Erica Kangas

Erica Kangas

VP of Marketing @ COCO + CARMEN by tgbBRANDS

About

Experienced marketing leader passionate about making an impact and empowering teams. Dynamic background includes both agency and corporate experience across a variety of industries including education, travel, auto, and fashion. Expertise in digital marketing, data-driven marketing, and e-commerce across B2C and B2B audiences. An integrator with experience in connecting and leading cross-functional teams to drive business solutions from strategy through execution. Proven success developing and improving processes and frameworks to ensure teams are able to work effectively and efficiently to meet business goals.

Country

United States

City

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Skill

Account Management, Interpersonal Skills, People Management, Customer Loyalty, Customer Segmentation Strategy, Online Marketing, B2B Marketing Strategy, Data Analytics, Interactive Marketing, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Loyalty Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Loyalty Programs, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Relationship Marketing

Experience

COCO + CARMEN by tgbBRANDS

VP of Marketing

COCO + CARMEN by tgbBRANDS

LinkedIn
2019-2 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos

• Develop and oversee branding and marketing strategies for 7 brands • Lead team of 12; including marketing, creative, and photography resources • Create strategy for marketing initiatives for multi-channel campaigns: web, email, text, social, and print channels for B2B and B2C • Spearhead company initiatives with cross-functional teams in support of new tools and channels to drive sales including new ecommerce sites • Serve on Leadership Team

COCO + CARMEN by tgbBRANDS

Marketing Director

COCO + CARMEN by tgbBRANDS

LinkedIn
2018-7 - 2019-1 · 7 mos

• Led marketing strategy for 2 brands • Implemented and managed marketing technology platforms and vendors • Streamlined project processes, project plans, and status meetings • Advised and supported leadership team

The Lacek Group

Account Director

The Lacek Group

LinkedIn
2016-6 - 2018-7 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Served on leadership team to develop and implement a new international loyalty program including building and growing a new team ($10M+) • Developed strong client relationships built on trust and results • Co-led implementation with hundreds of agency partners and clients to integrate program business and technical ecosystem • Managed all aspects of program including technology platforms, apps, data, email, reporting, analytics to support B2B and B2C channels • Led and launched promotional program ($5M+)

The Lacek Group

Director, Loyalty Operations

The Lacek Group

LinkedIn
2014-7 - 2016-5 · 1 yr 11 mos

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Oversaw internal team, vendor, and technology platform that supported a large and successful customer loyalty program • Ensured thousands of B2B partners could offer and operationalize a customized version of this program to customers

The Lacek Group

Account Supervisor

The Lacek Group

LinkedIn
2013-2 - 2014-6 · 1 yr 5 mos

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Supported Fortune 500 client in the auto industry • Delivered complex digital projects from concept through delivery • Developed well-designed targeted communications and promotions through websites and lifecyle email campaigns • Delivered reporting and insights to continually optimize program strategies • Managed 3 direct reports

The Lacek Group

Sr. Account Executive

The Lacek Group

LinkedIn
2012-7 - 2013-1 · 7 mos

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Supported Fortune 500 client in the car rental industry • Led internal resources to provide best-in-class solutions to our client resulting in customer loyalty and sales • Developed strong client relationships built on trust and results

The Lacek Group

Project Management Office Supervisor

The Lacek Group

LinkedIn
2009-7 - 2012-7 · 3 yrs 1 mo

• Oversaw team to ensure delivery of quality work on time and on budget for one of largest clients ($10M+) • Developed annual statement of work: scope, pricing, and resource plans • Forecasted and managed capacity and project assignments; presented to Exec. Leadership team monthly • Built and developed teams (hiring, training, development) • Managed 3-12 direct reports

The Lacek Group

Sr. Interactive Project Manager

The Lacek Group

LinkedIn
2008-3 - 2009-6 · 1 yr 4 mos

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Provided project management, business analyst, and quality assurance services • Managed complex promotional and program website projects • Served on core team for company-wide initiative to evaluate roles and processes resulting in transformation of Account and Project Management teams • Collaborated with 2 cross-functional teams of 25+ including account, project management, creative, data, email, web development, and analytics resources

The Lacek Group

Interactive Project Manager

The Lacek Group

LinkedIn
2007-1 - 2008-2 · 1 yr 2 mos

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Managed complex, dynamic email campaign programs on time and on budget • Collaborated with account, creative, tehcnical and data team members to support loyalty program marketing initiatives

Capella University

Communications Project Manager

Capella University

LinkedIn
2005-1 - 2006-12 · 2 yrs

• Assisted with email marketing strategies • Collaborated with cross-funcational departments • Provided and pulled audience segmentation files

Education

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

LinkedIn

Double Major: Marketing and Management

2000 - 2004 · 4 yrs

Erica Kangas's Contact Information

Email

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Phone

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