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Alison Wells-AFB

@alisonwells-afb

I lead digital demand generation, product marketing, and growth across B2B and DTC brands.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a remote marketing role where I can lead digital strategy, demand generation, product marketing, and high-performing teams while driving measurable growth through data-informed campaigns and efficient marketing technology.

At Alliance Franchise Brands, I oversee SEO, website administration, paid media, content strategy, product marketing, and strategy across ten franchise brands. In my first three months, I streamlined the MarTech stack to save $60,000 annually and launched a net-new website, content strategy, and paid media processes in under four months.

Previously at BARBRI, I reversed a -1,200 enrollment deficit into a 950-enrollment surplus in less than a quarter, while delivering double-digit enrollment and revenue growth. I managed an $80MM annual revenue portfolio and $700k paid media budget, and delivered more than $200k in MarTech savings through consolidation and negotiations.

I've also led product and digital marketing at edX/2U, the University of Michigan, KW2, Kennedy Communications, and Wirestone. My work spans go-to-market strategy, lifecycle marketing, lead generation, market analysis, SEO, paid media, web strategy, and cross-functional team leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Alliance Franchise Brands logoAB
Current

Digital Marketing Director

Aug 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

+ Digital Strategy & Web Ecosystem Leadership: Own the digital roadmap for eight brands, including SEO, PPC, CMS development, and site performance.
+ Program & Launch Management: Lead enterprise-scale initiatives such as the Image360 website launch, coordinating timelines, blockers, and cross-team dependencies.
+ Vendor & Partnership Orchestration: Manage relationships and workflows with MarTech v

AB
Current

Director of Digital Marketing and Demand Generation

Alliance Franchise Brands

Aug 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Oversees SEO, website administration, paid media, content strategy, product marketing and strategy for ten franchise brands. Streamlined the MarTech stack saving $60,000 per year and launched a net-new website with content and paid media processes in under four months.

BG

Director of Marketing, US Law School and Licensure

BARBRI Global

May 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Directed marketing for US law school and licensure programs, overseeing strategy and execution.

BARBRI Global logoBG

Director of Marketing, US Law Scool and Licensure

May 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Worked as Director of Marketing, US Law Scool and Licensure at BARBRI Global.

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Senior Product Marketing Manager

edX/2U

Apr 2022 - Feb 2023 (10 months)

Guided product strategy for over $175MM of revenue in boot camp products and established protocols and processes for the Boot Camp Product Management team. Developed new asynchronous products that generated an additional half a million dollars in revenue within six months.

2U logoU

Senior Product Marketing Manager

Apr 2022 - Feb 2023 (10 months)

+ Product vision and 1, 3, and 5-year horizons for key boot camp products.
+ Product strategy using user stories, roadmaps, MVP requirements documentation.
+ Cross-functional team enablement: marketers, user experience, curriculum designers, and engineers.
+ Built and optimized learning experiences for student outcomes and profitability.
+ Co-created flagship asynchronous edX products.
+ Creat

2U logoU

Product Marketing Manager

Jan 2020 - Apr 2022 (2 years 3 months)

+ Iterated on existing GTM market strategy to raise annual product revenue 31% YoY.
+ Utilized consumer preference data and new media targeting strategy to increase leads by 62% in “unclaimed” regions and improved qualified conversion by 15%.
+ Co-led a cross-business line team to create a shared understanding of our customers across business lines and spearheaded a universal data collection strat

University of Michigan logoUM

Digital Marketing Manager and Web Team Lead

Sep 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 4 months)

+ Highly-rated presenter at CASE District V conference on the research and selection behavior of prospective incoming Gen-Z students.
+ Devised and executed integrated marketing campaigns, driving growth of 4% in female masters/doctoral students and 8% in underrepresented minority (URM) masters/doctoral students.
+ Collaborated cross-functionally on brand strategy for the College of Engineering's

University of Michigan logoUM

Digital Strategist and Project Manager

Apr 2017 - Sep 2017 (5 months)

+ Site strategy for Michigan Engineering websites, including the creation of scalable department "web pack" products
+ Agile project management for web team products.
+ Champion of SMART goal setting, transparency, and knowledge sharing across the college, University, and with peer universities like UC-Berkeley, Georgia Tech, Cornell, etc.

DTE Energy logoDE

Senior Digital Content Strategist (Contract)

Jul 2016 - Apr 2017 (9 months)

+ Optimized existing framework in partnership with the user experience and technology teams to recommend features and functionality to improve customer experience.
+ Created content ecosystems and strategy for campaigns and energy subsidiaries.
+ Established content hierarchy and imagery recommendations based on marketing plan and company priorities.

