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Nic Strahl

Nic Strahl

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Multi-field marketing pro with creative/multimedia strategic communications & branding experience.

Career Highlights:
● Proven skill over 10+ years in the marketing field integrating the newest multimedia marketing strategies and branding techniques.
● Background in sectors including Publishing, Fashion, Real Estate, and Technology.
● High level of skill for multi-platform asset creation for B2B & B2C audiences.
● Managing multi-level projects, coordinating tasks with multiple (onsite & offsite) teams around the globe.
● Strong interpersonal skills that have led to successful business, nonprofit, and press-contact partnerships.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Citi Habitats, New York, NY, US, Director of Marketing, New Developments

Full marketing and branding of high-end and luxury properties in new and emerging markets.
● Pitch and presentation of CH capabilities, recommendations, and vision to top-tier local and international clients.
● Creative director for all visual branding from logos to photography, from print collateral to web presence.
● Oversight of all market research for marketing plan development, targeting strategies, PR and design.
● Hiring and management of local and international-based creative teams, project deliverables, budgets, schedules.
● Management of new media strategy integration: SEM, SEO, dOOH, client objectives and vendor delivery.
Key successes:
o Successful project management of 20+ luxury buildings’ 360-degree marketing strategies.
o 50% cost saving in outsourced design through templates and elimination of unnecessary coding.
o Improved email open + click rates by 3-8% through best practices; 10% increase in lead generation.

Feb 2016 - current
 

Freelance, New York, NY, US, Multimedia Marketing & Creative Branding Consultant

Turnkey strategy consulting for general and targeted projects for clients of all sizes and industries.
● Collaborative planning and execution of end-to-end website design, digital direct mail, fundraising, social media.
● Individual and team training/coaching : communications, digital marketing, PR strategies; execution guidelines.
● Collateral material design and copywriting; brand guidelines, VC presentations, visual identities, optimization.

Dec 2011 - current
 

Amrita Singh, New York, NY, US, Director of Marketing & eCommerce

Highly technical company-wide oversight of ecommerce, marketing development, branding, sales,
partnerships, scheduling, merchandising and pricing.
● Business development lead for all partnerships: lead generation, brand awareness, social, affiliate sales, etc.
● Primary interface between founder/designer’s ideas and consumer/media audience.
● Lead strategist and contact for all digital + offline press, talent, charity partners, and senior PR partners.
● Complete marketing & commerce promotional campaign planning: concepts, merchandising, and distribution.
● Outbound marketing customer acquisition, including events, digital media & ad buys, SEM and print advertising.
● 2014 vs. 2015 Sales Highlights: Black Friday (70%) & Pre-Christmas Sales (100%) increase in sales.

Dec 2014 - Jan 2016
 

Riverdale YM/YWHA, Bronx, NY, US, Director of Marketing & Communications

Primary designer of brand & branding standards for renewed customer perception and tactical outreach.
● Agency spokesperson and PR liaison.
● Organizer of internal communications standards and processes including customer relations management.
● Review and optimized MarCom strategy & budget: multimedia content, design ad campaigns, media buys, etc.

Oct 2013 - Dec 2014
 

Brand Matter, LLC, New York, NY, US, Brand & Marketing Manager

Fashion Brand Management Co.: Caribbean Joe, Carlos Falchi, Ellen Tracy, Field & Stream, & Linens-N-Things.
● Created, implemented, & managed long-term online-offline integrated multimedia channel strategies for multiple major fashion brands, while also managing brand consistency in copy & imagery.
● Initiated, executed, & managed end-to-end social media presence & assets for Caribbean Joe & Ellen Tracy on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, blogs, on-site, targeted Facebook Ads. Monitored the online presence, activity of Carlos Falchi, Linens-n-Things, Field & Stream.
● Cultivated relationships with brand-appropriate press (including: Cosmopolitan, Lucky, Refinery29, LadyLuxe, SocialVixen, DailyCandy) PR managers, online retailers (including: Anniesez, Aviesta & Ideeli) etc. for multiple managed projects, as well as new content & promotion.
● Asset management & design of Caribbean Joe & Brand Matter site redesigns; consulted redesign & e-commerce options for Carlos Falchi & Linens-n-Things.
● Product sourcing, collection, and distribution for press, photo shoots, and promotion.
● Managed brand archives, brand image in product development, and brand identity systems & logo use.
● Product photography and image production for online initiatives and inventory management.
● Developed B2B & B2C multi-channel materials for multiple brands, special projects & events; designed and updated sell sheets, brand decks and proposals, contact lists.
● Coordinated product sourcing & placement for a nationally televised celebrity event with Hard Rock Café DR.
● Created and managed a standardized course for brand interaction with customer service.

Sep 2010 - Dec 2011
 

Go Abbey Road Summer Programs, New York, NY, US, PR & Marketing, East Coast

Jan 2010 - Jul 2010
 

Columbia University, New York, NY, Research Assistant, Marketing & Management Departments

● Forgo-One-Miss-All decision-making phenomenon.
● Cultural self-discrimination: status within corporate, mono- & multi-cultural, social networking environments.
● Additional research projects in progress (confidential).
o Coded & evaluated psychological responses from subjects in business settings. New study research.
o Created study paradigms & surveys; collected & analyzed subjects and data.

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
 

Dynamax Technologies, LLC, New York, NY, US, Marketing & Sales Executive, Americas

Jan 2009 - Aug 2009
 

Scientific American, Inc., New York, NY, US, Marketing & Fulfillment Coordinator, Circulation

Jan 2007 - Sep 2008
 

Education 

Columbia University, New York, NY, US, Post Baccalaureate Psychology, Business focus

Consumer psychology.
Marketing psychology.
Management assessment.
Candidate profile assessment.

Sep 2008 - Dec 2009
 

The New School, New York, NY, US, Marketing & Advertising

Effective Advertising and Marketing Campaigns

May 2008 - Aug 2008
 

St. John's College, Annapolis, MD, US, Bachelors, Liberal Arts

History of Maths & Sciences
History of Western Philosophy
Comparative Literature
Classics & Humanities.

Aug 2002 - May 2006
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills