First Avenue VenturesDirector
Jan. 2018 - Jun. 2021Birmingham, Alabama Area* Directed content marketing and strategy for up to five portfolio companies, including retail, restaurant, residential leasing and educational software.
* Led and managed all aspects of digital marketing campaigns (including paid search, paid social, email marketing, display advertising, remarketing, social media, mobile, video and SEO); allocated budgets ranging from $500-$3K/month for each campaign.
* Led marketing and media production including web design, social media, content calendars, videos, blog articles, graphic design and printed materials; allocated budgets up to $10K per project.
* Planned and executed a 2-day photo shoot with a budget of $20K and involving 10 models (men, women, and children) and a crew of 12.
* Applied innovative marketing and advertising strategies to increase customer acquisition, penetration and revenue; increased engagement by up to 300% per month on social channels.
* Hired and managed a team of up to 20 employees across portfolio companies.
* Implemented an intern program to drive content production; hired, recruited and managed 3-5 interns/quarter producing 3-12 content pieces/week.
* Controlled overall company image across all marketing collateral in print and electronic formats, including online.
* Prepared presentations, formal and informal reports, correspondence, and slide decks for team members and stakeholders, which effectively communicated business goals and objectives.
* Developed, monitored, and evaluated short and long-range business goals, objectives, and milestones to ensure alliance with the overall mission and vision of the organization.
* Responded to information requests from the public and internal stakeholders.