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Riley Zobel

Lake Zurich,IL

Summary

I am a highly skilled Marketing & Communications Manager with extensive experience in new business and proposal development within the marketing space. I excel at creating compelling proposals, coordinating teams, and managing multiple complex projects simultaneously. Additionally, I drive new business thought leadership and build a strong internal brand presence, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. I am dedicated to achieving success through strategic planning and exceptional communication.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing & Communications Manager

All Terrain
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

Email Management:

  • Check and manage new business email daily, replying and forwarding inquiries as needed.

Project Management:

  • Direct internal team members for timely completion of new business proposals.
  • Schedule and conduct calls for budgeting and project planning.
  • Oversee the creation and editing of new business decks, including image searching, copywriting, copy editing, formatting, and internal tweaks.
  • Manage the development and distribution of newsletters on a monthly basis.

Team Coordination:

  • Coordinate with internal team to ensure alignment on deliverable timelines for clients.
  • Direct and oversee team members in time-sensitive tasks and new business projects.

Content Creation/Social Media:

  • Develop and manage imagery, bios, copy, and communications for speaking engagements, podcasts, and advertorials.
  • Direct the creation of marketing materials such as reels and promotional content.

Client Communication:

  • Write and send emails outlining key responsibilities of independent contractors.
  • Reach out to vendors for updated pricing and shipping information.

Event Planning:

  • Support development of budgeting allocation based on RFP and event needs.
  • Schedule calls and manage tasks related to event planning and budgeting.

Collaboration:

  • Work with the internal team to prepare for client meetings, ensuring thorough preparation and consideration of client needs.

Website Management:

  • Manage backend of the company website, including updating articles, case studies, and copy in collaboration with web tech teams.

Award Submissions:

  • Manage company award submissions over a span of three years.

Campaign Management:

  • Collaborate with team members to develop strategic approaches for campaigns.

Additional Achievements:

  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships, leading to better pricing and service agreements.
  • Enhanced internal communication and coordination, leading to more efficient project execution.

Intern

NVE Experience Agency
Beverly Hills, CA
05.2017 - 08.2017

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Relations

Illinois State University
Normal
05-2019

Skills

  • Proposal Development
  • Strategic Planning and Alignment
  • Multitasking
  • Brand Positioning
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Client Communication
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Team Player

Timeline

Marketing & Communications Manager

All Terrain
07.2019 - Current

Intern

NVE Experience Agency
05.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Public Relations

Illinois State University
Riley Zobel