Lindsey Besson
MARKETING EXPERT
Contact info available upon request
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OBJECTIVE
Digital marketing professional with 8+ years of marketing experience in corporate and start up environments. Very passionate about working for a company challenging the status quo. Seeking to leverage curiosity with technical and creative marketing skills to execute successful marketing initiatives.
EDUCATION
Master's Degree
Organizational Leadership & Sport Administration
Grade Point Average 3.8
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Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Arts Communication
Easton NFCA Academic All-American Scholar Athlete
Three-time Academic All American All-Big Ten Selection
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EXPERIENCE
Arcanum Alloys Inc. Kentwood, MI
Marketing Associate May 2020-2021
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·Manages marketing and public relations department’s simultaneous projects, budget, and strategy for innovative electrical steel start-up company in electric vehicle sector
·Increased company LinkedIn followers by 40% in 6 months and monthly website traffic by 250%
·Established new product globally, tripling cities and doubling countries reached, prior to campaign
·Manages social channels, digital campaigns, google ads, trade shows, website, and analytics
·Assists in story creation and production of aired commercial segments
·Works with regional media outlets and publishes content in industry related journals
·Created and manages Aracanum’s website architecture, content, and social channels
·Utilizes digital marketing tactics to elevate Arcanum’s online presence in consultation with
executive staff, board members, and stakeholders
·Uses web analytic softwares and A/B multivariate testing tools to make data-driven decisions
·Utilizes knowledge of content management systems, CRM software, and Lead Generation platform
·Works closely with sales, engineers, and research team to craft marketing materials and publish data
·Conducts research on market and societal trends, identifies target audiences, and earns necessary product validations to drive KPI’s and convert consumers to leads in B2B sales
·Coordinates registration and renewal of patent and trademarks of products and technology
·Manages out sourced vendors and firms
Michigan State University, Athletics Department East Lansing, MI
Sport Marketing Associate August 2018 - May 2020
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·Assisted in the marketing and execution of simultaneous donor events at multiple sites
·Sent email campaigns to increase MSU Football letter winner ticket sales by 15% in one year
·Marketed Varsity S branding through print and digital design of newsletters and one pagers
·Managed website design, content, and analytics on all social platforms
·Evaluated cost evaluations of vendors and secured corporate sponsors for donor events
Operations Assistant Michigan State Softball February 2019 - May 2020
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·Oversaw input and tracking of recruit database and scheduled travel and lodging for 30+ travel party
ESPN East Lansing, MI
Broadcast Coordinator Independent Contractor October 2019 - May 2020
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·On headset 1 coordinating current game info to producer and production for live story creation
Comcast NBC Universal Plymouth, MI
Marketing Communications Intern May - August 2018
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·Worked with partner NASCAR and WYCD Radio to execute store events and drive visitation
·Built and monitored sponsorship relationship and activation with the Detroit Red Wings and Tigers
·Worked with Community Relations on execution of events such as the Jurassic World pre screening
·Directed Fall Rush marketing efforts, implementation dates, and events for Universities in the
heartland region based on previous reports
·Worked with the creative team providing collateral congruent with schedule and offers
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NCAA East Lansing, MI
Division I Softball Player August 2013-May 2018
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·Four-year letter winner and starter that formed a diverse unit into a cohesive team
·Selected for Big Ten Network: Faces of the Big Ten aired commercial
SKILLS
CRM Software - Proficient
Web Analytics - Proficient
Lead Generation Platform - Proficient
Adobe Photoshop - Proficient
InDesign - Proficient
Web Management Platform - Proficient