Bio
Credentials
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The Future of Work at Illinois: Managing Hybrid and Remote Teams
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignAug, 2023- Apr, 2026 -
Certified Digital Marketing Professional
Digital Marketing InstituteJul, 2021- Apr, 2026 -
Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics
CourseraSep, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Financial Accounting: Foundations
CourseraSep, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Corporate Strategy
CourseraJul, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions
CourseraJul, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Business Strategy
CourseraJun, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Digital Analytics for Marketing Professionals: Marketing Analytics in Practice
CourseraJun, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Digital Analytics for Marketing Professionals: Marketing Analytics in Theory
CourseraJun, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Managerial Accounting: Cost Behaviors, Systems, and Analysis
CourseraJun, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations
CourseraApr, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives
CourseraApr, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business
CourseraDec, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Operations Management: Strategy and Quality Management for the Digital Age
CourseraDec, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Operations Management: Analysis and Improvement Methods
CourseraNov, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making
CourseraOct, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Marketing Management I
CourseraSep, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Marketing Management II
CourseraSep, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Fostering a Culture of Respect I
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignFeb, 2024- Apr, 2026 -
Google Analytics Certification
Google Digital Academy (Skillshop)Apr, 2023- Apr, 2026
Experience
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Marketing
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Marketing Manager
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Jul 2021 - Jul 2023
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Marketing Communications Specialist
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2021
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MAHOMET AREA YOUTH CLUB
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Mahomet, IL
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Board Member
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Jan 2018 - Nov 2023
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Mahomet, IL
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Owner
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2023
Heron & Oak is a Website Design and Marketing Agency Based in Illinois. We provide a range of services from website design and development (WordPress), social media management, email marketing, content development and general marketing consulting services. (Formerly known as Chicago-Ave Marketing)★ Develop monthly marketing plans and content for 15+ businesses on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram including accounts with over 130,000 fans. ★ Increase Facebook followers by over 40,000 across various client accounts. ★ Design email campaigns to grow open rate and click-through rate for 10+ businesses with lists up to 6,000. ★ Create lead magnets and lead pages to build email lists with conversion rates from 3% to 10%. ★ Develop responsive websites for over 20 clients. ★ Handle print design for brochures, digital design for banners and video edits for clients as needed. Technical Skills:Wordpress and Wordpress Plugins Mailchimp and Constant Contact Hootsuite, Buffer, Tailwind and Later Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram Photoshop, InDesign, Canva Microsoft Suite, Google Docs GoToWebinar, Zoom, Slack. Familiar with: Google Analytics, Premiere, Dreamweaver, HTML, PHP and MYSQL
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Chicago-Ave Marketing, Inc
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Chicago, IL
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Owner
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Apr 2014 - Jan 2017
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Chicago, IL
Chicago-AveMarketing is a digital marketing company for local businesses. At Chicago-Ave Marketing, we provide local businesses with the resources they need to run a successful, profitable and measurable digital marketing strategy. Strategies include email marketing, content development, blog management, website design, social media engagement and affiliate marketing. (Now Heron & Oak Marketing)★ Developed professional, lead generating Wordpress websites for 10+ local businesses.★ Consistently increase email subscribers by 10% for clients.★ Manage multiple client projects and promotions on a weekly basis.Technical Skills:InDesign, Wordpress, Basic HTML, Basic PHP & SQL Knowledge, Microsoft Suite, Dreamweaver, GoToWebinar, RegOnline, Constant Contact, Shareist, MailChimp, Facebook Ads, Social Media Sites, Google Analytics
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Marketing Manager
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Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
Primary responsibilities include marketing strategy, content development, brand awareness and exposure, tradeshow management and client education. Sharp organizational and planning skills, as demonstrated in four client facing conferences and 15+ tradeshows. Unique talent for content development to increase brand awareness via blogs and social media. Creative with budget development and project analytics.★ Met with clients across the U.S. at conferences and maintained relationships with key clients. ★ Developed and executed training material for clients utilizing webinars, best practices and blog posts. Examples include the ShareASale Welcome Kit, the ShareASale Merchant Catalog, Numerous Blog Posts, Webinars and Best Practices.★ Organized annual corporate event from conception to completion – sought out and negotiated venue contracts; arranged program schedules; developed website and creative material; managed on-site logistics; developed marketing plans.
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Client Services - Merchant Development Manager
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Aug 2010 - Apr 2013
A jack of all trades at a small company, my duties extended across multiple verticals, including clients services, project management, event coordination, and marketing.★ Represented ShareASale and met with clients across the U.S. at conferences.★ Developed and executed training material for clients utilizing webinars, best practices, and blog posts.★ Cultivated and maintained multiple client relationships. ★ Organized annual corporate event from conception to completion – sought out and negotiated venue contracts; arranged program schedules; developed website and creative material; and managed on-site logistics.★ Affiliate Marketing: Assist online retail clients in the optimization and strategy of their affiliate marketing program on ShareASale.★ Client Services: Provided guidance and strategy to retail merchant clients; proactively developed best practices templates; and hosted bimonthly informational webinars.★ Event Coordination: Organized annual client event from conception to completion – sought out and negotiated venue contracts; arranged program schedules; developed the website and creative material; managed on-site logistics; and ensured overall client happiness.
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Marketing Manager
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Sep 2008 - Aug 2010
RJE Group is the holding company for UWantSavings.com, an online retailer of overstock and closeout goods. I managed our email and marketing campaigns, develop website content and run our different sales channels.
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Joe Cullinane Inc.
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Remote
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Independent Consultant
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2010
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Remote
As a remote assistant/consultant, I worked with Joe to create a marketing strategy for various initiatives - from social media to website development.
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Education
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2019 - 2021University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
2004 - 2008Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Marketing, A study in Interactive Marketing with a Minor in Spanish Language
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