology Adoption
Data Analytics & Performance Reporting
Brand Standards & Creative Direction

Timeline

District Marketing Manager

Chartwells Higher Education
08.2025 - Current

District Marketing Manager - Miami University

Chartwells Higher Education
05.2024 - 08.2025

Senior Marketing Manager - University of Illinois

Chartwells Higher Education
10.2023 - 05.2024

Marketing Coordinator - The University of Chicago

Chartwells Higher Education
08.2021 - 10.2023

Website Editor & Graphics

Unity Parenting & Counseling (Nonprofit)
01.2020 - 12.2024

Graphic Designer and Tech Support Lead

Custom Personalizations Solutions
10.2019 - 08.2021

Marketing and Design Intern

Second City Leasing LLC
05.2016 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Design And Visual Communications

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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