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Wade Olinger

Nashville

Summary

Dynamic event planner and marketing specialist with a proven track record in creating impactful gatherings and comprehensive marketing strategies, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer engagement.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Connected Churches
Wake Forest
07.2008 - Current
  • Creator Young Lead Pastor Gatherings, engaging over 1,300 Pastors from across the country.
  • Facilitated in Seattle, Irvine, Nashville, Atlanta, Dallas, New York City.
  • Secured speakers like Rick Warren, Brian Houston, Bob Goff, Larry Osborne, Ray Johnston and numerous others.
  • Built one of the most robust databases of over 230,000 contacts representing over 40,000 churches

Marketing Specialist

Microsoft
Bellevue
07.2006 - 03.2008
  • Developed marketing strategies for existing products, services and new product launches.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align marketing strategies with product launches.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to develop lead generation strategies across multiple channels.
  • Oversaw project timelines and deliverables to ensure timely execution of marketing plans.
  • Organized promotional events to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.

Community Strategist

Familes Northwest
Bellevue
04.2000 - 05.2006
  • Developed strategic marketing plans to enhance community engagement initiatives.
  • Facilitated workshops and training sessions to strengthen family support networks.
  • Gathered feedback from stakeholders and used it to inform strategic decisions.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to optimize customer experience.
  • Utilized analytics tools to collect data on customer behavior patterns.

Marketing Associate

Apple Computer
Anchorage
02.1998 - 01.2000
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align marketing strategies and objectives.
  • Supported the planning and execution of promotional events and product demonstrations.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors for advertising and promotional services.
  • Increased brand awareness by using regionally targeted campaigns and coordinating with outside sales.
  • Organized events to promote products and services at trade shows and conventions.
  • Cultivated relationships with influencers in target markets for promotional opportunities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

Eugene Bible College
Eugene, OR

Skills

  • Marketing strategy
  • Event planning
  • Marketing tactics
  • Market trend awareness
  • Data analysis
  • Client relationship management
  • Client relations
  • Partnership development
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Owner

Connected Churches
07.2008 - Current

Marketing Specialist

Microsoft
07.2006 - 03.2008

Community Strategist

Familes Northwest
04.2000 - 05.2006

Marketing Associate

Apple Computer
02.1998 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

Eugene Bible College
Wade Olinger