Robin Krueger-Caton Marketing Specialist

Professional Skills

Marketing Strategy and Analytics

  • Marketing Plans
  • Copywriting
  • Competitive Research
  • RFM Data Segmentation
  • A/B Testing, Benchmark Comparisons
  • Cost-to-Acquire, Lifetime-Value, Breakeven Analysis, Catalog Square-Inch Analysis
  • AI Utilization

Project Management

  • Cross-Functional Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Creative and Visual Direction
  • Email, Direct Mail, Catalog Circulation

Digital Execution

  • Email Marketing (HTML, Automation)
  • CRM
  • Web Page Design
  • Social Media
  • SEO (Basics)

Experience

Forrest T. Jones & Company · Marketing Specialist

2007–Present

  • Develop and execute marketing strategies across digital, print, and direct mail channels
  • Analyze campaign performance to provide actionable insights
  • Write high-performing copy for email, direct mail, websites, ads, and social media, increasing engagement
  • Create landing pages, emails and automated email workflows, surveys and forms
  • Achieved email response rates of 20% that increased sales through targeted messaging and optimization
  • Drove an 8.8% response rate for a direct mail campaign using persuasive copywriting
  • Streamlined department workflows allowing the team to meet or exceed deadlines
  • Led fulfillment operations improving accuracy and efficiency

Bold Internet Business Solutions · Marketing Consultant

2006

  • Led Russell Stovers expansion into catalog, website, and email marketing
  • Provided direction for new catalog creative and developed RFM segmentation and list procurement strategy for catalog mailings
  • Improved ecommerce website using compelling copy to improve product presentation
  • Developed and executed email strategy that improved ecommerce sales by up to 172%
  • Led product development and creative direction for seasonal gift baskets

J. Schmid & Associates · Marketing Consultant / Circulation Analyst

2004–2006

  • Provided strategic consulting on catalog marketing using benchmarks, cost-to-acquire and lifetime-value calculations, breakeven and square-inch analysis, business reviews, feasibility studies, and competitive research
  • Developed annual mail plans outlining retention and acquisition strategies, and sales forecasts, to help clients make data-driven marketing decisions
  • Managed list procurement and processing to ensure optimal results
  • Conducted creative critiques that enhanced catalog effectiveness and brand positioning

Education

Bachelor’s Degrees in Business & Economics | Park University | 1995 (4.0 GPA)

Get in Touch
robin@marketingrobinkc.com
marketingrobinkc.com/linkedin
Location: Greater Kansas City Metro Area · Remote
Soft Skills
  • Strategic Problem Solving and Innovation
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • People Skills, Emotional Intelligence
  • Quality Minded and Detail Oriented
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Curious and Eager to Learn
Software
Microsoft 365 (Strong in Excel) Microsoft Dynamics CRM Emfluence Marketing Automation Platform Adobe Experience Manager Adobe Acrobat Pro Zimplify Lead Onion Buyer Intent Snagit
Email Marketing & Strategy
  • Email Certification – Hubspot
  • Marketing Automation Platform User Certification – Emfluence
  • HTML/CSS Basics – JCCC
  • Email Marketing Messaging – Meclabs Institute