Top Talent like Mandy are on Pangea

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Mandy Arnold

PR and Communications Specialist •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Organizational Leader | Brand Marketing | Crisis Communications | C-Suite Strategist | Market Influence | Performance Focused | Board Member
Founder of GAVIN, a nationally recognized brand communications firm serving regional and national brands, now proudly part of The YGS Group family of companies. Led the company to achieve double-digit, year-over-year growth for 11 consecutive years, achieving recognition by Inc 5000, PR News Agency Elite Top 100, CPBJ Readers Ranking PR Agency, Best Places to Work, Top 250 Private Companies-Central PA, CPBJ Top Fifty Fastest Growing Companies, American Business Awards Agency of the Year (Silver) and Small Business of the Year (YCEA). Now as the SVP of Strategy for GAVIN, I am supporting a smooth transition in leadership while leveraging three decades of leading senior-level brand and market strategy and crisis communications to the advantage of regional and national brands, providing strategic counsel to organizations and leaders navigating change and smart growth. My professional experience includes directing marketing and communications for clients in healthcare, public health, technology, environmental, sustainability, government, private equity, commercial real estate developers, public and private education, professional services, economic development, and more. Recognized as an expert resource for leading influential market approaches and messaging platforms within the C-suite, I have advised organizations through dynamic change, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and crises in healthcare, education, government, manufacturing, business-to-business, technology, and tourism. My ability to maneuver market variables for the most desirable outcome has earned me a seat with an extensive list of reputable brands and executive teams. Proven track record building proven performance-focused communications and marketing strategies to engage hard-to-reach audiences, with extensive experience directing audience research, community engagement, and relations in rural and urban communities. Dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of my work affirms the importance of inclusion, representation, and reflection to advance equitable outcomes to support achieving an essential core value in my work, More Voices at Our Table. Featured in Advertising Age's Smart from the Start Report.

Work History

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Senior Vice President, Strategy

Gavin Evolving InfluenceSupporting a successful transition after selling GAVIN to YGS Group. Advising clients on complex market challenges, employee and corporate communications, crisis communications, community relations, competitive positioning, and thought leadership to achieve organizational key performance outcomes, goals, and strategic objectives. Senior advisor to executive marketing teams, leadership, and stakeholders in advancing the success of brands and organizations to engage their public, customers, and internal audiences. Key part of GAVIN's senior leadership team, supporting the continued advancement of the agency's market-leading service brand solutions and development and promotion of the agency's team. Leading larger-scale proposal development and market strategy plans. Impressive client roster, including Amazon, re:Cycle Reverse Logistics, CRDC Global, PennWaste, Kinsley, National Fitness Partners (Planet Fitness), Focus Financial, PA Dept. of Health, Baltimore Dept. of Health, Public Health Management Corporation, PA Association of Community Health Centers, FQHCs/CHCs, PAM Health, Take Control HIV, Bureaus of Health, Martin's Famous (Potato Rolls), Stauffer's, Kunzler Meats, KT Tape, PapaJohns, various school districts, charter, and private schools, HACC-Central Pennsylvania's Community College, City of Frederick, City of Harrisburg, City of York, City of Fredericksburg, HB Global, various law firms, and more.
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CEO, Founder

Gavin Evolving InfluenceSep 2011 - Apr 2023 • 11 yrs 8 mosFounder of GAVIN, a nationally recognized brand communications firm serving regional and national brands. Led the company to achieve double-digit, year-over-year growth for 11 consecutive years, achieving recognition by Inc 5000, PR News Agency Elite Top 100, Best Places to Work, Top 250 Private Companies-Central PA, CPBJ Top Fifty Fastest Growing Companies and more resulting in acquisition by the YGS Group in December 2023. Led the agency with a clear vision while directing a team of 30+ FTEs to achieve operational success to support annual growth rates of 20%+, financial strength and strong cash flow, strategic reinvestment, healthy profit margins, and powerful revenue growth strategies achieving an annual 85% client retention rate, strong client referrals and healthy tier one new client attraction. Mentoring and developing senior teams. Successfully acquired two advertising firms and fully integrated teams, clients, and revenue models into GAVIN. Directed senior-level market strategy, brand communications, crisis management, public relations, community engagement, and business development to the advantage of clients. Providing strategic counsel to regional and national brand and public entity leaders navigating change and smart growth, leveraging offensive market approaches to control narratives and market positioning for optimal results. Delivered quantifiable outcomes for health and wellness organizations, population health initiatives, private equity groups, mergers and acquisitions, technology, consumer goods, international manufacturers, commercial real estate investors, public and private education, utilities and government, environmental, family offices, and more. Board positions include WellSpan Health Corporate Board/Chair of the Compliance and Audit Committee/AI Task Force, York Hospital Board, Industrial Redevelopment Authority Board, Business Improvement District Authority (Board President), community college advisory board seat, and more.
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Co-Owner

