Claire Sakaoka
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Carol Wolfenbarger, FACHE
As I worked on kicking off my consulting business, I quickly realized that I needed knowledgeable support and expertise to ensure consistent and professional messaging across LinkedIn and the company website. Claire, through her company Engage5w, provided personalized support and expertise, carefully considering my personal branding while weaving that touch throughout the website and LinkedIn page, helped me think through and clearly express the messages I wanted to convey to potential customers, and provided an excellent and professional website page for business promotion that is simple to navigate. Claire effectively creates website copy that is relevant for potential customers of your business and customizes the
Rodney D. Reider
After over six years of working with Claire, I personally offer the highest possible recommendation to partner with her (and engage5w) for the ideal strategic media direction and an incredibly positive digital brand impact. Claire is knowledgeable, responsive, and always puts forth the great effort necessary, to help her clients succeed. Combine these aforementioned qualities with her intelligence and kindness, now one has the support to overcome any brand obstacle ever encountered.
Melissa Miller Young
Claire is a dynamo. She has fresh, innovative ideas, a deep understanding of marketing and digital media, and brings her vast experience to each project. She stays true to brand and understands scope – keeping things moving on time and on budget. Claire is a true asset to any project, she is extremely talented, brilliant when it comes to strategy, and you can count on her to commit 100%. You’re in good hands with Claire – she is truly wonderful to work with and will exceed your expectations every time.
Carol Wolfenbarger, FACHE
As I worked on kicking off my consulting business, I quickly realized that I needed knowledgeable support and expertise to ensure consistent and professional messaging across LinkedIn and the company website. Claire, through her company Engage5w, provided personalized support and expertise, carefully considering my personal branding while weaving that touch throughout the website and LinkedIn page, helped me think through and clearly express the messages I wanted to convey to potential customers, and provided an excellent and professional website page for business promotion that is simple to navigate. Claire effectively creates website copy that is relevant for potential customers of your business and customizes the
Rodney D. Reider
After over six years of working with Claire, I personally offer the highest possible recommendation to partner with her (and engage5w) for the ideal strategic media direction and an incredibly positive digital brand impact. Claire is knowledgeable, responsive, and always puts forth the great effort necessary, to help her clients succeed. Combine these aforementioned qualities with her intelligence and kindness, now one has the support to overcome any brand obstacle ever encountered.
Melissa Miller Young
Claire is a dynamo. She has fresh, innovative ideas, a deep understanding of marketing and digital media, and brings her vast experience to each project. She stays true to brand and understands scope – keeping things moving on time and on budget. Claire is a true asset to any project, she is extremely talented, brilliant when it comes to strategy, and you can count on her to commit 100%. You’re in good hands with Claire – she is truly wonderful to work with and will exceed your expectations every time.
Carol Wolfenbarger, FACHE
As I worked on kicking off my consulting business, I quickly realized that I needed knowledgeable support and expertise to ensure consistent and professional messaging across LinkedIn and the company website. Claire, through her company Engage5w, provided personalized support and expertise, carefully considering my personal branding while weaving that touch throughout the website and LinkedIn page, helped me think through and clearly express the messages I wanted to convey to potential customers, and provided an excellent and professional website page for business promotion that is simple to navigate. Claire effectively creates website copy that is relevant for potential customers of your business and customizes the
Rodney D. Reider
After over six years of working with Claire, I personally offer the highest possible recommendation to partner with her (and engage5w) for the ideal strategic media direction and an incredibly positive digital brand impact. Claire is knowledgeable, responsive, and always puts forth the great effort necessary, to help her clients succeed. Combine these aforementioned qualities with her intelligence and kindness, now one has the support to overcome any brand obstacle ever encountered.
Melissa Miller Young
Claire is a dynamo. She has fresh, innovative ideas, a deep understanding of marketing and digital media, and brings her vast experience to each project. She stays true to brand and understands scope – keeping things moving on time and on budget. Claire is a true asset to any project, she is extremely talented, brilliant when it comes to strategy, and you can count on her to commit 100%. You’re in good hands with Claire – she is truly wonderful to work with and will exceed your expectations every time.
Carol Wolfenbarger, FACHE
As I worked on kicking off my consulting business, I quickly realized that I needed knowledgeable support and expertise to ensure consistent and professional messaging across LinkedIn and the company website. Claire, through her company Engage5w, provided personalized support and expertise, carefully considering my personal branding while weaving that touch throughout the website and LinkedIn page, helped me think through and clearly express the messages I wanted to convey to potential customers, and provided an excellent and professional website page for business promotion that is simple to navigate. Claire effectively creates website copy that is relevant for potential customers of your business and customizes the
Rodney D. Reider
After over six years of working with Claire, I personally offer the highest possible recommendation to partner with her (and engage5w) for the ideal strategic media direction and an incredibly positive digital brand impact. Claire is knowledgeable, responsive, and always puts forth the great effort necessary, to help her clients succeed. Combine these aforementioned qualities with her intelligence and kindness, now one has the support to overcome any brand obstacle ever encountered.
