MARK DECKER
Dyer, IN *****
***********@*****.***
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-decker-b038ab2a Portfolio: https://mdecker2649.myportfolio.com
Professional Summary:
I have built a career in advertising, sales, and marketing, specializing in event planning and crafting strategies that drive results and build strong audience connections. My passion for communication and leadership led me to Starin Marketing, where I’ve had the privilege of helping dealers grow their businesses and supporting renowned brands like Bose, LG, Logitech and more in planning quarterly marketing budgets, planning and organizing key events and trade shows. In addition to my professional experience, I volunteer with Toastmasters International, where I help others grow as speakers and leaders while advancing my own skills. Serving as Vice President of Marketing for District 11. This role has allowed me to merge my professional expertise with my dedication to personal development and service.
• Developed targeted marketing initiatives.
• Managed projects from concept through completion.
• Created company brand messaging, social media, contests, website updates, and collateral materials,
• Planed, marketed and secured funding for customer events and Trade shows,
• Managed an annual three-million-dollar marketing budget and developed marketing strategies, events as well as marketing & sales plans for over 25 manufacturer partners.
Work History:
Senior Marketing Manager
January 2022 – December 2024
136 Venturi Drive Chesterton, IN 46304
Starin Marketing (a Midwich Group Company) www.starin.biz
• Worked in the unified communications (UC)eco-system focusing on Zoom corporate and their UC partners.
• Maintained and analyzed program's financial and business strategy and adjusted to trends.
• Designed multi-channel marketing program using social media to derive new customer insights.
• Collaborated with sales and market development teams to create and implement content marketing campaigns and tactics.
• Boosted brand awareness with target customer demographics with social, print and email campaigns.
• Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone and mail.
• Composed daily posts for social media and helped build corporate presence on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
• Tracked and reported on marketing campaign responses.
• Produced contracts, reports, letters, and proposals for clients.
• Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume. Developed innovative marketing campaigns to increase engagement with target demographic and drive brand exposure for (3) luxury communities.
Business Marketing Manager
November 2014 – January 2022
Starin Marketing (a Midwich Group Company)
Marketing Coordinator
October 2008 – November 2014
Starin Marketing (a Midwich Group Company)
Head of Sales & Marketing
January 2005 – October 2008
Precision Homes
9616 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN 46322
Education
American Academy of Art - Chicago
Associates Degree in Marketing and Advertising
1988-1990
Purdue University Northwest
Bachelor’s Degree (BFA)
1990-1994
Licenses
Licensed Indiana Realtor (Referral Status)
January 2006 - June 2023
Affiliations
Toastmasters International
Current
Help people to become better speakers and leaders. I currently serve on the Board of Directors and Vice President of Marketing for District 11 In IL, IN and KY