The Left Bank Restaurant and BarSep 2017 - Dec 2023 • 6 yrs 4 mosFormer co-owner with my husband of The Left Bank Restaurant and Bar, a top-rated casual fine dining restaurant in downtown York, PA. As co-owner, my role is to lead the brand experience, overseeing all brand strategy, digital strategy, marketing, and public relations. Sold restaurant along with mixed-use commercial real estate in the city center.
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Vice President of Marketing

LIGHTSTYLES, LTD/Marvin Windows and DoorsAug 2007 - Aug 2011 • 4 yrs 1 moOversaw comprehensive market and sales strategy for the Mid-Atlantic region throughout the entire distribution channel for various building supply lines, including Marvin Windows and Doors, Integrity Windows and Doors, and more. Managed all marketing segmentation and channel strategies for retail and trade sales, and national marketing for Marvin Windows and Doors for Mid-Atlantic distributor network.
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Account Manager

Sacunas StoesselJan 2004 - Jan 2007 • 3 yrs 1 moLed charge on the large-scale regional medical system, Mount Nittany Medical Center, and consumer goods accounts. Oversaw brand strategy, regional marketing, and internal communications strategy. Introduced key digital market strategies to agency accounts. Managed national and regional agency public relations efforts. Directed patient, employee and community engagement marketing, media strategies and brand strategies in growth markets. Led account teams in delivering performance reporting, quality controls and budget management for clients.

Education

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Towson University

Master's degree, Communications Management2006 - 2010
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Towson University

Postgraduate Degree, Integrated Comm & Strategic PR2004 - 2006
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Towson University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Communications1999 - 2003
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Community College of Baltimore County

Associate's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services1996 - 1998

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!

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Organizational Leader | Brand Marketing | Crisis Communications | C-Suite Strategist | Market Influence | Performance Focused | Board Member
Founder of GAVIN, a nationally recognized brand communications firm serving regional and national brands, now proudly part of The YGS Group family of companies. Led the company to achieve double-digit, year-over-year growth for 11 consecutive years, achieving recognition by Inc 5000, PR News Agency Elite Top 100, CPBJ Readers Ranking PR Agency, Best Places to Work, Top 250 Private Companies-Central PA, CPBJ Top Fifty Fastest Growing Companies, American Business Awards Agency of the Year (Silver) and Small Business of the Year (YCEA). Now as the SVP of Strategy for GAVIN, I am supporting a smooth transition in leadership while leveraging three decades of leading senior-level brand and market strategy and crisis communications to the advantage of regional and national brands, providing strategic counsel to organizations and leaders navigating change and smart growth. My professional experience includes directing marketing and communications for clients in healthcare, public health, technology, environmental, sustainability, government, private equity, commercial real estate developers, public and private education, professional services, economic development, and more. Recognized as an expert resource for leading influential market approaches and messaging platforms within the C-suite, I have advised organizations through dynamic change, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and crises in healthcare, education, government, manufacturing, business-to-business, technology, and tourism. My ability to maneuver market variables for the most desirable outcome has earned me a seat with an extensive list of reputable brands and executive teams. Proven track record building proven performance-focused communications and marketing strategies to engage hard-to-reach audiences, with extensive experience directing audience research, community engagement, and relations in rural and urban communities. Dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of my work affirms the importance of inclusion, representation, and reflection to advance equitable outcomes to support achieving an essential core value in my work, More Voices at Our Table. Featured in Advertising Age's Smart from the Start Report.

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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Top Talent like Mandy are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty 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.

