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IKENNA STOVALL

New York,NY

Summary

Senior digital and cultural marketing leader with 8+ years of experience driving brand growth, audience engagement, and revenue through social‑first storytelling, content strategy, and experiential marketing. Proven ability to elevate physical spaces into cultural destinations through digital amplification, creator partnerships, and premium content. Experienced collaborating with executive leadership, agencies, and cross‑functional teams to translate brand ethos into compelling, data‑informed storytelling across platforms.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

Wythe Hotel
Brooklyn, NY

Marketing Manager
11.2023 - 02.2026

Job overview

• Led organic social media strategy across Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, aligning brand storytelling with business goals and cultural moments
• Owned content planning and execution, developing editorial calendars and platform-native content that drove engagement, community growth, and brand affinity
• Served as the primary brand voice across social channels, overseeing publishing, community management, and tone consistency
• Partnered cross-functionally with creative, partnerships, and events teams to translate integrated campaigns and cultural moments including collaborations with The Cut into social-first executions
• Managed content production end-to-end, briefing and directing photographers, videographers, freelancers, and creators
• Activated creator and influencer partnerships with brands such as Mastercard and Hypebeast to extend reach and campaign impact
• Used performance insights and analytics to continuously optimize content and strategy

Key Achievements
• Led the redesign of the website resulting in a shift in brand perception and a 35% increase in direct bookings
• Redesigned email campaigns driving a record-breaking $1.4 million in direct room revenue
• Supported paid ad strategy amplification for large-scale events contributing to over $10 million in annual event revenue

Wythe Hotel
Brooklyn, NY

Director of Marketing (Interim)
03.2025 - 07.2025

Job overview

  • Provided senior leadership across brand, social, partnerships, and communications during a transitional period.

Candace Marie LLC
New York, NY

Social Media Manager
06.2022 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Led social media strategy and content direction for luxury fashion and beauty clients including CHANEL, Gucci, Prada, Tiffany & Co., and Off-White.
  • Developed editorial calendars and content frameworks aligned with each brand's voice, heritage, and cultural positioning.
  • Briefed and managed creators, photographers, and editors to produce high-quality, platform-native content.

Nordstrom
Chicago, IL

Digital Marketing Manager
06.2021 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Partnered with local influencers and creatives to produce social content that drove engagement and conversion.
  • Supported the redesign of Nordstrom’s digital styling platform, improving user experience and content discoverability.
  • Blended customer insights with digital storytelling to strengthen brand connection and performance.

Bottleworks Hotel
Indianapolis, Indiana

Social Media Manager
08.2020 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Launched and scaled the hotel’s social media presence from the ground up, establishing brand voice, visual identity, and content strategy.
  • Built influencer partnerships and local collaborations to drive awareness and community engagement.
  • Developed initial social media playbooks and content standards as part of the founding marketing team.

Saks Fifth Avenue
Indianapolis, IN

Digital Marketing Strategist
12.2018 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Collaborated with influencers, tastemakers, and press to amplify brand campaigns across digital and social channels.
  • Supported digital platform improvements to enhance content discovery and customer experience.
  • Leveraged audience insights to inform outreach and campaign execution.

L'Oreal USA
New York, NY

Marketing Intern
04.2018 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Analyzed social media and web performance data to support campaign optimization and content strategy recommendations.
  • Monitored platform analytics and consumer behavior trends to inform proactive marketing adjustments.

Education

INDIANA UNIVERSITY PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS
Indianapolis, IN

Bachelor of Science from Mechanical Engineering

Skills

  • Influencer & Creator Marketing
  • Social Media Strategy & Management
  • Brand Partnerships & Activations
  • Content & Editorial Strategy
  • Paid Social & Performance Marketing
  • Luxury & Multicultural Marketing
  • Email & SMS Marketing
  • CRM & Audience Segmentation
  • Performance Reporting & Analytics
  • SEO & Website Optimization
  • Stakeholder & Partner Relations
  • Sales & Client Development

Timeline

Director of Marketing (Interim)

Wythe Hotel
03.2025 - 07.2025

Marketing Manager

Wythe Hotel
11.2023 - 02.2026

Social Media Manager

Candace Marie LLC
06.2022 - 09.2023

Digital Marketing Manager

Nordstrom
06.2021 - 06.2022

Social Media Manager

Bottleworks Hotel
08.2020 - 06.2021

Digital Marketing Strategist

Saks Fifth Avenue
12.2018 - 08.2020

Marketing Intern

L'Oreal USA
04.2018 - 07.2018

INDIANA UNIVERSITY PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS

Bachelor of Science from Mechanical Engineering
IKENNA STOVALL