Michael Stadler

Head of Marketing

Greater Chicago Area

About

Experience

  • Head of Marketing at Reptilia
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Defense Mechanisms (Full-time · 2 yrs 3 mos)
    • Senior Content Creator
      Dec 2023 - Apr 2024 · 5 mos

      - Lead content creation efforts, combining photography and storytelling to enhance brand presence. - Develop visually compelling content for various marketing channels, ensuring consistency and engagement. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align content strategy with overall marketing objectives. - Manage photography projects from conceptualization to execution, maintaining brand identity and quality standards.

    • Director of Marketing and Communications
      Feb 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

      - Strategize and execute comprehensive marketing and communication initiatives to strengthen brand positioning. - Oversee marketing team, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment. - Develop and implement marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness and customer acquisition. - Manage external communication channels, including social media and website content. - Analyze market trends and consumer behavior to optimize marketing strategies and maximize ROI.

  • Marketing Team - Digital Media at DeVry University
    Jul 2019 - Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Digital Marketing Manager at Edcura LLC
    Mar 2016 - May 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    - Crafted and executed marketing strategies to establish brand presence in the higher education digital media arts sector. - Led website optimization efforts, resulting in an 11% year-over-year increase in organic traffic. - Orchestrated paid media campaigns, including landing page development and keyword optimization, driving enrollments growth. - Managed email nurture campaigns utilizing CRM tools to enhance user experience and reduce costs. - Established KPI tracking systems and trained social media team to amplify brand awareness by 10% month-over-month.

  • Marketing Manager at Spark Hire, Inc.
    Nov 2014 - Mar 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Development of online marketing strategy specializing in conversion and brand awareness through video production.