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Judy Nelson

@judynelson

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Marketing and communications leader who builds brands, campaigns, and social media programs that grow engagement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a marketing and communications role where I can own strategy and execution—brand messaging, social media, email campaigns, and internal communications—while collaborating with a team that values creativity, clarity, and measurable engagement growth.

I’m a marketing and communications professional with extensive experience leading strategy, creative production, and campaign execution for financial services, telecommunications, nonprofits, and education organizations. My work blends communications planning with hands-on design and content development to keep messaging consistent across channels.

In recent roles such as VP of Marketing & Communications and Marketing Director, I developed communication and marketing strategies to strengthen fundraising, brand awareness, and community engagement. I’ve managed marketing budgets, led internal communications and new-hire training, and supported intranet and website updates while overseeing press releases, event planning, and photography.

I’m especially strong in integrated digital execution—drafting and scheduling content, running social media (including Facebook advertising), and driving email marketing at scale using Constant Contact. Alongside my marketing background, I also bring classroom teaching experience, which strengthens how I communicate clearly, coach stakeholders, and translate goals into practical outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Marketing Specialist

CGR Credit Union

Sep 2024 - Jun 2025 (9 months)

Executed marketing and communications for the credit union, including creating creative assets for social media and in-branch messaging, and supporting website, newsletter, and email marketing. Drafted press releases, photographed events, and posted daily to social media platforms.

Marketing and Communications Business Development Creative Social Media Posters ATM Lobby Screens Event Photography Website Content Email Marketing Constant Contact

English Kindergarten Teacher

Peach County Schools

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Served as an English Kindergarten Teacher for Peach County Schools.

Third Grade Teacher

Bibb County School District

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Worked as a Third Grade Teacher for the Bibb County School District.

Marketing Manager

Public Service Communications

Apr 2019 - Nov 2019 (7 months)

Managed marketing and communications across multiple telecommunications companies, handling direct mail, promotional design, website content, and social media. Coordinated event planning and supported TV and email marketing efforts.

Marketing and Communications Direct Mail Public Relations Website Content Social Media Management Event Planning TV Advertising Email Marketing

Public Relations & Marketing Manager

JMA Architecture

Feb 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 7 months)

Managed marketing and public relations for an architecture firm, including developing qualification package proposals and overseeing social media and website content. Drafted press releases, supported brand development, and photographed events and project-related materials.

Proposal Development Public Relations Press Materials Brand Development Event Photography Marketing

VP of Marketing & Communications

United Way of Central Georgia

Sep 2014 - Jun 2016 (1 year 9 months)

Developed communication and marketing strategies to increase fundraising, brand awareness, and community engagement. Designed marketing collateral, planned events, and worked to grow social media engagement.

Marketing Strategy Fundraising Communications Brand Awareness Community Engagement Social Media Event Planning social media engagement

Training & Marketing Coordinator

Midsouth Community Credit Union

Feb 2010 - Sep 2014 (4 years 7 months)

Coordinated marketing activities including drafting and disseminating press releases and supporting internal communications leadership. Maintained marketing budgets and managed intranet and website updates, while delivering new hire training.

Internal Communications Marketing Budget Management Intranet Updates Marketing Operations

Marketing Director

Midsouth Federal Credit Union

Apr 2005 - Jul 2008 (3 years 3 months)

Developed and executed strategic marketing plans, directing community involvement and managing design, production, and placement of marketing materials. Oversaw marketing budgets, advertising purchases, and events including annual meetings and grand openings.

Strategic Marketing Planning Marketing Materials Marketing Budget Management Community Liaison Event Management