Accomplished marketing professional with over six years of experience in marketing, sponsorship coordination, advertising, public relations, and event promotion, including a tenure with the U.S. Air Force at March ARB. Expert in crafting and implementing robust marketing strategies and campaigns. Proficient in using sales and marketing automation tools such as Adobe Analytics and Salesforce. Experienced in collaborating with state and local government entities on programs related to transportation, public transit, community development, health, environment and natural resources, public works, and land records. Highly skilled in strategic communications, project management, and public speaking, with a proven ability to present to high-ranking government officials and organizational leaders. Recognized for strong decision-making, problem-solving, and innovative thinking abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Marketing/Commercial Sponsorship Coordinator
Department of Defense - United States Air Force
08.2017 - Current
Commercial Sponsorship Coordination:
Developed and executed commercial sponsorship strategies, raising over $350,000 for air shows and MWR programs.
Managed 35+ sponsorship contracts, enhancing acquisition through redesigned solicitation packets, increasing success rate by 20%. Solicited, negotiated, and fulfilled commercial sponsorship contracts for the U.S. Air Force, enabling local and national organizations to market to the military community.
Marketing Director Responsibilities:
Implemented comprehensive marketing strategies, increasing MWR program awareness by over 50%.
Conducted market research, segmentation, and campaign development, enhancing customer engagement by 40%.
Led teams in securing sponsorships for events like the 2023 So Cal Airshow.
Event Planning and Coordination:
Coordinated large-scale military events with up to 400,000 attendees.
Led marketing research efforts, ensuring effective implementation and promotion.
Collaborated with military community representatives to ensure successful event planning and execution.
Campaign Performance Metrics:
Developed and coordinated the execution of integrated marketing campaigns and tactics.
Created campaign assets, including messaging, collateral, and digital content, that contributed to overall campaign success.
Led and supported event messaging and execution as part of an integrated campaign plan to achieve industry goals.
Delivered campaign assets on time and on budget.
Worked with marketing and industry managers, specialists, and other stakeholders to ensure predictable, consistent, and successful tactical delivery that drives measurable success.
Tracked campaign progress at every step, managing campaign activity reports and ROI analytics.
Provided a holistic view of the overall campaign performance to managers and the specific industry teams each campaign supports.
Worked with the marketing automation, marketing analytics, and creative lab teams to establish best practices and optimize campaign performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Concentration in Marketing
Hope International University
Fullerton
06.2017
Skills
Content Strategy and Development
Strategic Partnership Development
Advanced Marketing Analytics
Innovative Creative Direction
Comprehensive Advertising Management
Effective Media Planning
Expert Media Relations
Targeted Advertising Campaigns
Integrated Marketing and Advertising
Jobrelatedtraining
DoD Cyber Awareness Training
Telework Fundamentals Employee Training
Awards
Eagle of Excellence Award for Recognition of Outstanding Performance (2023)
Exceptional Performer Award (2018)
References
Perry Covington, Air Force Reserve, Maj USAF AFRC 452 AMW/PA - Director of Public Affairs, 951-313-1877, perry.covington.2@us.af.mil
Michael Vu, Department of the Air Force, GS-12 USAF AFRC 452, (909) 544-2132, michael.vu.7@us.af.mil
Jamil Dada, Riverside Chamber of Commerce, March Field Foundation, 951-231-0564, jdada@myprovident.com
Greg Kuster, March Field Air Museum, Director, 951-567-9059, greg@marchfield.org
Timeline
Director of Marketing/Commercial Sponsorship Coordinator
Department of Defense - United States Air Force
08.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Concentration in Marketing
Hope International University
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