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Des Moines, Iowa

Creates communications programs and materials to promote the organization and its products. Established processes with outside vendors and internal stakeholders to improve efficiencies and acts as a liaison between the marketing department and other business areas and vendors on projects. - Implemented video production offering for the organization.

West Des Moines, IA

• Developed unified event, incentive and recognition solutions for new business, as well as existing clients. Provided proactive, strategic thought-leadership to help differentiate ITA Group from the competition. Viewed.
• Responsible for providing an overall vision and framework for a solution that aligns with the client’s goals and objectives.
• Created clear value propositions and articulated the connection between solution recommendations and the client’s business needs in presentations and deliverables.
• Identified additional cross-sell or up-sell opportunities within new and existing accounts.
• Developed specific measurement plans using both qualitative and quantitative data to trackand show ROI.

West Des Moines, IA

• Wrote communications to send to independent agencies promoting the new auto product while encouraging applications for appointment.
• Organized tracking procedures for recruitment campaign and drafted follow-up communications for team of 10.
• Aided in the creation of marketing materials for both direct mail and digital recruitment.

Nashville, TN

• Implemented organizational and branding strategies to streamline sales team communications and generate revenue. Continuously worked on building relationships with Minor League Baseball teams to increase sales.
• Researched and implemented new email communications software for more visually appealing and consistent messaging to be used company-wide.
• Managed existing Minor League Baseball accounts supplying them with fresh promotions ideas and facilitating orders from start to finish.
• Created “Ready Made Promos” as a new method of lead generation.
• Introduced new lead tracking and management program.
• Represented company at industry trade shows and events to promote brand awareness.

Greater Nashville Area

• Created and managed strategic consumer, business-to-business and employee marketing & communication plans for all TN Media/Tennessean properties. Led employee empowerment efforts to encourage positive change and.
• Produced presentations and sales tools to help generate revenue utilizing research and data to identify target audiences, messaging and communication tactics.
• Decision-maker for strategic media buys and ad placement.
• Leveraged partnerships to drive product awareness and reach wider audiences.
• Managed messaging for B2B creative campaigns, print, digital and social media platforms.
• Supplied marketing intelligence and insight across the region of 26 markets, including the Des Moines Register, during the USA Today integration campaign.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

• Responsible for overall leadership related to marketing and communications strategies, special events, promotions, creative ad campaigns, public relations and internal/external communications. Established relationships.
• Initiated Scarborough analysis capabilities to provide data for ad buying and market research for 15 person sales teams to use for sales strategies.
• Conducted market research & analysis to create strategic business plans aimed to improve brand equity and consumer & client engagement.
• Built competitive intelligence reports for management team.
• Managed and maintained yearly marketing budget and promotional operations plan.
• Represented Iowa Cubs in news interviews and at community events.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

• Responsible for overall digital strategy for the organization.
• Filmed and produced all commercials and highlight videos for broadcast and online streaming purposes.
• Created video public service announcements for in-stadium use during games.
• Managed and trained the video production team of 15 people.
• Produced web and in-stadium telecasts for all home games to generate revenue through Major League Baseball’s Advanced Media.
• Assembled feature packages for WGN’s Minor League Report that aired during Chicago Cubs Games.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

• Responsible for shooting all areas of the ballpark for every home game including:
• Game plays
• On-Field Promotions
• Mascot Interactions
• Crowd Interactions

Des Moines, Iowa Area

• Managed sports department staff for GVTV.
• Pre-production of weekly Grand View athletics video packages.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate coverage of all Grand View athletics.
• Produced video content used in on air programs.
• Built documentary of football team and player profiles for recruiting and promotions.
• Worked with segment producers on weekly programming.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Activities and Societies: The Grand Views, Edge 88.1 Radio

Broadcast Journalism

Activities and Societies: Kirkwood Student Productions

High School

Activities and Societies: Student Body President, Musical Productions, Rock N' Prevention Program