Hannah Akots

Marketing Leader & Creative Strategist

Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

About

Creative leader passionate about the power of storytelling to drive bold, strategic brand experiences. A big-picture thinker who loves solving problems and building brands that connect, drive results, and lead with heart.

Experience

  • Board Member at Girls on The Run Capital Region
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • The Mailworks (7 yrs 6 mos)
    • Vice President, Marketing
      Dec 2025 - Jun 2026 · 7 mos

    • Director of Marketing
      Jun 2022 - Dec 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      • Lead marketing strategy, creative direction, and brand growth for The Mailworks • Lead internal and external team(s) of designers, developers, copywriters, videographers, and marketing specialists • Spearheaded a company-wide rebrand, internal + external rollout, and visual identity • Manage KPIs, ROI, lead gen, and performance reporting for all marketing initiatives • Orchestrate new product launches, trade shows, community events, and internal brand experiences • Lead brand voice strategy across all channels, ensuring cohesive, compelling messaging that drives engagement and reflects evolving brand identity

    • Marketing and Brand Manager
      Dec 2019 - Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      • Led rebranding of e-commerce experience and visual identity, brand audit, and market research • Managed and executed all branded content for direct mail campaigns and lead generation funnels • Created and scheduled social media and ad content across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn • Managed and executed all e-commerce website design and updates • Led end-to-end email communications and streamlined CRM workflows to improve segmentation and engagement • Developed and refined brand tone across digital and print, overseeing copy for campaigns, social, web, and direct mail to ensure alignment with strategic goals

  • Graphic Designer at Honest Weight Food Co-op
    Sep 2016 - May 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Designed weekly newspaper ads, in-store signage, and promotional collateral • Managed social media design and content • Produced video content and handled creative planning • Represented the brand at local community events and partnerships

  • Marketing Designer at Casabella Pizza
    Jun 2016 - Aug 2016 · 3 mos

  • Advertising Intern at Price Chopper Supermarkets - Market 32
    2015 - 2015 · Less than a year

    Supported the ad and e-comm teams with image editing, product visuals, and ad production. Contributed to commercial planning and on-set creative execution.