Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer work
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Michelle Manternach

Michelle Manternach

Digital Content Strategist
Cedar Rapids,IA

Summary

Detail-oriented Marketing Specialist proficient in developing creative marketing collateral for diverse projects & digital marketing campaigns. Establishes clear brand standards and enforces protocols for consistent, high-quality results. Demonstrated knowledge of graphic design, content writing, and project management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Content Strategist

Channel Fusion
01.2022 - Current
  • Create effective and engaging content for all digital media types. Adhering to our Fortune 500 clients' objectives, while maintaining brand standards and messaging.
  • Using Canva & Adobe Suite applications, manage a variety of design projects including, marketing campaigns, social media graphics, branding collateral, etc.
  • Implement current digital trends and constantly test innovative ideas. Monitor metrics to improve engagement, and report monthly to clients on these metrics.
  • Manage, market, and promote company wide cultural events and fundraisers.

Michelin Client Relationship Associate

Channel Fusion
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Reviewed and verified rebate claims and incentives to determine compliance, based on program guidelines.
  • Provided successful customer experience and support to consumers and dealer/retailer networks. Assisted dealers with varied skill levels, on navigating online submission portals and platforms, with no manufacturer client interaction.

Technical Editor, John Deere VSN

Channel Fusion
11.2016 - 10.2020
  • Publish new and updated content on client's Global Online Sales Manual website.
  • Performed quality control to ensure 100% accuracy across more than 20 country portals and 15 different languages.
  • Provided functional TeamSite support: troubleshooting, content management knowledge, and best practices for web.
  • Worked in conjunction with development team to create and test new and updated templates.

Digital Services Consultant

hibu
01.2014 - 11.2016
  • Direct point of contact for clients regarding their digital advertising, including SEO, search, display, e-mail marketing, and social media marketing.
  • Assisted a portfolio of customers, creating, editing and publishing their website, through the use of Adobe Creative Suite & SiteMaker platform.
  • Developed digital performance reports for clients.
  • Established strong written and verbal communication with varied internal departments such as Sales, Domains & IT.

Premium Space Cover Artist

Yellowbook
02.2007 - 01.2014
  • Assisted in designing 1000+ Yellowbook directory covers yearly, using internal and Adobe Creative Suite software.
  • Performed managerial tasks and assumed team lead, when management was unavailable or absent.
  • Designed trade ads for print & web and managed all sold cover ads.
  • Effectively communicated with various departments to manage multiple projects & deadlines.

Education

BA degree - Graphic Design

Mount Mercy College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Web Management

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Web Development

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Web Design

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Skills

  • Social Media Platforms
  • Digital Marketing
  • Content Scheduling
  • Strategic Content Planning
  • Developing Creative Content & Marketing Materials
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Website Updates
  • Creative Direction
  • Customer Service
  • Brand Development
  • Event Planning & Marketing

Volunteer work

Secretary/Board Member - Coggon Municipal Light Plant

Coggon, IA - December 2017 - Current

· Assisting with and voting on decisions made for the benefit of the company and the community.

  

Treasurer/Board Member - Coggon Area Betterment Association (CABA)

Coggon, IA - December 2015 - July 2022

· Assisted with and voted on decisions made for the benefit of the organization and Community Center facility. Managed and dispersed funds in compliance with best practices for a non-profit organization.

· Created printed and digital marketing materials for community projects & events sponsored by CABA. Volunteered my time and skills for multiple community events sponsored by CABA.


Co-Leader - Girl Scouts of America

Coggon, IA, troup #1606 - September 2007 - May 2013

Accomplishments

Addy award winner for my involvement designing the McLeodUSA directory ad.

Timeline

Digital Content Strategist

Channel Fusion
01.2022 - Current

Michelin Client Relationship Associate

Channel Fusion
02.2021 - 01.2022

Technical Editor, John Deere VSN

Channel Fusion
11.2016 - 10.2020

Digital Services Consultant

hibu
01.2014 - 11.2016

Premium Space Cover Artist

Yellowbook
02.2007 - 01.2014

BA degree - Graphic Design

Mount Mercy College

Web Management

Kirkwood Community College

Web Development

Kirkwood Community College

Web Design

Kirkwood Community College
Michelle ManternachDigital Content Strategist