Tifani Vernon-Yanyali: Brand Strategy & Marketing in Austin, Texas
Work experience
Neato®
Sr. Director of Brand Marketing | 11/2023 - Current
Head of client side brand marketing and creative for an e-commerce accelerator that partners with consumer brands to buy & sell product, manage marketplace operations and grow their businesses online. Lead team in areas of brand strategy, copywriting, design, photography and video production.
Neato®
Director of Brand Marketing | 05/2023 - 11/2023
Self-employed
Marketing & Brand Consultant | 05/2022 - 09/2023
Chubbies Shorts
Director, Marketing | 01/2022 - 04/2022
Led Brand Strategy unit for premium DTC men's apparel brand, focused on overall marketing strategy and go to market execution. Led team in areas of CX, PR, Social, Impact Marketing, Influencer, Product Marketing, Copywriting, Wholesale and Retail Marketing.
Chubbies Shorts
Director, Product Marketing | 09/2021 - 01/2022
Launched and led Product Marketing function for premium DTC men’s apparel brand, focusing on go to market strategy and execution. Led team of eleven in areas of product marketing, copywriting, email marketing, graphic design and photography.
Big Cartel
Marketing Director | 03/2020 - 09/2021
Head of marketing for software company providing e-commerce solutions for small, independent businesses and artists. Managed team of six in areas of content, social, product marketing and design.
Alpargatas S.A.
Marketing Director | 02/2018 - 02/2020
Head of N. America marketing, e-commerce and product merchandising for largest global flip flop brand. Managed team of seven in areas of pr, social, e-commerce, product merchandising, design, digital, trade and retail marketing.
PLAE (www.goplae.com)
Director of Customer Success | 03/2016 - 02/2018
Wholesale business unit leader at startup lifestyle brand. Responsible for wholesale marketing, global distributor sales, e-tailer account management, B2B site experience, community-fueled merchandiser program and key account growth strategy. Managed analyst and marketing coordinator to support business unit revenue growth.
Birkenstock USA, LP
Director of Marketing & Creative Services | 07/2013 - 03/2016
US Head of Marketing & Creative Services for global footwear brand. Managed team of five in areas of traditional and digital marketing, pr, brand development, social, e-commerce and design.
Birkenstock USA, LP
Senior Marketing Manager | 11/2012 - 07/2013
Self-employed
Contract Project Manager | 05/2010 - 09/2012
Marketing project manager in areas of footwear and SAAS.
Taryn Rose International
Senior Marketing Manager | 10/2006 - 01/2010
Managed trade and retail marketing, public relations, events, ecommerce and graphic design projects for luxury footwear brand.
Old Navy
Marketing Promotions Manager (freelance) | 06/2006 - 09/2006
Executed seasonal promotions programs for large-scale apparel retailer.
Voce
Marketing Manager | 04/2005 - 02/2006
Marketing lead for luxury wireless startup, managing initial company branding, brand marketing, graphic design, public relations, packaging and events.