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Kendra Simpson

Pass Christian,MS

Summary

As a dynamic and results-oriented tourism marketing professional, I excel in developing and executing strategic marketing plans aimed at enhancing brand exposure and driving growth. With a proven track record, I have demonstrated my ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively, motivating and guiding marketing personnel to excel. Leveraging my extensive expertise, I employ creativity and industry insights to implement innovative marketing strategies, bolstering strategic initiatives and optimizing campaign performance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Marketing

Coastal Mississippi
Biloxi, MS
10.2022 - Current

In my current role, I develop and implement strategic marketing plans aimed at increasing and expanding market share. This involves crafting detailed segmentation plans to identify target audiences for our marketing campaigns. I analyze customer data to glean insights and enhance our targeting capabilities, continually researching consumer behavior, trends, and preferences to inform our strategies. I compile reports on key performance indicators related to our targeting activities, utilizing attribution tools for in-depth data analysis. Collaborating with all departments, I ensure alignment with campaign objectives and monitor industry news and competitor activity to stay abreast of market changes and travel trends. Leveraging industry trends and competitive analysis, I continually refine our marketing campaign performance. Documenting results from each campaign cycle, I track progress against established KPIs and recommend tactics to enhance targeting efforts through A/B testing or other methods. I nurture relationships with tourism partners providing valuable demographic information. Additionally, I demonstrate high levels of maturity, experience, judgment, and rapid critical thought in operational environments, evaluating existing processes and proposing solutions for enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of our initiatives. Overall, I drive the development and implementation of comprehensive marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and achieve organizational goals.

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Mississippi Aquarium
Gulfport, MS
11.2018 - 10.2022

I developed and executed strategic marketing plans aimed at enhancing brand exposure and driving revenue growth. I demonstrated my ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively, motivating and guiding over 20 sales and marketing personnel to exceed attendance targets. Leveraging my extensive expertise, I employed creativity and industry insights to implement innovative sales and marketing strategies, bolstering sales initiatives and optimizing campaign performance.

Director of Marketing and Entertainment

Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
Biloxi, MS
02.2012 - 11.2018

With a focus on innovation and strategic planning, I spearheaded the planning and execution of highly impactful experiential marketing events, effectively engaging target audiences and driving brand recognition. By developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns, both on-site and through digital channels, I successfully increased customer engagement and boosted sales. Utilizing thorough market analysis and customer insights, I tailored promotions to effectively resonate with target demographics, staying ahead of competitors and adapting to evolving consumer trends. Leveraging my expertise in digital marketing, I orchestrated comprehensive plans integrating SEO, social media platforms, and video campaigns to maximize online visibility and drive conversions. Through meticulously planned campaigns, events, and PR initiatives, I consistently met and exceeded organizational revenue objectives, while continuously recommending improvements to optimize customer interest and sales performance.

Administrative Assistant III

South Mississippi Regional Center
Long Beach, MS
03.2006 - 02.2012

In my role, I was instrumental in enhancing organizational efficiency through the development of streamlined administrative processes. I managed both physical and digital files adeptly, maintaining accurate spreadsheets and reports to facilitate seamless coordination of project materials. Additionally, I was responsible for tracking and submitting employee timesheets, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing. With a keen eye for detail, I prepared various documents with impeccable formatting and grammar, maintaining professional standards at all times. Through continuous analysis and refinement, I contributed to the creation and revision of systems and procedures, optimizing operational practices, recordkeeping systems, office layout, and budgetary allocations. Moreover, I effectively coordinated appointments, events, and venue logistics, including catering services, to ensure smooth execution of all internal and external activities.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Biloxi, MS

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Timeline

Director of Marketing

Coastal Mississippi
10.2022 - Current

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Mississippi Aquarium
11.2018 - 10.2022

Director of Marketing and Entertainment

Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
02.2012 - 11.2018

Administrative Assistant III

South Mississippi Regional Center
03.2006 - 02.2012

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of Southern Mississippi
Kendra Simpson