Shanique C. Wells
862-***-**** ********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Results-driven marketing professional with 16 years of experience developing and implementing multi-channel marketing, promotion and communication strategies and tactics in the B2B space
Successful collaborator ensuring successful product launches and cross-functional implementation of marketing plans utilizing established KPIs – ROI, acquisition costs, growth, sales etc.
Knowledgeable digital marketer responsible for creating, implementing and modifying digital marketing strategies including website content, remarketing, email marketing campaigns, preference center development and deployment, re-engagement campaigns, social media content and strategy
Detail-oriented content and graphics developer for print and digital support materials; websites, newsletters, brochures, press releases, flyers, emails, social media, direct mail, etc.
Self-motivated team leader responsible for managing staff, coordinating at the strategic and tactical levels with various business divisions
Professional Experience
AAA North Jersey 11/2013 – 11/2016
Director of Marketing – Wayne, NJ
Developed, implemented and measured effectiveness of a comprehensive marketing strategy to increase brand awareness, membership growth, and member benefits
Implemented marketing plan resulting in 1.7% membership growth; after five years with no growth
Determined and achieved financial KPI’s - preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
Developed and implemented digital marketing strategy, including responsive website redesign, SEO and SEM strategies, email marketing, social media and inbound marketing strategies resulting in decreased CPM, increased email open rates and increased engagement; modified campaigns based on Google analytics and SFMC reports
Directed and managed the editorial direction, design, production and distribution of all organization publications, media and collateral
Developed organizational marketing strategy and ensured cross-functional implementation and communication
Managed staff, logistics and details associated with hosting regional customer events, conferences and tradeshows
Siemens 7/2008 – 4/2012
Marketing Communications Manager – Florham Park, NJ
Collaborated with product engineers, sales and channel marketing to develop effective and timely product launches, advertising opportunities, promotions campaigns and communications
Identified and managed regional and national events and tradeshows; including show collateral, messaging, PR support, booth development, logistics etc.
Created and maintained intra/internet sites, micro-sites, content library and share point sites, ensuring accuracy, SEO and increasing effectiveness of SEM
Developed globally adaptable marketing communications plan for product introductions, migrations and enhancements; adaptable to the US, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America
Collaborated with product marketing and sales to develop effective sales and marketing tools; including case studies, white papers, sales guides, newsletters, brochures etc.
Decreased marketing communications expenses by 20% through utilization of graphic arts skills, superior vendor relationships, public relations experience and program management and development experience
Created and executed lead generation, email and online marketing campaigns to be leveraged by product and service channels to drive business and increase exposure
Cummins Metropower, Inc. 1/2005-2/2008
Marketing & Communications Specialist – Newark, NJ
Worked collaboratively with sales, service and parts managers to create campaigns and promotions aimed at customer acquisition and retention, resulting in more than 20% growth in product service and sales
Developed and implemented marketing communications plans which successfully engaged more than 150 customer outlets, three product divisions and 200 employees
Created a co-op advertising and promotions program, resulting in increased visibility and cross-collaboration with sales outlets
Managed and coordinated all logistics, scheduling, vendor selection, venue selection and staffing for special events, conferences, trade shows, and client events
New Hope Baptist Church 3/2002-1/2005
Sr. Marketing Consultant – East Orange, NJ
Managed and implemented marketing, communications and public relations efforts including direct mail, newsletters, flyers, press releases and brochures
Managed and coordinated all logistics, scheduling, vendor selection, venue selection and staffing for special events, annual conferences and on-site activities
Modified marketing plans based on availability of resources and opportunities to increase charitable giving, attendance, growth and exposure
Developed and maintained non-profit budget to maximize marketing and public relations effort
Conducted research, surveys, interviews, and presentations to develop and implement workshops and conferences to strengthen, inform and train organizational leadership and determine overall direction
ADF Companies 7/2001-3/2002
Marketing & Communications Coordinator – Fairfield, NJ
Communicated marketing programs, product roll-outs, and promotional updates to over 200 Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC retail locations on the East coast
Developed and maintained relationships with vendors, other franchise representatives and retail associates to insure consistent brand image across all product categories and markets
Assisted in the planning and implementation of product launches and product development strategies
Assisted in the creation and distribution of POS merchandise and collateral materials
Researched analyzed and reported sales, consumption, competitive and market trends
Education
Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
Earl Graves School of Business and Management
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Computer Skills
Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Illustrator and PhotoShop
Marketing automation tools – Silverpop, Sales Force Marketing Cloud (frmly Exact target), Constant Contact
Google Analytics
Emphatic
Base Camp
CMS platforms – Word Press, Drupal
Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Publisher, Visio, Sharepoint