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Carlee Shafer

Cincinnati

Summary

Experienced in bringing CPG brands to life through impactful shopper marketing and retail media campaigns. Managed national accounts including P&G and Unilever, as well as retail giants like Target, Kroger, and Albertsons. Skilled at turning strategy into execution, delivering creative activations that drive client-tailored results. Strong communication skills enable effective leadership in fast-paced environments. Proven track record of building strong relationships along the way.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

WPP Unite
01.2025 - Current
  • Account Manager for Unilever Shopper Marketing Grocery Sector
  • Support the successful stand-up of a new account, establishing processes and relationships for effective long-term management.
  • Manage end-to-end program execution for one of the largest retailers in the sector, ensuring seamless integration with national sales plans.
  • Collaborate with creative, project management, production, and media teams for the successful launch of promotional campaigns, increasing retailer engagement and sales.
  • Serve as primary client contact, securing approvals, achieving objectives, and ensuring project timelines and budgets are met.
  • Manage budget planning, approvals, and tracking, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring financial accountability.
  • Analyze retail performance metrics to identify opportunities for growth and improve program effectiveness.
  • Build strong client relationships through trust, sound counsel, and flawless execution of marketing campaigns.

Account Executive

pep, LLC.
04.2022 - 01.2025
  • P&G Shopper Marketing
  • Managed shopper marketing campaigns for P&G across diverse promotional channels, including commercial print, permanent displays, point-of-purchase, digital, and direct-to-consumer paths and more.
  • Facilitated relationship building and cross-team collaboration to ensure flawless execution of marketing programs.
  • Consulted with clients and vendors to provide innovative solutions, achieve cost savings and enhancing program effectiveness.
  • Oversaw end-to-end program management, including communication for regular updates between clients and vendors.
  • Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
  • Streamlined account management processes for increased efficiency and improved client retention rates.

Social Media Support

System of Strength
08.2022 - Current
  • Conduct engaging and effective fitness classes tailored to diverse clientele and fitness levels.
  • Designed personalized workout plans to help clients achieve their fitness goals.
  • Strategically planned and integrated social media content in line with promotional campaigns, community events, gym updates, trainer spotlights, and more to boost overall brand visibility.
  • Supported the development of local brand awareness and engagement through targeted social media initiatives.
  • Created and curated high-quality photos, videos, reels, Instagram posts, and stories to boost brand engagement and visibility.
  • Developed and executed social media strategies to increase engagement, generate leads, and foster active community interaction, demonstrating adept marketing and project management skills.

Dual Head Coach

Orangetheory Fitness
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • All of the below Head Coach role responsibilities, for multiple OTF Studios
  • Collaborate between studios to build cross-collaborating teams, and client retention.
  • Managed budgets and financial reports, ensuring fiscal responsibility and profitability.
  • Strengthened relationships with local business partners to promote collaboration opportunities that benefited both parties involved.
  • Oversaw the design and execution of marketing materials for the studio, increasing brand visibility and attracting new clients.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase studio visibility and reach more clients.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to promote studio to potential clients.

Head Coach

Orangetheory Fitness
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Create a positive, high energy, respectful OTF studio environment for staff and clients
  • Assist in the training and education of new coaches using the OTF business model
  • Responsible for the marketing, community outreach and studio in reach to grow the business
  • Educate and develop the fitness team through training curriculum, proper feedback, and leadership
  • Build OTF studio attendance, retain current clientele, and achieve monthly revenue budgets, and lead generation
  • Responsible for staff schedule, and studio operational schedule.
  • Regularly review KPI's for both studio, and individual fitness instructors in order to develop plans for business growth.
  • Host OTF approved special events, coach continuing education courses, and member workshops

Fitness Coach

Orangetheory Fitness
12.2020 - 03.2021

Certified Athletic Trainer

Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
06.2016 - 10.2023
  • PRN Certified Athletic Trainer (2021-2023)
  • Certified Athletic Trainer at Lakota West Freshman School and Lakota West Junior High (2016-2021)
  • Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic
  • Club soccer/US Development Academy soccer tournament coverage in and traveled with team out of state
  • Provided training/recovery/injury prevention programs for a club soccer team in partnership with former Beacon Elite Sports Training (BEST) coaches

Education

Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
05-2016

Skills

  • Shopper Marketing
  • Budget Management
  • Multi-channel Marketing
  • Creative Briefing
  • Scope Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Digital Marketing
  • Account Management
  • Strategic Thinking

Publications

  • Alterations in knee sensorimotor brain functional connectivity contributes to ACL injury in male high-school football players: A prospective neuroimaging analysis.
  • National Library of Medicine/ Brazillian Journal of Physical Therapy, September 2020

Timeline

Account Manager

WPP Unite
01.2025 - Current

Dual Head Coach

Orangetheory Fitness
10.2022 - 03.2023

Social Media Support

System of Strength
08.2022 - Current

Account Executive

pep, LLC.
04.2022 - 01.2025

Head Coach

Orangetheory Fitness
05.2021 - 10.2022

Fitness Coach

Orangetheory Fitness
12.2020 - 03.2021

Certified Athletic Trainer

Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
06.2016 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training

University of Cincinnati