Christopher Jablonski
Bettendorf,Iowa
Summary
Seasoned Digital Marketing Executive with a background in developing and implementing comprehensive digital marketing strategies. Strengths include driving brand growth, leveraging data to drive decision making, and leading cross-functional teams. Proven track record of boosting online customer engagement and improving web presence across various digital platforms.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Sales Director
Lee Enterprises
Davenport, IA
11.2023 - Current
- Responsible for leading sales teams of 16 sellers across 5 properties
- Managed and directed sales operations across the Midwest region, achieving consistent revenue growth and exceeding quarterly and annual sales targets
- Developed and executed strategic sales plans for the region, fostering strong relationships with key clients and partners to drive business growth and market penetration
- Collaborated cross-functionally with sales leadership, product development, and operations teams to ensure alignment of sales strategies with overall company objectives, leading to streamlined processes and enhanced customer satisfaction
- Regularly analyzed sales data and market insights to identify opportunities for improvement, implementing actionable strategies that optimized performance and maximized revenue generation.
Solutions Development Manager
Lee Enterprises
Davenport, IA
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Source, vet, and onboard outside vendors to expand our product and service offerings
- Build out processes for new product implementation
- (ordering, billing, invoices, intake forms, etc.) Conduct market and industry research, develop operation plans to address issues and hedge risks caused by market or company policy changes if needed
- Manage day to day business development activities, track record of high performance and team improvement
- Work directly with company leadership to build packages that drive core business initiatives
- Identifying, creating, and leading cross selling opportunities
Projects and Communication Manager
Amplified Digital
St, Louis, MO
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Develop and plan for the implementation of new digital products
- Communicate and advertise new products internally
- (Company-wide launch calls) Review current internal ordering processes for optimization
- Work directly with company leadership to build packages that drive core business initiatives
- Act as a liaison between management and sales teams to ensure sales reps have all necessary tools.
Digital Marketing Manager
Amplified Digital
St, Louis, MO
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Develop digital media plans and build proposals aimed at achieving client goals
- Post-campaign launch, ensure that sales team members and clients have access to, and understand the campaign reporting
- Consult with creative teams and success managers to develop creative briefs for media plans and proposals
- Assist the sales teams in setting client expectations as they relate to campaign/project requirements, design, development, and delivery
- Act as a liaison between sales teams and fulfillment teams to assist with any post-launch campaign questions
- Modify media plans as needed based on campaign results to ensure they continue to meet/reach client goals.
Executive Assistant to the Governor (Body Man)
Office of the Governor
Jefferson City, MO
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Traveled with Governor to all public and private events to ensure smooth and fluid operations
- Responsible for keeping the Governor on schedule and prepared for all upcoming meetings/appearances
- Responsible for coordinating in state and out of state travel (Private & Commercial)
- Responsible for handling all Governor’s correspondence.
Executive Director
Eric Greitens Inaugural Committee
Jefferson City, MO
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Oversaw all logistical and operational details of the 2017 Inauguration
- Managed a budget of $300,000+
- Coordinated efforts between MO National Guard, Supreme Court, Highway Patrol, Office of Administration, Production Company, to ensure successful event
- Responsible for preparing a “run of show” for entire production (Including a B-2 Flyover, A list talent performance, and swearing in of all newly elected officials).
Director of Production
Greitens For Missouri
St. Louis, MO
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Responsible for locating event venues and coordinating dates, times and specific requirements
- Planned all event details and executed on site (Staging, messaging, engagement and retention)
- Coordinated with media outlets for press appearances
- Drafted event briefs and communicated details and procedures of event to the candidate.
Regional Field Director
Greitens For Missouri
Columbia, MO
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Operated field office overseeing 26 counties in Central MO
- Trained & lead 12 field staff and 20 interns
- Managed Central MO campaign office budget
- Analyzed Central MO voter outreach data and developed comprehensive plan to engage and persuade potential voters.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MOSkills
- Solutions Development
- Sales Operations
- Strategic Sales Planning
- Relationship Building
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Sales Data Analysis
- Market Insights
- Improvement Strategies
- Revenue Generation
- Vendor Management
- Business Development
- Cross Selling
- Project Management
- Communication
- Digital Marketing
- Media Planning
- Client Relationship Management
- Campaign Reporting
- Creative Brief Development
- Expectation Setting
- Fulfillment Coordination
- Executive Assistance
- Travel Coordination
- Correspondence Handling
- Event Management
- Budget Management
- Logistics
- Production Coordination
- Venue Coordination
- Media Coordination
- Field Management
- Staff Training
- Data Analysis
- Report Writing
- Community Service
- Case Study Analysis
- Territory Management
Leadershipvolunteerworkawards
- Presidential Volunteer Award, Gold Level, 2016, 2017, Awarded to individuals who complete over 200 hours of community service
- University of Missouri 2015 Toyota Sales Case Champions, Case study: How to increase sales of the 2016 Toyota Prius within the 18-24 year-old age demographic. Proposed Ideas included (A Micro-segmented approach designed to engage millennials and promote exposure to the vehicle including: Endowment to the university to be used for MU’s sober driving program, social media campaigns and contests)
Volunteer Experience
- American Red Cross
- SLFC Disaster Relief Team
- Wounded Warrior Project
- Honor Flight
- Service International
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Timeline
Regional Sales Director
Lee Enterprises
11.2023 - Current
Solutions Development Manager
Lee Enterprises
02.2022 - 11.2023
Projects and Communication Manager
Amplified Digital
07.2020 - 02.2022
Digital Marketing Manager
Amplified Digital
02.2019 - 07.2020
Executive Assistant to the Governor (Body Man)
Office of the Governor
01.2017 - 05.2018
Executive Director
Eric Greitens Inaugural Committee
11.2016 - 01.2017
Director of Production
Greitens For Missouri
07.2016 - 11.2016
Regional Field Director
Greitens For Missouri
04.2016 - 07.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
University of Missouri - Columbia
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