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Annie Piland

CINCINNATI,OH

Summary

Experienced MBA graduate, senior program specialist, and account owner working at the intersection of high-impact brand strategy, marketing management, and creative media execution to drive meaningful audience engagement and position brands for success. Experience in managing functional operations and translating key client messaging into targeted social media campaigns that deliver growth. Influential and collaborative leader who bridges the gap between stakeholders of all levels to deliver ground-breaking solutions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program & E-Commerce Specialist

Snow Commerce
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Served as the account owner for several domestic and international multi-million dollar companies in the home care, sports, and entertainment industries.
  • Led multiple weekly external meetings with top company executives to devise brand and product strategy.
  • Developed impactful brand voice strategies and through targeted segmentation and effective storytelling.
  • Interpreted large data sets regarding engagement, conversion, and other KPIs to identify recommendations and areas of opportunity for clients and stakeholders.
  • Pioneered the initiative to track quality conversions across paid and SEO efforts to manage campaigns that supported a decrease in cost per lead form and cost per other conversions through keyword strategy and improving ad relevance.
  • Managed a full-funnel, omni-channel marketing strategy that increased ROAS by 20%, conversions by 39%, and clicks by 57%.
  • Met $11M+ p/a revenue goals by creating, monitoring, and implementing net profit forecasts/budgets and monthly reconciliation efforts.
  • Employed digital media ads across Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram Ads Manager, and Amazon Seller Central.
  • Served as head liasion between internal networks included marketing, fiannce, operations, and design to streamline communication and performance.
  • Identified highest-performing inventory to create effective campaigns, and engaged customer segments through extensive consumer analysis.
  • Previous clients included FOX Sports, MiLB, CBS, Warner Brothers, Paramount, kela, and Bauerfeind.

Owner

Annie Piland Photography, LLC
04.2019 - Current

• Grew a photography company from scratch to profitability through creative leadership, technical expertise, and client-focused service.

• Manages sales, marketing, customer operations, vendor relationships, and supplier relationships on a day-to-day basis.

• Embeds the brand voice and image across all marketing and promotional campaigns/materials to drive loyalty.

• Builds social media strategies around influential media assets.

• Elevates sales by 48% YOY employing a mix of organic and paid ad strategies.

• Services a diverse client portfolio with high-calibre photography solutions, specializing in weddings, senior portraits, and branding campaigns, for businesses, public figures, and fashion industry professionals.

• Leads the design and execution of creative shoots (in-studio and outdoor) by identifying and implementing effective lighting techniques to create compelling visual assets.


Education

MBA - Business Administration And Marketing

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
05.2020

Skills

  • Brand Strategy
  • Product Development
  • Client Services
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Digital Media Planning
  • Data Analysis and Visualization
  • Inventory Management
  • KPI Management
  • Copywriting
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • Experience and proficiency with the following platforms: Google Analytics, Google Ads, Shopify, Facebook Ads Manager, Instagram, TikTok, Klaviyo, and Amazon Seller Central

Certification

  • Graduate Certificate in Marketing from the University of Cincinnati (12/2023).

Timeline

Program & E-Commerce Specialist

Snow Commerce
06.2021 - 12.2022

Owner

Annie Piland Photography, LLC
04.2019 - Current

MBA - Business Administration And Marketing

University of Cincinnati

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

University of Virginia
Annie Piland