Katie Ziegler - Marketing & Communications Expert, Cushman & Wakefield

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Work Background

Cushman & WakefieldInvestment Sales Manager, Cincinnati Capital Markets

Jun. 2017Cincinnati, OhioResponsible for the management of a team of five brokerage professionals and two support-level associates on the Cincinnati Capital Markets team. Service lines include office, industrial, retail and multi-family investment sales. Our team is the market leader in investment property and portfolio sales and represent clients in the disposition of multi-million-dollar transactions across the Midwest and the United States. Responsible for business development, proposal design, organization and research, marketing, project management, due diligence and closing, team building, and deal management. Routinely collaborates with teams in outside markets on projects.

Junior League of CincinnatiNominating Committee (Volunteer)

Jun. 2024Cincinnati Metropolitan AreaMonitor and facilitate the development and operation of the Board and Executive Management Committee, its council members and committee leaders, and the individual board members. To this end, the process helps build community relationships, recruit volunteers for roles within the organization, and develop and train volunteers. - Work with the Board, EMT, and other committee leaders to identify candidates for leadership positions - Create necessary support materials to communicate leadership position information - Carry out the leadership assessment process - Review candidates and make recommendations to the board concerning candidates for Board, VP, and chair roles

Junior League of CincinnatiVice President of Communications (Volunteer)

Jun. 2022 - May. 2024Cincinnati Metropolitan AreaPart of the Executive Management Team (EMT). Oversee the three committees that fall under the Communications Council; Content, Marketing and Online. Ensure that the JLC communicates with members, community partners, and external organizations in a way that aligns with AJLI standards. Oversee the development of marketing materials, publishing of the League magazine, creation of the JLC annual report, ongoing website updates and internal and external communications. Find PR opportunities to elevate the brand of the JLC in the Greater Cincinnati region. - Member of the Executive Management Team - Lead a group of 30+ women within the Council - Oversee the realignment of the core committees under the Communications Council - Rebrand the JLC to match the AJLI brand refresh - Migrate JLC's external and internal websites to a new platform - Create and maintain best practices for all internal and external communications to align with our DEIB plan

Junior League of CincinnatiPerspectives Magazine Chair (Volunteer)

Jun. 2021 - May. 2022Cincinnati Metropolitan AreaCreated 3 publications of Perspectives Magazine per year Managed editorial calendar in partnership with President, EVP, and VP Communications Interviewed JLC members and community partners Authored and edited articles, coordinated photography & graphics Managed budget & coordinated production with designer, printer & mail house Coordinated with Fund Development council to sell advertising space

HGC ConstructionMarketing and Communications Manager

Mar. 2016 - Jun. 2017Cincinnati Metropolitan AreaOversaw all aspects of marketing for a group of three construction companies: HGC Construction, Structural Systems Repair Group and Stanton Millworks. This regional group of companies is the fifth largest contractor in the Cincinnati market and has recently expanded into the Columbus market. Initiatives include: Plan and execute marketing and business development projects. Author and present client proposals, forge customer relationships and liaise closely with clients to gather information on project needs. Document project milestones and complete project profiles during closeout. Develop/manage budgets and forecast finances. Ensure internal company culture flows through all departments and the brand is communicated effectively across all channels. Develop content and coordinate search engine optimization (SEO) initiatives for four websites and multiple social media accounts.

Cushman & WakefieldMarketing Specialist

Nov. 2011 - Mar. 2016Cincinnati AreaProvided advanced level marketing expertise across multiple service lines in the Cincinnati/Dayton Cushman & Wakefield offices. • Implemented high impact marketing strategies, both internally and externally, for regional market area including Greater Cincinnati and Dayton with proven positive results. • Managed and tracked forecast of more than $1.5 million in annual revenue through project life-cycle. • Collaborated with senior level marketing colleagues in the design and production of cutting edge marketing collateral. • Created engaging content for marketing materials, fliers, proposals, case studies, qualifications booklets, e-mail blasts, invitations, announcements, presentation boards, aerials, maps etc. • Monitored and maintained internal and external websites, regional blog and social media outlets and tracked readership and engagement to increase reach with various SEO Analytics methods.

KMD DesignsOwner, Graphic Designer

Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2016Cincinnati Area, KYFreelance graphic design studio specializing in stylish, custom graphic and print design for small businesses and individuals. To date, has served over 1,000+ individuals and over a dozen business accounts.

Vintage Auto TrimExecutive Assistant

Jun. 2004 - Jun. 2011Cincinnati Area, KYVintage Auto Trim is a family run business that specializes in full interior restorations, repairs and upholstery work on a full range of automobiles including: vintage, classic, sports, racing, hot rods and every day vehicles. During my many roles with the company I performed a variety of functions. I was responsible for executing cold calls and sales prospecting to grow client base. I developed and maintained a website and Facebook page to gain larger reach by creating an online presence. I took responsibility for a large number of support functions including but not limited to: coordinating appointments, managing new business inquiries, customer satisfaction follow-up, accounting, business mailings, inventory and ordering.