Marketing professional with 20+ years of integrated marketing and advertising experience who executes strategies efficiently, achieves results while fostering strong cross-functional teams Performance-driven Vice President with 20 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Marketing & Athletics Communications
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
Kansas City
01.2017 - 01.2024
Managed both marketing and athletics communications and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of marketing efforts with business objectives
Overhauled the NAIA brand, products, and services, creating first-ever brand guidelines and targeted websites for its members, student-athletes, and new members
Drove DEI Strategic Pillar by developing a member led committee, NAIA RISE (Respect, Inclusivity, Support, and Education), for the NAIA’s 250 institutions to empower women and minorities in athletics
Oversaw all integrated marketing efforts; website, digital advertising, social media, and storytelling of the NAIA Brand, ensuring brand consistency and messaging alignment
Assumed overall responsibility for developing all marketing plans for the association and all products and services, market research, membership advertising, and marketing budget control
Developed and promoted marketing solutions for NAIA partnerships and sponsorships for increased client engagement and brand-building opportunities targeted via social media, direct email, and PR to members, student-athletes, and athletic administrators.
Established and directed successful programs focused on retention and recruitment
Developed corporate and channel advertising strategies and concepts that support business objectives, success goals, and metrics based on established benchmarks
Directed all media strategy, planning, and buying provided by media and agency partners
Provide recommendations in selecting and using media, including digital, print, television, and alternative communication vehicles to maximize target audience interaction
Executed branding and advertising for American Century Championship Celebrity golf tournament sponsorship broadcasted nationally with over 47K spectators
Worked with internal and external partners to manage corporate sponsorships' branding and advertising, including events, community and client relations, and conferences.
Director of Marketing and Communications/ Marketing
Block Real Estate Services (BRES)
Kansas City
01.2010 - 01.2015
Worked with business leaders to create service-related marketing and brand standards/strategies that meet short-and long-term business objectives
Oversaw new business development - helping a cross-discipline team respond to RFPs, proposals, and presentations for brokers to pitch new business
Oversaw all company marketing and media strategy, annual and monthly planning and implementation, and day-to-day management of marketing team
Created and executed social content strategy for multiple divisions of BRES and coordinated measurement and analysis of all media campaigns
Created a volunteer/philanthropy program for employees and company matching
Executed weekly PR initiatives for BRES developments, awards, & philanthropy initiatives and was the thought leader for BRES and CRE industry in KC Metro.
Account Supervisor/Advertising
Zillner Marketing Communications
Kansas City
01.2007 - 01.2009
Developed strategic marketing and communication plans for over 18 accounts
Executed multiple direct mail campaigns utilizing Claritas Prizm data, targeting segments utilizing demographics and psychographics
Campaigns that used Claritas Prizm data saw continued 20% and above lift in response rates for lead generation
Oversaw projections and forecasts for 22 Independent Senior Living communities across United States clients with budgets totaling $2.8M
Directed over 10 new websites, resulting in 25% increase in lead generation and 5% increase in sales.
Account Supervisor/Advertising
VML
Kansas City
01.2006 - 01.2007
Developed and implemented integrated marketing strategies for YRC Worldwide
Developed brand strategy and customer segments to effectively target audiences
Managed all marketing communication projects for website, brand campaigns, print, online and direct mail, sponsorships, and sweepstakes promotions
Led cross-functional team of media, research, creative, and sponsorships
Monitored and tracked $3.5M budget for all marketing communication expenses.
Account Supervisor/Advertising
Geoff Howe Marketing and Communications
Kansas City
01.2005 - 01.2006
Created and executed marketing communication strategies for Hill’s Science Diet
Developed brand planning for Hill’s major marketing campaigns and veterinary channel by utilizing market research & customer insights to build marketing campaigns globally
Directed a cross-function team for Interactive
Liaison between account service and creative to deliver schematic plans, landing page, and micro-site strategy; linking online communications with offline programs
Developed effective promotions, merchandising POP and trade communications.
Digital Asset Manager/Marketing
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
St Louis
01.2001 - 01.2005
Launched and implemented first digital asset management system, PAM PetCare Asset Management for NPPC worldwide—Global Project
Strategic planner for all veterinary and consumer brands by integrating all marketing projects and creative briefs, timelines, and legal reviews all executed and managed through PAM (trained over 600 people worldwide on PAM system)
Key implementer in rolling out PAM initiative, resulting in recurring ROI of $1M per year
Program Manager, Veterinary Marketing
Executed and developed veterinary communications college program marketing plan and developed professional communication business plan
Lead Purina Veterinary Diet initiative to market to future veterinarians
Leveraged Incredible Dog Team and Nestle Purina College Challenge with Veterinary publications journals and developed various marketing tools to elevate our presence
Managed professional communications $2.9M Budget & $1MM coupon program.
SALES FULFILLMENT MANAGER, PARTNERSHIPS at National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)SALES FULFILLMENT MANAGER, PARTNERSHIPS at National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
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