As Senior Director of GTM Operations Strategy at CS2, I work directly with VPs, MOps Leaders, and CMOs at industry-leading growth-stage B2B companies to advance their GTM and Marketing Operations and achieve real business outcomes. 

-Manage 6-7 clients (client lead), provide strategic and tactical consulting, and build a relationship with excellent and regular client communications, spending the time to truly learn about them and their business and create an optimal customer experience to drive retention
-Expert-level advising/consulting across the GTM Ops framework, leading high-complexity work, gathering requirements, and project management
-Develop and refine roadmap to identify the client’s future needs to both help them mature their MOps and to develop a pipeline of impactful project work that align to company goals
-Leading workshops, client requirement gathering calls, and sandbox reviews
-Build and optimize a robust tech stack for clients across all of their tools
-Coordinate work with different members of the CS2 team (Solution Architects, Analytics, Campaign Operations, GTM/Marketing Ops, and CS2 Principal Consultants) to bring in specialized expertise for different projects
-Create and maintain client documentation, as well as create documentation templates
-Develop reporting infrastructure based on quality data for advanced reporting requirements in a client’s SFDC environment
-Mentorship, training, and sharing my expertise with the CS2 team so everyone improves together
-Help the CS2 team with internal initiatives, such as frameworks, methodologies, templates and business ops, project/task coaching, etc.

Senior Director of GTM Operations Strategy (Client Lead)

As Senior Director of Marketing Operations at CS2, I work directly with VPs, MOps Leaders, and CMOs at industry-leading growth-stage B2B companies to advance their marketing operations and achieve real business outcomes. 

-Manage 6-8 clients (client lead), provide strategic and tactical consulting, and build a relationship with excellent and regular client communications, spending the time to truly learn about them and their business
-Sample of projects: Funnel architecture (lifecycle), lead and account scoring, lead source & attribution, nurture, training & enablement, Marketo implementation, opt-in, analytics
-Develop and refine roadmap to identify the client’s future needs to both help them mature their MOps and to develop a pipeline of impactful project work that align to company goals
-Build and optimize a robust tech stack for clients across all of their tools (primarily: Marketo, SFDC but also tools like LeanData, HubSpot, Pardot, Drift, Zoominfo, 6sense, Bizible, Ringlead, Sendoso, Demandbase, Terminus, Outreach.io, SalesLoft, Zoom, GoToWebinar, On24, and more)
-Coordinate work with different members of the CS2 team (Solution Architects, Analytics, Campaign Operations, Marketing Ops, and CS2 Principal Consultants) to bring in specialized expertise for different projects
-Troubleshooting system issues within a client’s marketing automation system or CRM
-Create and maintain client documentation
-Develop reporting infrastructure based on quality data for advanced reporting requirements in a client’s SFDC environment
-Mentorship, training, and sharing my expertise with the CS2 team so everyone improves together
-Coach a team of Marketing Operations Managers on client projects, methodologies, career path, and strengths development
-Contribute to the CS2 team with The Revenue Growth Architects podcast, written content, videos, and events
-Help the CS2 team with internal initiatives, such as frameworks, methodologies, templates and business ops

Senior Director of Marketing Operations (Client Lead)

MarketingOps(dot)com

Ambassador and Founding Member of MarketingOps.com, run by Mike Rizzo. www.marketingops.com

Ambassador & Founding Member

Waystar

As the Head of Marketing Operations, I played a strategic leadership role within the Commercial Operations team to drive business growth across all segments as the expert in marketing technology, smart automation & rigorous performance management. I led a team to monitor, measure and analyze the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and programs, delivered key insights and recommendations that optimize marketing performance, and managed a growing set of technology platforms to drive scale. In addition, I was responsible for developing fact-based, decision-making and higher ROI on all marketing programs and driving process improvements. I combined my analytical thinking, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize Waystar's digital programs to drive awareness, generate new prospects and advance existing opportunities.

