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Shannon Simpson

Shannon Simpson

Onalaska

Summary

Dynamic Digital Marketing Manager with a proven track record in elevating brand presence through innovative social media strategies and content creation. Skilled in utilizing Google Analytics to drive data-informed decisions, while adept at managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. Successfully increased social media followers and enhanced engagement through targeted digital campaigns. Collaborative team player with a strong commitment to achieving measurable results, and fostering relationships across departments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Marketing Manager

Viterbo University
La Crosse
04.2024 - 03.2025
  • Manage multiple projects with the ability to meet constant deadlines with the flexibility to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment
  • Responsible for the planning, creation, management, and analysis of content for Viterbo's primary social media platforms
  • Increased the degree to which social media is utilized
  • Monitor and respond to social media comments and messages and decide when to elevate to the Crisis Response team
  • Serve as a resource for lost accounts or lost logins
  • Implemented VU Social Media Group for Administrators of all other Viterbo-related social media platforms
  • Recruited students to provide monthly Instagram Takeovers
  • Create and manage content for digital marketing campaigns
  • Manage digital marketing ads for Facebook, Google Ads, and Microsoft Bing
  • Utilize analytics tools to measure and report on digital marketing ads and campaigns
  • Collaborate with staff, faculty, and students for content creation of social media and digital ads
  • Key member of the Crisis Response Team, Emergency Response Team, and Servant Leadership Conference Committee
  • Manage relationships and advise digital media agencies on the objectives and goals of digital media strategy
  • Schedule social media content in our Sprout Social Content Management System
  • Reconcile department credit card expenses for digital advertising campaigns
  • Developed and implemented new digital marketing strategies based on current market trends
  • Utilized Google Analytics to track key performance indicators and measure campaign effectiveness
  • Implemented tracking tools such as Google Tag Manager to monitor user behavior on websites
  • Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms that increased followers
  • Tracked results of campaigns across different channels for accurate measurement of return on investment
  • Maintained comprehensive understanding of emerging trends in digital space to adapt accordingly

Digital Marketing and Media Specialist

Viterbo University
La Crosse
10.2021 - 04.2024
  • Same duties as Digital Marketing Manager. *Promotion

Digital Marketing Specialist

DuraTech Industries
La Crosse
07.2017 - 10.2021
  • Company Overview: Global, commercial printer, specializing in pressure-sensitive labels, decals, and overlays
  • Utilized various digital marketing channels, such as social media, email marketing, and SEO, to achieve
  • Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms that increased followers by 30%
  • Responsible for the planning, creation, management, and analysis of content for digital and social media channels with a specific emphasis on maximizing conversion and growth
  • Developed, edited, and published original, engaging text content for social media including blogs and social media ads
  • Assisted the Marketing Manager to develop image and video content for Social Media use
  • Played a critical role in representing the voice of the company
  • Promoted company products and services to drive prospects to conversions
  • Partnered with Human Resources to create recruitment ad content and recruitment activities
  • Facilitated online conversations with customers and prospects
  • Acted as company reporter working closely with other departments to develop specific content related to events, milestones, new equipment, processes, and other opportunities
  • Trained co-workers to use Social Media, Debut Video Capture Software, and Email
  • Supported lead-generation activities within each territory through communication with direct salespeople and independent sales representatives
  • Created and implemented the Brand Ambassador Program
  • Managed 16 members of the program
  • Fluent in Hootsuite content management system
  • Global, commercial printer, specializing in pressure-sensitive labels, decals, and overlays

Business Development Specialist

DuraTech Industries
La Crosse
05.2017 - 07.2017
  • Served as the first point of contact for prospective customers.
  • Introduced, developed, and maintained relationships with global customers who require screen printingflexographic printing, digital printing, in-mold decorating, and in-mold electronics, such as membraneswitches, touch screens, etc. (Labels, Nameplates, Decals, Panels/Overlays).
  • Assisted with creating and posting social media content, including blogs. Analyzing social media andwebsite data for ROI. Prepared Sales and Marketing brochures and sample packets for the Sales Team.Assisted with developing content for the Sales Resource Newsletter and Library.

Certified Recruiter

Olsten Staffing Services
La Crosse
05.2016 - 05.2017
  • Company Overview: Specializes in the placement of highly qualified assignment employees in temporary, temp-to-hire, and permanent jobs
  • Recruited to fill job vacancies within multiple occupational fields from entry-level laborers and clerical to senior-level management positions
  • Communicated with Managers and Human Resources Departments at a variety of employers to understand employment needs and coordinate new hires
  • Screened and interviewed applicants for open job vacancies
  • Presented New Hire Orientation, including drug screens
  • Data Entry for employee database
  • Specializes in the placement of highly qualified assignment employees in temporary, temp-to-hire, and permanent jobs

Human Resources Generalist

Inland Packaging
La Crosse
01.2015 - 05.2016
  • Company Overview: Industry leader of top label suppliers to some of the largest brands in the beverage, food, and consumer products markets
  • Led recruitment process for the Airport Road Production -Operations facility, Maintenance Department, and Shipping and Receiving Department; Placed advertising, screened applications, conducted interviews, and extended offers
  • HRIS management of new and terminated employees
  • Assisted with enrolling employees in Benefits and OBRA
  • Administers FMLA and Personal Leaves of Absence
  • Processed Unemployment claims
  • Provided employee relation coaching and assisted with the disciplinary and termination process for the Production Group Leads, Maintenance Manager, and Shipping/Receiving/ Manager
  • Led New Employee Orientation
  • Industry leader of top label suppliers to some of the largest brands in the beverage, food, and consumer products markets

Human Resources Generalist-Western Wisconsin Region

Innovative Services, Inc.
01.2012 - 05.2015
  • Supervised Recruiter and Administrative Assistant
  • Assisted with the recruitment process and new hire orientation.
  • HRIS of new and terminated employees: ADP.
  • Assisted with enrolling employees in benefits and COBRA.
  • Administered FMLA and personal leaves of absence.
  • Processed unemployment claims.
  • Provided employee relation coaching and assisted with disciplinary actions and terminations.
  • Safety Committee Chairperson.

