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Kate Hock

Royal Oak,MI

Summary

Creative and strategic marketing lead with a proven track record of developing successful programs from ideation to execution. Passionate about cultivating relationships with key partners and working cross-functionally to bring ideas to life. Excels at creating strategies that resonate with the target audience and drive results for the business.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Alienware Influencer Manager

Dell Technologies
05.2021 - Current
  • Spearheaded and managed the launch of Alienware's first long-term, comprehensive brand ambassador program expanding reach, engagement, and positive sentiment.
  • Managed a growing influencer network of 60+ influencers maintaining rapport with influencers and agency partners.
  • Developed all influencer gaming strategies across social, brand creative, events, and new product launch campaigns securing buy-in from executive stakeholders.
  • Managed all influencer activations end-to-end including strategy development, influencer scouting, outreach, negotiations, contracting, product seeding, content review, deliverable management, payment, and reporting.
  • Developed custom influencer programming for events to provide interactive experiences for fans on-site and social amplification.
  • Monitored and analyzed campaign performance to make data-driven adjustments, optimize results, and drive growth for the business Q/Q.
  • Increased brand awareness, purchase consideration, and conversion by developing and executing effective influencer marketing campaigns driving YOY growth for the program by 81%.

Consumer & Gaming Influencer Advisor

Dell Technologies
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Developed influencer marketing strategies that accomplished overall marketing goals exceeding campaign goals by 14%.
  • Identified and engaged influencers that aligned with target audience and brand values.
  • Spearheaded the influencer integration into brand and social creative campaigns.
  • Managed influencer seedings, content planning, and feedback provisions.
  • Provided reports to executive stakeholders on campaign performance, industry trends, competitive insights, and program optimizations.

Alienware Marketing Brand Manager

Dell Technologies
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Managed high-profile partnership with NVIDIA overseeing multi-million-dollar budgets, financial dashboards, and partner landing pages.
  • Executed co-branded NVIDIA x Alienware campaigns leveraging 5-6 marketing vehicles per quarter including email, paid social, online advertising, paid search, influencer campaigns, affiliates, and events.
  • Enhanced brand recognition by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Streamlined brand messaging by creating and maintaining a consistent visual identity across all platforms.


Commercial Marketing Project Manager

Dell Technologies
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Managed project on standardizing the presales discovery method to deepen client relationships.
  • Created training module on presales discovery method for all Sales Associates to increase client retainment by 13%.
  • Analyzed CRM database to identify areas of opportunity for the business.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing & Economics

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
2019

Skills

  • Influencer Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Campaign & Event Management
  • Community Management
  • Budget Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Editorial Calendar Management
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Sprinklr Platform
  • CreatorIQ Platform

Timeline

Alienware Influencer Manager

Dell Technologies
05.2021 - Current

Consumer & Gaming Influencer Advisor

Dell Technologies
06.2020 - 05.2021

Alienware Marketing Brand Manager

Dell Technologies
06.2019 - 06.2020

Commercial Marketing Project Manager

Dell Technologies
05.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing & Economics

Michigan State University
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