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Chad Bailey

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Creative marketing professional with experience at Drive Social Media, blending copywriting, photography, and design with performance-based strategy. Skilled at building concepts from scratch, analyzing results, and refining creative that connects and converts.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Drive Social Media
St. Louis, Missouri
02.2023 - Current
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients based on company objectives and budget constraints.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each client including contracts, invoices, and strategic plans.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
  • Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout the campaigns.

Creative Copywriter

Drive Social Media
St. Louis, Missouri
06.2020 - 02.2023
  • Developed creative copy for a range of marketing materials, including blogs, social media advertisements, brochures, and web content.
  • Composed persuasive emails that drove sales conversions through targeted campaigns.
  • Collaborated with graphic designers to create visuals that supported the written content.
  • Coordinated with other departments on cross-promotional projects involving multiple channels.
  • Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to produce accurate information.
  • Analyzed website analytics data to determine best practices for optimizing SEO performance.
  • Brainstormed ideas for new campaigns with internal stakeholders in order to maximize reach and engagement.
  • Wrote scripts for video commercials and social media advertisements.

Assistant Superintendent

Tam O'Shanter Country Club
Bellevue, WA
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Participate in the planning and execution of daily maintenance activities, including mowing, fertilization, irrigation, and pest control, to maintain the course's high standards.
  • Supervise and train a team of groundskeepers, equipment operators, and other maintenance staff.
  • Operate and oversee the maintenance of specialized golf course equipment, including mowers, aerators, and irrigation systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair irrigation system components to prevent water wastage and maintain optimal course conditions.

Content Creator

Countryside Amish Furniture
Arthur, IL
01.2017 - 11.2018
  • Developed content strategies for social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
  • Researched topics related to the brand's industry to develop original content ideas.
  • Ensured all published content adhered to best practices in terms of SEO optimization.
  • Monitored analytics on a regular basis and adjusted strategy accordingly.
  • Sourced relevant images, graphics, audio files, video clips for use in digital content.
  • Provided support during live events by creating real-time updates via social media outlets.
  • Optimized existing website pages using keywords that aligned with search engine algorithms.
  • Posted original content to client website, updating pages to align with current branding strategies.

Photographer

Gaines Photography
Mattoon, IL
05.2013 - 08.2015
  • Attend various sports events, including games, matches, tournaments, and competitions, to capture high-quality photographs.
  • Maintain and operate professional camera equipment, including lenses, tripods, and lighting equipment, to ensure the highest image quality.
  • Edit and enhance photographs using industry-standard software to meet the company's quality and style guidelines.
  • Organize and manage an extensive library of sports photographs, ensuring easy retrieval and accessibility.
  • Bring a creative and artistic perspective to sports photography, exploring unique angles and innovative techniques to capture the essence of the sports world.







Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
12.2016

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Copywriting
  • Photography
  • Graphic Design
  • Team Leadership
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Brand Development
  • Data Analysis
  • SEO
  • Google PPC
  • Time Management
  • Communication

Certification

  • Facebook Blueprint Certified

Timeline

Project Manager

Drive Social Media
02.2023 - Current

Creative Copywriter

Drive Social Media
06.2020 - 02.2023

Assistant Superintendent

Tam O'Shanter Country Club
12.2018 - 12.2019

Content Creator

Countryside Amish Furniture
01.2017 - 11.2018

Photographer

Gaines Photography
05.2013 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Eastern Illinois University
Chad Bailey