Dirk Clemens Email & Phone Number

Peoria Heights, Illinois, United States

- Collaborate with copywriters, designers, digital experts and strategists as part of project management responsibilities- Oversee critical reviews of marketing materials both internally within Pearl and externally with insurance companies with a goal of upholding compliance while maintaining the integrity of the marketing message- Lead project strategy sessions utilizing data to define scope and creative direction of various marketing efforts- Utilize project management tools to build multi-layer marketing projects in software such as Wrike and Mavenlink- Manage projects primarily through a waterfall process with elements of agile management when circumstances dictate- Coordinate with external vendors for printing and advertising needs ensuring deadlines are met and budgets held to

Peoria, Illinois Area

Oversaw day to day operations of the Promotions Department for 6 radio stations including remote broadcasting, all contesting and management of full and part-time staffConceptualized, developed and led a Social Media Content Creation group for ideation and implementation of new strategies to promote the stations and generate revenue opportunitiesCoordinated all on-site activities for annual Red White and Boom fireworks display (the biggest one-day event in Central Illinois) – Integral contributor to the growth of the event to include both Peoria and East Peoria Planned and orchestrated numerous events including automobile giveaways, motorcycle rider events and listener tripsFormed and led a marketing idea brainstorming group to augment and support sales effortsCreated numerous systems to bridge a communications gap between the Sales and Programing departmentsContributed as a member of a marketing think-tank group (Forge) aimed at creating all-encompassing campaigns for select clientsDeveloped a multifaceted Street Team by designing an organizational model including recruitment methodology and a well-defined code of conduct and expectation

Phone representative for a major electronics companyHandled operation and hook-up as well as more involved repair assist callsAssisted with calls escalated to a supervisor levelReceived numerous awards for excellent customer service performance including recognition as the company wide Customer Service Representative of the Month

Sycamore, Il

Hosted daily radio morning showWrote and produced radio copyEngineered remote broadcastsPlanned and executed station eventsOccasional news reportingHandled prize fulfillment