SARA KIES
MARKETING DIRECTOR, DESIGNER, DIGITAL STRATEGIST
Some have said that marketing is as easy as riding a bike. In some ways it is. If the bike was fit for 15, it has one flat tire and tends to start on fire. If I’ve learned anything from my years in marketing, teamwork, passion and adaptability are key qualities of any marketing influencer.
I'm an award-winning marketing professional with a 19-year track record of providing leadership, brand management and marketing innovation for various clients in the financial, food service and higher education industries. I have in-depth experience in marketing and communications, brand management, budget planning, digital implementation and analysis, and graphic design.
Experience
2013-PRESENT
GIRAFFE REVOLUTION
Partner
Develop and execute traditional and digital marketing strategies for a variety of local and national contractual clients.
2015-PRESENT
UNI - COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Marketing & Communications Manager
Direct all marketing, communications and brand initiatives for the College of Business Administration at UNI.
2013-2015
MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING
Marketing Director
Managed marketing team, budget and creative initiatives for Midwestern-based food service distribution company.
2012-2013
SPINUTECH
Marketing Strategist/Web Developer
Designed websites and developed online strategies for a variety of clients and industries.
2001-2012
PFGBEST/WASENDORF GROUP OF COMPANIES
Director of Marketing, Creative and Communications
Managed marketing, communications and creative initiatives for the Wasendorf family of companies including, PFGBEST, W&A Publishing, Traders Press, MyVerona Ristorante Italiano.
CONTACT ME
Contact me if you're looking for a marketing leader who’s been in the trenches–someone who is willing to roll up her sleeves, pave new ground, and, most importantly, has the vision and confidence to empower a team to believe that nothing is out of reach.
sarakies@me.com
319-239-4008