Desmond L. Strooh

RÉSUMÉ

Bowling Green State University

Marketing Strategist

10.2021-Present

Marketing Director

07.2020-Present

Managed multi-channel marketing strategy and team contributing to $4+ million annual revenue.


Improved and managed Google reviews strategy, doubling reviews for 10 locations.


Managed client specialist and marketing content producer.


Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content for print and email campaigns, podcast, social media, and video.


Collaborated with SEO vendor to execute philanthropic community marketing campaigns to achieve SEO and reputation goals.

CHARLES E. BOYK

LAW OFFICES

Marketing Director

07.2020-10.2021

Managed multi-channel marketing strategy and team contributing to $4+ million annual revenue.


Improved and managed Google reviews strategy, doubling reviews for 10 locations.


Managed client specialist and marketing content producer.


Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content for print and email campaigns, podcast, social media, and video.


Collaborated with SEO vendor to execute philanthropic community marketing campaigns to achieve SEO and reputation goals.

SUSAN G. KOMEN NORTHWEST OHIO

Marketing and Communication Manager

01.2016 – 07.2020



Raised more than $3 million by boosting brand awareness and generating donations while managing internal and external cross-platform marketing campaigns and programs.


Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize marketing solutions and enhance business operations.


Secured $1,000,000+ of in-kind donations from print, news media, and advertising vendors.


Maintained a core constituency of 45,000 people, while building personal relationships with key constituents.


More than 21 percent increase in social media engagement.


45+ radio and television interviews annually.


Led media relations strategy and acted as lead spokesperson.


Produced high-quality marketing collateral, including a semi-annual print newsletter, emails marketing, and advertising collateral for print, digital, outdoor, television, and OTT.

SUSAN G. KOMEN COLUMBUS

Marketing and Communication Manager

10.2018-06.2019

Produced, wrote, and published affiliate email and social media fundraising efforts.


Developed and executed marketing and communication strategy.


Met with key stakeholders and manager to develop immediate, short term, and long term plans.


Executed design and writing collateral for special events.

FREELANCE

Writing and Design Contractor

06.2012-12.2015


The Andersons, Inc.

Designed, wrote, and produced direct-mail communications, marketing materials, and trade show displays for the Grain Division.


Established relationships with new vendors, reduced costs, and increased quality.


Hanson, Inc.

Worked as a member of a writing team to overhaul all website copy for the Ohio-based health care provider ProMedica.


Wrote keyword-rich copy balancing SEO needs with accessibility and readability.


Conducted in-depth research on a variety of medical topics, wrote expert pieces, descriptions, and captions, and worked with the team to edit and proofread all copy to ensure a unified voice.


Beeline and Blue

Designed marketing and promotional materials, developed communication assets, and consulted on media relations.


Coordinated day-of details for open house event.

Managing


Strategic planning


Enhanced guest experience by quickly resolving issues and handling guest concerns.


WebArt

Wrote blog posts and web copy for health-based clients throughout the Midwest, specifically for long-term care and assisted living facilities


TOLEDO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Communication Coordinator / EPIC Toledo Interim Executive Director

03.2012-02.2014

Led marketing strategy for all Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce brands Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, EPIC Toledo, Small Business Development Center, Institute for Leadership & Advocacy


Effectively leveraged outside partnerships and available resources to produced the EPIC ROCKS rock concert/fashion show attracting more than 800 guests.


Communicated effectively with vendors, customers and members of media organizations via weekly newsletters and social media posts.


Reinforced organizational vision and mission with innovative and fresh communication style.


Wrote, created, and distributed weekly internal and external communications to TRCC constituents

WTOL 11 TV

New Media Content Director

03.2011-01.2012

Gathered, processed, and wrote news content under deadline.


Managed news content distribution to online channels and social media platforms, growing station social media followers by 17 percent.


Streamlined functions by developing and implementing processes and task management systems for a team of six digital media associates and producers.


Maintained content marketing calendar and managed creation and delivery of all deliverables.

Education

The University of Findlay

Bachelor of Arts: Public Relations

Minor: Accounting

Summa Cum Laude

Certifications

Digital Marketing Institute – 2021

Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing


American Marketing Association – 2021

Professional Certified Marketer (PCM)

Volunteering

Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA)

July 2020 – Present

Trustee & Board Member

Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion Committee Member


Toledo Pride

November 2019 – Present

Steering Committee Member

Strategy and Development Chair


Greater Toledo Community Foundation

June 2018 – November 2020

SPARK: Founding Member and Steering Committee Member


Toledo Museum of Art

Sept 2016 – April 2018

Circle 2445 Board Member, Programming Committee Co-Chair


EPIC Toledo

2017

Member of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The University of Findlay

Bachelor of Arts: Public Relations

Minor: Accounting

Summa Cum Laude