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Dani Forword

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Highly motivated and experienced marketing professional with over 10 years of experience in the Alc Bev industry. Known for applying exceptional communication and customer service skills to build lasting client relationships.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Account Director

Barrows Global Agency
05.2022 - Current

Notable Brands: Hendrick's, Milagro, The Balvenie, Glenfiddich, Don Julio, Rémy Martin

  • Managed a key account portfolio, steering an annual revenue of $5 million, and fortified business relationships by consistently meeting or exceeding performance objectives to foster business growth.
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement comprehensive omnichannel BTL consumer engagement programs.
  • Coordinated with brand IAT to guarantee seamless collaboration and effective communication with external partners regarding activation timelines and outcomes.
  • Tracked, monitored, and compiled performance results based on KPIs with the client post campaign.
  • Assisted in the delivery of RFP responses and presented pitches to potential new clients.

Head of Marketing

Young Taste Agency
01.2020 - 05.2022

Notable Brands: British American Tobacco (BAT)

  • Led the development of go-to-market strategies and supervised creative teams tasked with crafting content for email marketing campaigns, implementing social media strategies, and overseeing rebranding initiatives.
  • Oversaw a design team responsible for creating distinctive experiential designs for major BAT activations, including events such as Coachella.
  • Conducted research and generated cultural trend reports to guide the development of brand creative platforms
  • Formulated and supervised annual budgets for all marketing activities, ensuring cost efficiency.
  • Led digital marketing campaigns across various channels, including email, social media, and website optimization. Leveraged analytics tools to assess campaign performance and optimize outcomes accordingly.
  • Forged partnerships with influencers specific to the industry to enhance brand awareness among target audiences.

Account Director

Motive Agency Worldwide
01.2017 - 01.2018

Notable Clients: Moët & Chandon

  • Developed strategic marketing plans for clients, including budgeting, timelines, creative briefs, and deliverables.
  • Oversaw development of creative concepts for campaigns based on client objectives and target audiences.

Education

BA Journalism & Mass Communication -

University of North Carolina
05.2009

Skills

  • Relationship Building & Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Collaboration, Communication, and Presentation
  • Project and Process Management
  • Creative: Art Direction, Content Creation & Fashion Styling
  • Integrated Marketing Strategy and Planning
  • Effective multitasker and proactive executor
  • Keenly attuned to cultural relevance and trends

Accomplishments

  • Order of the Golden Fleece - UNC's highest honorary society
  • DIVISION I - Two time Field Hockey NCAA Champion and captain (2007 & 2009)
  • South African National Women's Field Hockey Team

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Sr. Account Director

Barrows Global Agency
05.2022 - Current

Head of Marketing

Young Taste Agency
01.2020 - 05.2022

Account Director

Motive Agency Worldwide
01.2017 - 01.2018

BA Journalism & Mass Communication -

University of North Carolina
Dani Forword