VMwareSenior Content Marketing Manager and Communications Lead
Jan. 2017 - Jan. 2024Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesOversaw content strategy and content marketing initiatives for an educational LMS platform, the Certification program, social media outlets, and internal enablement communications for a SaaS and technology Fortune 500 leader. Developed and executed comprehensive AI-backed content strategies—using cutting-edge content approaches—that aligned with customer engagement and revenue enablement. Led an internal team and managed external vendors to collaborate across diverse groups. Audience Growth
• Grew the VMware Customer Connect Learning platform from 0 to 140K paid subscribers in six months by leveraging creative storytelling and fostering engagement through video, content on social media channels and platforms, blog posts, email blasts, newsletters, thought leadership articles, and presentations.
• Boosted readership by 75% in the first month by turning a VMware text blog into a video series.
• Introduced a free 15-minute intro to paid classes on the VMware Customer Connect Learning platform, leading to a 15% boost in paid Enterprise subscription upgrades. Content Creation
• Boosted the NPS score for the VMware Subject Matter Expert (SME) program in nine months by building expert networks, collaborating with SMEs, and communicating with technical professionals to consistently attract prospects.
• Launched and published video series, webinars, virtual office hours, interviews, video testimonials, and live events at trade shows to increase customer engagement and enhance LMS offerings.
• Provided award-winning ghostwriting for SVP-level executives for customer and partner communications. Marketing Strategy
• Switched newsletters to video, which led to beating open rate industry averages by 8% on clicks and 13% on opens. • Integrated AI-driven personalization and predictive analytics into content marketing strategy, increasing conversion rates. • Conducted AI-powered A/B testing, provided a data-driven feedback loop, and iterated on an ongoing basis to meet KPIs.