Executive Briefing:
A goal oriented, decisive Marketing Manager with over 15 years experience
directing key marketing strategies. Expertise lies in defining and
achieving marketing objectives. Exceptional team leader with a successful
track record in developing marketing plans, executing marketing campaigns,
and maximizing marketing ROI. Outstanding marketing communications and
project management skills.
Demonstrated Strengths:
? Marketing Strategy ? Marketing Plans ?
Marketing Communications
? Lead Generation ? Website Design ? Website
Content Management
? Marketing Collateral ? Corporate Blogs ? Press
Releases
? Social Media Marketing ? Trade Shows & Events
? Search Engine Marketing
? SEO ? Email Marketing ? Advertising
& Promotions
? Sales Consulting ? Product Development ?
Awards & Recognition
Professional Experience:
Verian, Fort Mill, SC
Marketing Communications Manager, 4/2012 to 6/2014
Industry: Cloud-Based (SaaS) Purchase-to-Pay Software
. Advised on marketing strategy, marketing plans, and marketing budget
of over $500K
. Developed tactics and content for numerous inbound lead generation
channels
. Collaborated on strategy for leveraging marketing automation, CRM and
other key technologies
. Directed multiple website redesign projects and supervised website
content management
. Created key marketing collateral such as product sheets, infographics,
white papers and more
. Managed relationships with outsourced marketing agencies, designers
and developers
. Managed strategy and production for blogs, press releases and social
media updates
. Guided trade shows, user conferences, company events and corporate
presentations
. Supervised search engine marketing and SEO
. Contributed to market landscape reports that defined requirements and
shaped positioning
. Partnered with sales managers to bolster selling solutions like RFPs,
proposals, and demos
. Managed corporate awards such as Best Places to Work and other
industry recognition
CC Communications, Inc., Charlotte, NC
Marketing Manager, 2/2006 to 4/2012
Industry: Internet Strategy, Web Design, Internet Marketing, Custom Web
Programming
. Managed corporate marketing mix including telemarketing, email, search
marketing, print, radio and TV
. Developed lead generation strategies, marketing plans, and key
marketing collateral
. Established successful SEO practice including product development and
consulting revenue streams
. Collaborated with regional sales team on growth strategies for client
accounts and vertical markets
. Provided sales consulting for proposals, quotations, client meetings
and product placement
. Trusted project manager on top accounts such as Cato, Barloworld, New
Dominion Bank and others
. Executed ongoing media relations resulting in feature editorials in
top area business publications
. Created numerous press releases producing media coverage for company
and top clients
. Directed recognition processes resulting in top industry awards for
Web design and Internet marketing
. Advised clients on best practices for website content, search engine
marketing and SEO
. Advised firm and clients regarding integrated social media marketing
United American Video Corporation, Fort Mill, SC
Director, Karaoke and Software Programming, 8/2002 to 2/2006
Industry: Home Entertainment, DVD, VHS, Audio, Karaoke, PC Software,
Console Games
. Fast track advancement to key division management position in less
than 1 year
. Supervised teams for two entertainment product lines averaging over
$15MM in annual gross revenues
. Managed content acquisition, product development, packaging,
promotions and marketing strategy
. Developed innovative product solutions for retail leaders such as Wal-
Mart, Best Buy and Rite Aid
. Collaborated with national sales team on competitive marketing mix and
targeted marketing collateral
. Created and implemented website content for both product specific and
corporate websites
. Partnered with Legal team to organize complex licensing contracts for
numerous copyright owners
. Assisted senior management in negotiations with key suppliers and
strategic business partners
Sauvagnat, Inc. USA, Huntersville, NC
Marketing Coordinator, North America, 1/2000 to 4/2002
Industry: Luxury Outdoor Furniture
. Supervised national trade show circuit, consisting of numerous
exhibits from CA to FL
. Introduced editorial calendars to coordinate diverse marketing
communications portfolio
. Directed production of key marketing collateral such as catalogs,
brochures and price lists
. Created collaborative sell sheets, technical data sheets, assembly
instructions and sample books
. Managed award-winning contributions of designers, photographers,
printers and other key vendors
. Upgraded corporate website, increasing frequency of worldwide Internet
sales leads
. Supervised media relations and trade press leading to several notable
product design awards
TLC Laser Eye Centers, Charlotte, NC
Regional Professional and Public Relations Coordinator, 8/1997 to 1/2000
Industry: Laser Vision Correction
. Cultivated regional physician referral relationships leading to over
50% of sales revenues
. Supported two regional physician networks containing hundreds of
potential business affiliates
. Helped elevate regional market share to over 30% in less than two
years through diligent team efforts
. Conducted needs assessments, staff training sessions and technology
demonstrations
. Selected by executive management as mentor and trainer for new sales
and marketing personnel
. Organized regional marketing seminars featuring live surgery
demonstrations
. Coordinated regional advertising, press releases, media relations and
special marketing promotions
. Created, implemented and maintained content for regional corporate
websites
American Red Cross Appalachian Regional Headquarters, Roanoke, VA
Regional Platelet Donation Representative, 5/1996 to 8/1997
Industry: Blood and Blood Related Products
. Revitalized blood platelet donation program by stabilizing regional
donor recruitment
. Coordinated awards and recognition ceremonies for over 700 donors
across two metro regions
. Advanced community awareness by creating high caliber marketing
communications
. Served as program spokesperson, improving media relations and regional
publicity
. Supervised two advisory committees, guiding contributions of over 20
volunteer committee members
. Attracted over 100 potential new donors in less than 30 days through
alliance with local government
. Piloted implementation of new, innovative corporate partnership
programs to add new donors
Roanoke Memorial Hospitals, Carilion Health System, Roanoke, VA
Budget Analyst, 4/1991 to 12/1995
Industry: 600 Bed Hospital and Regional Level 1 Trauma Center
. Improved hospital productivity and CRM by helping introduce dedicated
patient relations call center
. Coordinated hospital processes for pricing policy, annual price
adjustments and CPT coding updates
. Advised department heads on important topics such as budgeting,
procedural pricing and patient relations
Education:
. B.S., Management & Entrepreneurship, Ferrum College, Ferrum, VA,
12/1990, Summa cum Laude, GPA 4.0