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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Dynamic and results-driven full stack marketing executive with 25 years of successfully directing and implementing strategic go-to-market programs in a career spanning diverse industries, including multifamily & senior housing, healthcare, medical device, banking & finance, consumer packaged goods, and manufacturing. Team and culture-builder driven to motivate and inspire others while delivering best-in-class marketing, brand and communications solutions.

Mclean, Virginia, Us

Led a team of 25 in the strategic development, execution, and performance of integrated marketing and communication activities across the organization’s 250+ senior communities spanning the US and Canada. Primary responsibilities included driving revenue by increasing sales through marketing activities, and partnering with cross-organizational leadership as well as with media and external stakeholders on various initiatives.In my first 12 months with the company, I delivered significant improvements in paid digital channel performance, achieving a 25% YoY increase in qualified lead volume, doubling online conversions, and reducing overall acquisition costs across top-funnel KPIs. These results were accomplished through extensive campaign restructuring, including refined audience targeting, keyword selection, strategic spend reallocations, website UX enhancements and updated messaging & creative enhancements.Additionally, I spearheaded an internal marketing campaign for Sunrise highlighting our commitment to excellence, resulting in a record-breaking 139 communities being recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Senior Living ratings for 2024 across multiple categories.

Minneapolis , Mn , Us

As a member of North Bay's Executive Team, I oversaw company’s marketing, PR and leasing efforts for both student and market rate portfolios, including developing the full stack marketing suite and establishing strategic partnerships designed to optimize full funnel “lead to lease” performance and achieve company’s occupancy and budgetary goals. Additionally, I architected and deployed North Bay’s enterprise-wide technology roadmap for the company, including prospect acquisition, smart access control for residents and staff, virtual property management, resident portal and online payment solutions.Parted ways with North Bay as the organization faced significant financial challenges that ultimately led to its closure in Summer 2023.

Plymouth, Minnesota, Us

Led and managed a multiple award-winning team of 20 in the strategic planning and execution of all enterprise marketing and communication initiatives for nation’s second largest affordable housing development and management company, representing 35,000 apartment units across 250+ apartment communities totaling over $8B in owned properties. During this time, I oversaw the successful branding, marketing and lease-up of more than 30 new construction projects across 11 states, consistently achieving or exceeding pro forma forecasts to stabilizationADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS OF NOTE:The Marketing team won four industry awards in the categories of Best Overall Marketing Campaign and Best Branding Campaign during my tenure.The Marketing Department consistently scored highest in job satisfaction amongst all other departments based on annual internal surveys, as well as the lowest employee turnover company-wide every year (including zero attrition during two years of COVID).In 2018, I presented the concept of a scholarship program to Executive leadership, which was formally launched as 'Opportunities Front Door’ in 2020. In 2022, the program gave away over four hundred $5,000 scholarships to residents and Dominium employees and their families, totaling $2 million in tuition grants.

Plymouth, Minnesota, Us

Led an award-winning team in the development of portfolio-wide marketing, leasing and advertising efforts leveraging traditional and digital channels, including digital marketing / advertising, direct and email marketing, PPC, SEO / SEM, and social media for Dominium's 200+ properties. Served as a strategic partner with Property VPs to assess the portfolio’s day-to-day marketing operations, budgetary goals, leasing and current / future occupancy trends.

Edina, Mn, Us

Led a team of five in the deployment of organization's strategic marketing efforts, including advertising and PR, trade show, email marketing, collateral / packaging, social media and loyalty programs to establish clear market position, product offerings and brand. Partnered with Sales team to successfully launch over 100 new products and several new product brands into Target, Best Buy, Walmart, Costco and other big box retailers.

Edina, Mn, Us

Developed and executed Ecommerce marketing, merchandising and sales strategy for company website and 3rd party strategic online partners, leveraging digital marketing, email, affiliate marketing, PPC, SEO / SEM, social media, and analytics.

London, Gb

Led a team of four in the development of HSBC's interactive marketing and acquisitions efforts for owned brand and co-brand card portfolios, including Best Buy, Saks 5th Avenue and Modell's, representing $20B (32% growth) in annual revenues.

London, Gb

Grew interactive channel sales 25% annually for HSBC brand card portfolios across multiple websites, leveraging digital marketing, email, PPC and SEO / SEM.

Marlborough, Ma, Us

Worked with cross-functional teams to develop both short and long-term online strategies and initiatives for new product launches, program introductions, clinical trial launches, industry news and events. Our team won numerous industry awards during that time in multiple categories, including branding, website design and user experience.