Axsium GroupDirector of Marketing
Aug. 2007 - Dec. 2018Greater Chicago Area•Provided strategic counsel on the full range of marketing and communications issues
•Managed company’s brand and corporate identity while articulating the firm’s value proposition using data-driven approaches to marketplace positioning
•Ensured brand messaging was integrated across the firm, practice areas and individual sales/consultant initiatives
•Self-starter with demonstrated success working toward multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a keen ability to function well with ambiguity
•Identified and executed operational efficiencies and ensured coordinated firm-wide marketing across practice areas
•Analyze market trends, including focus on clients and competitors, and recommended strategies to optimize communications and positioning
•Created and implemented programs to obtain client feedback, enliven and enlarge client relationships, and drive net new business
•Developed and managed annual budget including CPL, CPA, CPS and ROI analysis
•Implemented multi-channel approaches for practice areas, industry cohorts, channel partners and consultants
•Digital and creative director for brand and all marketing programs
•Global execution in EMEA and APAC
•Led marketing launch of two new cloud-based productivity solutions
•Directed all aspects of our strategic social media strategy
•Executive event and tradeshow planning
•Managed team of content developers, inside sales and business development strategists
Developed our marketing automation strategy and lead vendor selection process and implementation of multiple technologies, including Marketo and Pardot.
• Developed media plan, oversaw creative copy for web, advertising, trade shows and channel execution
•Created sales collateral and demonstration material •Led all PR directives and analyst relationships
•Focused on key messages: workforce management, human resources, mobility, consulting, productivity, innovation, machine learning, the digital workplace and the employee experience