Proactive and achievement-oriented professional bringing 10 years of marketing and business experience with special emphasis on leveraging meaningful relationships to make an impact. Effectively partners with any business segment to holistically catapult company forward with sustained growth. Articulate communicator, natural leader and dependable manager.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Category Manager
Kids2
08.2021 - Current
Manage day-to-day business of product development by partnering with cross functional teams on design, engineering, costs and content development for baby box toy portfolio
Partner with sales and marketing teams to develop product selling stories and communication strategies
Partner with Senior Category Manager to plan and develop future product development to drive category growth
Identify process improvement opportunities and partner with team leads to create, implement and drive adoption for maximum efficiency
Creative Operations Analyst
Kids2
12.2019 - 07.2021
Manage creative requests across 3 brands by partnering with brand managers to prioritize, establish timelines, and anticipate content needs
Identify and solve for operational opportunities from processes to tools and programs used for managing content and timelines
Establish and share out end-to-end processes for each function of the content team with internal partners in the organization to promote communication, strengthen relationships and manage expectations
Marketing Specialist
Thrive Residential
04.2019 - 11.2019
Partner with marketing and social media agencies for content creation and manage deliverable timeline
Partner with interior design firm and field project manager to ensure accurate design execution
Create and implement processes to streamline key components of residential development
Senior Marketing Coordinator
Thompson Technologies- Assigned To Chick-fil-A Inc
04.2016 - 04.2019
Restaurant Communications
Consult with project lead on field and internal communication around resources, platform updates and new functionalities for 2 online platforms that support social media publishing and digital asset management/creation for 2000+ restaurants
Assist project lead with day-to-day relationship with platform vendors and identify areas of opportunity (resources and KPIs)
Reinforce strategy and best practices with local franchise operators and marketing directors
Restaurant Marketing Strategy
Recommend systems, process, communication and goals to promote efficiency for 2018 prototype (50 participating franchise operators)
Provide feedback and support adjustments to maximize efforts during prototype (surveys, in-restaurant visits, and restaurant sales data)
Integrated Media
Manage agency relations and day-to-day responsibilities of the 1000+ member Mom Panel
Consult with project lead to determine to influence national campaign efforts with the Mom Panel
Collaborate with other teams and departments to leverage the Mom Panel, including focus group experiences, and cross functional content creation
Brand Strategy
Evaluate existing materials with newly –launched Chick-fil-A brand system ((internal communications, training content and brand/culture videos)
Recommend content plans to communicate/educate on the new brand system to restaurant marketing directors and Operators (approximately 2000 franchise Operators)
Message Strategy &Integration
Develop proposals and execute new processes for marketing department needs, resulting in increased efficiency for planning partners and contributors
Consult and collaborate on process and rollout of new communication and content platforms for the marketing department
Restaurant Marketing Director
Chick-fil-A Fayetteville Towne Center
07.2015 - 03.2016
Work with the Operator to create marketing plans resulting in continuous month to month 12%+ sales increase
Consult with Operator to make improvements on recurring partnerships, processes and events
Manage 2 restaurant social media accounts, resulting in increased online followers/engagement
Strengthen community relationships through increased engagements and even partnerships
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/Mass Communication
Samford University
Skills
Operational Improvement Planning
Profit Margins
Critical Thinking
Trend Knowledge
Data Analysis
Customer Relationship Management
Marketing Coordination
Brand Messaging
Public Presentations
Go-To-Market Strategy
Timeline
Associate Category Manager
Kids2
08.2021 - Current
Creative Operations Analyst
Kids2
12.2019 - 07.2021
Marketing Specialist
Thrive Residential
04.2019 - 11.2019
Senior Marketing Coordinator
Thompson Technologies- Assigned To Chick-fil-A Inc
Sr. Director, Global Talent Management at Kids2 Manufacturer of infant and toddler productSr. Director, Global Talent Management at Kids2 Manufacturer of infant and toddler product