Resume

RENEE MONTGOMERY, MBA
Naperville, Illinois 60540
reneedkm@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Award-winning marketing and communications executive, proficient in developing, implementing and managing motivating campaigns within deadlines and on budget. Noteworthy successes in driving strategy and direction, as well as developing and leading high performing creative teams. Implemented successful digital marketing campaigns and search engine optimization. Experienced in both nonprofits and multi-billion dollar international corporate environments.

AWARDS

  • International MarComm Competition, Gold Award for Integrated Marketing Campaign
  • International Hermes Creative Competition, Gold Award for Integrated Marketing Campaign
  • Cash Management Naming Award, Northern Trust Company

WORK EXPERIENCE

Vice President, Marketing
Evergreen Bank Group, Oak Brook, Illinois
 7/2017 – present
Lead marketing efforts of all branches of this bank with assets over $1 billion. Responsible for print advertising, public relations, brand development and implementation, social media, content management, website, email strategy, digital marketing, and more. Manage the company’s nonprofit relationships, donation strategies and sponsorships.

Achievements:

  • Developed the annual publication of a corporate social responsibility report.
  • Created award-winning advertising campaign that exceeded expectations.
  • Developed analytics reporting through implementation efforts on multiple websites.
  • Collaborated with all bank departments and branches to best manage branding compliance. Developed branding guidelines and am brand consultant for national lending arms.

Director of Marketing
Syscon Inc, Hinsdale, Illinois
1/2016 – 9/2016
Developed national marketing and communications department for this U.S. technology company that offers business-to-business managed services.

  • Drove record-high marketing campaign response rates and executed successful product launches.   Developed and implemented digital marketing and integrated marketing campaigns.
  • Created and managed all B2B social media, email, newsletters and direct mail. Developed social media policy and platforms for Syscon for competitive advantage in the marketplace.
  • Increased digital engagement: website visits rose 200%; raised LinkedIn followers 50%;    email open rates increased 30% and click throughs rose 20%.
  • Award-winning integrated marketing campaign had ROI of 1,200%. Used Adobe Creative Suite’s
  • Photoshop and InDesign to create ads, direct mail pieces, and print collateral.
  • Developed public relations campaigns, including the successful 30th Anniversary story.

Director of Media and Communications
Christ Church of Oak Brook, Oak Brook, Illinois
8/2007 – 1/2016

  • Developed and managed marketing and communications department for one of the largest churches in the United States. Total operating budget over $30 million with 75 employees.
  •  Developed the church’s rebranding and new website – new website’s traffic increased 200% in the first 3 months.
  • Led creative direction for the entire organization and managed internal communications.
  • Created integrated marketing campaigns with public relations, print advertising, video broadcast, social media, press relations, and 1,600,000 direct mail pieces.
  • Directed 5 managers and coordinators, in addition to outside vendors, to create all marketing and communications through print, graphics, public relations, website, media relations, and social media.
  • Created processes for developing high-quality graphics with staff and outside vendors, ensuring all work was cohesive in design and messaging.
  • Oversaw creation and placement of weekly broadcast show on television and radio and website.
  • Initiated church’s livestream.
  • Presented seminars on social media, digital photography, and website to classes of 40 – 60.

Adjunct Communications Arts Professor
Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois
9/2011 – 5/2015

  • Developed curriculum for students majoring in Communications Arts majors.
    Prepared lectures and presented to classes with 18 – 25 students.
  • Evaluated and graded exams, homework and class participation.

Owner/Operator, President
Create-a Mosaic, Naperville and Elmhurst, Illinois
10/2002 – 10/2006

  • Developed all branding, public relations and print collateral.
  • Managed five teachers and developed class curriculum.
  • Worked with the community on art projects that included a seven-foot-tall mosaic dragon for United Way, mosaic benches for an elementary school, mosaic classes for Shriner’s Hospital, and taught mosaic workshops in schools.

Second Vice President
The Northern Trust Company, Chicago, Illinois
2/1997 – 6/2002

  • Marketing Manager: led marketing efforts for the Wealth Management Group. Developed new brand and identity, created client communications, and wrote promotional material for sales team.
  • Project Manager: managed creative projects for Creative Services department. Wrote content, managed graphic designers. Managed events with Public Relations – one event featured Margaret Thatcher.
  • Writer: wrote RFPS for the Cash Management department.

Additional Experience

  • Realtor, Baird & Warner and Re/Max, Naperville, Illinois
  • International Marketing Representative, Stone Container, Chicago, Illinois
  • Communications Assistant, Bank of Montreal, Chicago, Illinois
  • NBC-affiliate On-air News Reporter, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign; Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; iMovie; ProPresenter; Pages; WordPress and other web editing software; Google analytics; pc and mac user

EDUCATION

Internet Marketing Certification
Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
(SEO / Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Web Analytics, Conversion Optimization)

Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
North Central College, Naperville, IL

Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Board Member and Co-Chair, New Growth Committee
West Suburban Community Pantry                    2020 – present

President of the Board, Communications Chair
Huntington Estates Bath & Tennis Club            2014 – 2019

Social Media and Website Consultant
Good Shepherd Church                                         2016