Stephanie Teig
Great communications begin with a plan.
A plan that propels you toward your goals.
A plan that engages your audience.
A plan that elevates your message from broken record status.
That's where I come in.
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Minneapolis | Denver
"If we did all the things we are capable of,
we would literally astound ourselves"
–Thomas Edison
Portfolio
“If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.”
–Rudyard Kipling
Professional History
2021 - 2024 | Minnesota Realtors®
Sr. Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Brought on to rebuild the Marketing & Communications team at a 22,000-member nonprofit association.
Member of the Executive Team and staff lead for Communications Committee.
Responsible for the association’s strategic marketing, communications, media and public relations, promotion and branding for the association’s annual convention, partnerships and outreach strategy.
Responsible for increasing brand awareness, engagement, and visibility to support continued mission growth by providing marketing and communications support, strategies, and tools in an efficient, effective, and sustainable manner.
Manage and mentor MarComm team members and contractors to ensure top performance and delivery. Fostered collaboration, individual growth plans, team building and improvement plans.
Set creative strategy and direction for all print and digital deliverables; serves as editor and creative director for bi-monthly magazine.
Partners with all internal departments (Member Services, Government Affairs, Legal/Risk Management, Operations), Leadership Team and Board of Directors to ensure clear and timely communication to membership.
Responsible for department budget.
1994 - current | Freelance Creative
Creative Director, Copywriter & Graphic Designer
Creative strategy, branding, writing, SEO, editing, graphic design and event planning. CLIENTS include: Cambria, Target, NSE Media, Fingerhut, Bioscrip, American Express/IDS, Questar, World Voices, Hats & Mittens, A Better Chance, Amnicon, Central Lutheran Church, Minnesota Waterfowl Association, Midwest Independent Publishers Association, Midwest Highways & Byways magazine.
2009 - 2020Â |Â MotivAction, an Augeo company
Chief Creative Officer & Sr Creative Director
Led an award-winning team (121 global creative awards) that supported internal, pre-sale and client communications. Partnered cross-functionally with clients, sales and other internal departments. Translated business objectives into strategic communication plans. Managed and mentored creative staff members and contractors to ensure top performance and delivery. Led the rebranding of the corporate identity, served on the company's Leadership Team and led the company's Innovation Team.
2007Â - 2008 | Asset Marketing
Director of Advertising & Creative Services
Led the marketing communications initiatives within the AMS umbrella of companies. Managed the Creative Services department in a direct response environment. Responsible for all print and digital advertising and marketing communications (corporate and product collateral, radio spots, magazine ads, direct mail, e-mail and web offers). Managed department budget including all vendor negotiations. Developed clear strategies and processes that supported on-time delivery and follow-through of all creative output while maintaining profitability/budget goals.
2005Â - 2007 | Carlson Marketing
Creative Director & Manager of Event Communications
Oversaw all creative projects and staff, responsible for department and client budgets and overall quality of work. Translated client marketing objectives into creative strategies. Heavy client interface: acted as primary contact from point of sale through campaigns; responsible for client satisfaction; participated in sales presentations to generate new communications business. Heavy staff interface across all departments. Generated proposals and contracts for campaigns; developed department procedures; managed full-time staff of eight as well as contractor group that scaled as needed. Provided department forecasting to finance department as well as conducted post-program audits.
2003Â - 2005 | Kirkhouse Publishers
Marketing & Publicity Manager
Managed all aspects of marketing and publicity for new titles; developed relationships with authors, bookstores and media to promote titles; wrote, designed, and/or supervised production of all marketing pieces (press kits, direct mail pieces, etc.). Edited books as needed. Managed booth and staffed trade shows. Served as Director of the Midwest Independent Publishers Association Book Awards—planned all aspects of event, secured judges and emceed the event.
“In fact, the reality of life is such that you never do get to the top. The climb is the goal. The top of the mountain is only the direction, not the destination.”
–Rabbi David Aaron
About Me
I like to think of life as one big learning experience that continuously grows and changes us. My mantra (for myself and others) is there are no failures, only lessons.
Professionally, I have a dedication to teamwork, respect for the tried-and-true, and a curiosity for the latest and greatest. Clients and team members alike say my work is strategic, relevant and creative.
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I've won over 120 creative awards and have offices in Minneapolis and Denver. I can't wait to work with you!
