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Ryan Mcgowan

Ryan Mcgowan

Master Digital Marketer
Billings,MT

Summary

Innovative and passionate Marketing leader with 15+ 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

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

RYS Digital
Gillette, WY
01.2017 - 02.2022
  • Tracked and reported on marketing campaign performance monthly to help with optimizing current and future plans.
  • Created and deployed social media content, engaged with target audiences and boosted reach with strategic ad placements.
  • Developed backend-tracking URLs to measure campaign results and determine ROI.
  • Worked effectively under constant pressure of simultaneous project milestones and deliverable deadlines.
  • Masterminded highly successful digital strategies for various platforms to attract customer engagement.
  • Collaborated effectively with advertising and media specialized to boost results from strategic campaigns.
  • Improved click-through rates, conversion and other important KPIs with strategic approach.
  • Optimized social media channels and web pages to improve SEO and usability.
  • Boosted brand awareness by establishing strong web and social media presence.
  • Conducted continuous evaluations of market trends to stay current on consumer and competitor changes.
  • Delivered effective and innovative digital campaigns for products such as legal services and new game themes for slot like machines.
  • Directed $75,000 mobile marketing program.
  • Created wide range of digital assets such as rich media online ads and micro websites.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, engineering and product management teams to accomplish shared goals.
  • Managed digital projects end-to-end, from initial conceptualizing through final implementation and live monitoring.
  • Produced and submitted weekly reports outlining progress against KPI objectives.
  • Performed in-depth competitor reviews to check competitor activities with ad placement, keyword use, placement bids and landing pages.
  • Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
  • Created content strategies for digital media.
  • Identified appropriate KPIs and reported key metrics from digital campaigns.
  • Built, implemented and updated effective SEO strategies.
  • Maximized strategic approaches by keeping close eye on performance and making appropriate adjustments.
  • Helped clients develop website portals and social media pages to promote businesses.

Marketing Director

Wyoming Downs Llc.
Gillette, WY
02.2019 - 08.2021
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
  • Assessed marketing copy, art comps and final designs and compared with established specifications.
  • Utilized market trends and target audience statistics to effectively and appropriately market products.
  • Successfully project managed numerous multi-lingual direct mail and email campaigns simultaneously.
  • Developed network of related professionals to open up business opportunities.
  • Managed marketing budget and associated P&L to develop and execute marketing strategies, budgets, and sales plans for business segments.
  • Generated reports detailing campaign performance, customer engagement and engagement trends.
  • Coordinated meetings between project members and clients to develop ideas, discuss progress and set goals.
  • Onboarded new customers efficiently by developing database listings, uploading information and defining related lists.
  • Submitted professional proposals and project scopes in response to Requests for Proposals.
  • Created 20+ marketing campaigns, which resulted in 21% increase in revenue.
  • Increased consumer leads through development of targeted advertisements and dealer direct response program.
  • Assisted with development of event strategies and tactical plans to promote accomplishment of marketing goals.
  • Implemented creative partnership building, event sponsorship, activation platforms and consumer experience design.
  • Cultivated and deepened productive client relationships to enhance collaboration and maintain responsiveness to changing strategies.
  • Designed, implemented and enhanced national marketing initiatives to maximize outreach and product sales.
  • Reviewed historical data and secure customer information to advise strategic campaign development.
  • Briefed senior executives on monthly projections, product launches and other marketing plans.
  • Organized contacts and orchestrated innovative marketing campaigns to boost awareness, engagement and sales.
  • Developed consumer-tailored print marketing materials for targeted distribution.
  • Implemented successful marketing and promotional strategies worth over $125,000 in yearly revenue.
  • Executed optimal sales strategies to achieve commercial goals for target market.
  • Maintained complete database of files, contacts and project materials.
  • Collaborated with senior sales, engineering, and other business development executives to create best practices marketing initiatives and media positioning for vertical markets.
  • Advocated for client requirements and objectives to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Kept organized tracking documents detailing assignments, in-progress work and completed project milestones.
  • Built and improved customer engagement plans, boosting conversion rates 32%.
  • Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning and creative material distribution.
  • Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies and product commercialization.
  • Transformed corporate website and social media platforms to better engage customers and promote sales.
  • Developed video concepts, storyboarded and engineered broadcast ready video content.

Digital Sales Director

Target Digital Solutions
Gillette, WY
02.2018 - 09.2019
  • Sold non-traditional advertising in niche publications, commercial publications, digital platforms, and direct mail formats.
  • Created and presented media and advertising packages to prospective customers.
  • Developed sales leads and uncovered new business opportunities through prospecting and cold calling.
  • Maintained meticulous client records with excel, Salesforce, and smartsheets to promote accurate invoicing and account continuity.
  • Generated $250,000 in sales during 1st year to surpass quota by 200%.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to pinpoint customers' advertising needs and close on short-term and long-term sales contracts.
  • Researched and customized service proposals for clients to meet requirements and set profitable compensation scale.
  • Conducted market research to attract clients in new territories.
  • Contributed to 200% growth in 1st year by developing strong relationships with clients and up-selling additional services.
  • Helped customers in determining design and layout of sold and spec ads.
  • Increased sales average through prospecting for new business at networking events and cold calling.
  • Made outbound calls to existing customers to upsell advertising packages.
  • Led team of 2 while managing 12 accounts.
  • Met with over 6 potential clients per week to discuss advertising needs and goals.
  • Used cold calling to reach out to local business owners needing new advertising products and services.
  • Met and exceeded revenue goals by 4x through generating new leads and identifying new clients.
  • Surpassed annual sales quota by 200% in 1st year.
  • Planned and led 4 training sessions to promote sales team professional development and sales goal reinforcement.
  • Contacted clients in person and on telephone to obtain feedback about services purchased.
  • Utilized effective marketing techniques to increase brand recognition.
  • Maximized ROI of advertising campaigns through continual analysis of performance, response-rates and results.
  • Used Canva, Adobe Suite, Salesforce, forecasting tools to prepare promotional plans, sales literature and media kits.
  • Presented digital, social, radio, broadcast, and website advertising campaigns to clients for approval or adjustment.
  • Prepared and delivered sales presentations to businesses to sell new advertising programs.

