Sadé Baker, MBA

Marketing Professional | CRM, Lifecycle & Loyalty Marketing | Retail & DTC | Brand Strategy & Integrated Campaigns

United States

About

I build things that don't exist yet, and make them work at scale. Over the past 10+ years, I've developed CRM strategy, loyalty programs, lifecycle marketing, and integrated brand campaigns across retail, DTC, CPG, and multi-location environments. I'm the person who sees the gap, figures out what's needed, and gets it done: authoring a company's first loyalty program Terms & Conditions, building a promotional guide that becomes an organizational standard, leading SMS vendor migrations in a regulated industry while keeping every stakeholder aligned. My background spans CRM and loyalty program management, customer segmentation, email/SMS marketing, integrated campaign execution, and partnership activations. I hold an MBA and a B.B.A. in Marketing, and I bring both strategic perspective and hands-on execution, from campaign concept through to the store floor. What drives me most is the intersection of marketing strategy and clear, purposeful communication: making sure the right message reaches the right people, internally and externally, in a way that actually moves things forward. Open to Marketing Manager and Senior Marketing Specialist roles in CRM, lifecycle marketing, or brand strategy. Available immediately. Open to remote or relocation.

Experience

  • MNG Brands ()
    • Marketing Manager
      Sep 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Promoted from Specialist to Manager after demonstrating end-to-end ownership of flagship programs and cross-functional infrastructure. Expanded scope included direct reports, coaching and development of marketing coordinators and specialists, and increased strategic decision-making authority. Continued to oversee all programs, campaigns, and operational systems built in prior role across 60+ retail locations and six markets. Managed $180K annual print production budget and directed cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Finance, Legal, and Inventory. Oversaw professional sports sponsorship and partnership activations.

    • Marketing Specialist
      Aug 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Built the marketing and operational infrastructure that powered retail growth across 60+ locations. Developed the company’s Promotional Guide from scratch — a cross-functional resource bridging Marketing and Retail Operations that became an organizational standard. Owned end-to-end execution of all major retail campaigns including Black Friday, holiday, and 420 programs, including POS builds, store communications, and sales strategy. Additional highlights: authored company’s first loyalty program Terms & Conditions through legal review and approval; managed multiple SMS vendor migrations with full compliance adherence in a regulated industry; led national sweepstakes programs; built and scaled loyalty program (250K+ CRM database); executed 30+ integrated campaigns contributing to $1M+ in combined revenue.

  • Prescription Benefits Specialist (CSR) at The Cigna Group
    Dec 2020 - May 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Assisted 80+ DOD/Tricare and Medicare members daily via phone with prescription benefit coverage Answered incoming calls and provided highest level of professionalism and knowledgeable service to every customer. Former Licensed Pharmacy Tech.

  • Assistant Manager at Extra Space Storage
    Apr 2020 - Nov 2020 · 8 mos

    Collected monthly assessments, rental fees, deposits and payments. Inspected properties regularly to identify deficiencies. Assisted customers with determining the right storage unit for their needs. Issued non-payment notices to delinquent tenants in accordance with the lease, county, and state regulations. Set up storage unit auctions Completed lease applications and verifications

  • Front Desk Staff at Dave & Buster's Inc.
    Apr 2019 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr

    Ranked #1 in Front Desk Salesmanship company-wide (June 2019). Generated $3K+ in sales transactions in a single day. Assisted in onboarding and training of new team members. Note: Transitioned from prior role; furloughed March 2020 due to COVID-19.

  • Field Marketing Coordinator- Universities Division at Sodexo
    May 2017 - Apr 2019 · 2 yrs

    Planned and executed experiential marketing campaigns and on-campus events, driving a 97% increase in dining and retail event sales within one year. Created and launched internal staff newsletter and external campus stakeholder newsletter. Recognized as Regional Customer Experience Winner and Brand Ambassador.