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Ellen Cagnassola

Ellen Cagnassola

Fanwood,NJ

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Manager

Boundless Love And Light Healing Center
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Designed Printed Marketing Materials, Social Media Content Development, Sales, Customer Relations, Digital Marketing, Trade Show Marketing, and created brand awareness at Trade shows.
  • Educate and market the EESystem Scalar Wave healing technology used to repair DNA.
  • Boosted sales performance by creating engaging promotional materials and targeted advertising strategies.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities, adjusting marketing plans for maximum effectiveness.
  • Improved customer loyalty by implementing effective email marketing campaigns and personalized offers.
  • Optimized website content for improved search engine rankings and increased web traffic.

Digital Marketing Manager

Print Fast
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • SEO, Social Media, Email Marketing, Direct Mail, Web Site Development for twenty clients.
  • Consult home service company owners; develop social content, print, and blog to market services to homeowners.
  • Drove online sales growth by optimizing product listings and implementing promotional strategies on e-commerce platforms.
  • Boosted brand awareness through engaging social media campaigns while increasing sales up to 20%.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated marketing campaigns that promoted products and services effectively.
  • Boosted brand awareness through the creation of engaging social media campaigns
  • Increased website traffic by developing and implementing a comprehensive SEO strategy

Marketing Manager

Pipe Works Home Services, Inc
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Manage and develop website, social media ads, email marketing, PR, and printed marketing materials.
  • Launched the “Fix It To List It” program for New Jersey REALTORS
  • Negotiate all media, including blog, radio, print, digital, and video, to promote brand and customer testimonials
  • Promote services at trade shows and networking events for lead generation
  • Increased sales from 5.2 million to 7 million in the first year.
  • We have improved customer loyalty by implementing effective email marketing campaigns and personalized offers.
  • Enhanced reputation through successful public relations initiatives and positive media coverage.
  • We increased brand awareness by developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns.
  • It boosted sales performance by creating engaging promotional materials and targeted advertising strategies.

Marketing Consultant

Kean University
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Funded by the SBA www.sbdckean.com
  • Consult new and existing small businesses in social media, social media ads branding, email marketing, digital marketing, and web development strategies
  • We created Social Media and Small Business Seminars funded by Bank of America Grant.

Owner

Sweet Soaps Media LLC
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Consult and manage social media marketing for small to mid-size businesses and startups in New Jersey, delivering strategies in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Blogging, PR, App Development, WordPress, and Social Media.
  • Specializing in Real Estate, Food, and Hospitality for small to mid-sized companies.
  • Created Social Media seminars funded by Bank of America grant.
  • Utilizing Facebook ads and writing press releases to generate marketing ROI.
  • Created strategy and content for the following brands: Weichert Realtors, Berkshire Hathaway, Dickey’s Barbecue, Yong Kang Street, and ProLight Hangers.
  • Developed and maintained strong client relationships, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.

SR Social Media and PR Manager

HouseMaster
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Manage and develop social media strategy, content management, and digital communications, and write and distribute press releases for 170 franchise owners in the home inspection industry in two countries.
  • Provide franchisee training, develop webinars, PowerPoint presentations, live software demos, and marketing support.
  • Manage corporate social accounts and vendor management, assist in branded video creation and photography.
  • Leverage organic and paid growth through digital marketing.
  • Created compelling content for various platforms, increasing engagement and visibility.
  • Enhanced our corporate image through expertly crafted messaging and brand positioning strategies.
  • Launched successful product launches by coordinating integrated marketing efforts.

Owner and Product Designer

SweetSoaps.com
01.1998 - 01.2011
  • Created handcrafted digital brand from concept to execution, innovating through advertising and technology.
  • I created custom products for Neiman Marcus and Horchow catalogs.
  • Generating free PR through creative pitching to print, radio, TV, and blogs
  • Generating organic and paid SEO using Social Media
  • Licensed multiple DIY soap craft kit product lines to big box retail from 2011 to 2023 in two countries.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • After the 2008 holiday season, My Santa's Coal Soap was Amazon's second most popular holiday gift.
  • Developed and maintained strong client relationships, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Diversified revenue streams by exploring new markets and developing innovative products or services tailored to those markets' needs.

Education

BFA - Design

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
05.1990

AA - ABA approved - Certified Paralegal - Paralegal Studies

Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ
05.1992

Skills

  • Digital Marketing
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Data Analytics
  • Budgeting and Allocation 
  • Public and Media Relations
  • Time Management
  • Project Planning
  • Troubleshooting
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Word
  • Supervision and leadership

Accomplishments

  • Realtor.Com http://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/crazy-ways-to-sell-your-house-that-just-might-work/
  • CBS News, what is a fatberg?https://newyork.cbslocal.com/tag/fatberg/

Timeline

Marketing Manager

Boundless Love And Light Healing Center
01.2022 - 04.2023

Digital Marketing Manager

Print Fast
01.2020 - 01.2021

Marketing Manager

Pipe Works Home Services, Inc
01.2018 - 01.2020

SR Social Media and PR Manager

HouseMaster
01.2015 - 01.2016

Marketing Consultant

Kean University
01.2013 - 01.2018

Owner

Sweet Soaps Media LLC
01.2011 - 01.2017

Owner and Product Designer

SweetSoaps.com
01.1998 - 01.2011

BFA - Design

The College of New Jersey

AA - ABA approved - Certified Paralegal - Paralegal Studies

Middlesex County College
Ellen Cagnassola