Melissa Miller Young
Claire is a dynamo. She has fresh, innovative ideas, a deep understanding of marketing and digital media, and brings her vast experience to each project. She stays true to brand and understands scope – keeping things moving on time and on budget. Claire is a true asset to any project, she is extremely talented, brilliant when it comes to strategy, and you can count on her to commit 100%. You’re in good hands with Claire – she is truly wonderful to work with and will exceed your expectations every time.
Credentials
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Digital Marketing Certificate
Cornell UniversityAug, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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engage5w
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United States
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner, Chief Strategist
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Jan 2012 - Present
We offer a range of custom solutions to healthcare businesses and professionals to help tell your story and build your brand. We understand there is no one-size-fits-all marketing solution, but we've created three main programs that provide healthcare and branding solutions for consultants/small businesses, executives in career transition, and individuals held back by negative search results. Drop us a DM today to learn which program is right for you! We offer a range of custom solutions to healthcare businesses and professionals to help tell your story and build your brand. We understand there is no one-size-fits-all marketing solution, but we've created three main programs that provide healthcare and branding solutions for consultants/small businesses, executives in career transition, and individuals held back by negative search results. Drop us a DM today to learn which program is right for you!
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Wiederhold & Associates
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Marketing and Branding
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Apr 2019 - Jan 2022
Leading the effort to integrate Wiederhold & Associates’ brand; streamlining existing marketing efforts and identifying new opportunities to communicate, develop and position Wiederhold services. Also works with clients to create customized programs to build and repair their online reputation.
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LinkedIn Consultant
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Jan 2012 - Jan 2022
As a contract consultant for a leading provider of career development and transition services to the healthcare industry, coach C-suite leaders on how to use LinkedIn on how to use LinkedIn as a self-branding tool.
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Career Transition Specialist
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Jan 2017 - Apr 2019
Educate, orient and guide senior level executives in the Wiederhold transition programs, materials and the process. Serve as a point of contact, facilitating and supporting each client as they navigate or advance into his/her next position or business venture.
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Allen Global Companies
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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Global Marketing Director
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Nov 2012 - Dec 2015
Execute integrated marketing communications and global branding strategy for a manufacturer of large filtration equipment, resulting in the branding of six divisions under the Allen Global Companies umbrella. Execute integrated marketing communications and global branding strategy for a manufacturer of large filtration equipment, resulting in the branding of six divisions under the Allen Global Companies umbrella.
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Ozarks Technical Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Instructor
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May 2012 - Nov 2012
Instructor with OTC's Community Enrichment Program. Courses are geared toward business professionals who want to market and grow their business with social media. Course selection includes Facebook I and II, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn I and II, and Twitter I and II. Instructor with OTC's Community Enrichment Program. Courses are geared toward business professionals who want to market and grow their business with social media. Course selection includes Facebook I and II, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn I and II, and Twitter I and II.
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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations and Interactive Media Manager
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Dec 2009 - May 2012
Promoted to newly created role to design and execute strategic public relations plan that supported Chamber’s mission to promote commerce in Missouri’s third-largest city and expand its membership base of 2,000 businesses. Managed Chamber’s public image by maintaining strong relationships with local print and broadcast media; developing and utilizing new interactive media tools to advance Chamber’s online presence; maintaining design and content of website (www.springfieldchamber.com) and assisting with writing and production of Chamber and Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBD) publications and events. Wrote speeches for Chamber leaders and provided communications support to 22 staff. Show less
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Communications/Electronic Media Specialist
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Nov 2004 - Dec 2009
Created and maintained Chamber’s online presence, including social and new media; assisted with writing and production of publications; and developed multi-discipline internship program with three area universities and led 20 interns over five years—60% of whom were hired locally after graduation.
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Missouri University of Science and Technology
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Specialist
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Dec 2001 - Nov 2004
Wrote, edited and developed content for news releases and other communications materials that gained exposure in print and broadcast media (including Time magazine and ABC News) for University’s engineering department and its faculty. Additionally, wrote, edited and planned content for MSM-UMR Alumnus (University’s quarterly alumni magazine) and Visions (UMR’s online newsletter). Served as PR contact for UMR’s School of Materials, Energy and Earth Resources; School of Management and Information Systems; Student Design and Experiential Learning Center; and four engineering and mining research laboratories. Show less
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Education
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University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Science - BS, Public Relations and Graphic Design
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