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Phyllis Terrell

Williamsburg,VA

Summary

Innovative Tourism Marketing leader with 20+ years of experience delivering exceptional marketing campaigns, content and collateral based on established and innovative strategies. Results-oriented and collaborative professional bringing expertise in brand management and social media engagement. Detail-oriented, attentive and decisive leader.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Communications

Fort Monroe Authority
01.2011 - Current
  • Improved social media presence with tailored content strategies for each platform, resulting in higher audience engagement.
  • Managed crisis communication, mitigating negative publicity during high-profile incidents.
  • Negotiated partnerships with event organizers to secure strategic speaking opportunities for company leaders, strengthening industry credibility.
  • Spearheaded rebranding initiative, aligning visual identity with company values and strategic direction.
  • Generated public interest by coordinating thought leadership initiatives and securing speaking engagements for key executives.
  • Optimized email marketing campaigns for improved open rates, click-throughs, and conversions.
  • Revamped website content to improve user experience and increase web traffic.
  • Established relationships with key industry influencers to amplify brand reach.

Strategic Marketing Consultant

Nemours Mansion And Gardens
10.2009 - 01.2011
    • Trained staff members in best practices for digital marketing techniques and tools, increasing overall team efficiency.
    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create cohesive branding messages across all channels.
    • Coordinated public relations initiatives that garnered favorable press coverage and heightened brand image.
    • Achieved client vision and marketing objectives by collaborating with various departments.

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
02.2004 - 04.2009
  • Collected and managed diverse set of partners to meet operational and funding goals.
  • Built relationships with internal teams and managed volunteer groups.
  • Coordinated logistics and established structure for partnership programs.
  • Created and implemented comprehensive short- and long-term engagement strategies prospects, supporters and volunteers.
  • Implemented robust tracking systems to monitor partnership performance, enabling data-driven decision making.
  • Established successful partnerships by identifying and engaging with key industry stakeholders.
  • Presented partnership updates to senior leadership, maintaining transparency and facilitating informed decisions.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to execute collaborative projects, driving success and achieving shared objectives.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Public Administration

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
12.2024

BBA - Marketing

College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA
12.1980

Skills

  • Crisis Management
  • Internal Communications
  • Marketing Communications
  • Media Relations
  • Press releases
  • Database Management
  • Social Media Strategy

Timeline

Director of Communications

Fort Monroe Authority
01.2011 - Current

Strategic Marketing Consultant

Nemours Mansion And Gardens
10.2009 - 01.2011

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
02.2004 - 04.2009

Graduate Certificate - Public Administration

University of Virginia

BBA - Marketing

College of William And Mary
Phyllis Terrell