Mandy Arnold

PR and Communications Specialist •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

G

Senior Vice President, Strategy

Gavin Evolving InfluenceSupporting a successful transition after selling GAVIN to YGS Group. Advising clients on complex market challenges, employee and corporate communications, crisis communications, community relations, competitive positioning, and thought leadership to achieve organizational key performance outcomes, goals, and strategic objectives. Senior advisor to executive marketing teams, leadership, and stakeholders in advancing the success of brands and organizations to engage their public, customers, and internal audiences. Key part of GAVIN's senior leadership team, supporting the continued advancement of the agency's market-leading service brand solutions and development and promotion of the agency's team. Leading larger-scale proposal development and market strategy plans. Impressive client roster, including Amazon, re:Cycle Reverse Logistics, CRDC Global, PennWaste, Kinsley, National Fitness Partners (Planet Fitness), Focus Financial, PA Dept. of Health, Baltimore Dept. of Health, Public Health Management Corporation, PA Association of Community Health Centers, FQHCs/CHCs, PAM Health, Take Control HIV, Bureaus of Health, Martin's Famous (Potato Rolls), Stauffer's, Kunzler Meats, KT Tape, PapaJohns, various school districts, charter, and private schools, HACC-Central Pennsylvania's Community College, City of Frederick, City of Harrisburg, City of York, City of Fredericksburg, HB Global, various law firms, and more.
G

CEO, Founder

Gavin Evolving InfluenceSep 2011 - Apr 2023 • 11 yrs 8 mosFounder of GAVIN, a nationally recognized brand communications firm serving regional and national brands. Led the company to achieve double-digit, year-over-year growth for 11 consecutive years, achieving recognition by Inc 5000, PR News Agency Elite Top 100, Best Places to Work, Top 250 Private Companies-Central PA, CPBJ Top Fifty Fastest Growing Companies and more resulting in acquisition by the YGS Group in December 2023. Led the agency with a clear vision while directing a team of 30+ FTEs to achieve operational success to support annual growth rates of 20%+, financial strength and strong cash flow, strategic reinvestment, healthy profit margins, and powerful revenue growth strategies achieving an annual 85% client retention rate, strong client referrals and healthy tier one new client attraction. Mentoring and developing senior teams. Successfully acquired two advertising firms and fully integrated teams, clients, and revenue models into GAVIN. Directed senior-level market strategy, brand communications, crisis management, public relations, community engagement, and business development to the advantage of clients. Providing strategic counsel to regional and national brand and public entity leaders navigating change and smart growth, leveraging offensive market approaches to control narratives and market positioning for optimal results. Delivered quantifiable outcomes for health and wellness organizations, population health initiatives, private equity groups, mergers and acquisitions, technology, consumer goods, international manufacturers, commercial real estate investors, public and private education, utilities and government, environmental, family offices, and more. Board positions include WellSpan Health Corporate Board/Chair of the Compliance and Audit Committee/AI Task Force, York Hospital Board, Industrial Redevelopment Authority Board, Business Improvement District Authority (Board President), community college advisory board seat, and more.
T

Co-Owner

The Left Bank Restaurant and BarSep 2017 - Dec 2023 • 6 yrs 4 mosFormer co-owner with my husband of The Left Bank Restaurant and Bar, a top-rated casual fine dining restaurant in downtown York, PA. As co-owner, my role is to lead the brand experience, overseeing all brand strategy, digital strategy, marketing, and public relations. Sold restaurant along with mixed-use commercial real estate in the city center.
L

Vice President of Marketing

LIGHTSTYLES, LTD/Marvin Windows and DoorsAug 2007 - Aug 2011 • 4 yrs 1 moOversaw comprehensive market and sales strategy for the Mid-Atlantic region throughout the entire distribution channel for various building supply lines, including Marvin Windows and Doors, Integrity Windows and Doors, and more. Managed all marketing segmentation and channel strategies for retail and trade sales, and national marketing for Marvin Windows and Doors for Mid-Atlantic distributor network.
S

Account Manager

Sacunas StoesselJan 2004 - Jan 2007 • 3 yrs 1 moLed charge on the large-scale regional medical system, Mount Nittany Medical Center, and consumer goods accounts. Oversaw brand strategy, regional marketing, and internal communications strategy. Introduced key digital market strategies to agency accounts. Managed national and regional agency public relations efforts. Directed patient, employee and community engagement marketing, media strategies and brand strategies in growth markets. Led account teams in delivering performance reporting, quality controls and budget management for clients.

Education

T

Towson University

Master's degree, Communications Management2006 - 2010
T

Towson University

Postgraduate Degree, Integrated Comm & Strategic PR2004 - 2006
T

Towson University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Communications1999 - 2003
C

Community College of Baltimore County

Associate's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services1996 - 1998

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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