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Sana Kear

Torrance

Summary

Innovative Marketing leader with 12+ years of experience delivering exceptional marketing campaigns, content and collateral based on established and innovative strategies. Results-oriented and collaborative professional bringing expertise in brand management, project management and social media engagement. Detail-oriented, attentive and a decisive leader.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

MARKETING PROJECT MANAGER

SCOTT MOUNTS CONSTRUCTION
09.2022 - Current
  • Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
  • Solicited, marketed and managed projects from fruition to completion on construction projects for the City of Inglewood after bids were won.
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Researched developing trends to stay updated with new ideas and marketing practices in the construction industry.


DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

RIDEYELLOW/LA YELLOW CAB
04.2018 - 03.2021


  • Led marketing and sales enterprises, drove digital and traditional marketing strategies to reinvigorate brand
  • Managed sales and marketing teams including; developing strategic business plans, ensured overall profitability and revenue growth, maximized market penetration and brand awareness
  • Created cohesive yearly marketing plan inclusive of budget reductions, innovative event calendar and sales objectives
  • Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns
  • Managed annual marketing budget in excess of $265K
  • Developed metrics and measured success in order to further penetrate marketplace
  • Organized and executed robust, creative experiential marketing events

SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER

GOURMET TRADING COMPANY
02.2015 - 03.2018
  • Guided digital marketing initiatives, enhanced SEO, SEM, email marketing, digital partnerships, retargeting, and marketing automation
  • Generated press releases, news editorials, and managed social media sites and outreach
  • Cut costs by $150K annually, implementing effective marketing and cost-reduction initiatives
  • Launched new product line, increased revenue through enhanced product management and marketing efforts; created updated product packaging and brand recognition campaign
  • Organized local and international trade shows and events for maximum brand exposure
  • Devised and developed new logistics website, managed strategic and tactical direction.
  • Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization

MARKETING MANAGER

HOLLYWOOD PARK CASINO
03.2013 - 01.2015
  • Reviewed and analyzed marketing data, recommending and developing strategies for increasing revenue by %25
  • Created, implemented, and maintained marketing calendar while overseeing all promotions, advertisements, and email campaigns
  • Provided social media management for all online platforms outlets such as; Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest
  • Measured ROI and tracked database growth
  • Served as key player in creation of marketing and promotional materials as well as radio and print advertisements; coordinated with advertising agency to develop marketing collateral
  • Redesigned company website, creating enhanced content and copy for improved engagement


MARKETING & SALES MANAGER

THE SOFA COMPANY
02.2010 - 12.2012
  • Formulated initiatives to enhance customer relations and improve production schedules
  • Directed sales, product development, marketing, and advertising processes
  • Managed numerous projects, conducting monthly marketing and sales analysis to monitor project success as well effectiveness
  • Coordinated and planned networking and showroom events, set up and staged showroom to display and present new furniture designs
  • Boosted sales by $86k within first year of employment, effectively oversaw product development and implemented successful multimedia marketing strategies
  • Spearheaded strategic plans for price changes and promotional activities
  • Revitalized an underperforming team, exceeding revenue goals by 23%, and improving internal communications and relationships.



Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Drury College
Springfield, MO

Master's Degree - Marketing and Advertising

Webster University
St. Louis, MO

Master of Arts - Interior Architecture

UCLA Extension
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • SEO/SEM
  • CRM/Salesforce
  • Google Analytics
  • Asana
  • Teams
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Wordpress
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Staff Management
  • Market Analysis

Timeline

MARKETING PROJECT MANAGER

SCOTT MOUNTS CONSTRUCTION
09.2022 - Current

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

RIDEYELLOW/LA YELLOW CAB
04.2018 - 03.2021

SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER

GOURMET TRADING COMPANY
02.2015 - 03.2018

MARKETING MANAGER

HOLLYWOOD PARK CASINO
03.2013 - 01.2015

MARKETING & SALES MANAGER

THE SOFA COMPANY
02.2010 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Arts - English

Drury College

Master's Degree - Marketing and Advertising

Webster University

Master of Arts - Interior Architecture

UCLA Extension
Sana Kear