Mallory Jacobson

Marketing Specialist & Multimedia Designer

Saint Paul, MN, USA
Marketing nerd and multimedia designer.
Owner of Mally Creative.
Marketing Manager at Custom Education Solutions.

Work Experience

Mally Creative

Owner, Freelance Marketing Specialist and Multimedia Designer

November 2016 - Present Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Custom Education Solutions

Marketing Manager

December 2019 - Present Champlin, Minnesota, United States

Attract, LLC

Marketing Manager

• Redesigned company website using content management system Squarespace, to better reflect company branding, mission, and services (view at www.attractllc.com)

• Creation of marketing and promotional materials such as the company lookbook/portfolio, album artwork and graphics for weekly additions to company Spotify playlist, various flyers and handouts, and email marketing through MailChimp.

• Manage in the continuous improvement and upkeep of company website

• Promoting and communicating on all company social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest

• Act as liaison between Attract, LLC and IT Support
June 2015 - September 2016 Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin, United States

Regency Beauty Institute Headquarters

Social Media Specialist

• Obtaining permissions for social images, organizing social images library, curation for use on social advertising, website, and company blog

• Management of YouTube channel including managing posting schedule, designing custom video thumbnails, ensuring accurate closed captioning, and publishing content

• Management of Pinterest account including scheduling content, designing creative, and analyzing company and competitor strategy

• Editing video "quick look" tutorials for posting across Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and company blog

• Competitive analysis lead including tracking topics, trends, events, and news from competitors

• Production and editing of social media and blog visuals

• Assisting with social media advertising support

• Assisting social team with monitoring and responding on social channels

• Assisting with reputation management support
April 2016 - September 2016 St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

The Duluth Playhouse

Marketing Project Coordinator

• Managed and coordinated production of playbills and newsletters for all Playhouse productions including setting deadlines, procuring and formatting all content, designing in-booklet advertisements, and working with outside vendors for finalizing layouts and printing

• Designed, created, and managed all aspects company blog including optimizing performance through analysis of web-based analytics, scheduling topics, coordinating delivery of content, and formatting posts for web display

• Designed and created a wide array of promotional materials such as print and online ads, email marketing, website graphics, flyers, posters, and buttons for use in fundraising, increasing awareness, recruitment and other marketing purposes

• Increased number of Facebook fans by 127%, Twitter followers by 158%, and accrued 250 followers on Instagram in two years through design and implementation of custom tailored marketing strategies

• Monitored and maintained the Playhouse brand to ensure brand consistency across all its subsidiary companies/properties

• Provided superior customer service in administrative office by helping clients with ticket sales, show reservations, class registrations, and answering general questions related to the Playhouse

• Performed a wide array of administrative duties including generating invoices, managing legal rights and royalties for all productions, shipping packages, working with printing vendors, and managing scripts
July 2012 - July 2014 Minnesota, United States

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Umatter Social Media Coordinator

- Created and managed all social media accounts (Facebook, Wordpress, Twitter) for Umatter and it's subdivisions including designing custom graphics, scheduling all posts, and analyzing analytics

- Developed guidelines for and coordinated all employee useof Umatter social media to ensure adherence to the organization's goals, brand guidelines, and overall core values

- Increased awareness of Umatter on the UW-Oshkosh campus through effective and coordinated use of live events, educational presentations, merchandising, contests, and digital advertising
September 2011 - May 2012 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

Animal Allies Humane Society

Social Media & Video Production Intern

- Researched and wrote four digital media guides designed to create consistency in online content and to streamline day-to-day media management by staff members and community volunteers

- Wrote, shot, and produced three promotional videos including developing scripts, scheduling shoots, and finalizing all post-production (editing, sound mixing, voice-over recording)

- Worked with Communications Director to design and created content for Animal Allies social media accounts that achieved targeted marketing purposes while simultaneously enhancing the organization's overall brand
December 2011 - February 2012 Duluth, Minnesota, United States

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh Admissions

GO2UWO Social Media Team Member

- Researched and wrote six original articles on various topics (personal bio, Q&As With Local Artists, Special Events, Faculty Projects) for UW Oshkosh Admissions blog

- Assisted in achieving the department's outreach goals by responding to inquiries from and interacting with potential students on social media

- Wrote, shot, and produced a wide array of web video content designed to promote UW Oshkosh Admissions and other university departments

- Assisted in maintaining the department's social media account including posting content, designing new elements, and researching emerging industry and marketing trends
September 2010 - May 2011 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

Titan TV

Promotions Director

- Created and implemented new promotional guidelines and procedures which resulted in doubling the number of on-air promotions created by each television production being produced by the station

- Monitored and advised all promotional activities of nine student-produced television shows including social media usage, design of marketing collateral, and on-air promotions to ensure adherence to station policy, promotional guidelines, and FCC regulations

- Coordinated and oversaw entire promotions department of the station including live event production, on-campus advertising, merchandising, on-air promotions, and management of social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo)
April 2010 - May 2011 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

Education

University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Bachelor of Science in Radio/TV/Film, Minor in Theatre Arts

September 2007 - June 2012 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

Skills

Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Audition, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Asana, Buzzsprout, Digital Design, Print Design, Promotional Design, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Squarespace, Squarespace Web Design, Wix,