-Partnered with leadership to define KPIs, create reporting and analyze campaign performance
-Led the improvement of data quality, hygiene practices and processes to enhance segmentation and automation
-Managed a team of marketing operations managers; articulating a vision, setting goals, and helping them achieve results through strong performance management and recognition
-Identified areas to scale Waystar's MarTech stack, including but not limited to Marketo, Drift, Bizible, Demandbase, Chili Piper, GoToWebinar + more
-Analyzed and optimized the Account-based Marketing (ABM) approach
-Led efforts to enhance the customer's digital journey to drive conversion while delivering best-in-class experiences
-Built out and optimized lead & account lifecycle and scoring models
-Collaborated with Sales Intelligence and CRM teams to create efficient reporting, data transparency and to build out data governance
-Managed program and data migration to Waystar's MarTech stack
-Delivered robust, automated, multi-touch marketing reporting that is accurate and tells a visual story

Director, Marketing Operations

Spirion

As Marketing Program Director, I worked closely with the CMO and Director of Communications to strategize and execute new logo integrated marketing programs that drove lead generation and brand awareness. I was responsible for go-to-market programs tracked in Marketo. I defined market themes for GTM lead gen efforts needed to maximize lead gen efforts to hit MQL goals and new business opportunities/pipeline, from strategy to execution to reporting/analytics to optimization. I created targeted ABM campaigns to accelerate leads & accounts through the funnel (improve funnel velocity), in order to increase average deal size and win rates to drive pipeline and revenue growth for the org.

I also was head of Marketing Operations strategy and all MarTech stack (selection, integrations & optimization), and managed Marketing Operations Manager. Oversaw attribution, lead nurturing, lead lifecycle, lead scoring, ABM, forms strategy, PathFactory content experience platform, Drift conversational marketing, webinars, cost allocation, revenue modeling, lead source methodology, funnel & revenue reporting analysis & optimization. 

Created PathFactory for Sales training for sales, customer success, and channel teams and conducted live and recorded training paths. Tech stack includes: Marketo, BrightTALK, PathFactory, Salesforce (SFDC), Drift, Consensus, and more.

I am a 6X Marketo Certified Expert (MCE) at the advanced level (Marketo Certified Master) and a Marketo Certified Solutions Architect (MCSA).

Spirion is the critical first step toward data privacy and security. We build and deliver the most accurate data discovery and classification solutions on the planet to position our customers for unparalleled data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance. https://www.spirion.com/

Marketing Program Director / Marketing Operations Director

Snagajob

As head of Marketing Operations, I led Snagajob's marketing operations strategy. I optimized Snagajob's Marketo marketing automation and was responsible for process building and refinement, marketing technology selection, implementation, governance and roadmap development, data management, prospect and customer segmentation, and best practices syndication. In addition, I was responsible for getting the most out of the MAP and CRM platforms to fuel innovative and effective marketing campaigns, and for building a rock solid operating infrastructure for our customer and prospect database. I maintained/enhanced attribution tracking and provide reporting on the effectiveness of campaigns and suggestions for campaign enhancements. 

I continually defined, developed, enhanced and delivered marketing operations strategies, processes, and analytics to drive quality lead identification, higher lead conversion, customer acquisition and retention and automation for growth at scale. In collaboration with Sales Operations, I owned the prospect and customer database, maintained/enhanced database quality, provided segmentation for marketing campaigns in compliance with applicable anti-spam laws. I also trained internal users on our B2B marketing technology stack and provided suggestions to better leverage Snagajob's marketing technology stack. I am a 6-time Marketo Certified Expert (MCE) and Marketo Certified Solutions Architect (MCSA).

