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I'm Nashona

Marketing & Creative Director
Driving Innovation and Brand Excellence!

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About

Let me introduce myself.

With a witty flair, as a fervent marketing maestro and creative aficionado, I relish the thrill of transforming concepts into remarkable realities. With a keen eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to brilliance, I enjoy partnering with diverse teams to create ingenious solutions that captivate our audience's hearts. Whether concocting captivating visual tales or masterminding omnichannel blitzkriegs, I'm fueled by an unyielding pursuit for greatness, determined to leave an indelible mark on the dynamic canvas of marketing and branding.

Profile

Driven and results-oriented marketing and creative director with over a decade of experience in developing and executing successful marketing strategies across various industries. Specializing in omnichannel sales material management, campaign orchestration, and brand strategy development, I excel in leading teams to exceed marketing objectives and drive business growth. With a strong focus on creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking, I am committed to delivering impactful results that elevate brand visibility and engagement.

Resume

The backstage pass to my professional performance.

Over two decades of creative and marketing experience.

Work Experience

Fractional CMO

Jan 2022 - April 2024

Athenium Technology Group

  • Developed and managed digital media strategies, enhancing brand visibility by 20% across multiple channels.
  • Directed a targeted site redesign utilizing data-driven analytics that resulted in a 30% revenue increase.
  • Leveraged market insights to drive a 32% increase in customer engagement and retention rates, positioning the company as an industry leader.

Fractional CMO

July 2023 - Present

Sherwood Band Boosters

  • Strategized and executed data-driven marketing campaigns, yielding a 20% rise in community engagement and 15% growth in student enrollment.
  • Analyzed campaign data to optimize outreach, achieving a 35% improvement in stakeholder involvement, and providing strategic branding direction, boosting mission awareness by 30%.
  • Aligned marketing with fundraising and enrollment goals, securing a 15% funding increase, while efficiently managing budgets and reducing costs by 15%. Additionally, expanded program reach through partnerships, growing support by 22%.

Marketing Director

Aug 2022 - Feb 2024

Power Automedia

  • Achieved a 7% increase in B2B email engagement through strategic marketing initiatives, elevated corporate social presence by 21%, and implemented streamlined social management programs across all departments.
  • Directed the development and management of all sales printed/digital materials, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and budget constraints.
  • Orchestrated dynamic printed and digital marketing campaigns to align with brand messaging and objectives across various platforms.
  • Drove the overarching omnichannel marketing strategy, managed budget allocation, and measured KPIs to achieve ambitious sales growth objectives.
  • Maintained brand image consistency across all marketing channels and materials, championing consumer marketing initiatives to elevate brand perception and engagement.
  • Pioneered special projects such as automotive event marketing and trade show booth design, amplifying brand visibility and delivering impactful results within target markets.
  • Crafted and implemented market-specific ecommerce platforms, expanding revenue streams through elevated brand visibility and lead generation.

Fractional CMO

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Track Tools

  • Directed major brand initiatives, resulting in a 25% boost in marketing influence and a 32% rise in overall business goals attainment.
  • Led to a 10% increase in brand affinity and a 20% surge in B2B demand for a railway maintenance tools startup.
  • Implemented data-driven marketing strategies and collaborated cross-functionally to align business strategies with brand goals.
  • Enhanced brand purpose understanding, cultivating 38% more advocates.
  • Achieved a 30% visibility increase and a 45% improvement in marketing effectiveness.
  • Built and inspired new brand and digital marketing assets, surpassing marketing objectives effectively.

Marketing/Creative Director

Sept 2020 - Sept 2022

JMS Performance Group (JMS Chip, Daytona Sensors & Daytona Twin Tec)

  • Designed and led a comprehensive creative and marketing rebrand initiative in the automotive aftermarket sector, resulting in a 35% increase in sales and heightened industry perception.
  • Pioneered and executed a successful full-scale rebranding campaign, resulting in substantial sales growth and a 28% boost in brand recognition.
  • Crafted and executed dynamic brand communication strategies and omnichannel campaigns, driving a 15% increase in customer engagement and fostering a 28% boost in brand recognition.
  • Employed thorough market analysis to optimize product marketability and profitability, leveraging opportunities and capitalizing on emerging trends, resulting in a 25% increase in sales growth.
  • Oversaw the enhancement of product packaging and the seamless integration of new developments into digital and physical platforms, leading to a 24% increase in brand recall.
  • Demonstrated adept project management skills to ensure seamless customer experiences across all touchpoints, managing comprehensive social media campaigns across multiple platforms to enhance brand visibility and engagement, resulting in a 16% - 19% increase in audience reach and interaction.

