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Rahni Lawrence

Rahni Lawrence

New Haven,Connecticut

Summary

As an award-winning marketing manager with 10 years of experience, I leverage my expertise in creative marketing and branding to help companies and non-profit organizations achieve their goals. I excel at developing impactful branding materials and managing full-scope ad campaigns across various platforms.

I am currently a Marketing Manager for OUTFORNT Media which specializes in out-of-home and mobile advertising. While working within this role I have been selected as 1 of 9 Future Leaders by the OAAA Organization which is widely recognized as being the leading trade association representing the OOH advertising industry in the United States.

My past bosses and professional recommendations have recognized me as being skilled at overseeing other employees and communicating effectively with clients and coworkers alike. Personally, I take pride in my creative problem-solving skills and my team leadership abilities. Most importantly, I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4

Certifications

Quote

I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.
Thomas Jefferson

Timeline

Marketing Manager

Outfront Media
09.2022 - Current

Executive Assistant & Stage Manager

Jaigantic Studios LLC
06.2020 - 08.2022

Marketing Manager

WOW Creative Design Group
04.2016 - 01.2021

Content & Social Media Manager

Jimmy's Clothing & Footwear
06.2015 - 07.2018

Brand Partnerships Assistant

Epic Records
01.2015 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Southern Connecticut State University

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05.2016

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Product Design
  • Website Design
  • E-Commerce management
  • Public Speaking
  • Project Management
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Social and Retail Marketing
  • Team Management
  • Marketing Communications
  • Copywriting, Editing and Review
  • Demand Generation Marketing
  • Internet and E-Mail Marketing 
  • Special Events Planning
  • Public and Media Relations
  • Corporate Communications
  • Brand development

Affiliations

  • Designer of The City of New Haven's "NHV" logo for all digital and print media.
  • OOH United Committee Member
  • Avid Tennis player, Competing in occasional amateur competitions

Work History

Marketing Manager

Outfront Media
New Haven, CT
09.2022 - Current
  • Worked with management team to oversee and monitor marketing strategy.
  • Developed social media marketing strategies to help brand company and increase sales.
  • Managed creation of marketing materials, collateral and sales support tools.
  • Developed and supervised marketing campaigns and events to maximize income and achieve audience targets.
  • Represented company at local and trade association meetings to promote products.
  • Tracked, analyzed and reported on marketing program results.
  • Formulated and launched marketing and promotional campaigns to maximize profits.
  • Conducted thorough market research to obtain detailed understanding of consumer needs and trends.

Executive Assistant & Stage Manager

Jaigantic Studios LLC
Shelton, CT
06.2020 - 08.2022

Job Description and Duties

  • Oversee scheduling and production details for performances.
  • Train multi-level employees for Entry-Level and Mid-level positions.
  • Devise and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs.
  • Facilitate communication across creative and technical departments.
  • Manage a team of employees and studio assistants.
  • Utilize extensive professional network to contact and recruit potential talent for roles.
  • Partner with directors to identify casting needs and suggest appropriate actors.
  • Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering, and event timelines.
  • Attended and participated in industry events.

Marketing Manager

WOW Creative Design Group
New Haven, CT
04.2016 - 01.2021

Job Description and Duties

WOW! Creative Design Group is a creative agency where I managed the creation of marketing materials, collateral and sales support tools for clients including but not limited to:

  • The City of New Haven - logo, digital marketing, product design
  • The Halal Guys - social media marketing, event marketing, campaign management
  • Howard K. Hill Funeral Services - printed media design & production, product management

Working directly with the executive marketing personnel of organizations to develop campaigns and events that maximize income and achieve audience targets is what I focus on with any commercial marketing endeavor. I Leverage my 11 years of Adobe InDesign, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, logos, print and digital promotional materials. Being proficient in many different design tools allows for boundless creativity when creating effective materials for a client and that's what makes this job enjoyable.

A list of my basic technical skills and duties are listed below:

  • Conduct thorough market research to obtain detailed understanding of consumer needs and trends.
  • Prepare branding packages for point of sale displays, promotional materials and product packaging.
  • Deliver compelling sales presentations to demonstrate expert product knowledge.
  • Format print and web application designs for projects with varying specifications.
  • Evaluate and reported on campaign performance to relevant stakeholders and leadership across organization.
  • Track, analyze and report on marketing program results.

Content & Social Media Manager

Jimmy's Clothing & Footwear
New Haven, CT
06.2015 - 07.2018

Job Description and Duties

  • Delivered high-quality, insightful, informative and entertaining written content while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Edited and proofread content to verify proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
  • Formatted articles, blogs and webpages with HTML, photos and infographics.
  • Authored strategic content using appropriate tone and language to meet objectives.
  • Drafted posts and comments to engage audiences on social media platforms.
  • Photographed products with professional lighting & photography equipment.
  • Built Website to handle online sales and raffles.

Brand Partnerships Assistant

Epic Records
New York, NY
01.2015 - 03.2016

Job Description and Duties

  • Collaborated with supervisors and submitted reports and spreadsheets for review.
  • Planned strategic brand-building events to expand product portfolio across national market.
  • Recommended techniques, methods and media best suited to produce desired visual effects.
  • Prepared layouts and drawings in compliance with established templates and design standards.
  • Assisted in content research for both internal and external marketing campaigns.
  • Monitored web traffic to analyze website performance.
  • Took notes during marketing meetings and distributed to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with teams to generate ideas and assist with creating experiential marketing programs to connect brands with consumers.
  • Managed social media campaigns and updated and edited website under guidance of supervisor.

Accomplishments

2 Record Breaking Sales Years in Local Market at OUTFRONT, (2022, 2023)

OAAA Future Leader Award Recipient (2024)

Rahni Lawrence