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Austin Elkis

Strategic Marketer and Brand Specialist

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Columbia, MD, USA

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A Bit About Me

Welcome! I'm Austin Elkis, a marketing and branding professional with a passion for storytelling and visual design. From a young age, I've been captivated by the power of stories and the visuals that bring them to life. This fascination led me to a career where I combine graphic design, strategic thinking, and market analysis to help businesses achieve their goals.

Passions and Personal Interests

Beyond my professional life, I'm deeply passionate about learning, traveling, and exploring new cultures. My curiosity drives me to continually expand my knowledge and stay updated with the latest industry trends. Traveling allows me to gain fresh perspectives and inspiration, which I bring back to my work to support business growth and innovation.

Professional Experience

With a background in marketing from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, I've developed strategies that have significantly increased engagement and visibility for various brands. My roles have included leading rebranding projects, directing consulting teams, and providing market intelligence insights to drive strategic decisions.

Looking Forward

With a strong foundation in graphic design and strategic consulting, I help businesses craft compelling brand stories and achieve their marketing goals. My mission is to elevate brands and drive success through creativity and insight.

Let's create something remarkable together! Explore my site and connect with me to discuss how we can collaborate to support your business growth.

Work Experience

Senior Market Intelligence Specialist

June 2024 - Present

Digital Marketing Coordinator

September 2023 - June 2024

Vice President of‬‭ Marketing Consulting

August 2023 - May 2024

At W.R. Grace, I maintain competitive intelligence databases using Salesforce and AlphaSense, improving the accuracy of competitor analysis reports. I analyze market and competitive data, presenting insights to senior executives, and identifying key trends that support the leadership team's strategic decisions. Additionally, I optimize market research investments and manage third-party providers, enhancing report precision and accelerating the development of marketing plans.

At the Robert H. Smith Office of Executive Education, I spearheaded the development of comprehensive marketing strategies for post-graduate programs. This involved creating promotional videos, brochures, and informational graphics that reached over 60,000 followers, resulting in a 20% increase in program enrollment and a 70% growth in educational content engagement. Additionally, I managed the social media presence and orchestrated email marketing campaigns, significantly boosting audience engagement and brand visibility.

At RedBlack Consulting, I operated and directed the firm, assembling high-performing consulting teams and guiding them through each phase of the consulting process. This approach resulted in the delivery of actionable marketing strategies and solutions to clients, achieving a 95% retention rate. Additionally, I conducted over 15 educational workshops on key consulting techniques, such as digital marketing best practices. By collaborating with business leaders and professors to enhance student learning, these workshops reached over 200 participants.

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