Areas of Expertise
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Team Leadership & Development
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Market Research & Analysis
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Brand Strategy Development
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Partnership & Alliance Building
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Digital Marketing
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Vendor & Agency Management
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Customer Experience Optimization
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Campaign Management
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Trend Forecasting & Adaptation
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Data Analytics & Insights
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Marketing Metrics & KPIs
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Budgeting & Forecasting
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Omnichannel Marketing Integration
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Crisis Management & Communication
Work
Experience
VP Recruitment Marketing
Atria Wealth Solutions
2023 - present
Drive strategic lead generation initiatives for a national independent broker-dealer, focusing on enhancing lead quality, marketing ROI, and media relations. Develop and implement robust lead generation programs, integrating data analytics to refine lead quality standards and optimize marketing strategies. Oversee the creation of recruitment marketing materials, ensuring cohesive content and design across whitepapers, articles, and artwork. Utilize project management tools for effective coordination and implement quality improvement measures throughout the production process.
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Managed substantial media relationships and negotiated ad packages and sponsorship opportunities to maximize brand visibility and ad spend effectiveness within a $500K annual budget.
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Increased lead generation by 27% yearly, yielding 1100 marketing-qualified leads and achieving a 20% MQL conversion rate.
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Introduced new filtering guidelines and crafted updated HubSpot and Salesforce reporting, leading to improved lead quality and a more robust inbound pipeline.
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Enhanced project management approach with new tracking tools and standardized communication, resulting in quicker design turnaround times and higher-quality deliverables.
Content Marketing Manager
Procede Software
2021 - 2023
Led content marketing initiatives for a SaaS provider in the heavy-duty commercial vehicle industry, focusing on B2B sales enhancement through strategic content creation and campaign management. Developed and executed a 12-month Content Calendar in collaboration with sales leadership to identify and produce targeted content, including whitepapers and case studies, modernizing the visual appeal in partnership with a Graphic Designer and Copywriter. Managed a team, including a Senior Marketing Specialist and Graphic Designer, setting success metrics, delegating tasks, and fostering professional growth through training and coaching, resulting in high-quality campaigns. Implemented a centralized content library to enhance content creation efficiency and ensure lead relevance, resulting in a substantial reduction in content production turnaround times.
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Increased LinkedIn followers by 30% within 12 months by launching an integrated social media strategy, aligning content with significant company milestones.
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Implemented Marketo marketing automation platform, enhancing marketing operations and reporting capabilities through successful integration with MS Dynamics.
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Initiated the Partner Spotlight program, collaborating with Customer Success to identify key partners and crafting a content calendar that bolstered partner and company sales.
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Improved webinar strategy, achieving a 68% attendance rate and converting 90% of attendees into Marketing Qualified Leads.
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Doubled social media engagement during annual Procede Software Conference by coordinating real-time content production.
Digital Marketing & CRM Specialist
Zest Dental Solutions
2018 – 2020
Developed digital marketing strategies for a leading dental implant device manufacturer, enhancing brand presence. Oversaw targeted email marketing campaigns, leveraging understanding of audience psychology and messaging to boost email open rates. Managed social analytics to refine marketing efforts and expenditure, resulting in increased engagement and lead generation.
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Increased email open rates from 3% to an impressive 20% through strategic adjustments and A/B testing.
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Completed the implementation of Sugar Market, a new marketing automation platform, in a quarter of the usual time frame.
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Redesigned email and social media strategies for events, resulting in heightened engagement and lead generation.
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Introduced SEO practices and PPC reconfiguration, improving organic search traffic and diminishing negative content visibility.
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Delivered Salesforce training to the sales team, enhancing their ability to utilize the platform for improved performance.
Sr. Marketing and Communications Specialist
Cetera Financial Group
2017 – 2018
Led multifaceted marketing initiatives for a major financial services firm, enhancing recruitment efforts through strategic automation and data-driven campaigns. Developed lead-generation strategies, including the creation of persuasive marketing collateral and effective sales scripts. Managed robust marketing budgets, allocating $1M towards media purchases and online campaigns, yielding significant lead acquisition.
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Managed social analytics to refine marketing efforts, achieving heightened engagement across campaigns.
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Streamlined Salesforce.com protocols, establishing new workflows for lead capture and campaign tracking, optimizing the timing and categorization of lead interactions.
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Developed and deployed targeted communications, aligning with industry trends and bolstering marketing operations.
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Captured over 3,000 leads within a 90-day period through strategic online campaign management.
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Implemented and monitored marketing automation systems, contributing over $21M to the sales pipeline.
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Enhanced Eloqua marketing platform utilization, crafting logic-driven campaigns and landing pages to nurture leads.
Marketing Manager
eSUB Construction Software
2015 – 2017
Managed Marketing Department for a Series A/B B2B SaaS startup, leading adoption of a new marketing automation platform to enhance SaaS offerings. Oversaw print and digital media buys, analyzing marketing KPIs to inform strategic recommendations for executive leadership.
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Implemented Pardot and Marketo, integrating these platforms with Salesforce and establishing protocols for data standardization, lead assignment, and ROI analysis; served as Salesforce.com administrator.
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Created lead generation strategies by forging partnerships with national and local trade associations, leveraging member lists for targeted marketing, and placing strategic ads in industry publications, increasing revenue by 30%
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Developed a customer review program, establishing criteria for past client selection and collaborating with the Customer Success team to identify ideal candidates, which bolstered the company's online reputation and increased new leads by 25%.
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Led outbound email and call campaigns, enhancing sales team efforts and contributing to the department's overall success.
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Authored insightful articles for industry publications and websites, positioning the company as a thought leader and directly supporting digital marketing initiatives.
Marketing Database Analyst
LPL Financial
2012 – 2014
Customer Service Representative, Sales Coordinator Lead
Quest Software / BakBone Software
2008 – 2011
Sales & Marketing Project Manager
Troxel Helmets
2004 – 2007
Education
San Diego State University
1996 - 2001
Bachelor's of Science, Business Administration / Marketing
UC San Diego - Extension
2021 - 2023
Digital Marketing Certificate