Janet E. Chronic, BS, MBA
Residence 317-***-****
Fishers, IN 46037 **********@***.***
Mobile 317-***-****
Top-Performing Marketing & Communications Leader
With Extensive Experience & Expertise In:
Strategic Marketing ... Communications ... Branding & Positioning
Highly-successful MBA business and marketing strategist with more than 20
years experience directing high-performance marketing organizations in
diverse company environments. Hands-on experience leading, directing, and
performing all marketing disciplines. Experienced management consultant
who advised Presidents, CEOs, CFOs, and other senior executives in the
formulation of marketing strategies, resolution core operating issues, and
implementation of growth initiatives in emerging, turnaround, and high-
growth firms. Effective speaker and presenter who demonstrates exceptional
interpersonal and leadership skills and leads large and small marketing
teams to surpass corporate objectives. Recognized as a "Go To" leader with
proven success balancing multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects.
Marketing Management ... Management Consulting ... Strategic Planning ...
Call Centers ... MBA
Direct Marketing ... E-Commerce ... E-mail Campaigns ... Merchandising
Video Production ... Business Development ... Event Planning ... Team
Leadership & Motivation
Media Communications ... Social Networking ... Advertising ... Public
Relations ... Lead Generation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN . 2008-2009
Historic Sites located throughout the State of Indiana and the 70,000
square foot Indiana State Museum located in Indianapolis. Employs 270
people that serve and support 250K annual visitors.
Vice President, Marketing, Communications, Retail Operations & Group Sales
Led and directed a high-performance team of 18 that created, managed, and
supported all marketing and communications initiatives, operated the retail
store, and coordinated event planning and facilities rentals. Championed
and led the creation of five-year business development strategy. Launched
new technology based communication and media vehicles including a website,
social networking, e-commerce, and e-mail campaigns.
. Contributed $1M in revenues through management of the retail store and
e-commerce portal.
. Led and managed the creation and implementation of a five-year brand
strategy to build new brand identity and position the foundation for
2016 state's bicentennial celebration. New brand identity, look, and
feel have already begun positioning the institution for the future.
. Orchestrated and led an in-depth market research study that identified
current visitors, members, donors, and recommended target donors for
future marketing and fundraising programs.
. Delivered $350K in facility rentals by establishing an effective event
planning department.
Eli Lilly Credit Union, Indianapolis, IN . 2005-2008
Third largest credit union in Indiana with $700M in assets providing loans,
consumer mortgages, credit cards, checking and savings accounts, and
investment services to Eli Lilly employees, retirees, contractors,
affiliates.
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Member Service
Orchestrated and led marketing communications and member services. Directed
a high-performance team of 16 marketing professionals that developed
brand/corporate identity strategies, managed the internal creative services
staff, ensured effective internal/external communications, coordinated
community services, directed public relations, provided bank branch
support, and managed and staffed the corporate call center.
. Led and managed the inbound/outbound/customer service call center,
servicing 35,000 members.
. Increased product and service usage 15% by identifying four distinct
lifestyle member groups and targeted marketing initiatives to these
groups.
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. Spearheaded marketing strategies and tactics that resulted in 128
student college loans, 1,600 new members, 197 home equity
loan/consolidation applications, and 500 new direct deposit accounts
in a matter of 12 months.
. Won several creative and strategic awards designated by peers and the
National Credit Union Executives Society.
Integrated Marketing Solutions, Indianapolis, IN . 2000-2005
Management consulting firm focused on assisting business with business
development, marketing, communications, branding/positioning, and strategic
planning.
Owner and Senior Consultant
Launched highly-successful management consulting business serving emerging,
turnaround, and high-growth organizations. Consulted with Presidents, CEOs,
CFOs, and other senior executives to resolve core operating issues,
implement growth strategies, and drive profit improvement. Key engagements
included:
. Schneider Engineering - Orchestrated the development of a new brand
image and identity for the largest civil engineering firm in Indiana.
Led and directed the creation of a five-year plan, and reengineered
the RFP process to facilitate faster responses to bids for government
contracts.
. Roche Diagnostics - Created a new sales process to successfully launch
the company's newest diabetes diagnostic product. Developed and
launched strategies that included hard-hitting sales messaging, market
pricing, sales promotions and product presentations that resulted in a
highly successful launch.
. Indianapolis Star - Analyzed market research and created actionable
marketing and customer strategies that resulted in the company's
acquisition of media entities throughout the state to further solidify
continued domination of the media market.
. Shorman Stevens Solutions - Conducted market research, developed brand
identity and market positioning, and reengineered sales pipeline
processes to attract new clients for medical claims software company.
Efforts yielded the most successful new business acquisition in the
history of the company.
Resort Condominiums International, Inc. (RCI), Indianapolis, IN . 1996-2000
Largest timeshare exchange service in the world, serving over 3 million
members and 3,500 resorts. Employs approximately 2,500 people worldwide.
Subsidiary of Cendant, Corp.
Director of Affiliate and Resort Marketing
Held senior level marketing role responsible for managing a $10M budget
that supported affiliated resort developers with marketing strategies,
sales videos, resort merchandising, collateral materials, direct mail
campaigns, and other channel marketing support. Led and directed a full-
service marketing department that provided corporate communications, sales,
sales management, marketing management, creative services, graphic design,
writing and editing, website design and maintenance, proposal writing, and
direct mail.
. Developed a modular sales presentation software program that provided
the sales department with a technologically advanced way to customize
professional sales presentations while in the field.
. Launched a real estate broker revenue generating product for parent
company subsidiary (Century 21) that contributed $1.7M EBIDTA during a
six-month beta test.
. Created a portfolio of sales-generating products, services, and
promotions that increased conversion rates at North American resorts
by 21% adding $1.5M per year to revenue for three years.
. Developed an RFP streamlining process that positively impacted closing
sales at timeshare resorts.
Career Notes: Additional prior marketing management experience in the food
service industry.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
MBA, Business Administration & International Marketing
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
BS, Business Education & Marketing
Southern Illinois
University, Carbondale, IL