MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS LEADER
Marketing leader with extensive experience in formulating branding strategies that resonate and improve awareness among key target markets resulting in enhanced NOI. Team builder experienced in managing internal and external resources and building and managing strategic partner relationships. Strong focus on strategy and analysis to deliver the best ROI. Demonstrated expertise includes:
Strategy and Planning
Leadership, Teamwork
Branding, Positioning
Analysis and Problem Solving
Public and Media Relations
Project Management
Events, Sponsorships
CRM and Loyalty Programs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Goodwill Industries Dallas, Inc.
Vice President of Marketing 2014 – 2015
Responsible for the redesign of the Goodwill Dallas brand including logo, website, interactive and print collateral
Managed all marketing collateral to support fundraising event (The Lunch) achieving $1.5M revenue
Developed and managed all marketing promotion and collateral including 2015 Annual Report, newsletters, print ads and social media
Simon Property Group/The Mills - Grapevine Mills
Specialty Leasing Manager 2012 - 2013
Marketed, leased and managed $4M specialty leasing program
Worked with individual retailers to strategically market their products
Analyzed and reported on overall program status as well as retailer sales
Maintained 90%+ occupancy
Trademark Property Company – Watters Creek
Marketing Director 2010 – 2012
Led the redevelopment of the property marketing image including directing and managing the creation and targeted distribution of three “Look Books” generating +8% year over year sales increase and a 10% boost in shopper traffic
Directed the advertising agency in the revamp and launch of a new center website, and managed social media on multiple platforms increasing center awareness by 47%
Developed and implemented annual promotional event calendar driving a 35% increase in visitor traffic
Managed the agency for project PR increasing coverage by 60%
Medical Center of Lewisville
Director of Marketing 2005 – 2006
Developed branding and collateral to unify the hospital’s internal and external marketing and build brand recognition for its eight departments
Created, implemented and managed annual marketing plan and budget
Created and produced all in-hospital promotional materials such as department specific brochures, signage, and patient promotional gifts
Collaborated with the hospital physicians to develop promotional material in support of their monthly health seminar programs
Represented the hospital at community outreach events such as trade shows and health fairs
General Growth Properties 1999 – 2009
Senior Marketing Manager (Bridgeland)
Led the branding and marketing launch of the new 11,400-acre master planned community
Developed grand opening events targeted at builders, realtors and consumers
Developed annual marketing plan, budget and calendar driving sales and achieving Master Planned Community of the year by both National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA)
Voted Marketing Director of the year by both NAHB and GHBA
Supervised qualitative and quantitative market research driving future marketing strategies for custom homes, TND and single family homes
Strategic Partnerships (Dallas Regional Office)
Achieved over $1M annually in nontraditional advertising revenue, and received top company award for generating total sponsorship value
Managed the development of marketing sales tools
Trained mall teams on identifying potential partners in the pursuit of achieving their sponsorship goals
EDUCATION
United States Air Force (WOTC Tax Credit available)
B.S. Missouri State University Springfield, Missouri
Real Estate License
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) – Multiple MAXI and MAXI Merit awards
National Association of Home Builders – Multiple annual awards including the following:
o“The Nationals” Silver Award: Marketing Director of the Year
o“The Nationals” Best Website, Best Special Promotion
oGreater Houston Builders Association - Marketing Director of the Year