Top Talent like Mari 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.

Mari Backus

Creative & Brand Strategist •
Brand Strategy
Shopify
Squarespace
Coaching
Consulting
Social Media
Instagram
Social Media Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Marketing Expert & Brand Designer
Mari Leigh is a dynamic entrepreneur and coach with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Marketing from Grand Valley State University. She began social media management in 2010 for small businesses continuing until earning her degree. Her expertise in marketing and communications was honed as the Marketing Director at Coral Restoration Foundation, where she managed CRM partnerships, outreach events, and public relations. After Mari went back to entrepreneurship helping businesses grow through website creation, brand design, consulting & marketing management. Her diverse experience and passion for personal development make her a sought-after consultant and business leader.

Work History

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Owner | Business Consult, Brand & Website Design, Marketing & Social Media Management

Stay Collective CoFreelancerConsult with small & large businesses on strategy and marketing challenges including how to increase conversion, attract their ideal customers, and create an outline for optimal results. Managed and implemented client projects primarily focusing on creating brand identities and website design. Managed communications including social media, emails, etc., and finances. Developed close relationships with partners such as Mailchimp which increased visibility and potential client opportunities. Executed ongoing work with retainer clients such as website updates, email marketing, graphic design, SEO, and more.
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Owner / Founder

Marly RaeMay 2017 - May 2019 • 2 yrs 1 moWorked with numerous USA brands such as Saltwater Luxe & Stillwater The Brand to purchase merchandise; manage website & social media. After two years, sold the business to focus on other ventures.
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Marketing Director

Coral Restoration FoundationDec 2015 - May 2017 • 1 yr 6 mosOversaw CRM partnerships, photography database, merchandise, outreach events & trade shows. Created & coordinated all marketing materials including social media, newsletters, emails, fundraising campaigns, brochures, etc. Managed website and enforced organization standards for messaging & brand usage. Built new gift shop through vendor analysis, design of new merchandise, POS system analysis, inventory & sales. Project management for tasks such as creation of 2015 & 2016 Annual Report. Handled public relations with partners, community members & news outlets; organized & managed database for these contacts as well as developed multiple press releases. Event management and department budget development & management. Collaborated with department managers to support primary functions & goals of the organization.
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Social Media Manager

Multiple companiesFreelancerMay 2010 - Sep 2015 • 5 yrs 5 mos- Content: Create original & creative content for multiple channels - Teamwork: Meet & collaborate with departments to support the overall goals of the company - Social media calendar: Develop & implement new system for tracking; maintain - Campaigns: Create & implement social media campaigns - Reports: Develop monthly reports & analyze how to increase company’s presence - Support: Worked with sales & executive staff on projects related to website, marketing materials & inventory processing software

Education

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Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management & Marketing

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
Marketing Expert & Brand Designer
Mari Leigh is a dynamic entrepreneur and coach with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Marketing from Grand Valley State University. She began social media management in 2010 for small businesses continuing until earning her degree. Her expertise in marketing and communications was honed as the Marketing Director at Coral Restoration Foundation, where she managed CRM partnerships, outreach events, and public relations. After Mari went back to entrepreneurship helping businesses grow through website creation, brand design, consulting & marketing management. Her diverse experience and passion for personal development make her a sought-after consultant and business leader.

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 Mari 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.

Mari Backus

Creative & Brand Strategist •
Brand Strategy
Shopify
Squarespace
Coaching
Consulting
Social Media
Instagram
Social Media Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

Owner | Business Consult, Brand & Website Design, Marketing & Social Media Management

Stay Collective CoFreelancerConsult with small & large businesses on strategy and marketing challenges including how to increase conversion, attract their ideal customers, and create an outline for optimal results. Managed and implemented client projects primarily focusing on creating brand identities and website design. Managed communications including social media, emails, etc., and finances. Developed close relationships with partners such as Mailchimp which increased visibility and potential client opportunities. Executed ongoing work with retainer clients such as website updates, email marketing, graphic design, SEO, and more.
M

Owner / Founder

Marly RaeMay 2017 - May 2019 • 2 yrs 1 moWorked with numerous USA brands such as Saltwater Luxe & Stillwater The Brand to purchase merchandise; manage website & social media. After two years, sold the business to focus on other ventures.
C

Marketing Director

Coral Restoration FoundationDec 2015 - May 2017 • 1 yr 6 mosOversaw CRM partnerships, photography database, merchandise, outreach events & trade shows. Created & coordinated all marketing materials including social media, newsletters, emails, fundraising campaigns, brochures, etc. Managed website and enforced organization standards for messaging & brand usage. Built new gift shop through vendor analysis, design of new merchandise, POS system analysis, inventory & sales. Project management for tasks such as creation of 2015 & 2016 Annual Report. Handled public relations with partners, community members & news outlets; organized & managed database for these contacts as well as developed multiple press releases. Event management and department budget development & management. Collaborated with department managers to support primary functions & goals of the organization.
M

Social Media Manager

Multiple companiesFreelancerMay 2010 - Sep 2015 • 5 yrs 5 mos- Content: Create original & creative content for multiple channels - Teamwork: Meet & collaborate with departments to support the overall goals of the company - Social media calendar: Develop & implement new system for tracking; maintain - Campaigns: Create & implement social media campaigns - Reports: Develop monthly reports & analyze how to increase company’s presence - Support: Worked with sales & executive staff on projects related to website, marketing materials & inventory processing software

Education

G

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management & Marketing

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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