Resume
Experience
Emily Acorace | Creative Director
A visionary Creative Director with over 10 years of experience, I possess a unique blend of creative and strategic marketing expertise, developed through leading roles at C&S Insurance and RAVentures. My background encompasses a vast skill set including Adobe Creative Suite, SEO, digital marketing, and video production, complemented by a proven track record of driving brand growth and innovation across multiple sectors. Known for simplifying complex challenges, exceptional organizational skills, and a strategic mindset, I excel in building and mentoring dynamic teams, improving processes, and executing projects that enhance brand recognition and customer engagement. Eager to leverage my comprehensive skills to drive success and creativity, I aim to transform business challenges into opportunities for distinction and leadership in the market.
Director of Marketing
2022 - Present
C&S Insurance
Hybrid
Mansfield, Ma
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Led the development and execution of a comprehensive marketing strategy, aligning with the company's values and vision, resulting in enhanced brand recognition and growth.
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Designed and implemented innovative marketing campaigns across digital platforms, significantly improving customer engagement and retention.
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Led and mentored a dynamic marketing team, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged creativity and innovation in insurance marketing.
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Oversaw the integration of the latest marketing technologies and best practices, ensuring our approach remained cutting-edge and effective.
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Created a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the marketing department, keeping the team ahead in a rapidly evolving industry landscape.
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Contributed to the company's legacy by upholding and promoting standards of trust, reliability, and exceptional customer service, reinforcing our position as a leader in the insurance sector.
Creative Director
2018 - 2022
RAVentures
Westford, Ma
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Responsible for developing 7 large brands (60 locations in total)with combined annual revenue of over 500+ million dollars.
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Led creative conceptual work, and worked with art directors and digital designer teams to design the framework against these concepts, enabling the brand vision to come to life.
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Expert at maintaining relations with corporate clients.
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Saved $150k annually through expert maintenance of relations with contractors, securing favorable rates with print and product vendors.
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Implemented project management tools and agile principles to improve work organization and complete 97% of projects within the deadline since team inception.
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Built a creative team from scratch, starting with 1, now up to 11 professionals to drive innovation in all aspects of the job: creative execution, brand experience, marketing tactics, workflows, and organizational structure.
Education
Institute of Art & Design at New England College | 2010 - 2014
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Skills
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Adobe Creative Suite
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SEO
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Digital Marketing
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Video Production
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CRM
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Animation
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Field Marketing
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Photography
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Project Management
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Software
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Graphic Design
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Big ideas for simplifying problems
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Highly organized, thorough, & efficient
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Exceptional common sense & pragmatic problem solver
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Exceptional time management & ability to multitask
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Exceptionally detail-oriented