GCSAAMarketing Manager
Mar. 2014 - Jul. 2018Lawrence, Kansas• Developed the marketing communications strategy, brand identity and various on-site materials for the annual Golf Industry Show to continually drive attendance numbers for the associations single largest revenue generating event
• Collaborated with internal departments, including Government Affairs, Professional Development and Membership Relations, to provide strategic recommendations and oversight in the creation of marketing plans and materials which helped to raise the profiles of various offered services and programs
• Assisted Marketing Director in developing and carrying out the annual business plan for the association in order to attain membership and retention goals
• Provided sales support by promoting various annual industry-sponsored programs, keeping the online media kit updated for advertisement-selling opportunities, and facilitating the fulfillment of exhibitor outreach mailings and sales sheets for the Golf Industry Show
• Communicated closely with external advertising agencies to advise the strategy and direction of creative materials and ensure messaging objectives were being met
• Monitored the branding and style of all outward-facing GCSAA materials to ensure items were consistently adhering to the brand style guide