Director Marketing, Legal Intake, Client Care

Christina Williams Law Firm
Gillette, WY
08.2016 - 01.2017

* Managed a $1,000,000 sales portfolio. *Increased market share by 43% over the course of 12 weeks.

* Resolved an average of 7 customer complaints per month regarding sales and service.

* customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.

* Developed and managed entire marketing, sales, and client experience strategy to include digital, dialogue, and retention efforts.

* Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.

* Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations.

* Increased company revenue by $117,000 over the previous year. * Generated monthly and annual sales reports. * Graphic Designer

Sales Origination Specialist

Accenture
Phoenix, AZ
01.2013 - 01.2015

*Responsible for $21 million in closed business in first year.

* Accenture gained 200% return on their investment in one year.

*Maintained a 47% conversion

*Piloted an inside sales role for Accenture leading to permanent program and expansion.

* Simultaneously managed 6 different origination campaigns supporting 6 Directors and involving 17 targeted accounts. * Developed effective process for engaging C suite executives in new business discussions. * Regularly exceeded expectations and excelled under very high tempo and pressure. * Excellent customer interaction throughout business engagement, a stellar representation of Accenture from first contact to close.

* Created business case for funding to deploy and train expansion team.

*Successfully fostered profitable relationships leading to complex multimillion dollar engagements.

raterate from first contact to close or deliverable.

Sales Optimization Specialist

Televerde
Phoenix , AZ
08.2011 - 01.2013

*Originated sales opportunities for Directors to meet with C suite executives & sell Accenture consulting, outsourcing, &/or technology services.

*Uncovered qualified projects with a forecast of $10 Million Quarterly goal of 36 appointments, exceeded goal by 30 appointments.

* Converted 62% of appointments from pending to accepted.

* Received top performer and highest number of leads generated awards.

* Supported multiple Directors of Client Services through complete sales cycle.

Education

Associates Arts - General Studies

Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ
05-2014

Level 1 Counseling Chemically Dependent - Counseling Addiction

Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ
05-2011

Bachelor's - Business Administration And Management

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
04-2015

Master Certification, PCM® Marketing Management - Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing Institute / American Marketing Association
Remote

Skills

  • Content & Campaign development
  • Project Management
  • Partnership development
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Business Development
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Strategic planning
  • Marketing
  • Client Service
  • Digital marketing
  • Marketing strategies
  • Multi-channel marketing
  • Graphic design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Social Media Tools & Management
  • Data analytics
  • SEO
  • Tracking Reporting & Analytics
  • Digital media
  • TikTok & Snapchat marketing
  • Google ads
  • Video strategy & Marketing
  • CTV, OTT, Banner Ads, Paid Social, Digital OOH, Amazon Ads & more
  • Strategic Planning
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Facebook Marketing
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Sales Growth
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Market Trend Analysis
  • Results Orientation
  • Business-to-Business Sales
  • Business Administration
  • Thrive Under Pressure

Accomplishments

  • Built & deployed digital marketing practice for local radio stations; generated $250,000 business in first 3 months
  • Piloted and deployed Sales team for $30 billion a year company. (Accenture)
  • Increased profit margin by 7% and decreased cost to operate by 4% through process improvement. (Venditto Consulting)
  • Grew social media audience base by 6,000 in 2 months(Wyoming Downs)
  • Effectively designed and launched Facebook campaign that tracked customers social journey and increased customer base by 4,000 and revenue by $120,000 in 30 days (Wyoming Downs)
  • Launched video campaign on social media that increased market share by 32% in home health care industry (RYS Digital)

Certification

  • Google Adwords

  • Facebook Blueprint

  • Youtube

Work Availability

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Quote

The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of a mistake
Meg Whitman

Timeline

Marketing Director

Wyoming Downs Llc.
02.2019 - 08.2021

Digital Sales Director

Target Digital Solutions
02.2018 - 09.2019

Owner/Operator

RYS Digital
01.2017 - 02.2022

Director Marketing, Legal Intake, Client Care

Christina Williams Law Firm
08.2016 - 01.2017

Sales Origination Specialist

Accenture
01.2013 - 01.2015

Sales Optimization Specialist

Televerde
08.2011 - 01.2013

Associates Arts - General Studies

Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College

Level 1 Counseling Chemically Dependent - Counseling Addiction

Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College

Bachelor's - Business Administration And Management

Arizona State University

Master Certification, PCM® Marketing Management - Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing Institute / American Marketing Association
Ryan McgowanMaster Digital Marketer