Danielle Koval Evans

Experience

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  Picture People

  Apr 2010 - Sept 2010

  Assistant Manager

  • Supervised photographers and sales employees, coordinated appointments• Responsible for opening and closing the store daily (includes maintenance of printer, cameras, lights and props)• Responsible for opening and closing cash registers, also making and delivering daily deposits to the bank• Communicated with Home Office on a daily base through email and phone• Interacted with customers and children in the camera room, through sales and customer assistance/service

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  WCPO 9 News

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Sports Intern

  • Responsible for editing video and interview clips for the daily sports shows • Involved in going to sporting events to do interviews and press conferences• Managed inputting scores and information onto the Internet• Photographed/shot video for sporting events when needed• Worked with sports production schedules, scripts and logs• Familiarized with the operation of a newsroom and news casts

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  Organized Living

  Aug 2012 - Mar 2015

  • Led cross-function team in researching the organizations’ strategic markets and audience segments to identify, develop and implement sales and marketing programs to grow business• Oversaw and contributed to content creation (websites, online design programs, social media, in-store displays and merchandising, brochures, literature, presentations and videos)o Developed and internationally launched store displays in 400+ dealer locationso Planned and published 4 websites including ecommerce and dealer locator capabilities• Uncovered market opportunities; market research and analysis for strategic planning• Translated market research and intelligence into appropriate sales and marketing materials and program development to reach each market and end user Show less

  • Market Development Manager

    Jan 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Videographer and Web Content Developer

    Aug 2012 - Jan 2014
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  The United States Playing Card Company - A Cartamundi Company

  Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

  Brand Assistant

  • Planned and executed digital strategies; including website, online loyalty program and social media, to increase followers to increase card purchases and card play o Increased Facebook followers by 11%; Instagram followers by 296%; Loyalty Members grew from 1,000 members to 22,584 members• Developed PR program for the company; including media and blogger relationships with over 200 outlets, resulting in 15+ media placements over a 6-month period• Executed product launches, communications, and promotions• Managed relationships with outside vendors and agency partners Show less

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  The Garage Group

  May 2017 - Feb 2020

  The Garage Group is a lean innovation and growth strategy firm that helps Bigcos grow, innovate, and think like a startup.• Infuses client engagements with consumer perspectives and world-class research insights.• Help clients to identify consumer pain points and problems, and validate consumer needs so clients feel confident in their decisions.• Push clients to think beyond typical solutions and encourage them to explore and test ideas before ruling them out to help make smarter decisions. Show less

  • Strategist, Lean Growth

    May 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Associate Innovation & Growth Strategist

    May 2017 - May 2018
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  SEI

  Feb 2020 - now

  Consultant

  SEI is an employee-owned business and technology management consulting firm focused on implementing tailored solutions for our clients. Our unique combination of local expertise and nationwide collaboration lets us deliver unparalleled service and proven results to each and every project.I love SEI because we live, volunteer, and raise families in the same communities where we work; creating long-term, sustainable relationships with our clients. With visibility and input to the decisions that influence our success, as an employee-owner I'm empowered to participate in all aspects of the business. I not only get to help my clients, but also participate in building a company that aligns with my values. Show less