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Marene J Harof

Marene J Harof

Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

Marketing Professional and Event Planner with strong project management and technical design skills. 20 years marketing experience with 6 plus years of extensive event planning, preparing for and attending trade shows/events in support of B2B sales and account management teams. I have a track record of project managing and owning small and large events from conception to completion. Excel in forging relationships with internal stakeholders as well as external partners, vendors, and contractors. Experience creating a variety of advertising campaigns in print, digital and social media. Forward-thinking creativity expert with working knowledge of preparing marketing materials and presentations, branding campaigns, proposal writing and production, newsletters, direct mail promotions and additionally, designing websites and email communications.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Marketing Communications Specialist

Global Payments (Netspend)
08.2017 - Current
  • Support for executive leaders and sales team and provided detailed reports for business strategies, while cultivating partnerships with B2B clients.
  • Event planning and coordination for 30 - 45 events per year.
  • Responsible for collecting MQLs and integrating leads into campaigns in Salesforce to track ROI for specific
  • Developed campaigns directed at the restaurant, healthcare, HR and staffing segments to obtain MQLs for sales/business development teams.
  • Created content strategies for digital media.
  • Optimized website content and images to improve search engine rankings.
  • Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
  • Researched and analyzed industry trends to inform search marketing strategies.
  • Conducted market research and competitor analysis to inform search marketing strategies.
  • Designed paid client ads for use on diverse social media platforms.

Marketing Coordinator

General Building Maintenance Inc
01.2014 - 06.2017
  • Responsible for creating proposals, marketing the firm and performing outside sales for a $35 million Janitorial Company.
  • Proposals and Lead Generation: Responding to Requests for Proposals and designing a new market presence for a 32 year established company.
  • Marketing Collateral: Brochure designs, trade show displays, e-Communications and website design and management using Wordpress.
  • Created engaging brochures and flyers to use for promotional materials and distribution.


Marketing & Operations Manager

Pride Institute
Novato, CA
2010 - 2014

•Orchestrated all internal marketing programs including, email communications, print ads flyers, and brochures for a dental practice management company.

•Event planning annually for over 24 lectures, courses and national meetings throughout the U.S.

•Collaborated with an outside vendor to design website: www.prideinstitue.com. Managed all aspects of design, images and web copy.

•Supported brand standards via email and direct mail campaigns

• Wrote and designed company e-Newsletters delivered via email using Constant Contact.

• Designed letterhead and business cards.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Associate of Arts - Advertising

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Content Development
  • Event Planning
  • Marketing Research
  • Budget Management & Negotiation
  • Email Marketing
  • Internal Communications
  • Brand Management
  • Graphic Design
  • Promotional Material
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Proposal Development
  • Branding Campaigns
  • Web Content Management
Marene J Harof