Dawn Keizer
Work Experience
June 2020 - February 2025
Marketing Director
UHY Advisors
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Spearheaded firmwide internal and external marketing initiatives, enhancing brand consistency across 30+ business units.
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Developed and executed strategic marketing plans focused on high-growth, high-profit solutions, resulting in increased revenue streams.
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Created and executed all content marketing initiatives, elevating the firm’s visibility in target markets.
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Directed all digital marketing efforts, website content, and advertising campaigns, leading to measurable increases in engagement.
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Managed a national marketing budget and led a team of nine marketing professionals.
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Played a pivotal role in firm mergers, ensuring seamless brand integration.
January 2010 - May 2020
Chief Marketing Officer
RubinBrown
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Led the firm’s marketing strategy, strengthening brand identity and market presence for 20+ business units.
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Engineered innovative marketing initiatives that significantly increased new business revenue.
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Directed all public relations efforts, boosting the firm's media presence and industry credibility.
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Oversaw advertising campaigns, sponsorship initiatives, and internal/external communications.
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Managed a team of four marketing professionals and controlled the marketing budget.
January 2001 - January 2010
Director of Marketing & Communications
Missouri Society of CPAs
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Designed and implemented marketing campaigns that increased membership and event participation.
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Developed digital and print communications, including a bi-monthly magazine and electronic newsletters.
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Led public relations efforts to enhance the visibility of CPAs in the marketplace.
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Managed a marketing and communications team while optimizing the organization’s branding strategy.
August 1996 - January 2001
Director of Marketing & Communications
National Association of Electrical Distributors
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Created marketing strategies to promote the electrical distribution industry.
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Managed public relations and content marketing, boosting industry awareness.
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Developed executive speeches, provided coaching, and managed large-scale events.
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Supervised a marketing team and controlled departmental budgeting.
July 1993 - August 1996
Public Relations & Communications Manager
Optimist International
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Produced and managed all marketing materials, PR campaigns, and community outreach efforts.
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Developed high-impact speeches and provided coaching to executives.
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Led internal communications, publications, and event marketing.
June 1991 - July 1993
Communications Coordinator
KPMG
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Managed content development for newsletters and client proposals.
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Coordinated corporate events and alumni engagement initiatives.
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Supported senior leadership in executing national quality initiatives.
Education
1987 - 1991
University of Missouri - St. Louis
Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communciations
Skills & Expertise
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30+ years of communications and marketing experience
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Superior written and verbal communication skills
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Outstanding brand management expertise
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Highly creative and innovative
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Resourceful and proactive professional
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Well-regarded leader and strategic management team member
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Excellent supervisory and mentoring skills
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Strong project management and analysis
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Exceptional relationship management skills and experience
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Event planning and speech writing
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Top-notch public speaking skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, SalesForce and marketing automation platforms
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Expertise in all web technologies and social media
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Positive, can-do attitude