I’m a results-driven Senior Brand Strategist with over 7 years of experience in brand management, 360 marketing campaigns, and strategic planning. Proven ability to increase brand awareness, drive market share growth, and deliver profitable results through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. Adept at leveraging consumer trends and analytics to inform brand strategies and lead integrated marketing efforts across channels.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Madwell
Senior Brand & Social Strategist, October 2021 – Present
- Developed and executed comprehensive brand strategies, increasing client engagement and market share through data-driven campaigns.
- Lead social media strategy and content calendar for clients, focusing on creating trend-based content and analytics to increase engagement and share of voice.
- Designed and implemented an influencer marketing strategy for the agency, achieving a 724K increase in reach and a 5.3% engagement rate for Denon.
- Managed Content Creator position at the agency, overseeing the creation of viral videos and stunning static content.
- Analyzed market trends and consumer insights to refine brand positioning and communication strategies for high-profile clients like Google, e.l.f. cosmetics, Visible, Ozium, and Denon.
Where’s Weed
Marketing Manager, May 2020 – October 2021
- Revamped brand communication strategies, increasing web traffic by 422% through SEO-optimized content and targeted campaigns.
- Grew brand loyalty and consumer engagement, achieving a 44% increase in Instagram following and 60% growth on X.
- Coordinated multi-channel marketing efforts, overseeing creative briefs, campaign execution, and budget tracking.
- Spearheaded customer engagement initiatives, generating 6,000+ new leads for email marketing campaigns.
Self-Employed
International Travel Freelancer, Jan. 2019 – March 2020
- Created targeted marketing content for the LGBTQ+ travel community, achieving a 55% increase in social media following with a 17% engagement rate.
- Published editorial content for a regional Indonesian tourism magazine, driving awareness for local small businesses.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Assistant Merchant for E-Commerce, Oct. 2016 – Oct. 2018
- Directed cross-department collaboration to manage an $89M e-commerce business, achieving an 18% annual revenue increase.
- Developed and launched a Pride-themed collection, increasing brand equity and supporting charitable initiatives.
- Leveraged analytics and consumer research to craft multi-channel messaging strategies that drove sales growth.
SKILLS
- Adobe CS
- Canva
- WordPress
- Dash Hudson
- Mailchimp
- Google Suite
- Hootsuite
- Sprinklr
- Resonate
- Infegy
- Mintel
- Brandwatch
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University BSBA – Marketing, 2012 – 2016
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Flying Horse Farms
- Cabin Counselor, Aug. 2017 & Aug. 2018
- Planned Staff Leader, Summer 2020
SOS Outreach
- Mentor, Winter 2024-2025
CONTACT
- 419-705-0526
- ianrubini@gmail.com