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Sarah Schemmel

Washougal,WA

Summary

Results-driven marketing leader with a strong track record of success in the healthcare industry. Specializes in acquisition and retention marketing, omnichannel campaigns, and go-to-market (GTM) strategy. Demonstrated expertise in crafting and implementing data-driven marketing strategies to enhance customer engagement, drive acquisition, and boost revenue growth. Proficient in marketing automation, budget management, and adept at leading cross-functional teams to execute impactful initiatives. Skilled at utilizing insights to optimize performance and align marketing efforts with business objectives, particularly within innovative care delivery and healthcare services.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Marketing

Providence Health Plan
01.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: Northwest-based health insurance carrier integrated with Providence Health & Services.
  • Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies focused on acquisition and retention, resulting in a 10% year-over-year increase in membership.
  • Lead a high-performing marketing team and manage external agencies to deliver omnichannel campaigns, ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand consistency.
  • Utilize marketing automation tools to drive demand generation across email, social media, and PPC, achieving 50%+ open rates through advanced segmentation and personalization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, sales, analytics) to optimize campaign performance using data-driven insights.
  • Manage marketing budgets and ensured cost-effective execution of campaigns.

Marketing Strategy Manager

Delta Dental
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Company Overview: Leading national dental insurance provider with coverage in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
  • Developed omnichannel marketing strategies (digital, social, email) for network and product segments, optimizing messaging with market data to drive engagement.
  • Designed and executed GTM strategy for provider digital transition, recruiting 150+ providers in three months.
  • Partnered with leadership to align content strategy with value-based care goals, enhancing provider engagement and supporting innovative care delivery models.

Digital Marketing Manager

PeaceHealth
01.2017 - 02.2021
  • Company Overview: Regional healthcare system serving Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.
  • Directed data-driven marketing campaigns that generated $5.5 million in revenue, focusing on acquisition and engagement in a regulated healthcare environment.
  • Launched automated marketing programs, including health risk assessments, resulting in 800+ leads in 30 days.
  • Managed a cross-functional team to ensure full-funnel tracking and alignment with organizational priorities, reinforcing brand consistency across channels.
  • Developed content and segmentation for digital communications, enhancing thought leadership and increasing subscriber base by 300%+.

  • Conducted market research and analysis to identify new opportunities and drive strategic marketing plans.

Senior Marketing Strategist

PeaceHealth
10.2013 - 01.2017
  • Company Overview: Regional healthcare system serving Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.
  • Developed targeted marketing strategies across multiple regions, increasing service line utilization by 10% through data-informed segmentation and personalization.
  • Led content development for high-volume communications (350,000+ distribution), ensuring editorial quality and brand consistency for healthcare audiences.
  • Conducted market research and analysis to identify new opportunities and drive strategic marketing plans.

Marketing Manager

Neil Jones Food Company
07.2011 - 04.2013

Company Overview: Privately-owned food processor specializing in fruits, tomatoes, and custom blends.

  • Executed multi-channel initiatives, including loyalty programs, to boost acquisition and retention.
  • Led a rebranding campaign, ensuring unified messaging across print and digital channels.
  • Managed vendor partnerships to deliver cost-effective, high-quality content under tight deadlines.
  • Planned and organized 30 trade shows in different States per year.

Manager, Email Marketing

Harry & David
09.2008 - 07.2011
  • Company Overview: Premium food and gift retailer with direct mail, online, and brick-and-mortar channels.
  • Directed B2C email marketing strategy, driving sales and engagement through data insights, A/B testing, and segmentation.
  • Led a team to execute high-impact campaigns, enhancing performance and deliverability metrics.
  • Collaborated with sales and operations to align efforts with revenue goals, improving lifecycle marketing.

Education

Master of Science - Marketing with High Distinction

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
03.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
06.2000

Skills

  • Acquisition and Retention Marketing
  • Omnichannel Campaigns and Direct Marketing
  • Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy and Execution
  • Marketing Automation and Technology
  • Data-Driven Insights and Analytics
  • Budget Management and Financial Oversight
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Healthcare Industry Expertise
  • Creative Development and Content Strategy
  • Agency and Vendor Management
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)

Certification

  • ChatGPT
  • Claude
  • DALL-E
  • DeepSeek
  • Jasper
  • MidJourney
  • Stable Diffusion
  • Coursiv

Timeline

Marketing Strategy Manager

Delta Dental
02.2021 - 11.2021

Manager, Marketing

Providence Health Plan
01.2021 - Current

Digital Marketing Manager

PeaceHealth
01.2017 - 02.2021

Senior Marketing Strategist

PeaceHealth
10.2013 - 01.2017

Marketing Manager

Neil Jones Food Company
07.2011 - 04.2013

Manager, Email Marketing

Harry & David
09.2008 - 07.2011

Master of Science - Marketing with High Distinction

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences

Oregon State University