We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. ~ Aristotle

SeventhBrennan

My Work, My Values

I believe that communication is more than just words—it’s about impact, connection, and driving meaningful change. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on work that aligns with my values: sustainability, ethical storytelling, and community empowerment. Whether I’m shaping marketing strategies, developing messaging for advocacy campaigns, or helping organizations craft narratives that resonate, my goal is always the same—to use communication as a force for good.

I thrive in roles that demand strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of how messaging influences action. From working with at-risk communities to managing large-scale marketing operations, I’ve seen firsthand how thoughtful, value-driven communication can make a difference.

If you’re looking for someone who brings purpose and precision to marketing, communications, and advocacy work, let’s connect.

Carrie Rose Brennan

 970.342.6186 | seventhbrennan@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-rose-brennan

Marketing Operations Management | Content Creation and Management | SEO | Editing | Market Research |Art Direction | Brand Management & Messaging | Project Management | Website Design & Management | Vendor & Business Relationships | Team Collaboration | Event Planning | Digital Photography |Employee Supervision | Office Operations Administration | Business Writing & Communications

Microsoft Office | Google Suite | WordPress | PowerPoint | Squarespace | Canva | Adobe Suite | HubSpot

Marketing Manager (F & B, Hospitality & Adventure)
 Water Valley Company | May 2024 – Present

  • Lead cross-functional marketing operations to ensure consistent brand voice, positioning, and SEO strategy across seven brands, collaborating closely with departments to align messaging, design, and customer experience.

  • Coordinate project timelines and deliverables for marketing collateral for large, ticketed events, maintaining on-schedule and on-brand execution by collaborating with diverse teams.

  • Manage vendor relationships, from selection to sponsorship acquisition, enhancing brand visibility and event success through strategic partnerships.

  • Supervise social media and graphic design teams, ensuring brand-aligned content creation and timely approvals while managing payroll processes.

  • Deploy targeted email campaigns using HubSpot, optimizing segmentation and engagement strategies for maximum impact.

  • Oversee website content management across five brand sites, updating written materials, visuals, and event information to keep audiences engaged and informed.

  • Partner with the newly formed Events team to establish a cohesive marketing structure, supporting event planning, digital promotion, and exploring a dedicated website for streamlined communications. Perform market and competitor research to support this initiative.

 

Research Analyst | Agricultural Sales Coordinator (Sustainable Materials)
 element6 Dynamics | 2021 – 2024

  • Conducted in-depth market and competitor research in the paper, packaging, and agricultural sectors, identifying commercialization opportunities and ESG-focused partnerships.

  • Partnered with IT to optimize HubSpot CRM functions, enhancing relationship management and supporting sales initiatives.

  • Designed marketing assets for ESG-focused campaigns, leveraging insights into sustainability to inform content strategy and customer engagement.

 

Creative and Communications Manager (Agricultural Seed)
 High Grade Hemp Seed | 2020 – 2021

  • Collaborated with senior marketing leadership to develop marketing strategies and content for newsletters, social media, and SEO, promoting brand consistency.

  • Led video production initiatives, acting as the main liaison for creative teams and retail partners to ensure smooth communication and project completion.

  • Conducted market research to support strategic marketing initiatives and organized webinars and live web events with external partners.

 

Marketing Coordinator (Retail)
 Bath Garden Center | 2019 – 2020

  • Managed digital and print advertisement planning, overseeing budgets and coordinating with external vendors to ensure cohesive brand presentation.

  • Executed social media campaigns from content creation to distribution, increasing brand visibility and engagement.

  • Organized community-focused seasonal events and promotions, fostering customer connection and brand loyalty through creative event execution.

Marketing Assistant (Medical)

Eye Center of Northern Colorado | 2017 – 2019

 Marketing / Brand Management:

  •  Liaised between outside marketing firm and internal marketing team to facilitate rebranding campaign as well as ongoing marketing efforts and brand management

  •  Oversaw rebranding efforts and consistency including design of a new web site, new business cards, internal posters, branded forms, and updating logo

  •  Created waiting room PowerPoint slide show

Website Management

  •  Coordinated daily with outside marketing company in the launching of new company websites, including site edits, navigation design, and content, photography, and all ongoing efforts

  •  Directed the SEO of company websites, including title tags, meta descriptions, and alt image tags

  •  Maintained company WordPress sites to make changes, update content, add and edit images

Administrative/Operations Duties

  •  Proofread and direct print ad creation for multiple publications

  •  Edited press releases, on-hold scripts, radio ad scripts, and all internal forms for grammar and brand consistency

  •  Created print order SOPs for all departments: processed and tracked print orders for multiple departments covering 5 locations

  • Developed and maintained relationships with multiple vendors, community groups, and advertisers.

  •  Oversaw research, selection, design, ordering, inventory control, and distribution all branded promotional materials.

  •  Worked in the Referral Department managing referral calls and making customer referral appointments.

 

Social Media Manager / Reputation Management

  •  Managed social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

  •  Directed the creation of social media posts by an outside marketing company

  •  Took Facebook Live videos of procedures to increase customer engagement

Event Planning

  • Managed community outreach by working with multiple groups to plan and execute events

  • Oversaw planning, staffing, and materials for marketing tables at community outreach events including city festivals

  • Planned and executed company “Night at the Art Museum”

  •  Manager of company softball intramural team: scheduled practices, first aid, and team t-shirt design

 

SEO Specialist ~ Madwire  (Marketing Agency)                                                                                                               2015- 2017

  • Collaborated with Marketing Executives, Project Managers, and Graphic Designers to execute overall marketing strategy for up to 90 accounts a month

  • Audited sites and created SEO plan to fit client budgets

  •  Wrote and posted up to 10 well-written, SEO-tailored articles and web content a day

  • Created and posted social media posts to encourage audience engagement

  •  Worked with UXI, WordPress, Big Commerce, Shopify, Live Edit, and other platforms


Education                                                                                                                                                                                     

Web Design & Graphic Design Certificate                                                                                       Fort Collins Digital Workshop

Master of Arts in Visual Arts                                                                                                                  Yale Divinity School  

Bachelor’s Degree                                                                                                                                      University of Arizona