Marketing Manager

Feb 2018 - April 2020

Derive Systems (SCT Performance & Bully Dog Technologies)

  • Led the creative content development process, ensuring consistency across multiple channels, and championed brand aesthetics and visual identity for a team of 5, meticulously reviewing and endorsing graphics and photography.
  • Orchestrated the development and oversight of systems, along with strategizing the allocation of a 1.5M budget, for seamless marketing operations.
  • Empowered internal teams with essential resources and streamlined communication channels, revolutionizing remote collaboration on projects by implementing project management software, resulting in a 65% increase in productivity.
  • Strategically led and orchestrated event marketing initiatives, driving brand visibility and engagement while maximizing ROI through meticulous planning and execution.
  • Formulated and executed strategic social media plans, leveraging social listening tools to gauge influencer activity and drive informed brand strategies, resulting in a 22% increase in engagement.
  • Managed a 300+ sponsorship program to amplify brand presence and engagement, resulting in an enhanced market impact and 28% brand recognition.

Creative/Marketing Director

Oct 2014 - Feb 2018

Motorfist (division of Arctic Cat, Textron Specialized Vehicles)

  • Directed a dynamic team, ensuring top-quality work, on-time delivery, and maintaining a 78% revenue attainment over 5 quarters with 100% team retention over 2 years.
  • Implemented creative marketing strategies resulting in a 30% increase in brand engagement.
  • Developed visually compelling assets achieving a 28% surge in brand visibility and a 45% boost in customer engagement.
  • Pioneered creative casual apparel product design, driving a 20% sales increase and 15% market share growth.
  • Collaborated to champion innovative creative concepts, leading to a 47% improvement in brand recall.
  • Established design templates to reduce project turnaround time by 20% and optimize efficiency.
  • Achieved a 98% on-time delivery rate in print production and vendor liaison, while driving a 30% increase in project throughput through innovative techniques and meeting deadlines with excellence.

Catalog Design Supervisor/ Senior Graphic Designer

Dec 2004 - Oct 2014

Motorcycle Superstore / Motorcycle USA

  • Orchestrated catalog production and graphic design initiatives, ensuring seamless asset delivery and maintaining consistency through meticulous press checks, resulting in flawless execution and a 68% customer satisfaction rate.
  • Oversaw a wide spectrum of graphic design projects, including media kits, promotional materials, online campaigns, branding, and event collateral, delivering compelling designs that exceeded project objectives and contributed to a 53% increase in brand engagement.
  • Directed photo shoots and crafted custom web pages using CSS/HTML, showcasing versatile design expertise and driving engaging user experiences, resulting in a 51% increase in website traffic and a 42% rise in user interaction.
  • Produced diverse advertising materials, collaborating closely with the marketing team to achieve project goals and surpass expectations, leading to a 51% improvement in campaign performance metrics.
  • Cultivated strong partnerships with printers and vendors, guaranteeing adherence to high-quality standards and timely production, leading to consistently exceptional deliverables and a 95% on-time delivery rate.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to junior and senior designers, ensuring alignment with rigorous company standards and project requirements, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, resulting in a 50% increase in team productivity.

Art Director / Production Manager

Feb 2001 - May 2004

Matrix Digital Media Inc.

  • Managed a dynamic team of two in catalog production and graphic design, ensuring flawless asset delivery and maintaining consistency through meticulous press checks.
  • Managed a spectrum of graphic design projects, encompassing media kits, promotional materials, online campaigns, branding, and event collateral.
  • Directed photo shoots and crafted custom landing pages using CSS/HTML, showcasing versatile design prowess.
  • Generated diverse advertising materials in the capacity of Senior Graphic Designer, collaborating closely with the marketing team to achieve project objectives.
  • Fostered robust relationships with printers and vendors, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards and punctual production.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to junior and senior designers (in groups of 2-4), ensuring alignment with stringent company standards and project requisites.

Education

Bachelor Degree

1998 – 2001

Oregon State University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Applied Visual Arts - emphasis in Graphic Design

Masters Studies

2014 – 2015

Academy of Art University

Master of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Volunteer Work

Super 7 Girls

2020 – Present

Marketing Director

A non-profit focused on empowering young girls through education

Sherwood Band Boosters

2023 – Present

VP of Colorguard

A local non-profit for the Sherwood Band Program

Portfolio

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Explore the sampled highlights of my twenty + year creative career.

45000

Projects Completed

7.5

Years Working Remote

22

Years Experience

250

Crazy Ideas

5000

Cups of Caffeine

45000

Hours
Where to find me

Oregon

Email Me At

shona(at)haldanedesign.com

Call Me At

Mobile: (541) six-zero-one -thirteen-eighty