The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Teaching AI Essential for Business Applications for UTC's Center for Professional Education

AI Instructor

Game Plan Marketing

I'm a fractional CMO for home service brands. I help them manage their website & drive new leads through paid ads, local SEO, email and text marketing. I also build custom automation workflows to optimize their new lead to converted customer journey. https://gameplan.is

Founder

IFTTT

Senior Content Marketing Manager

Assistant Director of Marketing - CPE

Tripp Stanford Digital Consulting

- Launched an agency to six-figure revenues within the 1st year
- Executed full-funnel digital marketing strategy for SMBs
- Managed a team of contractors & employees to implement the digital   
   marketing strategy
- Initiated partnerships with local and national marketing agencies
- Managed PPC & SEO for international eCommerce & manufacturing companies

Digital Marketing Consultant

Papercut Interactive

- Developed marketing strategy for 16 retainer clients (SMBs)
- Accelerated revenue growth through SEO, PPC, Email & Paid Social channels.
- Orchestrated the transition from a web development firm to a full service 
   digital marketing agency

Digital Marketing Director

Bellhops

- Pioneered growth strategy that grew revenues by 20x in two years
- Designed custom marketing attribution model with the development team
- Mentored an inbound sales team to promote growth

Digital Marketing Specialist

Campus Bellhops is a highly specialized moving solution operating in 46 cities across the country. We exclusively employ top-tier college students from 53 major Universities to provide moving help with clean-cut, reputable and respectable young men that are worthy to be in your home or residence.

- Employee Management: interview, hire, and manage a team of 50+ student Bellhops.
- Marketing: manage grassroots marketing, build strategic relationships and oversee brand awareness on campus.
- Operations Management: ultimately responsible for the completion of every job scheduled.

Campus Director

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

During my time at UTC I've not only learned applicable business concepts, but I've learned how to think critically.

Student

AREA203

Help the Display team on daily tasks,  research and present current industry trends.

Display Marketing Intern

Urban Stack Burger Lounge

I give the most legendary service to every customer and on the side I research and apply information to our Facebook to ultimately increase revenue and customer relations.

Waiter/ Social Media Manager

I help businesses grow with thoughtful marketing & automation.

https://trippstan.com

I'm a customer-obsessed marketing professional with a history of implementing high-performing marketing strategies. I have helped a national moving startup grow 20x in two years, an international eCommerce brand grow 3x in 6 months, and dozens of other companies as well. Currently, I'm helping everything work better together at IFTTT. I listen to the customer, analyze the competition, and reposition the brand to stand out and solve the customer's problem.

Tripp Stanford

Tennessee Valley Authority

Strategic Consultant

Four Bridges Creative

Founder, Business Consultant & Marketing Strategist

Training new sales professionals on the topics of sales, customer service, and business communications.

Course Instructor

Right at Home of Chattanooga

Developed relationships with clients and referral sources that led to growth in business. Tasks include marketing, sales, social media, email newsletters, digital campaigns, and website content creation. Worked with clients to develop a care plan that is unique and personalized for their needs.

Vice President, Business Development

Erlanger Health System

Responsible for creating world class guest experience for all first impression areas of a multi-campus healthcare system. 

Recruit, train, and manage a team of 70+ team members that interacted with hospital employees, visitors, and patients. 

Problem solve areas bottleneck issues to create operational efficiencies between a number of departments that improved guest/ patient satisfaction and throughput.  

Researched and implemented visitor system to track/ verify guest safety. 

Oversee Pet Therapy program for the healthcare system.

Director of Concierge Services

Assisted in recruiting, orienting, managing, and recognizing over 800 volunteers annually that donate their time to Erlanger Health System. 

 Built a robust service learning volunteer program focused on giving aspiring medical students experience in a hospital setting by volunteering their time in various roles throughout the hospital. 

Organized and executed multiple system-wide employee functions for an employee base of nearly 5,600 associates which include an annual service recognition event, blood drives, craft fairs, employee  picnics, etc. 

Organized employee discount program for health system by negotiating promotions and discounts with local companies interested in offering services to Erlanger associates. 

Created new programs or events  aimed at increasing employee engagement and improving employee morale such as free icee days, donation drives, local musicians and artists perform in public areas, spa days for employees, etc.

Employee and Volunteer Functions Coordinator

United Way of Greater Chattanooga

Work with individuals, companies, nonprofits, civic groups, churches, etc to connect volunteer opportunities to volunteers. Manage community wide days of service such as Family Volunteer Day, Day of Caring, MLK Day, Volunteer Recognition Banquet, and many others. 

Chair the Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteer Committee which works to create a plan to manage volunteers in Hamilton County in the event of another disaster such as a tornado, flood or other natural catastrophe. 

Recording Secretary for the Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC). Work to coordinate and communicate meetings for individuals who are in charge of managing their corporate community engagement. 

Membership Secretary for Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA). Maintain membership records and communications for volunteer coordinators in area nonprofits.

Associate Director, The Volunteer Center

United people and resources to build a stronger, healthier community. 

Assisted in reaching goal in Annual Giving Campaign for United Way working primarily in North Georgia, Marion County, and media companies within Hamilton County. 

Managed relationships with companies, nonprofits, and community leaders on work being done at United Way of Greater Chattanooga. 

Coordinated/assisted in community events to promote the work being done and to promote the mission of United Way of Greater Chattanooga.

Associate Director, Resource Development

Chattarati

Sought out companies and events that would benefit from advertising with Chattarati.com.

Account Manager

Maxim Healthcare Services

Hired/ Staffed nursing care for Pediatric Home Health patients.

Recruiter

Business Consultant & Marketing Strategist | Founder of Four Bridges Creative

As a Strategic Business Consultant and Marketing Strategist, I specialize in partnering with business leaders to unravel the complexities of mapping business processes, managing change, fostering continuous improvement, and enhancing marketing and sales operations.


What I Bring to Your Journey:


Process Mapping Expertise:  

With a keen eye for detail and efficiency, I help businesses visualize their current processes, identify bottlenecks, and streamline operations for enhanced productivity and profitability.


Change Management: 

In an era where change is the only constant, I guide organizations through transition phases with minimal disruption, ensuring teams are aligned, engaged, and ready to embrace new directions.


Continuous Improvement: 

Leveraging lean methodologies and a culture of innovation, I work with businesses to instill practices that ensure continuous growth, adaptability, and competitive advantage.


Marketing and Sales Optimization: 

Understanding that the heart of business growth lies in effective marketing and sales strategies, I collaborate with leaders to refine their approach, ensuring it's data-driven, customer-centric, and results-oriented.


Who I Serve:

I partner with forward-thinking business leaders, from startups to established enterprises, who looking for a strategic partner to co-navigate the path to success. My clients are visionaries seeking to transform their operations, scale their businesses, and achieve sustainable growth.


Let's Connect:

If you're ready to elevate your business processes, manage change with confidence, and drive continuous improvement across your organization, let's start a conversation. 

Together, we can map out a strategic path to success that aligns with your business goals and sets you apart in your industry.


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