Marketing professional with solid track record in creating and executing effective marketing strategies. Known for ability to drive impactful campaigns and deliver results that align with business objectives. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing market demands.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
E-MAIL MARKETING CAMPAIGN MANAGER
Self Employed
11.2023 - 04.2024
Worked remotely as a 1099 contract-for-hire with the Ingram management team focused on the strategic wind-down process for company closure
Executed targeted, goal-driven email marketing campaigns that effectively engaged segmented audiences, significantly driving conversions to minimize inventory exposure
DIRECTOR DIGITAL MARKETING AND CONTENT
Ingram Entertainment Inc.
10.2003 - 11.2023
Collaborated with a cross-functional team of 15 software engineers, content writers, information security professionals, and client advocates, providing strategic direction and operational support to ensure timely, cost-effective project execution and stakeholder satisfaction
Guided multiple iterations of a highly successful and award-winning B2B website that showcased the organization's offerings, driving over $4 billion in e-commerce revenue
Orchestrated digital and brand marketing campaigns that leveraged website optimization, SEO, SEM, social media engagement, targeted email marketing, and strategic retargeting initiatives
Conducted in-depth market research, meticulously analyzing industry trends, competitive landscapes, and consumer insights to identify high-impact revenue streams and optimize marketing strategies
Crafted compelling narratives through digital catalogs, course guides, videos, brochures, and sales sheets, effectively promoting product features and driving action among our sales teams and customers
Collaborated with stakeholders to pinpoint critical challenges, assessed project viability and financial implications, and strategically implemented tailored solutions while adhering to budgetary constraints
INTERNET MARKETING AND CONTENT MANAGER
Ingram Entertainment Inc.
12.1999 - 10.2003
Led and executed comprehensive digital marketing campaigns for Ingram's website portfolio, empowering retailers with innovative online tools that drove sales, enhanced customer engagement, and increased brand awareness and conversion rates
Collaborated cross-functionally with teams from Sales, Credit, Customer Service, Marketing, Product, Finance, and Advertising to optimize content development processes
Partnered with external stakeholders to design and implement advanced digital platforms that improved customer interaction with Ingram's services, resulting in heightened engagement and customer satisfaction
Formed strategic partnerships with major film studios, music labels, audiobook publishers, licensing companies, and video game distributors to create and execute impactful marketing campaigns that promoted both new releases and established products within their catalogs
MARKETING BRAND MANAGER
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
09.1995 - 12.1999
Initiated and spearheaded brand strategy for prestigious entertainment giants (Universal Studios, DreamWorks, October Films) by crafting and executing impactful brand positioning and messaging campaigns that significantly elevated brand awareness and cultivated lasting customer loyalty
Enhanced brand consistency through cohesive branding across diverse marketing channels, including print, radio, and television
Conducted comprehensive market research and analyzed customer insights, identifying key drivers to formulate compelling brand positioning and targeted marketing messaging
Leveraged data analytics to accurately forecast future sales and pricing trends, while assessing the competitive landscape and market positioning within the industry
Amplified brand visibility, reputation, and sales through strategic partnerships and sponsorship initiatives
Education
Journalism -
Des Moines Area Community College
01.1992
Skills
Adobe creative suite
Brand-building strategies
Budget management
Calendar management
Content development
Continuous improvement
Data analysis
Digital marketing
Email marketing
Market research analysis
Marketing strategy development
KPI Performance metrics
Project management
Search Engine Optimization SEO
Social media campaigns
Staff monitoring
Certification
Google Analytics (GA4), SkillShop, 2023
Inbound Marketing, HubSpot Academy, 2024
E-mail Marketing, HubSpot Academy, 2024
Social Media Marketing, HubSpot Academy, 2024
SEO, HubSpot Academy, 2024
SEO II, HubSpot Academy, 2024
Training
CAPM Exam Prep Course, 25 PDU's for Current Exam (TIA Education on Udemy), 2024