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Drive strategic direction and execution for all aspects of brand strategy and marketing for Hamra Enterprises. This strategic direction includes six companies with over 7,000 employees in eight states operating 91 Wendy's, 70 Panera Bread bakery-cafes, and 9 Noodles & Company restaurants
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Direct and manage the company’s brand by integrating multiple entities to create Hamra master brand story and visual representation in each market
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Develop a brand identity and brand growth plan for Hamra Enterprises including a style guide, logos, online and print materials, and an online presence. Create a consistent, dynamic, and professional branding statement, and a global brand guidelines one voice
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Created the first website for the enterprise from architecture to content management
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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Manage marketing budgets for three restaurant concepts generating significant ROAS
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Leveraged budget dollars across business units, marketing channels, and vendors to efficiently and effectively grow sales
ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS
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Create and manage all marketing and enterprise programs to drive business and achieve departmental goals
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Grew Boston and Chicago Panera fundraising program net sales by an average 25% year over year since 2011
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Drove loyalty program to over 270K active members in Boston and Chicago markets ranking highest in the brands on a per unit basis
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Efficiently manage media agencies and buys for all concepts and markets
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP/
MENTORING
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Lead and mentor a team of Marketing Managers in remote locations supporting 170+ stores in LSM programs generating year over year comp sales
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Developed internal automated systems which increase speed, efficiency, and productivity increase donations, fundraising, and sales-generating programs
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Created a robust set of marketing standards and practices across all brands
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Generate public relations initiatives and implementations and act as a spokesperson representing the enterprise to multiple audiences
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Manage press coverage, community outreach, and special promotional activities
INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
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Oversee and manage integrated marketing efforts across all brands including ongoing content for web, print and social media including optimization strategies
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For digital and social media campaign
ANALYTICAL AND STRATEGIC MARKETING
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Analyze results of each program performance, including identifying business drivers and opportunities for improvement report to CEO, and each Brand Division Operator
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Lead an integrated program that raised over $900K for the Boston Children’s Hospital since 2011. Also generated $1million+ or 110 wishes for Make-A-Wish of Illinois through 50 Panera Bread bakery-cafes
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The Chris Greicius Societies of Giving recognized Hamra Enterprises for giving between $1 million dollars to Make-A-Wish Illinois