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Breanna Watson

Summary

Strategic marketing and client solutions professional with 6+ years driving measurable brand growth through data-driven campaign strategy, experiential activations, and cross-functional account management. Proven ability to translate consumer and market insights into go-to-market programming that delivers against KPIs. Experienced in digital marketing strategy, stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging AI-powered productivity tools to optimize performance and efficiency. Adept at managing high-value client relationships, analyzing performance data, and guiding campaign execution from strategy through measurement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Prestige Brands Step-Up Manager

Bacardi USA
Washington
03.2026 - Current

• Lead planning and execution of flagship experiential activations, functioning as a client-facing lead liaising between brand teams, agency partners, and commercial stakeholders

• Partner with senior leadership to steward an $8M budget across agency, programming, and market investments

• Analyze market and consumer insights to inform go-to-market strategy and optimize experiential, digital, and consumer engagement initiatives aligned with brand team’s objectives

• Leverage AI tools to accelerate briefing documents, activation recaps, and performance reporting that reduce turnaround time

• Collaborate cross-functionally with brand, marketing, agency, and commercial teams to align campaign execution against priorities

Account Manager

Bacardi USA
Washington
06.2024 - Current

• Manage a $1.5M territory across Washington D.C.'s top 60 high-profile accounts, serving as the primary client-facing strategic partner and go-to-market lead for Bacardi’s portfolio

• Spearheaded regional digital marketing strategy, driving a 60% increase in localized account-facing content engagement; developed and managed paid social campaigns using Meta Ads Manager to amplify event activations and brand awareness

• Delivered 13.5% revenue growth and 16% volume growth across managed account universe in FY26 through insight-led market execution, data analysis, and strategic account development

• Manage the #2 Patrón Reposado account in the U.S.; drove 27% FY26 growth contributing $92K in incremental revenue through targeted programming and visibility enhancements

• Use AI-powered analytics and tools (including Salesforce and AI-assisted insight generation) to identify optimization opportunities, track account health, and surface actionable insights that guide programming decisions

• Outline and oversee measurement strategy, campaign tracking, and results delivery for all A&P investments

Brand Advisor, On-Premise

Enthuse Marketing - Diageo Hospitality Partnership
Arlington
11.2022 - 06.2024

• Accelerated commercial growth of the Diageo portfolio through client-facing account management, go-to-market execution, experiential marketing, and trade and consumer activations across Northern Virginia's top 60 high-profile accounts

• Developed and implemented direct response marketing campaigns and brand programming

• Maintained 38% branded menu share month-to-month across account universe

• Used Meta platforms, social media analytics, and Tableau to track consumer engagement, identify trends, and optimize campaign performance

• Developed go-to-market launch of Astral Tequila, achieving highest in-state growth across the Virginia market

• Leveraged market data, sales analytics, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities and optimize investments

General Manager

Miskiri Hospitality Group
Washington
07.2020 - 10.2022

• Managed a team of 45 employees, P&L, operations, and marketing strategy; increased monthly revenue by 144% within 6 months

• Developed go-to-market strategies for new location launches and seasonal programming; managed social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram, growing following through digital campaigns and influencer partnerships

• Created internal training curriculum deployed across 10+ locations; oversaw expansion planning, vendor relations, and promotional rollouts

Education

MBA -

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
05-2028

BBA - International Business

Howard University
Washington, DC
07-2020

Skills

  • Digital marketing
  • Market analysis
  • Brand development
  • Consumer insights
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Budget management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Client relationship

Timeline

Prestige Brands Step-Up Manager

Bacardi USA
03.2026 - Current

Account Manager

Bacardi USA
06.2024 - Current

Brand Advisor, On-Premise

Enthuse Marketing - Diageo Hospitality Partnership
11.2022 - 06.2024

General Manager

Miskiri Hospitality Group
07.2020 - 10.2022

MBA -

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

BBA - International Business

Howard University
Breanna Watson