Top Talent like Ariel are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Ariel Runyon

Content Marketing Manager
Los Angeles, CA, US
Video Production
Copywriting
Leadership
Content Strategy
Creative Problem Solving
Strategic Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Creative Marketing Director & Entrepreneur
As a modern, pragmatic marketing leader and entrepreneur, I thrive in dynamic, growth-focused travel companies with a proven track record of driving substantial revenue. Expertise in creative problem-solving and delivering innovative solutions aligned with strategic business goals. Living and working abroad has enriched my skill set, marrying my passion for marketing with my love of travel, writing, and cultural exchange.

Work History

Q

Creative Marketing Director / Business Owner

QuestyTravel.comEstablished a digital creative agency delivering strategic marketing services to travel professionals. Expert in website design, graphic design, copywriting, SEO, email marketing.
G

Director, Marketing

Global Travel CollectionApr 2022 - Oct 2022 • 7 mosGenerated over $3.5 million through impactful email marketing campaigns. Shaped branding strategies for luxury travel companies. Delivered digital products to 1,200+ luxury travel advisors.
G

Senior Marketing Communications Manager

Global Travel CollectionSep 2020 - Oct 2022 • 2 yrs 2 mosManaged marketing for luxury travel brands during the pandemic. Expanded luxury leisure email marketing program. Owned the GTC global marketing database and brand management.
P

Marketing Communications Manager

Protravel InternationalApr 2020 - Oct 2022 • 2 yrs 7 mosManaged the expansion of the SOAR email marketing program. Provided tailored services to 900+ advisors, enhancing satisfaction and driving sales.
P

Marketing Communications Manager, Western Region

Protravel InternationalMay 2018 - Oct 2022 • 4 yrs 6 mosLaunched SOAR email marketing program. Recruited 100 travel advisors, building a 20,000-subscriber database. Improved online presence and hosted impactful events.
H

Marketing Campaign Manager

Hey There ProductionsJan 2018 - May 2018 • 5 mosDeveloped and implemented creative marketing strategies for travel short films. Designed digital and print media and planned promotional events.
S

TEFL/TESOL English Teacher

SET Vietnam | Sunrise School | YES! Kids Language Center | Just Kids | Private LessonsJun 2015 - Mar 2018 • 2 yrs 10 mosTaught ESL in public schools and language centers in Hanoi. Organized business English classes for professionals and volunteered teaching Khmer youth in Cambodia.
S

Volunteer English Teacher

Smiling Hearts Association for ChildrenApr 2015 - May 2015 • 2 mosTaught English to Khmer youth aged 5-17. Designed lesson plans and created teaching materials.
B

Front Desk Agent

Big Sky ResortJun 2014 - Oct 2014 • 5 mosSeasonal summer position in Montana. Developed sales proficiency and customer service skills in the hospitality industry.
R

Marketing and Social Media Manager

RunBach, LLCJan 2011 - May 2014 • 3 yrs 5 mosCreated and implemented marketing strategies for a restaurant chain. Managed social media accounts and coordinated large-scale events.
S

Marketing Assistant and Tour Guide

Southern Illinois UniversityJan 2008 - Jan 2010 • 2 yrs 1 moDeveloped marketing strategies for the Housing department. Managed a network of student tour guides and organized events.
S

Vice President of American Advertising Federation

Southern Illinois UniversityMay 2010 - Dec 2010 • 8 mosCo-ran weekly meetings and helped create advertising campaigns for national competition.
D

Information Technology Associates Program Intern

DePauw UniversityJan 2007 - Jan 2008 • 1 yr 1 moDeveloped skills in video production, audio engineering, and website development. Provided technical troubleshooting and support.

