Karen Uhler

Integrated Marketing Executive, Corporate Strategy | Brand & Sports Marketing | Strategic Partnerships | Education

Role
Director of Marketing at Kemper
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Karen Uhler

Integrated marketing executive, strategist and tactical leader of highly visible, enterprise-wide programs that build brand value and ignite brand recognition. Experience spans Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations and education, on both the client and agency side. Have led the strategic development and execution of fully comprehensive programs in multiple categories/product lines including: insurance (B2C and B2B), retail, consumer packaged goods, durables, quick service restaurants and beverages. Outstanding ability to engage, communicate and build cross-functional relationships with stakeholders at every level, while leveraging an entrepreneurial spirit to pioneer change and inspire others. Expertise in:National & Multicultural Advertising Sponsorship Marketing (Sports & Entertainment) Affinity Marketing (B2B and B2C)Brand Identity Social & Digital Engagement Corporate Advocacy Strategic PhilanthropyPublic Relations Direct Response Marketing Sales & Consumer PromotionsEvent ManagementTalent Recruitment and DevelopmentTeam BuildingPublic Speaking

Experience

  1. Director of Marketing

    Kemper

    Sep 2021 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

    Responsible for defining, leading, and executing on strategic marketing and communication initiatives to support the Kemper Personal Insurance division’s business goals. Leading a team of marketing professionals and serving as a key hands-on partner with the sales, product and pricing teams with a matrixed reporting role to the President of Kemper Personal Insurance.

Education

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Master's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  • Eastern Illinois University

    Bachelor's degree, Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Skills

  • Online Marketing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Direct Marketing
  • Digital Media
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Interactive Marketing
  • Event Management
  • Digital Strategy
  • Integrated Marketing
  • Strategy
  • Advertising
  • Brand Management
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Marketing Communications
  • Media Planning
  • Social Media
  • Sports Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Management
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Marketing
  • Brand Development
  • Sponsorship
  • Leadership
  • Digital Marketing
  • Relationship Marketing
  • Online Advertising
  • Mobile Marketing

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