Mary Anastasia Waleski
804-***-**** ( ************@*****.*** ( 2107 N. Kenmore Ave. Chicago,
Illinois 60614
B2C & B2B Marketing ( Account Management ( Project Management
Senior marketing manager with proven ability to develop and lead highly
effective campaigns that drive market share, brand recognition and
increases in revenue. Excel at partnering with all business partners -
internal and external - to expand market share and generate sustainable
revenue.
Professional Experience
Aircell LLC, (Gogo In-flight Internet) Chicago, Illinois ( July 2007 -
present
Gogo, powered by Aircell, the leader of in-flight Internet connection
Manager, Consumer Marketing - Sales & Marketing
Drive customer acquisition and brand awareness through marketing
initiatives utilizing the partner, on-line, e-mail, advertising and
public relations.
. Negotiated and launched partnership with one of the four largest
wireless carriers that will drive $500k incremental revenue
. Expanded and implemented mobile device strategy which increased 2009
conversion rates by 177%
. Developed and executed mobile device campaign that drove repeat usage to
73% penetration
. Increased take rate on short duration flights (< 90 minutes) by over
700% through awareness campaign
. Launched gate marketing team campaign that more than tripled redemption
rates with positive ROI
. Devised joint marketing strategies with airlines and other partners that
align to company vision and growth goals, specifically Virgin America,
Air Canada and US Airways
. Took an unknown brand, drove an on-line acquisition campaign which saw
email conversion rate close to 2%, sponsored email conversion rate over
2% and banner ad placement conversion rate 3%
. Selected by our executive operational team to manage our first airline
launch
. Devised and implemented innovative PR stunt that captured national
attention
Capital One, Richmond, Virginia ( August 1998 - July 2007
Successful nine year career with one of the nation's leading consumer
financial services companies, beginning in human resources transitioning to
seven years of progressive and increasingly broad marketing roles spanning
analytics, customer acquisition and customer retention.
Manager, Marketing & Analysis - Alternate Channels, January 2007 - July
2007
Sr. Product Manager, Marketing & Analysis - Response Channels, December
2005 - January 2007
Product Manager, Marketing & Analysis - Response Channels, March 2005 -
December 2005
Product Manager, Marketing & Analysis - Strategy & Segmentation, October
2002 - March 2005
Product Manager, Marketing & Analysis - The Young Adult Team, June 2000 -
October 2002
College Recruiter - Human Resources Department, August 1998 - June 2000
. Implemented and managed launch of partnerships with Yahoo! and Smart
Bargains
. Led the Direct Response Television campaign for the promotion of 2 new
credit card products
. Successfully managed largest initiative for Direct Mail Acquisitions in
2006, 15% more in outstandings
. Overhauled operational execution strategy of in-bound call centers,
which tripled conversion rates and led to a promotion of Sr. Product
Manager
. Utilized external market research company to devise customer
segmentation to gain quantitative and qualitative insights to develop a
robust market strategy
. Administered educational campaign to foster positive, smart credit card
management
. Managed marketing partnerships with Sports Illustrated and Entertainment
Weekly
. Coordinated with internal compliance, governance and regulatory
structures to insure appropriate approval and monitoring of decisions
and products
. Devised Young Adult market strategy that encompassed partnerships,
direct marketing and education
. Developed strategies with senior management to support Business Analyst
hiring goals and consistently exceeded company hiring goals
Mary Anastasia Waleski (Page 2 of 2)
804-***-**** ( ************@*****.*** ( 2107 N. Kenmore Ave. Chicago,
Illinois 60614
The Martin Agency, Inc., Richmond, Virginia ( July 1995 - August 1998
The Martin Agency offers unified advertising, strategic planning, media,
direct response, interactive, data analytics, design and branded content.
Coordinator - Human Resources
. Managed and administered Human Resource functions - new hire
orientation, benefits program, 401(k)/profit sharing plan and stock
purchase plan
The Mark Winkler Company, Alexandria, Virginia ( May 1994 - July 1995
The Mark Winkler Company was a recognized leader in Washington, DC real
estate development and management industry.
Assistant - Human Resources
. Coordinated the administration of the health insurance plans and
employee programs
D.P. Associates, Inc., Arlington, Virginia ( November 1993 - May 1994
A government and industry services provider of Program Management,
Engineering Services, Information Technology, Resource Management and
Records/Configuration Management.
Associate Analyst
. Analyzed defense policies to assist in writing the manual for NATO on
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
EDUCATION:
Radford University, Radford, Virginia
B.B.A., Human Resource Management, May 1993
Personal Interests:
Passionate cook, runner, reader and fisherman