Education

S

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Bachelor of Science, Journalism - Mass Communication and Media Arts; Marketing2008 - 2010
G

Grenoble Ecole de Management

International Business, International Business2010
D

DePauw University

Internship, Information Technology2007 - 2008
I

i-to-i TEFL

Certified ESL Teacher, TEFL Certification2015

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Creative Marketing Director & Entrepreneur
As a modern, pragmatic marketing leader and entrepreneur, I thrive in dynamic, growth-focused travel companies with a proven track record of driving substantial revenue. Expertise in creative problem-solving and delivering innovative solutions aligned with strategic business goals. Living and working abroad has enriched my skill set, marrying my passion for marketing with my love of travel, writing, and cultural exchange.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Ariel are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Ariel Runyon

Content Marketing Manager
Los Angeles, CA, US
Video Production
Copywriting
Leadership
Content Strategy
Creative Problem Solving
Strategic Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

Q

Creative Marketing Director / Business Owner

QuestyTravel.comEstablished a digital creative agency delivering strategic marketing services to travel professionals. Expert in website design, graphic design, copywriting, SEO, email marketing.
G

Director, Marketing

Global Travel CollectionApr 2022 - Oct 2022 • 7 mosGenerated over $3.5 million through impactful email marketing campaigns. Shaped branding strategies for luxury travel companies. Delivered digital products to 1,200+ luxury travel advisors.
G

Senior Marketing Communications Manager

Global Travel CollectionSep 2020 - Oct 2022 • 2 yrs 2 mosManaged marketing for luxury travel brands during the pandemic. Expanded luxury leisure email marketing program. Owned the GTC global marketing database and brand management.
P

Marketing Communications Manager

Protravel InternationalApr 2020 - Oct 2022 • 2 yrs 7 mosManaged the expansion of the SOAR email marketing program. Provided tailored services to 900+ advisors, enhancing satisfaction and driving sales.
P

Marketing Communications Manager, Western Region

Protravel InternationalMay 2018 - Oct 2022 • 4 yrs 6 mosLaunched SOAR email marketing program. Recruited 100 travel advisors, building a 20,000-subscriber database. Improved online presence and hosted impactful events.
H

Marketing Campaign Manager

Hey There ProductionsJan 2018 - May 2018 • 5 mosDeveloped and implemented creative marketing strategies for travel short films. Designed digital and print media and planned promotional events.
S

TEFL/TESOL English Teacher

SET Vietnam | Sunrise School | YES! Kids Language Center | Just Kids | Private LessonsJun 2015 - Mar 2018 • 2 yrs 10 mosTaught ESL in public schools and language centers in Hanoi. Organized business English classes for professionals and volunteered teaching Khmer youth in Cambodia.
S

Volunteer English Teacher

Smiling Hearts Association for ChildrenApr 2015 - May 2015 • 2 mosTaught English to Khmer youth aged 5-17. Designed lesson plans and created teaching materials.
B

Front Desk Agent

Big Sky ResortJun 2014 - Oct 2014 • 5 mosSeasonal summer position in Montana. Developed sales proficiency and customer service skills in the hospitality industry.
R

Marketing and Social Media Manager

RunBach, LLCJan 2011 - May 2014 • 3 yrs 5 mosCreated and implemented marketing strategies for a restaurant chain. Managed social media accounts and coordinated large-scale events.
S

Marketing Assistant and Tour Guide

Southern Illinois UniversityJan 2008 - Jan 2010 • 2 yrs 1 moDeveloped marketing strategies for the Housing department. Managed a network of student tour guides and organized events.
S

Vice President of American Advertising Federation

Southern Illinois UniversityMay 2010 - Dec 2010 • 8 mosCo-ran weekly meetings and helped create advertising campaigns for national competition.
D

Information Technology Associates Program Intern

DePauw UniversityJan 2007 - Jan 2008 • 1 yr 1 moDeveloped skills in video production, audio engineering, and website development. Provided technical troubleshooting and support.

Education

S

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Bachelor of Science, Journalism - Mass Communication and Media Arts; Marketing2008 - 2010
G

Grenoble Ecole de Management

International Business, International Business2010
D

DePauw University

Internship, Information Technology2007 - 2008
I

i-to-i TEFL

Certified ESL Teacher, TEFL Certification2015

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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