Council for Adult and Experiential Learning - CAEL.orgDirector of Marketing & Communications
Oct. 2017 - Sep. 2018Chicago, ILAs Director, I led the development, execution, and project management of omnichannel marketing strategies in a mission-driven, non-profit Agile environment. I managed a cross-functional team (graphic designer, content manager, and copywriter), while managing B2B & B2C marketing ifecycle campaigns, CRM, and digital strategy to drive engagement, lead generation, and sales. leveraging audience segmentation and marketing automation to drive website traffic, lead scoring, SQL distribution, conversions, and sales. Key Contributions:
✔ SEO & SEM Transformation - Executed full-scale SEO/SEM overhaul, including keyword research, technical optimization, and content restructuring, resulting in a 16% increase in organic traffic and a 344% boost in goal conversions.
✔ Product Launch Success - Developed and executed go-to-market strategy for SaaS Career Pathing software, exceeding product launch goals and driving early enterprise HR market adoption,
✔ CRM, Audience Segmentation & Marketing Automation – Implemented HubSpot CRM and email marketing, leveraging audience segmentation and automation to drive website traffic, lead scoring, SQL distribution, conversions, and sales. Achieved a 99.7% deliverability rate, 25.8% open rate, and 8.7% CTR—outstripping industry benchmarks and surpassing the annual conference paid attendance goals through targeted campaigns.
✔ Paid Media Efficiency – Restructured Google Ads account, reducing bid costs by 70%, and increased sales qualified lead generation by 26%+. I specialize in building high-impact marketing strategies that optimize engagement, increase conversions, and drive revenue growth—all while aligning marketing with organizational goals in an Agile, data-driven environment. Let’s connect!