Experience the Difference

Joining Trinity School as the Director of Marketing and Communications, I immediately identified the need for a cohesive brand strategy and marketing and communications plan. With the launch of a new website, investment in video marketing, and the creation of a digital marketing strategy, I revamped the School's image to match its high-level academic offering. On Facebook alone, my efforts increased user engagement by 56% and reach by 226% over the prior year. By streamlining advancement and admission efforts and providing consistency to external and internal communications, the School was finally able to showcase its rich offerings to audiences in a manner that reflected its standing as the top independent school in West Texas.

The Lakefront Anchorage

A prominent hotel in Anchorage located on the world’s largest floatplane base, The Lakefront Anchorage was underwhelmingly marketed by Anchorage’s Convention & Visitor Bureau. When I became a member of the Executive Committee of The Lakefront Anchorage, my vision was to bring the story of this fascinating property to life. Through networking with key partners, The Lakefront Anchorage became a prominent player in the landscape of convention and business travel, increasing revenues 22% over the prior year. As the only city hotel to showcase its unique character through film, the hotel offered meeting planners, business owners, and travel agents a visual experience of what a true Alaskan stay looked like for their travellers.

Beer and Bacon Festival

During my time with The Lakefront Anchorage, the hotel was named "Top Hotel for the Corporate Client,” an award bestowed upon them by Alaska Business Magazine for the hotel’s positive impact on the community. The most prominent showcase of this was the annual "Beer and Bacon Festival," for which I led marketing efforts in 2018. Using social media platforms, on-premise advertising, radio, and local ambassadors, the festival achieved the first-ever sellout. The festival raised over $15,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Patient Lodging Crisis Fund (more than double the amount raised in 2017), garnered multiple media interviews, and gained over 4500 followers on Facebook.

Real Estate Redefined

Owned by two emerging entrepreneurs, The Summit Group came to me looking for help in defining their place in the Anchorage real estate market. Through a discovery session, market research and competitive analysis, I formulated a marketing plan that could be tailored to their budget while still meeting their goals. I helped realign their approach by creating a modern and clean image that complemented their logo and refined their identity. In the end, The Summit Group was no longer a mismatch of real estate flyers; instead, they were a cohesive team with clear messaging and a distinct marketing strategy.

Meet. Grow. Give.

Undergoing a name change meant a new image and opportunity to rebrand for the Anchorage Petroleum Women's Association (APWA). By dissecting their mission statement and creating a simple and direct message, I incorporated their three main objectives into a powerful statement and modern and inviting logo. After completing their branding strategy, I redesigned the website to create an inviting place for new and existing members to discover how they can meet new friends, experience personal growth, and give back to their community through involvement with the Anchorage Petroleum Women’s Association.

The Heart of Uptown Saint John

What are the key points investors consider when leasing a property? Traffic, demographics, competitors, and owner investment were top discussion points when connecting with potential clients. By partnering with a local firm and creating a short sales video, I provided the leasing team with a powerful introduction that highlighted key points of interest. The video helped secure two new retailers in the first year and was also used by the Saint John tourism board to showcase the major attractions in the uptown core.

#BeAnElf

#BeAnElf was created with community engagement in mind. Brunswick Square was considered the "heart" of Uptown Saint John, and this campaign proved its name. By encouraging the people of Saint John to spread the spirit of giving, #BeAnElf created significant online engagement with consumers. People were encouraged to enter the contest online by uploading descriptions or videos of how they, or someone they knew, completed an act of kindness during the Christmas season. The winner received $1000 for themselves and $1000 to donate to a charity of their choice. The commercial spread virally, creating an influx of online engagement.