Human Resources Coordinator

Western Wisconsin Cares -Family Care
La Crosse
09.2008 - 11.2011
  • Assisted in developing the setup and structure of the new Human Resources Department.

• Hired 100 plus employees for 5 office locations within six-months of opening the division.

  • Selected applicants for. managerial, professional, and paraprofessional positions. (union and non-union positions).

• Participated in Union contract compliance and negotiations.

• Administered Benefits.

• Managed the performance management systems.

• Supervised On-Call/Casual/Temporary Employees.

• Directed work assignments and monitor performance.

• Launched and maintained safety and training programs.

• Served as Chairperson of the Safety and Training Committee.

• Processed, investigated, and reported Worker's.

• Compensation claims and provided ergonomics assessment for employees.

  • Answering questions, interpreting, and administering policies and procedures, and work-related issues.

• Assisted in the termination process.

Human Resources Generalist

Bethany Lutheran Homes
La Crosse
05.2005 - 09.2008
  • Interim Manager for Eagle Crest Senior Living - 2007-2008. Supervised Department Heads and assisted with managing the Nursing, Housekeeping, Dietary, Maintenance, and Recreation Departments. Managed residents’ care and room rates. Analyzed and modified the employee orientation program to foster a positive attitude toward organizational objectives and reduce turnover. Advised managers on organizational policies and procedures and assisted with administering disciplinary procedures and termination of employees.
  • Reduced work-related injuries through the development of the safety training program.
  • Administered benefits.
  • Represented the organization at recruitment events and job fairs.
  • Filled staff vacancies and recruited and selected applicants.
  • Processed, investigated, and reported Workers' Compensation claims. Chaired the Safety Committee.
  • Participated in the Personnel Committee. H.R. Database Management-Kronos.

Human Resource Professional/Staff Trainer

Riverfront Inc.
La Crosse
05.2000 - 10.2005
  • Redesigned and presented a new employee orientation program, reducing staff turnover. Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed, and selected applicants. Processed workers' compensation claims. Chair of the Personnel and Safety Committee. Represented the organization at recruitment and job fair events, reducing staff turnover. Personnel file maintenance.

Activity Director, Volunteer Coordinator

Onalaska Care Center
Onalaska
11.1998 - 05.2000
  • Head of department; supervised one full-time employee and five part-time employees.• Organized daily work distribution and prepared work schedules,evaluated performance, and interviewed potential employees.• Planned and led specific activities to meet the individualphysical, mental, and social needs of each resident.• Wrote care plans and participated in care plan reviews with familyand residents.• Managed the volunteer program by recruiting, screening, training,and scheduling volunteers.

Education

Online Certification - Servant Leadership

Viterbo University Center for Professional Learning
La Crosse, WI
10.2024

Digital Marketing - Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Buyer Persona

Western Technical College
La Crosse, Wisconsin
01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies, with an Emphasis in Psychology

University of Wisconsin- La Crosse
La Crosse, Wisconsin
01.1997

General Studies -

Viterbo University
La Crosse, Wisconsin
01.1993

Skills

  • Google Analytics understanding
  • Google Ads
  • Microsoft Ads
  • Facebook Ads
  • Keyword research proficiency
  • KPI monitoring
  • Social media marketing and management
  • Project management
  • Content marketing strategy
  • Copywriting and editing
  • Communication and writing skills
  • Content development
  • Canva
  • Hootsuite Social Media Scheduler
  • Sprout Social
  • Photography

References

Shannon Simpson, Digital Marketing Manager, Viterbo University

Community Volunteer Work

  • Planning Committee Member, Sole Burner, 2014-2020
  • Volunteer, American Cancer Society, 2013-2018
  • Board Member, Coulee Region Humane Society, 2008-2010
  • Community Services Director, La Crosse Jaycees, 2000-2002
  • Blog Writer, Women Angler's Online Magazine
  • Fundraiser Creator, Fill My Jeep 2020, For a food pantry

Timeline

Digital Marketing Manager

Viterbo University
04.2024 - 03.2025

Digital Marketing and Media Specialist

Viterbo University
10.2021 - 04.2024

Digital Marketing Specialist

DuraTech Industries
07.2017 - 10.2021

Business Development Specialist

DuraTech Industries
05.2017 - 07.2017

Certified Recruiter

Olsten Staffing Services
05.2016 - 05.2017

Human Resources Generalist

Inland Packaging
01.2015 - 05.2016

Human Resources Generalist-Western Wisconsin Region

Innovative Services, Inc.
01.2012 - 05.2015

Human Resources Coordinator

Western Wisconsin Cares -Family Care
09.2008 - 11.2011

Human Resources Generalist

Bethany Lutheran Homes
05.2005 - 09.2008

Human Resource Professional/Staff Trainer

Riverfront Inc.
05.2000 - 10.2005

Activity Director, Volunteer Coordinator

Onalaska Care Center
11.1998 - 05.2000

Online Certification - Servant Leadership

Viterbo University Center for Professional Learning

Digital Marketing - Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Buyer Persona

Western Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies, with an Emphasis in Psychology

University of Wisconsin- La Crosse

General Studies -

Viterbo University
Shannon Simpson