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- $95 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (60 jobs)
With an awesome 20+ year career that includes leadership roles in financial services, fintech, technology, healthcare and non-profit, I am excited to explore opportunities for the next phase of my career journey as branding consultant and writer. I love turning savvy business leaders into rock star thought leaders. I have successfully applied that strategy to grow global businesses and propel careers. I believe that marketing success lies at the intersection of innovation and discipline - and that having fun in the process matters. I am Joan Tesla, an MBA and veteran marketing & communications leader and talented writer whose success in driving business results through strategic brand positioning and content-driven marketing speaks for itself. What sets me apart: • Brand alignment. I am passionate about aligning internal and external brand communications. As the late Peter Drucker said “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” If employees are unsure of the brand vision or don’t care, your business strategy will likely fail. • Strategically focused; tactically precise. I’ve been successful at the intersection of innovation and discipline. I know that even the best creative idea will fail without disciplined execution. • Strong, versatile writing talent. I love story telling. I am skilled at writing short, succinct headlines and complex whitepapers – and pretty much anything in between. • Content driven. Content has been instrumental to my marketing success – content that can be leveraged and repurposed to build your brand and create thought leaders. • Marketing, product & sales aligned. I understand that marketing, product and sales must be well aligned for success. • Focused on the message first. I have found that success starts with getting the message right, then integrating it consistently throughout your marketing mix – social media, website, trade show marketing, sales support materials, etc. EXPERTISE • Financial services • Fintech • High tech SPECIALTIES Strategic branding / Message strategy / Writing / Thought leadership / Inbound marketing / Product marketing / PR / Social media strategy / Executive communications/ Lead generation HIGHLIGHTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS * Digital Marketing - Established KPIs and digital metrics dashboards; drove demand for cybersecurity technology platform via B2B digital content-driven campaigns – exceeding marketing qualified lead goal by 28%; * Strategic Branding – Led major industry brand audit study and applied results to create corporate brand and product platform positioning for financial services software company. Led go-to-market strategy to introduce cloud-based products and onboard two strategic acquisitions. Uniquely positioned company as a “RegTech” leader and introduced “DataTech” as the product strategy and message platform. * PR & Thought Leadership – Established public relations program to earn media coverage and win awards. Managed U.S. and European agencies to grow media placements 50-fold. Conducted proprietary surveys and used findings to formulate key message strategy and secure media coverage. Established executives and clients as thought leaders. * Marketing Automation – Introduced Pardot and Marketo platforms to automate content-driven marketing campaigns. Developed metrics dashboard to measure and monitor campaign effectiveness. *Social Media – Led the introduction of an employee social media advocacy program using the Bambu platform, which increased LinkedIn impressions by 390% in 10 months.
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BrandingBrand StrategyLinkedIn Profile CreationInbound MarketingBiography WritingBiographyWritingResearch & StrategyContent Strategy - $40 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
A rising senior at Carnegie Mellon University's Interdisciplinary program studying Art, Psychology, and Design. My work focuses on bringing applied research to education design, curating both environments and experiences of kindness, curiosity, and wonder. I thrive in exploratory settings, functioning as an Artist, Researcher, and Educator.
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PresentationsUser Experience DesignCommunicationsDesign ConceptUX ResearchResearch & StrategyResearch & DevelopmentDesign AnalysisIllustration - $200 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I’m an experienced researcher, strategist and designer who has worked across many industries helping clients to do new things—from developing a concept for a new product or service, to understanding the needs of a target or new market to building a brand platform/strategy to guiding internal teams through their own innovation processes. I’ve “seen it all” so I’m able jump right in and bring that experience to bear. I love tackling difficult and complex problems and helping clients to unravel and reframe those problems into provocations for design, creative thinking and innovation.
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FacilitationConcept DevelopmentLean ConsultingAI ConsultingEducationExecutive CoachingInsights SummaryReport WritingService DesignResearch & StrategyQualitative ResearchDesign & Usability ResearchBrand IdentityBrand StrategyBranding & Marketing - $38 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (2 jobs)
Experienced mixed-method UX researcher with 4+ years of expertise in shaping product strategy, execution, and go-to-market plans. With a Master's from Carnegie Mellon and a track record in AI and cloud solutions (MinIO, CloudCode AI), I bridge the gap between user needs and business goals to deliver impactful results. Core Strengths - Strategic Research: User Interviews, Usability Testing, Behavioral Insights, Heuristic Evaluations - Product Innovation: Contributed to MinIO and CloudCode AI, aligning user feedback with go-to-market strategies. - Data-Driven Design: Advanced Data Visualization, Journey Mapping, Prototyping (Figma, Balsamiq) - Global Perspective: Multilingual (English, German), adept at tailoring solutions for diverse markets Key Highlights - Enhanced onboarding and accessibility for MinIO, boosting adoption and user satisfaction. - Developed user-centric AI solutions with CloudCode AI, streamlining workflows and market readiness. - Finalist in the Kellogg Design Challenge, driving innovative product concepts through rapid prototyping. Let’s collaborate to create user-centered solutions that deliver measurable impact!
Strategic Thinking
Research & StrategyReport WritingNew Product InnovationAgile Software DevelopmentProduct Requirements DocumentBrand ResearchData AnalysisDesign ThinkingQualitative ResearchRapid PrototypingUser Experience DesignWireframingBalsamiqUX WritingDesign & Usability Research - $18 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Distinguished professional with education and experience in business, financial operations, budgeting, supply-chain management, statistics, and team leadership. An analytical go-to problem-solver in complex situations. Specialize in sales (lead generating, closing strategies, CRM), writing (process writing in conjunction with ISO standards, professional writing, resumes/cover letters), and editing (written).
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Professional ToneSales CoachingSales & Marketing CollateralSales & MarketingSalesResearch & StrategyBusiness WritingProofreadingBusinessWritingAcademic EditingContent Writing - $16 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
I am a creator working for multiple organizations and expanding my portfolio through content on these channels as well as my personal accounts. I am striving to work in the sports media industry but want to hone my craft through individual projects for a more personal connection to my clients. I am always positive and motivated to get better everyday, I have multiple skills that are valuable to a broad audience. - Davinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro - Canva - Corel Paint Shop Pro and Video Studio Pro - Caption/copywriting - Photography/Videography - Excellent communicator with motivation to get things done right
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