DTE Energy logoDE

Senior Digital Content Strategist

Jul 2016 - Apr 2017 (9 months)

Optimized existing framework in partnership with the user experience and technology teams to recommend features and functionality to improve customer experience. Created content ecosystems and strategy for campaigns and energy subsidiaries.

University of Michigan logoUM

Digital Marketing Analyst

Aug 2016 - Mar 2017 (7 months)

+ Acted as the in-house authority on analytics, metrics and tracking the success of communications projects and products.
+ Established KPIs to assist in-office content creators in the production of SEO- and assistive technology-friendly content
+ Contributed technical recommendations for the development team to optimize existing properties for SERP rankings, site speed and overall user experienc

KW

Digital Strategist

KW2

Mar 2015 - May 2016 (1 year 2 months)

Provided digital thought leadership for social strategy, inbound marketing, email marketing, and website design. Gathered technical business requirements for CMS selection and technology integrations, and managed programming teams including CMS training.

KW2 (Knupp & Watson & Wallman) logoKW

Digital Strategist

Mar 2015 - May 2016 (1 year 2 months)

+ Digital thought leadership used in social strategy (including media spend), inbound marketing techniques, and website design & content strategy.
+ Leveraged business goals and target audience data to create actionable marketing plans to tie digital channels with traditional marketing tactics
+ Ensured continuity of online properties with offline to present a cohesive brand identity
+ Hands-on ma

Kennedy Communications logoKC

Account Executive

Jul 2014 - Feb 2015 (7 months)

+ Created marketing strategy and advertising campaigns for franchise owners, which tie in to corporate-led initiatives and brand standards.
+ Responsible for over $1.5 million in fully integrated marketing campaigns spanning TV, radio, print, direct mail, email marketing, web & social media presence, and outdoor advertising.
+ Regular presenter at national client conferences
+ Key creator of cont

Wirestone logoWI

Digital Account Manager

Jul 2013 - Jul 2014 (1 year)

+ Managed client relationships, account planning, budgeting, estimation, and project management to ensure successful outcomes.
+ Developed strategies for CPG, online education, and eCommerce apparel clients, including rating platforms, loyalty programs, and website redesigns.
+ Achieved an average organic growth of 150% across five previous-year clients.
+ Led new business pitches, creative concep

Mosaic North America logoMA

Digital Content Strategist and Digital Account Manager

Jul 2012 - Jul 2013 (1 year)

• Developed comprehensive social media strategies and compelling copy to increase client engagement.
• Orchestrated 360-degree brand experiences across multiple channels, from experiential events to digital campaigns.
• Conducted thorough digital campaign analysis, including online listening studies and competitor research.
• Established brand tone of voice and crafted engaging social media conten

Digital - Energy BBDO logoDB

Resource Manager

Sep 2011 - Jun 2012 (9 months)

+ Managed resource allocation, freelancer recruitment and onboarding, and project cycle management in the digital department.
+ Collaborated closely with project managers to oversee projects from initiation to completion.
+ Successfully coordinated and assigned daily tasks for a team of 26 creatives whilst proactively identifying and addressing scheduling conflicts.
+ Ensured scope of work aligned

Marketwired logoMA

Editor

Nov 2007 - Jul 2010 (2 years 8 months)

Edited press releases submitted by clients for content, readability and grammar. Formatted press releases for html display on Marketwire website and dissemination to major media hubs such as Yahoo! Finance, Reuters and the Associated Press. Assisted clients in maximizing the effectiveness of their press releases with Social Media and Search Engine Optimization.

- Selected by management to join te

Nate Berkus Associates logoNA

Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

Jul 2006 - Oct 2007 (1 year 3 months)

Processed and issued checks for vendors and utilities to reconcile bank accounts with balances due. Drafted responses to potential new clients, responded to fan mail, as well as read and logged all potential security threats. Prepared home and office environments for photo shoots and taped segments for Chicago Magazine and HARPO.

- Researched and hired a new IT team to manage computers, servers,

Ericsson logoER

Intern

May 2004 - Aug 2004 (3 months)

Developed media leads for handheld devices. Created proposals using Fireworks and PowerPoint to persuade media brands to supply content.

- Selected to attend offsite media-pitch meetings in Manhattan and Washington DC. First intern in history of the firm selected to participate in such meetings.
- Designated by director of the New York office to act as a liaison between New York office and Ericss

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Rochester - Simon School of Business logoUB

University of Rochester - Simon School of Business

Master of Science, Marketing

2010 - 2011

Master of Science in Marketing from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester.

US

University of Rochester - Simon Business School

Master of Science, Marketing

2010 - 2011

UM

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

2001 - 2005

University of Michigan logoUM

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts, German Studies

2001 - 2005

Bachelor of Arts in German Studies from the University of Michigan.

University of Michigan logoUM

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts, English Literature

2001 - 2005

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Michigan.

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