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Dawn Keizer

Work Experience

June 2020 - February 2025

Marketing Director
UHY Advisors

  • Spearheaded firmwide internal and external marketing initiatives, enhancing brand consistency across 30+ business units.

  • Developed and executed strategic marketing plans focused on high-growth, high-profit solutions, resulting in increased revenue streams.

  • Created and executed all content marketing initiatives, elevating the firm’s visibility in target markets.

  • Directed all digital marketing efforts, website content, and advertising campaigns, leading to measurable increases in engagement.

  • Managed a national marketing budget and led a team of nine marketing professionals.

  • Played a pivotal role in firm mergers, ensuring seamless brand integration.

January 2010 - May 2020

Chief Marketing Officer
RubinBrown

  • Led the firm’s marketing strategy, strengthening brand identity and market presence for 20+ business units.

  • Engineered innovative marketing initiatives that significantly increased new business revenue.

  • Directed all public relations efforts, boosting the firm's media presence and industry credibility.

  • Oversaw advertising campaigns, sponsorship initiatives, and internal/external communications.

  • Managed a team of four marketing professionals and controlled the marketing budget.

January 2001 - January 2010

Director of Marketing & Communications
Missouri Society of CPAs

  • Designed and implemented marketing campaigns that increased membership and event participation.

  • Developed digital and print communications, including a bi-monthly magazine and electronic newsletters.

  • Led public relations efforts to enhance the visibility of CPAs in the marketplace.

  • 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

  • Created marketing strategies to promote the electrical distribution industry.

  • Managed public relations and content marketing, boosting industry awareness.

  • Developed executive speeches, provided coaching, and managed large-scale events.

  • Supervised a marketing team and controlled departmental budgeting.

July 1993 - August 1996

Public Relations & Communications Manager
Optimist International

  • Produced and managed all marketing materials, PR campaigns, and community outreach efforts.

  • Developed high-impact speeches and provided coaching to executives.

  • Led internal communications, publications, and event marketing.

June 1991 - July 1993

Communications Coordinator
KPMG

  • Managed content development for newsletters and client proposals.

  • Coordinated corporate events and alumni engagement initiatives.

  • Supported senior leadership in executing national quality initiatives.

Education

1987 - 1991

University of Missouri - St. Louis
Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communciations

Skills & Expertise

  • 30+ years of communications and marketing experience

  • Superior written and verbal communication skills

  • Outstanding brand management expertise

  • Highly creative and innovative

  • Resourceful and proactive professional

  • Well-regarded leader and strategic management team member

  • Excellent supervisory and mentoring skills

  • Strong project management and analysis

  • Exceptional relationship management skills and experience

  • Event planning and speech writing

  • Top-notch public speaking skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, SalesForce and marketing automation platforms

  • Expertise in all web technologies and social media

  • Positive, can-do attitude

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