Snagajob is America’s #1 hourly work marketplace; the country’s largest platform for hourly work. https://www.snagajob.com/

Marketing Operations Manager (Head of B2B Marketing Ops)

LeadMD

As Engagement Manager at LeadMD (Now ShiftParadigm), I lead a team of consultants and oversaw that project outcomes were met for the client, with an emphasis on maintaining efficient processes, resource needs and allocation, time management, and profit margin. I helped clients create profitable marketing strategies that drive new business revenue and growth as well as increase overall customer lifetime value (LTV) through retention and upsell/cross-sell. I worked to refine services/solutions that helped the client achieve their outcomes desired, as well as articulate best practices and delivery methodology. 

I also coached and provided professional development to consultants so that they could effectively support the client and broaden their strengths and skill sets in areas of marketing strategy, marketing operations, demand gen and campaign strategy, and business process. Partnered with Revenue Operations, Technology, Sales, and Marketing teams on account strategy and solutions to maintain, develop and expand client relationships.

I am a 6-time Marketo Certified Expert (MCE) and Marketo Certified Solutions Architect (MCSA). In addition, I specialize in content marketing, marketing campaigning, web personalization, social media marketing, and nurture/email marketing strategy. I also contributed to creating and instructing marketing-based curriculum for the modern marketer for our learning division, Six Bricks.

Engagement Manager (Director of Delivery for Go-to-Market practice)

As Senior Marketing Consultant (SMC), I worked with a team of marketing automation experts focused on delivering end-to-end demand generation programs for clients. I identified client needs, designed profitable marketing strategies and a plan for action, and managed their team to produce uncommon results. I provided guidance, mentoring, and thought leadership while overseeing the many moving parts to ensure success of LeadMD’s client organizations. 

In addition, I specialized in go-to-market campaigns, content marketing, web personalization, and nurture/email marketing strategy. 

Co-created and instructed marketing curriculum for LeadMD's career path training, Marketo Certified Expert, taking newbie marketers or experienced veterans through a series of insights from the basics through more complex concepts, testing their learnings in a simulated Marketo environment. 

Specifically, I helped:
*Strategize, create and build demand generation campaigns within Marketo
*Create strategy and implement all facets of the various platforms such as lead scoring, lead nurturing, automation, progressive profiling, cost allocation, revenue modeling & lead lifecycle programs, lead source methodology, all based on the LeadMD methodology
*Manage timelines and expectations to ensure client programs are completed on-time and within budget
*Communicate with clients to manage expectations, deliverables and modifications to their existing CRM and Marketo
*Develop a clear understanding of the LeadMD methodology and effectively communicate the methodology to clients & document requirements and projects
*Analyze, strategize, provide recommendations and implementation in areas of business process improvements, lead scoring, emails, nurture strategy, forms, buyer personas, campaign design (including lead sourcing, cost allocation, basic and advanced attribution, program ROI, reporting), and more

Senior Marketing Consultant

StrengthsDNA

I am a Personal Strengths Empowerment Coach, Owner of StrengthsDNA and The Strong Business Planner, and Host of The Strengths Empowered Entrepreneur Podcast (now retired podcast). I empower online service-based entrepreneurs to discover, appreciate, leverage, and support your strengths so that you can unapologetically be your authentic self, lead with purpose, and create more success, joy, and impact in your business and in the lives of those around you.

I wanted to create a business that could spread the strengths message…a strengths revolution. I want you to build a business that leverages your strengths and that you absolutely love. I want you to wake up every day so freaking excited to work and share your purpose...to use your strengths to serve and change the world.

Personal Strengths Empowerment Coach / Strengths-Based Business Coach / Owner

Independent Marketo Marketing Automation Consultant

Independent Marketo Marketing Automation Consultant and 6-time Marketo Certified Expert (MCE) and Marketo Certified Solutions Architect (MCSA). 

