Ariel Kessler: in Portland, OR
Ariel Kessler
Portland | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Completed multiple half marathons
Participated in 198-mile long relay race
Avid yogi
2013 nominee for employee of the quarter
Work experience
Competitor Group
Regional Marketing Manager | 02/2013 - 09/2014
• Spearhead Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series National Running Day promotion generating 26,700+ race registrations, exceeding the previous year’s results by 20%
• Develop 2014 Series-Wide Advertising Strategy and implement campaign across all media channels both Nationwide and on a local-level
• Create comprehensive regional marketing plans and manage implementation across eight East Coast and Southern California events, successfully selling out Washington DC and Philadelphia events with 30,000+ and 22,000+ runners respectively
• Act as Interim Creative Services Manager, overseeing a team of five graphic designers and administering the company’s project management software program
• Analyze email, advertising and grassroots tactics to provide fresh insights, identify industry trends and build consumer-validated ideas to shape localized marketing plans
• Develop partnerships with large industry leaders to create community benefits for events and media
• Train and oversee 10 internal staf
Competitor Group
Marketing Coordinator | 10/2010 - 02/2013
• Strategize concepts and execute plans for Series-wide promotions including: 12.12.12 campaign generating 32,000+ race registrations and $2.3 million in revenue resulting in the Company’s largest single-day revenue generator
• Brand Manager and Marketing Lead for the 2012 NFL Back to Football Run Series, four-event inaugural launch with the San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints, Tennessee Titans and St. Louis Rams
• Project Manager of all print collateral and event guide publications across ten media and event brands and 45 specific events while supervising a team of four graphic designers
• Develop production management tool, negotiated print costs and implemented online ordering system for Event Division use, resulting in 10% savings of yearly print budget
• Coordinate and fulfill monthly national distribution plan to optimize brand exposure in local markets
• Staffed 25 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon events and ten Health and Fitness Expos to promote various Competitor Group properties
Omni La Costa Resort and Spa
VIP Coordinator | 06/2010 - 10/2010
• Responsible for public relations with resort guests and clients of high status
• Personal contact for corporate executives, celebrities, media representatives, and prospective clients
• Manage special arrangements for clients with short notice and immediate deadlines
Omni La Costa Resort and Spa
Marketing Intern | 06/2009 - 08/2009
• Created weekly collateral for over 600 resort guests and 900 staff members
• Prepared and executed a promotional summer series kickoff event for 100 resort members
Established and organized social network accounts for various resort attractions