Experience — Caitlin Donatini
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Experience

I’ve grown from a Community Manager position to Director of Marketing, leading a team of designers and marketing minds alike to create engaging, multichannel marketing plays that introduce a brand to market and help it grow.

Resume

Work

Director of Marketing
Shred415 | Chicago, IL | June 2018 - Present

Oversee Marketing and Creative teams in creating multi-faced national marketing campaigns. Responsible for brand development, new client lead generation, KPI Integration, strategic growth planning and competitive positioning.

  • Established a scalable, process driven marketing model to exponentially grow the franchise model by 20+ locations in 12 states within one year

  • Create a holistic marketing strategy across all channels, driving a 15% lift in new trials

  • Create training programs and processes for Franchisees to execute experiential and social media marketing initiatives at local level, increasing new trial and conversion

  • Negotiate partnerships with vendors and host trainings to assist franchisees in growing their locations. New lead generation in corporate stores increased by 25%

  • Vetting and coordinating influencer partnerships, growing organic followings by 40%, creating content that propels the brand into the fitness influencer world

Director of Digital Marketing & Social Media
STG Development Group | Cincinnati, OH | Aug. 2015 – June 2018

Managed all aspects of digital marketing development across 4 franchising brands (Cyclebar, Shred415, Fueled Collective, The LB) with a focus on social media advertising. Project management and strategic planning on all national campaign creative executions, driving customer retention and attendance.

  • Fostered vendor relationships, creating programs for franchise locations to manage social media footprint, growing organic following by 20% Y/Y

  • Develop SEO best practices and website optimization alongside web development team

Marketing Supervisor
STG Development Group | Cincinnati, OH | Aug. 2015 – June 2018

Direct market influence over 150+ studio locations nationwide through omni-channel marketing strategy and content creation. Supervised a team of 4 Community Managers over Midwest region while managing highest at-risk region (west coast, 40+ locations) increasing foot traffic and social media footprint by 20% quarterly.

Community Manager
STG Development Group | Cincinnati, OH | Aug. 2015 – June 2018

Development of studio location grand opening plans nationwide (100+ locations). Created customer acquisition campaigns on social & digital platforms resulting in 40% increase in foot traffic Y/Y.

Media Buyer
E3 Local, March 2014 – Aug. 2015

Built integrated marketing plans and purchased media for 3 different brands and 25 franchise locations driving ROI and increased new business Y/Y.

 

Education

Bachelor of Science, Design
University of Cincinnati

DAAP Program Graduate
Specializing in Fashion Design
Delta Delta Delta Sorority Leadership

 

Skills & Expertise

Brand Development

Social & Digital Strategy

Marketing Plan Development & Execution

Consumer Engagement

Process Development

Event planning

PR Strategy

Content Creation

Photoshoot Execution

Analytics

Creative Writing

Leadership

Change Facilitator

Problem Solver

 

Testimonials

Caitlin is a dedicated team player who is always willing to roll up her sleeves and pitch in wherever she is needed. Her commitment to best in class customer service and her ability to immediately establish a rapport with clients make her a powerful asset to any organization. Caitlin’s professionalism, positive attitude, and personable nature make her a natural leader that any team would be excited to follow.
— Tristan Crigger, CEO of Grass Fed Gourmet

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