As an Independent Marketo Marketing Automation Consultant, I helped organizations set-up, implement and manage their Marketo instance in order to reach their marketing goals and streamline their marketing automation. From strategy, planning, executing, and coaching, I helped organizations on a project-basis, hourly, and recurring retainer. My specialties: Lead nurturing/engagement, program and campaign set-up and management, subscription center set-up and management, new Marketo instance admin and set-up, email and landing page creation (some HTML experience), program template creation, reporting, revenue cycle models, lead scoring, and overall management. I have experience using the Revenue Cycle Explorer analytics tool, as well as Real-Time Web Personalization module. Depending on the project, I did the work myself, was an extension of the client's marketing team, or trained teams on how to do the work themselves.

I worked virtually but also traveled locally to the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area for in-person training and coaching sessions as well. I have done consulting work for small businesses as well as large, global multi-billon dollar companies.

+ Marketo Certified Solutions Architect (MCSA)
+ 6x Marketo Certified Expert (2013-present)
+ 8 years of Marketo experience
+ 12 years of marketing automation and email marketing experience
+ 16 years overall B2B marketing experience
+ Have consulted part-time since April 2015, but full-time self-employed under my StrengthsDNA LLC company since May 2016.

Marketing Automation Consultant (Concentration: Marketo)

NTT Security (US) Inc. (Formerly Solutionary)

As Marketing Automation Manager, I managed all marketing campaigns through Marketo marketing automation platform to drive lead generation. I developed and delivered effective marketing campaigns to support sales initiatives as well as evaluated program effectiveness through analytics and reporting dashboards (including Marketo Revenue Explorer). In addition, I designed and executed an effective lead nurturing strategy to generate qualified leads that drive business growth. I worked with the Salesforce.com Administrator to build dashboards and reports that track campaign metrics, as well as work with other marketing team members, product management, and sales management to enhance lead generation activities. In addition, I managed live chat campaigns for our website in LiveEngage (Liveperson). Other duties: Created, designed and layout of forms, landing pages and emails; wrote and edited emails and marketing materials. 

Solutionary, an NTT Group Security Company (NYSE: NTT), is the next generation managed security service provider (MSSP). Focused on global threat intelligence, Solutionary protects traditional and virtual IT infrastructures, cloud environments and mobile data. Clients are able to optimize security programs, make informed decisions, achieve compliance and reduce costs.  For more information, visit www.solutionary.com. Solutionary is a wholly owned subsidiary of NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone), a $130 billon company operating across 69 countries – the world's largest global IT and telecommunications services company and is ranked 29th on Fortune's Global 500 list. For more information, visit www.ntt.co.jp.

Marketing Automation Manager

BluJay Solutions (Formerly LeanLogistics)

As Marketing Programs Manager, I developed and executed a comprehensive B2B marketing programs strategy that aligned with corporate initiatives, including tradeshows, conferences, webinars, and email marketing & nurturing programs. I managed programs strategy globally for North America and Europe/EMEA. I increased the number of leads generated from webinars and events all while decreasing the average cost/lead (acquisition cost). I developed targeted digital marketing campaigns to nurture prospective customers to support the lead generation and sales teams - including copywriting, design, and execution. Other duties included managing the marketing programs budget, evaluating program effectiveness through metrics, and creating an overall marketing programs strategy. I also assisted in creating targeting online & print advertising campaigns that have been featured in Food Shippers, Logistics Management, Inbound Logistics, and CSCMP. Specific experience in managing SaaS-based cloud technologies and admin-experience with marketing automation platforms Pardot and Marketo.

LeanLogistics provided transportation management software and services. Through mergers/acquisitions, LeanLogistics is now known as BluJay Solutions: http://www.blujaysolutions.com/

Marketing Programs Manager

Experienced marketing strategist with 20 years in marketing operations, GTM strategy, and automation. As a 2022 Adobe Marketo Engage Champion, Adobe Certified Master Marketo Engage Architect and 8-time Adobe Certified Expert Marketo Engage Business Practitioner (Marketo Certified Expert) with 13+ years leading marketing operations teams and administering Marketo (the last 8 of which were at senior consultant and/or Director/Sr. Director level), I have extensive experience helping organizations drive business growth, operational excellence and insightful analytics. 

