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Laurin YODER

Anderson,SC

Summary

Results-driven Brand Manager develops & implements successful marketing plans & brand strategies. Utilizes customer insights to develop creative strategies that drive customer loyalty & brand recognition. Articulate & driven leader with high energy & engaging personality.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Brand Activation Manager

BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA + CRAFT BAR
08.2022 - Current
  • Planned, implemented, & tracked sales & marketing strategies to promote brand products.
  • Created & managed budgets to maximize brand reach & engagement.
  • Analyzed customer feedback & market trends to make informed decisions about product & brand messaging.
  • Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
  • Compiled product & customer data to generate informed profit projections.

MARKETING SUPERVISOR

BRUMIT RESTAURANT GROUP
06.2018 - 08.2022
  • Led team in developing & executing marketing plans that enhanced Arby's Corporate's Marketing initiatives
  • Provided individualized New Store Opening strategies (14 new builds & 11 remodels)
  • Managed team of 4 marketing professionals developing and implementing 13 campaigns each year.
  • Continually maintained & improved company's reputation & positive image in markets served.
  • Generated sponsorships with related & partnering entities to enhance marketing objectives.
  • Served as CO-Op President for 2 consecutive years.
  • Served as Arby's Foundation's Grant Nominator for 4 consecutive years in GSA & CLT DMAs.

Board Member

Mountain Child Advocacy Center
07.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated with other board members to develop & execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
  • Served on Golf Planning Committee for 3 consecutive years. (Largest fundraising event)
  • Served as advocate & ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, & securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
  • Provided guidance & leadership on strategic planning initiatives & organizational development.
  • Raised & collected over $300,000 for the organization in the last 6 years.


Board Member

Big Brothers, Big Sisters Of WNC
06.2019 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with other board members to develop & execute programs & initiatives to advance organizational mission.
  • Served as advocate & ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, & securing resources & partnerships to advance mission.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - PHOTOGRAPHY

Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA
06.2018

Skills

  • Strategy Development
  • Brand Visibility & Management
  • Consumer Branding
  • Sales Tracking
  • Promotional Planning
  • Partnership Building
  • Team Member Development
  • Customer Engagement
  • Corporate Communications
  • Budget Development
  • Digital Content Development
  • Customer Retention Strategies
  • Direct Email Campaigns
  • Launch New Products
  • Customer Transactions
  • Project Management
  • PR Events
  • B2B Marketing
  • Business Development Support
  • Networking
  • ROI Analysis
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communicator
  • Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
  • Special Event Planning
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Certification

HOOTSUITE PLATFORM HOOTSUITE SOCIAL MARKETING SKILLS ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE - ORGANIZED EFFICIENT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE QUICK TO ADAPT - CREATIVE & ANALYTICAL TEAM PLAYER MULTITASKER, VISUAL ARTIST & EXPERIENCED MARKETER LYNDA.COM (16 TOTAL) : SCIENCE OF SALES VALUE BASED PRICING MARKET RESEARCH HOW TO WRITE MARKETING COPY SELF MOTIVATED - OPTIMISTIC CURRENTLY BASED IN CHARLOTTE, NC. OPEN TO RELOCATION.

Activities, Interests

  • Sports Enthusiast #gobirds
  • Art & Design
  • Weight-lifting
  • International Travel
  • Nature Documentaries

Timeline

Brand Activation Manager

BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA + CRAFT BAR
08.2022 - Current

Board Member

Big Brothers, Big Sisters Of WNC
06.2019 - 08.2022

Board Member

Mountain Child Advocacy Center
07.2018 - Current

MARKETING SUPERVISOR

BRUMIT RESTAURANT GROUP
06.2018 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - PHOTOGRAPHY

Savannah College of Art And Design
HOOTSUITE PLATFORM HOOTSUITE SOCIAL MARKETING SKILLS ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE - ORGANIZED EFFICIENT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE QUICK TO ADAPT - CREATIVE & ANALYTICAL TEAM PLAYER MULTITASKER, VISUAL ARTIST & EXPERIENCED MARKETER LYNDA.COM (16 TOTAL) : SCIENCE OF SALES VALUE BASED PRICING MARKET RESEARCH HOW TO WRITE MARKETING COPY SELF MOTIVATED - OPTIMISTIC CURRENTLY BASED IN CHARLOTTE, NC. OPEN TO RELOCATION.
Laurin YODER