Chad Thiele, M.S.

Chad Thiele, M.S.

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  • About me

    Insights-Driven Integrated Marketing Communications Professional | Specializing in Strategy, Project Management, Digital Marketing, and Content Creation | Actively Seeking New Opportunities

  • Education

    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

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      Bachelor of Science Sociology with a Concentration in Analysis and Research, Social Welfare
    • Northwood Technical College

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      Business Graphics Technical Certificate
    • Auburn University

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      Mobile Marketing Professional Certificate Program
    • West Virginia University

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      Master of Science - MS Integrated Marketing Communications 4.0

      Activities and Societies: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

  • Experience

    • Credit Union National Association, Inc. (CUNA)

      May 1996 - Jul 2006

      • Strategically developed in-depth primary research projects and published reports based on the survey findings and secondary research • Led team initiatives to improve the content, design, and quality of publications• Provided credit union leaders with insights on business issues to utilize for strategy development• Served as the department’s subject matter expert (SME) for several marketing and human resources topics• Trained junior analysts in SPSS programming and analysis

      • Senior Research Analyst | Project Manager

        Jul 1997 - Jul 2006
      • Research Analyst

        Jan 1997 - Jul 1997
      • Intern

        May 1996 - Jan 1997
    • A Victorian Affair LLC

      Dec 2004 - Nov 2012
      Digital Marketing Professional

      • Established the online presence, including website design and maintenance, for a family-owned decorating business • Created and published relevant and original content on social media sites to help increase brand awareness and convert word-of-mouth referrals

    • Franklin Associates

      Feb 2007 - Mar 2009
      Research Assistant

      • Strategically helped hundreds of residents impacted by hurricanes Katrina and Rita receive federal recovery dollars via Louisiana’s Road Home program• Served as a communication liaison between the Road Home program and applicants• Provided planning and on-site issues management for large-scale community outreach events and mobile deployments throughout Louisiana designed to help applicants without routine access to program specialists• Provided ongoing problem-solving expertise to enhance the team’s success Show less

    • Chadjthiele.com

      Jun 2010 - Jan 2021
      Marketing Analyst | Blogger

      • Researched, developed, wrote, and published high-quality thought leadership content on a marketing blog that provided information and advice to business leaders and professionals

    • Chadjthiele.com

      Mar 2025 - now
      Marketing Communications Strategist | Content & Brand Consultant | Freelance Writer

      • Advise brands on how to connect with their target audiences through strategic marketing communications• Specializes in marketing communications strategy, digital marketing, competitive insights, content creation, and thought leadership• Research, develop, write, and publish high-quality thought leadership content created for business leaders and professionals• Share insights and expertise on chadjthiele.com, My Digital Brainstorm on Substack, and other platforms• Open to full-time, part-time, contract, consulting, fractional, and freelance roles in content marketing, digital marketing, marketing communications, etc. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • HubSpot Email Marketing Certification

      HubSpot Academy
      Apr 2024
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    • Semrush Academy Become an AI-Powered Marketer Certification

      Semrush
      Jul 2024
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    • Muck Rack Academy Fundamentals of Media Relations

      Muck Rack
      Sept 2024
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    • HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification

      HubSpot Academy
      Feb 2024
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    • HubSpot Digital Marketing Certification

      HubSpot Academy
      Jul 2024
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    • Muck Rack Academy Fundamentals of Social Media

      Muck Rack
      Sept 2024
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    • Social Media Certification

      HubSpot Academy
      Jan 2021
    • Content Marketing Certification

      HubSpot Academy
      Jul 2020
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • AMA Minnesota Volunteer

      Issued by Minnesota American Marketing Association on Nov 2024
      Minnesota American Marketing AssociationAssociated with Chad Thiele, M.S.
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Jun 2020
      Democratic Party of WisconsinAssociated with Chad Thiele, M.S.
    • Team Challenge Charity Runner

      Issued by Crohn's & Colitis Foundation on Jan 2017
      Crohn's & Colitis FoundationAssociated with Chad Thiele, M.S.
    • Event Planning Committee Member, Twin Cities Take Steps Walk

      Issued by Crohn's & Colitis Foundation on Jan 2013
      Crohn's & Colitis FoundationAssociated with Chad Thiele, M.S.
    • AMA Atlanta Volunteer

      Issued by American Marketing Association - Atlanta on Mar 2010
      American Marketing Association - AtlantaAssociated with Chad Thiele, M.S.