As an MBA graduate, I bring the business and marketing acumen required to lead others and contribute to company KPI’s. With four years of consulting experience, in addition to in-house positions, I have worked with global, multi-billion dollar organizations, start-ups, and everything in between, allowing me to adapt quickly to a new industry, thrive in a fast-paced environment and be agile in both strategy and tactics to fit the use-case. Excellence, achievement, relationships, vision of the future, strategy, curiosity and coaching are what energize me the most. 

I naturally seek to make things better (excellence & optimization are my middle names) and love learning + teaching/coaching. I strive to do meaningful work that makes a big impact and love thinking & strategizing about the future and using data/analytics mixed with experience to drive that path forward.

Key areas of focus: GTM operations, marketing operations, MarTech strategy & optimization, reporting & analytics (funnel, revenue/ROI, campaigns), program execution & optimization, business process improvement, people management, instructional design/curriculum development + course creation, training + coaching + teaching and mentoring.

MY STRENGTHS PROFILE
Gallup CliftonStrengths® Assessment - Top 10 Strengths Themes:
Maximizer, Responsibility, Relator, Learner, Achiever, Futuristic, Significance, Strategic, Input, Focus
Read descriptions: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspx

I earned a Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree from Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. 4-time Featured MBA Alumni in University publications, including being awarded in the 2021 edition of The 30 (see featured section). I am also a graduate of the 2011 Class of Emerging Leaders at the Center for Community Leadership (GR Area Chamber of Commerce) in Grand Rapids.

Joy Martinez, MBA

Results Public Relations

As a Marketing and Public Relations Consultant at Results PR, I am responsible for developing and implementing strategic marketing and public relations initiatives to elevate the brand image and visibility of our diverse portfolio of clients. Working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, I have successfully executed comprehensive communication strategies aligned with the business objectives.

Marketing And Public Relations Consultant

CRG Home Services

As the Director of Marketing and Business Development at CRG Home Services, I have been instrumental in driving the company's growth by developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies, fostering strategic business partnerships, creating a new brand, and overseeing the development of a dynamic website. I have successfully implemented initiatives to enhance brand visibility, generate leads, and expand the company's market presence.

Director of Marketing and Business Development

Retail & Hospitality ISAC

Reporting to the president, and serving as an integral member of the senior management team, I am responsible for developing marketing and communications strategies in support of the organization’s objectives to deliver member value, drive growth, and build awareness of the RH-ISAC’s mission and vision to reduce cyber risks to retail and hospitality sectors. Some additional responsibilities include: 
- Managing communications activities that promote, enhance and protect the organization’s brand reputation.
- Developing, integrating and implementing a broad range of public relations activities relative to the strategic direction and positioning of the organization and its leadership, building relationships with the media, in order to drive broader awareness and membership for the organization.
- Developing varied and integrated communications products and services including: newsletters and other publications for members and prospects; web, social media and other online communications; media and public relations; and marketing.

Director, Marketing and Communications

National Defense ISAC

As the marketing and communications manager for NDISAC, I'm responsible for all marketing efforts and promoting the overall NDISAC brand. I manage all NDISAC externally facing initiatives, and the majority of our internal NDISAC programs and processes. I’ve created the NDISAC branded documents within the ISAC, and lead our NDISAC communications efforts, including: website design, website content, press releases, creating and establishing social networks, establishing and updating our blog, notifying members on NDISAC news, partnership development, sponsorship opportunities, and developing NDISAC informational sheets. 

I am a lead for all NDISAC events, planning them from literal start to finish. I play a significant role with NDISAC working groups; I created all the scoping documents, developed our initial tracking of members and working group status, and meet with working groups leads. 

I assist with all marketing efforts for the National Council of ISACs, including: joint ISAC social media efforts, NCI informational sheets, website updates, website design, and more.

