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Work History
Early Career Highlights
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Volunteer Experience
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
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NATALIE GEORGES

NATALIE GEORGES

STRATEGIC MARKETING LEADER | BRAND BUILDER | COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE
Northampton,MA

Summary

Strategic marketing and communications executive with over 25 years of experience in data-driven strategy, brand development, and audience engagement. Demonstrated strength in leading cross-functional teams to deliver campaigns that enhance trust, increase enrollment, and strengthen institutional reputation. Adept at optimizing digital platforms and aligning messaging with market insights. Proven success in mission-driven organizations—leveraging storytelling, analytics, and collaboration to achieve measurable results.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Skills

  • Brand Strategy and Positioning: Brand development, Messaging frameworks, Brand architecture, Campaign strategy, Go-to-market strategy
  • Omnichannel Marketing: Digital marketing, Website strategy, Email campaigns, Social media, SEO
  • Leadership and Talent Development: Cross-functional collaboration, Mentorship and team growth, Culture-building, Strategic leadership
  • CRM and Marketing Operations: CRM integration (Salesforce, Slate), Marketing automation, Performance measurement and KPI analysis
  • Market Insight and Strategic Planning: Enrollment marketing, Market segmentation, Audience research, Data-informed decision-making
  • Creative and Content Direction: Storytelling, Editorial strategy, Visual identity, Art direction, Copywriting and editing
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Communications: Internal communications, DEIB-aligned messaging, Donor and board relations, Community outreach

Work History

Marketing Consultant

Independent Practice
Northampton, MA
01.2013 - Current

Partner with mission-driven organizations to clarify identity, deepen audience engagement, and drive results. Provide fractional marketing leadership with a focus on brand development, campaign strategy, and digital communications, grounded in strategic insight and collaborative execution.

  • Advise on messaging, brand strategy, and marketing best practices across print, web, and social channels.
  • Collaborate with creative teams to develop and execute content strategies that enhance audience experience and organizational cohesion.
  • Guide CRM and platform integration to improve outreach and performance tracking.
  • Support internal and external communication efforts, including leadership messaging and stakeholder alignment.

Director of Marketing and Communications

Northfield Mount Hermon
Gill, MA
09.2021 - 11.2024

Developed and led the implementation of a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that elevated brand visibility, enhanced digital engagement, and contributed to multi-year enrollment growth. Managed a team of seven, including writers, designers, and digital specialists.

  • Rebranded the institution, creating a unified brand architecture and messaging platform aligned with strategic goals.
  • Collaborated with Admissions to develop audience-segmented campaigns, resulting in 5%–13% annual growth in applications and yield.
  • Spearheaded a full website redesign that improved user experience and drove a 10%–20% increase in annual traffic.
    Oversaw the marketing budget and resource allocation across digital and print channels.
  • Enhanced the prospective family journey by aligning brand messaging, digital content, and print collateral to create a consistent and compelling experience across channels.

Director of Communications

Commonwealth Honors College, UMass Amherst
Amherst, MA
02.2017 - 08.2021

Led college-wide messaging and brand strategy in partnership with the Dean and the leadership team to advance institutional priorities and stakeholder engagement. Managed a team of two and led a network of freelance contributors.

  • Developed speeches and strategic communications for the Dean, reaching campus-wide and external audiences.
  • Led alumni engagement campaigns that supported fundraising goals and strengthened community connections.
  • Revamped digital strategy, increasing email engagement by 65% and doubling social media followers.
  • Launched virtual engagement initiatives during the pandemic to maintain visibility and audience connection.
  • Mentored writers and managed freelance teams to ensure brand alignment and content consistency.

Marketing Director

Common Capital, Inc.
Springfield, MA
03.2010 - 06.2012

Directed marketing, communications, and public relations activities for a nonprofit focused on economic empowerment.
Led a full rebrand and launch campaign, including community events and social media engagement.

  • Secured $45K+ in new unrestricted funds through messaging tailored to foundations and corporate donors.
  • Guided transition to data-informed outreach strategies, improving message relevance and donor response.

Director of Communications

United Way of Pioneer Valley
Springfield, MA
01.2006 - 06.2009

Steered marketing and donor communications to advance fundraising and community engagement. Played a pivotal role in community relations, working closely with funded partners to enhance their messaging and illustrate donor impact. Helped align partner fundraising efforts with United Way’s strategic priorities to strengthen collective campaigns. Also collaborated with local government leaders to broaden outreach and deepen civic engagement. Managed an in-house staff of one, and coordinated external creative freelancers.

  • Increased donor contributions by 1%–17% by applying segmented messaging strategies.
  • Enhanced visibility by aligning local identity with national brand equity.
  • Supported board communications and crisis messaging during organizational transitions.

Early Career Highlights

Communications Executive, CRN International — Hamden, CT 

Associate Product Manager, Channing Bete Company — South Deerfield, MA 

Held early-career roles in campaign development, product strategy, and client engagement. Supported national media campaigns, analyzed market trends, and contributed to new business development for major consumer brands.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Tourism Marketing and Administration

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Timeline

Director of Marketing and Communications

Northfield Mount Hermon
09.2021 - 11.2024

Director of Communications

Commonwealth Honors College, UMass Amherst
02.2017 - 08.2021

Marketing Consultant

Independent Practice
01.2013 - Current

Marketing Director

Common Capital, Inc.
03.2010 - 06.2012

Director of Communications

United Way of Pioneer Valley
01.2006 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Science - Tourism Marketing and Administration

University of New Haven

Volunteer Experience

  • Hitchcock Center for the Environment, Board Member – Marketing and Communications Committees. Advised on strategic messaging and outreach to strengthen community engagement and fundraising., Supported branding and communications initiatives for environmental education programs.
  • Hampshire Regional YMCA, Board Member – Marketing and Communications Committees. Contributed to marketing strategy and donor engagement efforts., Helped guide messaging to promote youth programs and community health initiatives.

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Developed messaging and engagement strategies that help prospective students and families understand the value of a liberal arts education.
  • Partnered with DEIB leaders to shape inclusive narratives and foster authentic brand experiences.
  • Advised executive leadership and boards on crisis communication and stakeholder engagement.
NATALIE GEORGESSTRATEGIC MARKETING LEADER | BRAND BUILDER | COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE
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