Marketing Executive Leader

Seasoned executive leader and problem solver with a unique blend of strategic vision, creative flair, and results-driven experience. Proven track record in solving complex marketing issues and delivering results with impact. Expertise in brand management, digital marketing, content strategy, and market research. Recognized for collaborative approach and ability to inspire cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments. Continuous learner, leveraging team talents for long-term brand success.

EXPERIENCE

Sep 2022 to Present

Founder and Principal | Hopelio LLC | Indianapolis, IN

Hopelio is an engagement consultancy that uses creativity and communication, to address people's pain points or problems, with a message of relief and hope.

  • Solved SEO inefficiencies for multiple companies, improving search rankings.

  • Improved client satisfaction and standardized quality / performance by designing Account Management Playbooks for a global digital marketing agency.

  • Increased efficiencies and profit margins in low-retainer client segments via analysis of time tracking and sales.

  • Improved messaging consistency and brand strength by developing external communications plan and content strategy.

  • Increased awareness and internal culture alignment through defining brand and company core values.

  • Aligned marketing and management in core messaging and consistency through creation of brand book and writing style guides.

Aug 2023 to Apr 2024

Chief Marketing Officer | Certell, Inc and Huntington Junior College | Huntington, WV

Led marketing strategies, manage marketing operations, drive brand development, and ensure effective communication with target audiences and communications related to donors. Blending creativity, strategic thinking, and effective implementation to elevate brands, optimize online presence, and foster a positive organizational culture.

  • Boosted enrollment by 20% through the "I'm Known" paid media recruitment campaign, addressing declining student numbers.

  • Instituted SEO best practices, reducing issues by 40% and significantly increasing organic traffic. Lowering cost of paid campaigns.

  • Unified disparate sub-brands into a cohesive brand identity, solving brand inconsistency.

  • Developed comprehensive brand guides, ensuring consistency across all communications.

  • Implemented culture-building initiatives, enhancing team engagement and productivity.

Mar 2023 Aug 2023

Associate Director Of Marketing | Indiana University, Kelley School of Business | Bloomington, IN

Led strategic development and tactical execution of marketing plans to support multiple Kelley School of Business in-residence Master of Science degree programs.

  • Developed and executed marketing plans to meet enrollment targets for multiple MS programs.

  • Conducted market research and defined target markets, optimizing marketing strategies.

  • Led performance marketing initiatives, solving issues with low program visibility.

 Oct 2020 to Apr 2022

Senior International Marketing Manager – Global Marketing and Customer Experience | Roche | Indianapolis, IN

Led the growth and development of paid media planning and placement service supporting more than 20 international affiliates.

  • Launched Roche Diabetes' global SEO program, improving digital search results and aligning product and marketing teams.

  • Reduced average cost-per-action by 42% through targeted optimization strategies.

  • Improved management productivity by 30% with standardized processes.

  • Educated teams on Facebook advertising restrictions, ensuring compliance and avoiding penalties.

 Sep 2014 to Oct 2020

Digital Marketing Manager – Global Marketing | Roche | Indianapolis, IN

Executed global strategies to promote visibility of key programs and brands, engaging consumer segments using paid social, display network, universal app campaigns, and paid search initiatives. Expanded paid media planning and placement service, optimizing campaign delivery.

  • Launched SEO services pilot, reducing crawl errors by over 90% and enhancing brand positioning.

  • Developed and rolled out a digital marketing training program, improving teams' SEO and SEM skills globally.

  • Executed global strategies to promote visibility of key programs and brands, solving issues with low engagement.

Additional Roles:
Content Strategist, Start Up Management, Director Paid Media, Training Supervisor, Launch Management Consultant, Project Management Consultant

EDUCATION

Anderson University
Master of Business Administration
Dec 2005

Purdue University
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Dec 1994

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Provided top leadership with view of paid and organic media performance by launching 1st global web performance dashboards.

  • Enabled consistency and brand strength by authoring and designing company’s first brand-level social media playbook.

  • Created brand voice and narrative by developing content strategy and creative direction for a DTC monthly subscription discovery box.

  • Reduced CPA by 42% via optimization and quality focus.

  • Saved $12K with keyword/ad relevance, quality optimization.

  • Reduced agency hours by 30% through process standards.

  • Grew affiliate media budget by 63% through program evangelism and performance education, increased leads 41% and orders 111%.

  • Created over $400K in savings through campaign optimization.

  • Raised the competency and skills of marketing department through SEM and SEO education blog articles, webinars, and videos.

  • Enhanced strategic awareness and decision-making, authoring white paper to inform top management of the highest buyer influence audience.

SKILLS

Branding, Budget management, Creative writing, Copywriting & editing, Digital marketing, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Google workspace Suite, Life Sciences marketing, Microsoft Office Suite, Online marketing campaign management, Pay-per-click (PPC), Paid digital channels, Paid social media, Remote work technologies, Search engine marketing (SEM), Search engine optimization (SEO), Social media marketing, Standards and procedure development, User interface design, Video editing, Web analytics

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES

Adaptability, Coaching, Collaboration, Creativity, Effective communication, Mentoring, People leadership, Persuasion, Problem-solving, Resourcefulness

 PUBLICATIONS

Microcredentials Pack a Punch: Why Are These Programs Gaining Popularity? Volt Magazine, Jan 2024

Content creation as easy as 1,2,3!, LinkedIn, May 2022

 An Easy Way to Understand SEO, LinkedIn, Feb 2022

 Life In Progress Blog, Self-published, Jan 2024

 RUTH Devotional

 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024, Elder/Pastor | One Fellowship Church | Indianapolis, IN