ALEX R. SCHROEDER
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📃 Résumé:

Manager, Marketing and Communications
Golden Triangle Business Improvement District | Washington, DC
2020 - Present

Manager, Property Marketing
JLL | Washington, DC
2019 - 2020


Created memorable brands and marketing campaigns from concept through implementation to lease some of the largest commercial real estate buildings in DC, including The Wharf, Watergate, 1201 New York Avenue, and the Washington Post building.
  • Created and implemented memorable multimedia marketing campaigns for 30+ Class A commercial buildings in downtown DC to encourage tenant leasing
  • Organized high-end broker events (average budget of $40,000) for featured properties, including creating themes, coordinating vendors, finalizing show flow, and managing all event communications
  • Directed and collaborated with in-house designers and third-party vendors to create unique, branded marketing collateral (brochures, signage, websites, logos, taglines, marketing centers, etc.) to drive interest from tenant brokers
 
Manager, Product Marketing
Urban Land Institute | Washington, DC
2017 - 2019

Led content marketing strategy for the Institute to connect members with research and knowledge they need to lead in creating more sustainable, equitable, and responsible cities.
  • Led cross-functional strategy, launch, and tracking of simultaneous marketing campaigns for all the Institute’s new content in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada (research reports, books, and online tools), via email marketing, social media, website updates, events, and advertising
  • Overhauled the Institute's virtual education program with data-driven solutions by upgrading the technology platform for better user experience, tripling the number of annual webinars for greater member engagement, and training the Asia Pacific and Europe offices on new processes for a consistent, global reach
  • Managed marketing for the entire ULI Online Bookstore ($700,000 annual sales goal met), including refreshing book descriptions, coordinating author book signings, creating targeted email and ads, and launching new titles

Freelance Writer
DC Fray | Washington, DC
2018 - 2019

Showcased local events, trends, and activities in DC as a contributing author for the DC "Fray Life" lifestyle blog, which has since grown into a magazine called District Fray. My articles are linked below.
Read My Articles

Associate Manager, Business Development
Partnership for Public Service | Washington, DC
2015 - 2017


In roles of progressive responsibility, I and my colleagues strove to enhance the U.S. Federal Government by connecting public servants with the education and resources they need to improve leadership.
  • Created the organization’s largest new custom program in coordination with President Obama’s Office of Management and Budget by creating curriculum, securing speakers, directing logistics, and managing enrollment
  • Drafted documents submitted for U.S. Federal Government RFPs involving leadership development needs and edited final submissions to ensure high-quality and consistency, which resulted in several new project wins from clients within the NIH, DHS, DOD, and DOT
  • Organized program events, including securing venues, coordinating vendors, managing communications, and assisting with assisting with day-of logistics for all custom leadership development classes to ensure customer comfort and satisfaction 
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Copywriter

Startups.co | Columbus, OH
2014 - 2015


Translated bulleted business pitches into full-blown, public-facing company overviews and investor-facing business plans on Startups.com's "Fundable" crowdsourcing website. As a result, I helped several entrepreneurs from around the world raise millions of dollars to launch their ventures. Some examples linked below. See some examples linked below:
Hiatus Urban BBQ
Zone Access Technologies
Barnes & Cheney Distillery

🎓 Education and Certifications:

B.A. in Strategic Communications | Minor in Professional Writing The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH
2011 - 2014


Content Marketing Certified
HubSpot Academy
Issued June 2020

Social Media Certified
HubSpot Academy
Issued June 2020 

Google Ads Display Certified
Google
Issued June 2020

Google Ads Search Certified
Google
Issued June 2020 

🧰 Expertise:

Writing and Editing for the Web
Social Media Management
Content Creation (with a focus on Instagram and TikTok)
Creative Direction
Content Management Systems (WordPress)
Automated Email Marketing (Mailchimp)
Cross-Functional Communication
Adaptability
Organization
Big Picture Thinking

🧠 Working Knowledge:

Paid Media (Google Ads)
Search Engine Optimization
Analytics (Google Analytics)
Adobe Creative (InDesign and Illustrator)
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