Versatile marketing leader, adept at developing marketing plans, managing tactical planning, and overseeing marketing department operations. Forward-thinking and resourceful leader with solid accomplishments in the field. Pursuing a new professional challenge.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Marketing Manager
Pima Medical Institute
03.2018 - 07.2024
Responsible for annual lead budget development, weekly lead forecasting presented to executive lead ship on a bi-weekly basis
Managed internal relationship with eight ground campuses, serving as (account) lead and liaison between campus and marketing/agency teams
Developed strategic marketing plans, managing day-to-day tactics
Managed customer media and outreach to include traditional broadcast media (radio, OOH), digital (PPC, paid social, display), database email and SMS campaigns
Partnered with external agencies for specialized projects, ensuring seamless integration of their work into overall marketing plans
Implemented data-driven decision making, resulting in improved campaign performance and efficiency (translating into higher student enrollments)
Implemented new program launches by initiating market research, strategic advertising projects and tactics
Managed marketing coordinator team member to include recruitment, training and eventual lay-off
Assistant Director of Client Services /Account Supervisor
Off Madison Ave
06.2015 - 03.2018
Managed day-to-day relationship and all communication with clients, serving as main point of contact and liaison between agency team and client contacts
Served as strategic and project lead, coordinating cross-functional teams to address complex client issues
Identified business challenges and presented solutions to challenges to new and exiting OMA clients
Project management for client projects including website design and development, traditional and digital media, branding, ad design and copy, content development and email strategy and deployment
Responsible for delivering exceptional results that led to longer-term partnerships and organic client growth
Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex client issues, facilitating successful resolutions and strengthening partnerships
Executive Director, Product Marketing
International Cruise & Excursions Inc.
11.2014 - 06.2015
Manage strategy and execution for all travel product-related marketing
Email marketing management for multiple customer databases with a combined total of more than 500K email addresses to promote multiple travel product options including cruise and hotel
Management and introduction of post booking communication strategy, with upsell and customer service related content resulting in reduced customer service related calls
Oversight of direct mail efforts including travel magazines and direct mail pieces
Work collaboratively with business owners including 800+ member call center sales management, yield/revenue management and operations
Management and administration of full-time product marketing team
VP of Marketing/Director of Marketing
National Academy of Sports Medicine
04.2012 - 10.2014
Responsible for all aspects of marketing strategy including ecommerce, email, advertising, database communication, creative and brand management, public relations, social media, and content, with strong focus on ROI
Creation and management of successful lead generation activities - all with specific cost per lead metric measurement
Hired and managed employees, cultivating a high-performance culture within the organization by setting clear expectations for employees
Management of lead generation media including direct response television, radio, direct mail, online advertising (social advertising, retargeting, PPC and display) with constant optimization based on CPL data
Managed creation and production of a 30-minute infomercial – the first in the fitness education industry
Management, allocation and accountability to $8M+ marketing annual budget
Field Marketing Manager
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
09.2009 - 04.2012
Managed projects and regional advertising campaigns within in-house agency for multiple Starwood Hotels and Resorts across multiple markets
Hotel portfolio included convention hotels (B2B focus), golf and ski resorts (B2C, leisure focus), and airport hotels (mixture of B2C, B2B focused)
Creation, management, and post-campaign evaluation of national and regional campaigns for multiple hotel and resort brands
Management of hotel budgets and evaluation of campaign success via various reporting tool
Maintenance of media vendor relationships including market CVB’s, TravelZoo, Business Journals, local market online and offline publications
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
12.2001
Digital Marketing Professional Certification
Digital Marketing Institute
04.2023
Skills
Marketing Plan Development
Digital Marketing
Creative Direction and Planning
Campaign Development and Management
Product Launches
Collateral Development
Email and SMS Marketing
Vendor Relations
Timeline
Regional Marketing Manager
Pima Medical Institute
03.2018 - 07.2024
Assistant Director of Client Services /Account Supervisor