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Urbana, Il, Us

Urbana, Il, Us

Bement, Illinois, Us

Promoted to handle internal company communications efforts in addition to all marketing planning and execution. Manage relationships with partner businesses to achieve mutual success including local businesses, community organizations, vendors and corporate partners.Review all company communications to maintain brand voice, company standards, and compliance.Simultaneously manage multiple projects at various stages of development from conception to execution and evaluation including internal company newsletter for all employees and quarterly board reports. Developed and executed social media content calendars across multiple platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) to increase engagement and drive website traffic.Researched and identified emerging social media trends and platform updates to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive edge in the industry.

Bement, Illinois, Us

Worked with cross-functional stakeholders to determine marketing objectives and budgets from annual business objectives, creating multiple marketing plans for 8 lines of business (e.g. mortgage, retail, agriculture, etc.).Planned and executed 20+ events per year for employees, customers and the community.Executed marketing tactics as determined by strategies and objectives including: Print, OOH, Video, Web, and Programmatic.

Collaborated with current and prospective member companies, soliciting and acting on feedback regarding successes, areas for improvement, and new ideas for implementation. Served as project manager/client and partner liaison for all assigned projects, including Urbana Sweet Corn Festival, Monthly Networking Events, and all marketing and advertising plans.Managed regular communication with members through newsletters and announcements, as well as events for networking and engagement.

Champaign, Il, Us

Collaborated with current and prospective member companies, soliciting and acting on feedback regarding successes, areas for improvement, and new ideas for implementation. Served as project manager/client and partner liaison for all assigned projects, including Urbana Sweet Corn Festival, Monthly Networking Events, and all marketing and advertising plans.Managed regular communication with members through newsletters and announcements, as well as events for networking and engagement.

Directed marketing for three start-up companies, setting strategy and executing marketing and social media plans (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Web). Developed and presented bespoke training programs for clients, recruiting instructors and creating curriculum to fulfill client objectives in advertising, communications, and management training.Authored pitch presentations and proposals for new professional development programs and marketing consulting agreements.

Champaign, Il, Us

Promoted from intern to Program Specialist upon graduation. Managed approximately 20 speakers, 120+ attendees, and $50,000 budget for the seventh Sandage Symposium, a two-day event to bring together academics from across campus and leading industry professionals interested in advertising at the intersection of art and science.Managed social media advertising campaigns to increase reach and conversion rates, staying within budget and optimizing ads based on performance data.Brainstormed ideas, authored program schedules, and managed logistics for two new media-themed high school summer camps with a combination of 35 high school students in attendance over two weeks to encourage high school students to apply to the College of Media. Managed logistics and $20,000 budget for professional development programs in Chicago, for 30+ attendees.Worked with the team to author reports on events, programs in College of Media, tracked funding impact to college, social media results, etc.Researched various options and provided a recommendation for online project management platform; trained staff on platform use; implemented new project management process.

Champaign, Il, Us