MARNIE SETTLE
702-***-**** *******@************.***
MARKETING MANAGER DIRECTOR
REPUTATION FOR CREATING PROFOUND EXCITEMENT FOR BRAND
Brand Development . Image Building . Marketing . Public Relations .
Advertising . Trade Show & Event Management
Web Design & Development . Media Planning/Buying . Direct Marketing . E-
Mail/Online Marketing
Social Media Campaigns . Graphic Design . Marketing Collateral . Training .
Business Development
-INTEGRATING TODAY'S CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH ON NEUROMARKETING
TO CONCEIVE AND DELIVER HIGHLY-RESPONSIVE MARKETING STIMULI & CAMPAIGNS FOR
CLIENTS-
ONLINE MARKETING PORTFOLIO: WWW.MARNIESETTLE.COM WWW.SUMMITCREATIVE.COM
PROFILE: Driven, progressive marketing professional with 14+ years'
experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, branding, design,
business development, and management. Extensive background utilizing
today's cutting-edge technologies and research findings; including Web 2.0
applications, social media, SEO, and neuromarketing strategy.
CAREER CHRONOLOGY:
SUMMIT CREATIVE, Las Vegas, Nevada
August 2009 - Present
-Las Vegas-based marketing, branding, and design consulting firm
specializing in both for profit and non-profit segments; providing budget
conscious marketing solutions for startups and established small to mid-
sized organizations.
President/Founder
Conceptualize, design, and execute marketing campaigns for 50+ profit/non-
profit clients; industries include entertainment, real estate, investment
services, construction, restaurants, cultural organizations, networking
groups, technology, and others. Develop full-fledged marketing campaigns
from concept to execution for over 20 startups.
* Challenge to sell marketing services in struggling economy; drove new
business by offering creative solutions, incentives, packages,
flexible payment options, unique services, and personalized one-on-one
attention.
* Manage all marketing aspects including campaign development, brand
ideation/management, event coordination/management, product
development, creative writing, media buying, public relations, web
design/development, online marketing, and social media strategy.
* Conceptualize/execute progressive technology strategies including
video, podcasts, pay-per-click ads, RSS feeds, blog marketing, and
other social media tactics.
* Conduct training for clients on social media strategies including
Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter utilization.
* Conceive/develop multiple web strategies: design/develop brochure,
gallery, and e-commerce web sites; integrate SEO and web optimization
strategies; integrate e-mail blast and online campaigns.
* Incorporate today's cutting-edge NEUROMARKETING research and strategy
into client campaigns. [NEUROMARKETING: The study of consumers'
sensorimotor, cognitive, and affective response to marketing stimuli-
understanding the nuances to what makes them buy]
PRUDENTIAL IPG COMMERCIAL, Las Vegas, Nevada
2007 - 2009
-Independently owned and operated franchise of Prudential Commercial Real
Estate Services.
Marketing Director
Hired upon merger of Prudential and IPG; charged with integrating two
business entities into one cohesive brand and shifting regional perception
of Prudential as a residential real estate provider; to seeing Prudential
as a serious contender in the commercial real estate space.
* Launched new Prudential/IPG brand and offer -resulting in the first
Prudential commercial real estate office to ever open successfully in
the Las Vegas market.
* Executed strong public relations campaign push; effectively educating
community on new brand and offer.
MARNIE SETTLE 702-***-**** *******@************.***
CAREER CHRONOLOGY (CONTINUED - PAGE 2):
* Managed all aspects of new brand campaign; handled all marketing,
advertising, web development and optimization, e-mail marketing,
social media and networking, blogging and other digital marketing
outlets, and marketing collateral development and design.
* Overhauled company website: cultivating portal as a key information
resource for prospective buyers/sellers;
generating live news feeds on commercial real estate updates;
integrating Twitter and other social media tactics; incorporating
interactive property valuation forms to encourage/capture leads;
providing real-time listing information; and creating a highly-
personalized approach by adding sales associate profiles, bios, etc.
* Compiled cohesive database of 7,000 contacts including past clients,
bankers, agents, brokers, and other; creating e-marketing campaign
specifically targeted to each contact group.
* Developed highly successful email campaign; generating excitement for
listings and the new Prudential/IPG brand. Crafted emails and e-
newsletters that delivered an 85% open rate; utilizing recently
compiled database to push email marketing efforts.
* Conducted classroom training and one-on-one coaching for 19 sales
reps; educating on marketing techniques and social media strategies.
* Manage/supervise staff of three: a graphic designer, web developer,
and administrative assistant.
CB RICHARD ELLIS, Las Vegas, Nevada
2004 - 2006
-A publicly-traded global leader in both residential and commercial real
estate services.
Marketing Manager (2005-2006); Broker's Rep/Marketing Assistant (2005-2005)
Promoted to Marketing Manager in 2005; tasked with development/delivery of
first in-house marketing campaign for the Las Vegas office. Managed all
company branding, marketing, literature design, public relations, and
advertising to drive awareness and visibility; promoting 75+ agents.
* Conceived highly successful email campaign; generating excitement for
listings and the CB Richard Ellis consultative approach. Crafted
emails and e-newsletters that delivered an 85% open rate; utilizing
recently compiled database of 250,000+ contacts including previous
clients, mortgage brokers, bankers, agents, and others. Setup database
according to category contacts; integrating a personalized email
campaign that targeted specific segment markets.
* Increased regional awareness and visibility by 75-percent; executed
well-rounded marketing campaign and introduced monthly open house
networking events held onsite at commercial properties, creating
excitement for listings and the CB Richard Ellis brand.
* Hired/supervised staff of two: a graphic designer and web developer.
AMERCIAN APPARREL, Los Angeles, California
2003 - 2004
International Sales & Marketing Manager
Worked closely with VP of Sales & Marketing to manage coordination,
administration, and contracts to support growth into the international
markets.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
ELITE NETWORKING GROUP, Las Vegas, NV
2005 - 2008
Founder/President
Conceptualized/launched successful professional networking group with over
400 members; grew event participation from 25 to 400 attendees within two
years; leveraging sponsorship with local area restaurants. Networking
group provided monthly meeting opportunities; offering professionals with a
fun place to mix, mingle and make new business connections.
AFFILIATIONS: AMA (American Marketing Association) CMG (Commercial
Marketing Group)
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES: Proficient in MAC/PC: MS Office Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access Adobe Creative Suite 4
EDUCATION:
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
BS, Commercial Recreation Management Emphasis: Event and Facility
Management; Minor: Sociology