Hi! I’m Jacob Schlies
Don’t worry if you aren’t sure how to pronounce my name. I’ve heard some strange pronunciations, but for the record, it’s pronounced "Shh- lice". It’s actually a Czech name that was spelled wrong when my ancestors arrived in America.
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While baristas and nurses may call me Jacob Shill-ees, my colleagues and clients call me a hard worker,
a team player, and a leader.
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I’m not one to shy away from a challenge and I do everything possible to ensure success. As a 18 year old,
I was elected by over 700 Boy Scouts from Georgia and Alabama to be a Section Chief and lead a team of people to organize awesome events for the Scouts. These successes have led to more opportunities and challenges and have brought me to where I am today.
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My past work experience is unique and has taught me how to work with people from both creative and technical backgrounds. Working for smaller companies has taught me to wear many different hats and how
to be flexible under strenuous situations.
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To me, there is no greater feeling than finishing a job and coming home with a success. The appreciation and gratitude from clients and team members is what drives me to do it all again for the next challenge.
If you have an opportunity or challenge, I’d love to talk to you.
Hey, I’m
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Jacob Schlies
EXPERIENCE
2022-Present
Marketing Manager
TULIP MEDICAL PRODUCTS
San Diego, CA
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• Worked directly with the President & CEO to develop and implement new marketing strategies focusing on doctors, surgeons, and patients.
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• Coordinated and provided creative direction for the design of print collateral, catalogs, product instructional guides, websites, weekly e-mails, trade show signage, packaging, and social media ads.
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• Managed the regulatory approval process for all marketing materials.
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• Overhauled the eCommerce website to reorganize products, upgrade product photography, and improve navigation, leading to a 67% increase in eCommerce revenue.
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• Oversaw the planning, promotion, and production of virtual and in-person events and annual conferences.
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• Managed internal team members & hired external vendors such as designers, video producers, photographers, and printers.
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• Prepared and presented monthly analytics reports on web traffic, email campaigns, and online video library views to executive leadership.
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• Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams such as production, purchasing, regulatory, and sales to prepare and launch 7 new products for domestic and international markets.
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• Directed the marketing team to execute day-to-day tasks for two e-commerce sites, social media, an online video platform and two websites.
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• Led the implementation of two CRM systems, overseeing data migration and training the team on system usage. Developed and implemented automations to optimize processes and drive sales growth.
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• Led the creation of a marketing and sales resource online portal to support 32 international distributors across 47 countries and coordinated the booth designs and marketing material for international trade shows.
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• Wrote, directed, and produced videos for product demonstrations, company history, and key opinion leader interviews.
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• Streamlined product packaging by consolidating multiple printed materials and utilizing QR codes to eliminate the need to reprint outdated instructions. This initiative saved time, reduced costs, and increased sales by simplifying the production process and cross-selling instrument care products.
2020-2021
Project Manager/ Producer
VITRO
San Diego, CA
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• Managed cross-functional teams and projects throughout the development and creative life cycle with an eye for risk mitigation.
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• Organized and ran internal meetings for the creative team and client service team to review progress on projects.
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• Managed schedules and resources tied to projects for clients such as El Pollo Loco, San Manuel Casino, UC San Diego, and more.
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• Met weekly with clients to provide account project updates and project production schedule forecasts.
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• Worked with external vendors to film and edit television commercials and to record and edit voiceovers for radio.
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• Managed the final production of print, digital, and video deliverables and maintained proper quality control.
2015-2020
Deployment/ Project Manager
PIPER NETWORKS
New York City, NY
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• Organized teams that successfully deployed beacons in Columbus, Atlanta, Augusta, & Macon, GA, Roanoke, VA & San Diego, CA
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• Created and managed content for over 50 clients including Columbus State University, McDonald’s, Nissan, Ford, Toyota and Kia.
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• Worked with software engineers to test and install beacons with New York City MTA and other high-profile transportation agencies.
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• Managed the testing and installation of Ultra-Wideband anchors along sections of the F and 7 lines in New York.
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• Recruited businesses and organizations to purchase beacon packages for their offices and stores.
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• Managed logistics for Piper products sold online, through CDW, and sales reps.
2014-2018
Account Executive
NAARTJIE MULTIMEDIA
Columbus, GA
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• Recruited and managed accounts with a wide variety of organization sizes and industries.
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• Managed organic and paid social media for clients by creating monthly schedules and setting advertising budgets.
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• Designed websites for clients such as McDonald’s, Skip Henderson, John House, Naartjie Multimedia, Columbus YMCA, and more.
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• Worked with vendors to expand digital advertising options and increase value for clients as well as increase revenue for the agency.
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• Managed video, outdoor, direct mail, print, web, social and digital campaigns as well as public relations.
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• Assisted art department with design of print collateral and outdoor boards in Adobe Photoshop.
2014
Program Director
CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNCIL, BSA
LaGrange, GA
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• Recruited, hired and trained a staff of 50 and delivered program to record number of campers. (highest number in 8 years)
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• Maintained a strong customer satisfaction rate, allowing us to add an additional week of camp for 2015.
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• Developed and implemented a marketing plan for the 2015 summer camp program.
EDUCATION
2011-2015
Bachelor's Degree
Cum Laude
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Terry College of Business
Bachelors of Business Administration - Marketing
Area of Emphasis: Digital Marketing
GPA: 3.58/4.00
2007-2011
High School Diploma
ST. ANNE-PACELLI CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Columbus, Georgia
CLIENTS
University of California,
San Diego
UWB Pilot Program
Skip Henderson
for Mayor
Interstate 14
John House
for City Council
McDonald's
iBeacon City
Dreamland BBQ
SKILLS
Leadership
Project Management
Public Speaking
Client Management
Digital Marketing
Account Management
Strategic Planning
Organization
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
St. Anne Catholic Church – Stewardship Committee (2017-2020)
National Order of the Arrow Communications Subcommittee – Deputy Content Adviser (2015-2019)
Section SR-9, Order of the Arrow – Associate Section Adviser (2017-2019)
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School – Deimel Ball Steering Committee (2018-2019)
Columbus, GA Young Professionals (2015-2018)
Chattahoochee Lodge, Order of the Arrow – Associate Lodge Adviser (2015)
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AWARDS
Centurion Award – Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America
Founders Award - Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America
Graduate of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce's Youth Leadership Columbus
Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America
Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America
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