Richard Drew Shipley

Over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of marketing and technology.

Role
Director of Digital Platforms at Destination Cleveland
Location
Cleveland, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Richard Drew Shipley

Senior Digital Marketing Professional. Expertise in marketing technology and innovative problem solving. Empathetic leader bringing together diverse teams. Led major initiatives during the following: 2016 RNC, 2019 MLB All-Star Game, 2021 NFL Draft, 2022 NBA All-Star Game, and 2024 NCAA Women\'s Final Four.Specialties: Digital Marketing; Technology; Innovation; Project Management; Budget Management; Marketing Stack Deployment & Integration; Web / Mobile App Design & Development; Vendor Selection & Management; AI; Generative AI; Big Data; Proximity / Beacon / GeoFence Marketing; Email Marketing; Marketing Automation; Digital UI / UX; Analytics; Data Integration; SEO; SEM; PPC Advertising.

Experience

  1. Director of Digital Platforms

    Destination Cleveland

    Apr 2013 — Present · Cleveland/Akron, OH, US

    Director of Digital Platforms, March 2022 - Present» Senior Manager, Digital Platforms, December 2018 - March 2022» Senior Manager of Web Administration & Digital Marketing, March 2017 - December 2018» Manager of Web Administration & Digital Marketing, April 2013 – March 2017Responsibilities:Co-Lead of Digital Marketing DepartmentBudget Manager of Digital Marketing DepartmentDigital marketing technology strategyOversees development & design of web/apps Evolves digital marketing stack which includes: • Websites (ThisisCleveland.com) & Landing Pages • Mobile Application (Destination Cleveland) • Email & Marketing Automation • Proximity Marketing (Geo/GPS & Beacons) • CRM for Consumer Marketing • Additional Marketing Tools / PlatformsProject management with multiple external marketing and development partners

Education

  • Castle High School

    High School Diploma

    1998 — 2002

  • University of Evansville

    B.S. Mass Communications, Online Media, Video Production, Advertising

    2002 — 2006

Skills

  • Multimedia
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Web Analytics
  • Marketing
  • Html
  • Photoshop
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Vendor Relationships
  • Press Releases
  • Digital Media
  • Content Marketing
  • Website Redesign
  • Website Development
  • Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
  • Video Editing
  • Proximity (Geo/Gps, Beacon) Marketing & Messaging
  • Urban Airship
  • Vendor Management
  • Gimbal Beacon Manager
  • Creative Development
  • Web Development
  • SEO
  • Photography
  • Salesforce
  • Lightroom
  • Video Production
  • Digital Marketing
  • Marketing Automation
  • Html + Css
  • Commercial Photography
  • Capture One
  • Digital Asset Management
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Usability Testing
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Creative Direction
  • Social Media
  • Video
  • Web Project Management
  • Microsoft Office

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