Elanta Slowek
Chicago,IL
Summary
Skilled Marketing Manager with 8+ years of experience driving brand visibility, engagement, and revenue through strategic planning and creative execution. Known for cross-functional leadership, audience-focused strategy, and data-informed storytelling that elevates brand presence and performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Creative Marketing Manager
Market 96 / Blounts & Moore
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Launched T-shirt contest and Meta ad campaign, driving 100K+ site views and 150K+ impressions to boost pre-launch brand awareness.
- Managed initiatives including influencer campaigns, branded activations, and CRM strategy to enhance conversion rates.
- Spearheaded influencer campaign reaching over 24K accounts and generating more than 150K impressions.
- Oversaw collaboration with agency partners for paid media, SEO/SEM, and website development.
- Managed integrated marketing initiatives for retail expansion within budget.
Content and Social Media Manager
Fresh Content Society
Chicago, IL
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed and executed content strategies for various brands, increasing Instagram followers by 10K+ and boosting digital reach by 18%.
- Maintained cohesive brand messaging and managed a follower base of over 135K across five accounts.
- Generated assets for product releases and continuous social campaigns, boosting engagement by 15%.
Media Manager
Chicago NORML
Chicago, IL
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Grew digital engagement by 280% and gained 1.2K+ new followers through advocacy-driven content strategy.
- Elevated nonprofit visibility through multi-channel storytelling and improved email open rates by 25%.
- Led a small team and collaborated upward while applying design thinking to refine brand positioning and support PR efforts.
Content & Member Manager
Polish American Chamber
Chicago, IL
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Generated $150K in city funding with creative approaches such as microgrants and multilingual assistance.
- Proposed and led the “Open Incubation Hours” initiative, delivering 40+ hours of mentorship and $1K microgrants to 20+ entrepreneurs.
- Boosted Chamber visibility through culturally resonant campaigns targeting Polish communities.
Additional Professional Experience
Employment
06.2017 - 04.2021
- Manifold, Business Analyst Associate 2020-21 - Chicago, IL
- U.S. Dept. of State Fulbright Scholar 2019-20 - Poland
- Carthage College, Graduate Communications Assistant 2018-19 - Kenosha, WI
- Point B Communications, Advertising Intern 2017-18 - Chicago, IL
Education
Master of Science - Business Design & Innovation
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI05-2018
Skills
- Integrated & Digital Marketing
- Content Strategy & Creative Storytelling
- Social Media Management
- Brand Development & Market Research
- Programs: Adobe and Meta Suite, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, HubSpot, Alpine IQ, Mailchimp, Canva, WordPress, Slack, ChatGPT, Zapier
- Language: Fluent in Polish
Certification
05/2023
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Certificate in Digital Content Management
Fellowships:
- Chicago Innovation Mentoring Co-op 2025
- Soho House Creative Fellowship 2023
- Fulbright Scholar Poland 2020
Timeline
Creative Marketing Manager
Market 96 / Blounts & Moore
08.2023 - Current
Content and Social Media Manager
Fresh Content Society
11.2022 - 07.2023
Media Manager
Chicago NORML
07.2021 - 11.2022
Content & Member Manager
Polish American Chamber
05.2021 - 11.2022
Additional Professional Experience
Employment
06.2017 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Business Design & Innovation
Carthage College
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Carthage College
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