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LESLIE ANN O'CONNELL

Glen Rock,NJ

Summary

I can clearly explain even the most complicated tech platforms while making your content conversational.

I've spent my career in a unique blend of marketing and sales roles in SaaS and technology services companies. My writing includes engaging articles and landing pages on cutting-edge tech subjects like generative AI, machine learning, robotics, cybersecurity, IT operations management, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Content Marketing Manager

SoftServe
06.2022 - Current

SoftServe is a software development and consulting firm that specializes in engineering services, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and research and development (R&D).

  • Create and revise content assets such as case studies, blog posts, ebooks, white papers, email campaigns, and video scripts
  • Collaborate closely with subject matter experts from data science, engineering, and robotics to transform technical and business ideas into compelling messaging and content
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of AI tools like Jasper and ChatGPT in content research, outline creation, social media copy, and copywriting support
  • Create captivating social media and Ad copy to optimize audience engagement
  • Monitor, evaluate, and provide reports on content performance and conversion rates

Senior Content Marketing Manager

Collibra
10.2021 - 04.2022

Collibra is a data intelligence software platform built to manage data governance, quality, and privacy.

  • Created and maintained the editorial calendar and performed regular content audits for content gap analysis
  • Recruited stakeholders across the organization to share and produce additional content
  • Ensured content deliverables were consistent with brand voice, style, and tone
  • Implemented effective SEO strategies to improve organic traffic and search engine rankings
  • Managed a team of talented writers and copyeditors

Senior Product Marketing Manager

Nuvolo
01.2021 - 10.2021

Nuvolo is a Workplace Management SaaS solution built on the ServiceNow platform

  • Manager and writer of product release communications plan and content
  • Created effective sales enablement materials on product offerings and key positioning
  • Ran end-to-end marketing for the customer webinar series
  • Established partnerships with customer success and customers to develop blogs and success stories
  • Created thought leadership collateral for industry magazines and marketing-related campaigns

Senior Content Marketing Manager

06.2019 - 12.2020
  • Head of the organic SEO program to drive inbound leads and website traffic
  • Designed content roadmap, editorial schedule, and messaging framework
  • Analyzed website traffic and conversions, organic SEO progress, and audience engagement
  • Produce content for inbound marketing, including but not limited to case studies, blog entries, whitepapers, email communications, and e-newsletters
  • Collaborated with the sales team to ensure they had the content they needed

AVP, Sales

Pepperi Inc
11.2018 - 06.2019

Pepperi is a leading consumer goods B2B SaaS platform for brands and wholesalers

  • Built demand generation campaigns focused on delivering highly qualified leads
  • Provided reports, metrics, and analysis of marketing programs to executives
  • Designed and delivered compelling sales presentations and product demonstrations
  • Managed the entire sales cycle from lead generation through contract negotiations

AVP

Decusoft, LLC
09.2016 - 03.2018

Decusoft provides Compensation Management SaaS to medium and large corporations.

  • Doubled the sales pipeline through designing marketing programs, including an educational webinar series, monthly product presentations, and a quarterly newsletter
  • Managed end-to-end coordination of the annual client advisory conference
  • Analyzed, tracked, and reported revenue projections of monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets, client activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals
  • Responded to all requests for proposals (RFPs)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

York College of Pennsylvania

Certified Digital Marketing Professional, Digital Marketing Institute -

Skills

    Business Writing

    Creative Writing

    Public Speaking

    Product Messaging

    Marketing Campaigns

    Google Analytics

    Semrush

    HubSpot

    Jasper

    Salesforce

Timeline

Senior Content Marketing Manager

SoftServe
06.2022 - Current

Senior Content Marketing Manager

Collibra
10.2021 - 04.2022

Senior Product Marketing Manager

Nuvolo
01.2021 - 10.2021

Senior Content Marketing Manager

06.2019 - 12.2020

AVP, Sales

Pepperi Inc
11.2018 - 06.2019

AVP

Decusoft, LLC
09.2016 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

York College of Pennsylvania

Certified Digital Marketing Professional, Digital Marketing Institute -

LESLIE ANN O'CONNELL