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Lauri Stone

Lauri Stone

Marketing and Business Development Professional
Huntington Beach,CA

Summary

Results-driven marketing, business development, and strategic leader with over 16 years of success across media, legal, and SaaS industries. Adept at designing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies, driving revenue growth, and fostering lasting client relationships. Recognized for exceeding targets, leading cross-functional teams, and leveraging data-driven insights to deliver measurable results. Passionate about innovative branding, digital marketing, and operational excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Producer at

BellyFull Films
Remote in Huntington Beach
07.2024 - Current

- Market cinematic-styled branding videos and other digital content for a boutique video production studio serving legal, agency, and corporate clients.

- Oversee production projects, client relations, and content delivery, ensuring a seamless experience for clients and stakeholders.

- Established relationships with vendors to negotiate contracts in order to maximize production value while staying within budget parameters.

- Prepared production reports to track daily progress and updates.

Marketing and Business Development Specialist at

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP.
Newport Beach
11.2022 - 07.2024

- Promoted twice for significant contributions to the firm's visibility and growth.

- Developed and executed targeted digital campaigns, branding initiatives, and event marketing strategies.

- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities, resulting in increased case referrals and industry presence.

- Managed high-profile media projects and sponsorship negotiations, enhancing the firm's reputation.

- Led attorney outreach for case referrals, relationship management, and strategic partnerships to support business growth.

- Regularly attended networking events; legal industry conventions/tradeshows, fundraisers, galas, golf tournaments, and other professional special events as the firm representative.

Contract Work - Strategic Consultant

Various Clients
Los Angeles
08.2015 - 11.2022

- Clients include the University of Southern California for a 4-month marketing specialist assignment. Also, business development and marketing consultancy with VIT Infotech, a robotic process automation start-up tech company based in Bengaluru, India.

- Provided strategic marketing, sales, and business development consulting.

- Led go-to-market strategies, digital campaigns, branding initiatives, and client outreach.

- Developed impactful branding, website content, and email campaigns, resulting in increased engagement and pipeline growth.

- Collaborated with product teams on market fit and strategic roadmaps, leveraging data and market insights.

Director of Marketing & Business Development at

Sanmita, Inc.
Remote
11.2018 - 01.2022

- Technology and Marketing Agency Specializing in SaaS Solutions for Higher Education and Nonprofits.

- Revitalized SaaS products, achieving 40% sales growth during and following the pandemic.

- Developed multi-channel marketing campaigns, enhancing brand visibility and pipeline development.

- Managed a small offshore administration staff, ensuring project deliverables and operational efficiency.

Senior Account Executive at

Viamedia
Raleigh
09.2012 - 08.2015

- Led the launch of a new market in Raleigh, NC, for this national media company, successfully establishing an account portfolio exceeding $400,000 within the first year.

- Delivered customized digital and traditional network advertising solutions, including pre-roll video ads and targeted display campaigns, driving client engagement, and revenue growth.

- Recognized for exceptional performance and rapid advancement, earning an early promotion within nine months of hire due to contributions to market expansion and client acquisition.

- Developed and executed strategic sales approaches, consistently exceeding quotas, and expanding the company’s presence in a competitive market.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

University of California, Northridge
Northridge, CA
05-1996

Skills

  • Sales expertise and leadership
  • Relationship management
  • Strategic brand management
  • Negotiation
  • Digital and traditional marketing strategist
  • Project management
  • Team collaboration
  • Deadline-driven

Accomplishments

Marketing Excellence - Hearst Media, NYC, NY. One of twelve recipients nationally.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Freelance Producer at

BellyFull Films
07.2024 - Current

Marketing and Business Development Specialist at

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP.
11.2022 - 07.2024

Director of Marketing & Business Development at

Sanmita, Inc.
11.2018 - 01.2022

Contract Work - Strategic Consultant

Various Clients
08.2015 - 11.2022

Senior Account Executive at

Viamedia
09.2012 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

University of California, Northridge
Lauri StoneMarketing and Business Development Professional