Other responsibilities as needed and required include: vendor management, membership engagement, internal email management, CRM development, and more.

Manager, Marketing & Communications

NTT Security

• Creates and maintains marketing collateral, including: web content, email copy, brochures, white papers, data sheets, program overviews, case studies, and sales and marketing presentations. 
• Develops and delivers effective marketing programs to support sales initiatives.
• Leads re-branding efforts for marketing content for NTT Security transition, including re-skinning marketing materials in Adobe InDesign and posting new material in Salesforce and on company website through CMS (CrownPeak).
• Manages Salesforce marketing content library and trains the sales organization on proper library usage.
• Designed email campaign database for marketing automation platform. Continuously creates new email content to drive lead generation.
• Supports online company initiatives such as the website, partner portal and email marketing.
• Manages company blog and over 40 bloggers. Reviews, edits, and develops blog content and topics. Established new process and tracking methodology. Posts blog content to the CMS weekly and provides monthly reports on blog success. Increased unique page views from 300 to over 2,000.
• Directs social media strategy and regularly posts materials to relevant social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google+. Tracks and reports on program success; gained 500+ new Twitter followers; 1000+ new LinkedIn followers.

Marketing Content Manager

• Created, implemented and managed new RFP process. Developed a new process design to increase efficiency, built templates, tools, standards, and an RFP repository that are still in use today. 
• Prepared responses to over 250 RFPs generating over $11mil in revenue. Increased the number of RFP responses by over 400% annually and cut the average time to prepare a response in half, allowing more time for management review.
• Trained sales team on proper implementation of new RFP process and repository usage.
• Coordinated RFPs from start to finish, organized and managed RFP response team, tracked RFP timelines and responsibilities, and followed up with various individuals assisting with responses. 
• Wrote RFP responses, revised technical content, coordinated layout and organization of each RFP and maintained repository. Lead the development and rollout of an RFP database (Qvidian).
• Developed content for sales and marketing, including but not limited to: whitepapers, data sheets, internal templates, and blogs.

Technical Writer

SRA International

• Top Secret/SCI Clearances; DHS Suitable (Secret)
• Supported the Control System Security Program (CSSP) and Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with data analysis and program management.
• Lead coordination efforts for information sharing via the cross-sector Industrial Control System Joint Working Group (ICSJWG); onsite assessments using the CSSP-developed tool; and ICS outreach and awareness initiatives across critical infrastructure sectors domestically and internationally.
• Assimilated raw data into actionable metrics for the CSSP metric tracker that reports specifications on over 200 items and briefed all program staff and leadership on metrics at weekly meetings. 
• Facilitated engagements with international Cyber Security partners as well as continues to develop the international CSSP program by increasing coordination and outreach efforts.

Program Analyst

• Responsibilities included composing, compiling, and editing a variety of information requests and policy papers for two programs within the DHS and developing a SharePoint distribution system. 
• Reviewed and processed a large volume of sensitive correspondence as well as maintained precise document records, and researched and tracked deliverables between programs and leadership.

Junior Analyst

Stand Up for what's Right and Just

• Assisted in organizing executive board meetings and managed meeting logistics.
• Planned and executed SURJ’s first fundraiser which surpassed expectations by raising over $3,000.
• Contacted Politicians and Senior Executives for support and donations to fundraiser.

Event Specialist

Peace Corps

• Supported the Staging Unit in all efforts to prepare volunteers for international departure and 27-month service. 
• Conducted correspondence with volunteers, coordinated travel plans, and facilitated staging activities such as: intercultural exchange, registration, and general orientation sessions.

Program Coordinator

A talented, dynamic, and experienced marketing and communication leader. Helping enterprise and high-growth companies expand their business and increase revenue with marketing and content strategy, marketing automation, and building business processes and programs. Deeply tech-savvy, proactive problem-solver who has strong analytical skills. A natural self-starter excelling at content creation, partner relationships, and innovative thinking.

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