STEPHEN CLARKE

Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.

• HERSHA HOSPITALITY, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2023, Consultant, Execute image audit, tagging and organization for Hersha Hospitality managed hotels, including Marriott International, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and IHG Hotels & Resorts, ensuring accurate display on brand and OTA sites., Upload, caption and tag new photography into each brand's Digital Asset Management systems., Identify missing imagery on hotel websites for hotels to budget photography needs for 2024.
• MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Bethesda, Maryland, 1985, 2021, Manager, Digital Assets, Responsible for the management of digital assets for Marriott's 30 brands., Managed a team of seven Marriott employees and two outside agencies responsible for reviewing, approving and publishing content on Marriott Hotel Websites to ensure Marriott brand standards and strategies are met., Developed detailed instructions for the submission process for approving assets, including technical requirements, usage rights, releases, copywriting, tagging for SEO, as well as uploading, editing and publishing content on Marriott's Content Management System., Worked closely with multiple corporate departments, including Mobile, Enhance Reservations, EPIC, Distribution and brand marketing teams, to ensure assets and content was consistent and accurately presented on all devices and OTAs., Maintained relationships and communications with hotel franchise and management company marketing teams., Assisted in the migration of all Marriott digital assets into new digital asset management and content management systems., Assisted in the migration of Starwood assets into Marriott's CMS and digital asset management systems.
• MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Bethesda, Maryland, 1985, 2003, Design Manager, Executed art direction strategies to maintain visual consistency across Marriott brands. Provided photo shoot direction, graphic design, and project management.
• WTVZ-TV, Norfolk, Virginia, 1984, 1985, Art Director, Designed and produced collateral and promotional materials for sales staff, created advertising campaigns for five additional television stations owned by parent company, and responsible for the placement of regional and local advertising.
• MOBIL OIL CORPORATION, Fairfax, Virginia, 1980, 1984, Graphic Specialist, Created corporate publications and presentations for company executives.