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Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Awards
Hobbies and Interests
Affiliations
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Lisa Ratcliffe Craig

Lisa Ratcliffe Craig

Summary

Marketing & Communications Executive skilled in creating and implementing digital strategies, increasing brand awareness and developing customer-centric and internal stakeholder communication initiatives. Successfully collaborates with numerous departments in matrixed organizations to deliver high-quality projects. High degree of working knowledge in graphic design and computer software packages.

Overview

25
years of professional experience

Work History

Blue Ridge Graphics

Chief Marketing Officer
05.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Develop and implement comprehensive B2B marketing strategies that increase brand awareness, drive lead generation, and increase revenue growth
  • Conduct and evaluate market research to adjust marketing strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions
  • Responsible for executing marketing campaigns across multiple channels including social media, email marketing, and niche marketing
  • Analyze market trends, conduct competitive research, and identify new opportunities for growth and expansion
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across organization to ensure cohesive and integrated marketing efforts
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and partners to drive business growth

Augusta Health
Fishersville, VA

Internal Communications Manager
12.2019 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Developed strategy and executed effective internal communication campaigns for C-Suite Executives, Human Resources, Operations, Incident Command, and other departments as needed
  • Executed multi-channel campaigns to publish current and relevant content.
  • Developed training and education sessions for multiple stakeholders
  • Worked with senior leaders to develop policy and drive implementation
  • Analyzed available data to increase employee engagement
  • Supported employee award and recognition programs
  • Participated in IT governance to manage tech platforms
  • Crisis communication during height of COVID-19 pandemic.

University Instructors & Public Consulting Group

Director of Marketing Operations
01.2017 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • This promotion added additional inside operations oversight, while maintaining all job functions as the Director of Marketing Communications
  • Combining departmental responsibilities correlated to the oversight of and the creation and dissemination of all corporate communications, marketing collateral and materials, program information, hard goods, and resources, while developing creative content, project management, inventory controls, workflow process management, program fulfillment and logistics
  • Managed diverse integrated communications team
  • Oversaw survey construction and dissemination
  • Maintained relationships and oversight of 3rd party facilities
  • Monitored and evaluated annual inventories and product valuations
  • Created custom and niche branding.

University Instructors & Public Consulting Group

Director of Marketing & Communications
07.2010 - 12.2016

Job overview

  • Produced a consistent and effective corporate image nationally, as well as managed internal communications for large-scale, remote workforce
  • Created and implemented full-scale educational programs, in addition to website management for registration hubs, as well as universityinstructors.com and edforcesolutions.com
  • Led numerous breakout sessions at conferences and events
  • Produced content for collateral, executive summaries, case studies, etc
  • Planned and executed national sales training meetings
  • Developed multiple brands and designed product lines

Commonwealth Promotional

Marketing & Promotions Manager
11.2007 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Worked closely with sales team to establish custom marketing campaigns and niche advertising opportunities
  • Also, advised numerous clients in areas of branding and strategy for their businesses and markets
  • Developed and executed local and regional marketing campaigns
  • Managed website
  • Designed graphics and publication layout.

Dixie Gas & Oil Corporation

Marketing & Communications Manager
12.2002 - 11.2007

Job overview

  • Responsible for all creative and promotions for all three branches of the organization
  • Worked closely with outside firms and agencies to produce signage, commercials, etc
  • Also, acted as community liaison to support local events, schools, and organizations
  • Served as media contact and Dixie Gas & Oil spokesperson
  • Developed all branding and marks for private label lubricant line
  • Oversaw creative development for print, radio, and TV.

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Marketing Coordinator
01.2002 - 11.2002

Cargill (formerly Rocco, Inc.)

Relationship Marketing Associate
01.1999 - 12.2001

Job overview

  • Integral part of a multi-faceted marketing and research development team
  • Established rapport with co-workers and agencies, while managing website, customer loyalty programs and communication, graphic design, and publications
  • Served as Shady Brook Farms spokesperson
  • Worked closely with PR and promotions agencies to drive projects
  • Worked with Good Housekeeping to register and maintain product lines.

Education

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

Program Certificate from CHURCH MINISTRIES
08.2018

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Bachelor of Science from Speech Communication, Public Relations
07.1999

University Overview

Minor: Advertising

Skills

  • Innovative Team Builder
  • Exceptional Communicator
  • Change Agent
  • Thought Leader
  • Experienced Public Speaker
  • Proficient Writer
  • Strong Organizer
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Skilled Trainer
  • Digital Marketing
  • Copywriter
  • Project Management
  • Graphic Design
  • Website Management & Analytics
  • Event Planning
  • Social Media
  • Microsoft 365
  • Adobe Creative Cloud

Awards

  • Greater Augusta Regional Chamber Leadership Logo Design Award
  • VA Association of 4-H Extension Agents Communicator Award

Hobbies and Interests

  • Church Activities
  • Family & Friends
  • Farming & Production Agriculture
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Gardening & Landscaping

Affiliations

  • Tribal Member, Nansemond Indian Nation
  • Outreach Coordinator, Staunton SDA Church
  • Past Committee Member, 4-H & FFA Market Animal Show & Sale
  • Past President, Greater Verona Business Association
  • Past Advisor & Member, Augusta County Young Farmers

Timeline

Chief Marketing Officer

Blue Ridge Graphics
05.2022 - Current

Internal Communications Manager

Augusta Health
12.2019 - 05.2022

Director of Marketing Operations

University Instructors & Public Consulting Group
01.2017 - 12.2019

Director of Marketing & Communications

University Instructors & Public Consulting Group
07.2010 - 12.2016

Marketing & Promotions Manager

Commonwealth Promotional
11.2007 - 01.2010

Marketing & Communications Manager

Dixie Gas & Oil Corporation
12.2002 - 11.2007

Marketing Coordinator

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
01.2002 - 11.2002

Relationship Marketing Associate

Cargill (formerly Rocco, Inc.)
01.1999 - 12.2001

Southwestern Adventist University

Program Certificate from CHURCH MINISTRIES

James Madison University

Bachelor of Science from Speech Communication, Public Relations
Lisa Ratcliffe Craig