Christen Craig

Professional Summary

Innovative, detail-oriented marketing leader with 6+ years of experience in content, product, and brand marketing. Passionate about identifying target audiences, crafting messaging frameworks and strategies, and finding new ways to streamline processes. Uses both creative and analytic approaches to deliver impactful collateral and is recognized for turning complex, technical subject matter into content that engages and compels. 

Resume

Skills + Tools

● Campaign Management: Semrush, Seobility, Smartsheet, Hootsuite, MailChimp

● Content Management & Execution: Figma, Canva, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Chat GPT, Wix, WordPress, Adobe

● CRM & Marketing Automation: ClickUp, Monday, HubSpot, Salesforce, Highspot, Sprout Social


Certifications

●  Google Ads

●  Google Analytics

●  HubSpot Content Marketing

●  HubSpot Marketing Software

● Content Creation: Strategy & Tools

● Leadership Styles, LinkedIn Learning

● Advanced Product Marketing, LinkedIn Learning

● Advanced Content Marketing, LinkedIn Learning


Professional experience

Content and Product Marketing Manager at Levelset, a Procore Company 03/2022 – Present

Content Marketing Specialist at Levelset, a Procore Company (Promoted) 09/2021 – 03/2022

Remote. Financial technologies; automation. SaaS. B2B. Startup; acquired for $500M in 2022.

● Planned for, produced, and edited all bottom-of-funnel content for Levelset's flagship product

● Managed relationships with freelancers and agencies to ensure high-quality, on-brand content

● Spearheaded integration of AI tools to streamline content marketing efforts, improving efficiency

● Mentored 3 content marketers as team lead, overseeing onboarding and continuous development

● Fostered cross-functional collaboration with Procore teams on content strategy, driving 16,367 organic customers in 2023

● Implemented new case study format and process; conducted interviews and wrote 35+ customer stories, driving awareness and generating leads

● Functioned as product and audience expert within Product Marketing and collaborated with 5+teams to develop informed strategies and cohesive marketing materials

● Performed strategic market research to build persona profiles; owned defining core brand, go-to-market, and BOFU content strategies, contributing to $32M in annual revenue in 2022


Lead Content Marketing Specialist at Create Sales and Marketing 03/2021 – 09/2021

Austin, TX. Marketing agency. B2B and B2C.

● Developed all long and short-form digital content for 10+ channels

● Managed 3+ projects daily while ensuring timely delivery and impactful content

● Authored 12-part, first-in-industry virtual training program, including video scripts

● Researched topics to assemble data for consumer personas and Go-to-Market strategies

● Crafted impactful messaging for 50+ products and services tailored to each customer profile

● Devised brand-specific social media strategies to amplify engagement and drive business growth


Lead Content Specialist at Simplified Communications Group 01/2020 – 03/2021

Content Specialist at Simplified Communications Group (Promoted) 05/2018 – 01/2020

Houston, TX. Telecommunications and Cloud software. SaaS. B2B.

● Cultivated marketing strategies for all stages of Buyer's Journey

● Transformed complex technical information into accessible, engaging copy

● Increased web traffic 120% by conducting keyword research and implementing SEO

● Directed up to 3 freelance writers, ensuring consistent, high-quality content production

● Identified target audience and developed buyer personas to be used for content creation

● Implemented content database and streamlined resource access for Sales and Marketing

● Created and maintained company style guide to establish consistency across all channels


additional relevant experience

Freelance Content Specialist, Cybersecurity, Energy, and SMB          2017 – Present

Content Writer and Editor, Ebby Halliday Realtors — Contract          05/2018 – 08/2020

Teaching Assistant, Eckerd College, Creative Writing Department      2014 — 2018



Education

Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing, Eckerd College  2014—2018

● Awarded Dennis Lehane Scholarship for Creative Writing  2015—2018

● Awarded Bess and Sam Melnick Scholarship for Creative Writing  2016—2018