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Michelle Rhodes

Creative & Brand Strategist • Brand Designer • Sales Strategy Manager • Atlanta, GA, US
Marketing Strategy
Business Planning
Strategy & Business Development
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Business Strategist | Marketing Expert
Michelle Rhodes is a seasoned business strategist with a robust background in marketing and client management. She holds a B.A. in Marketing from the Lubar College of Business and has pursued studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of London. As the owner of MICHELLE RHODES LLC since 2005, she has successfully managed a national jewelry company, overseeing all aspects from design to distribution. Her expertise extends to strategic branding and social media management at MR Strategic Exposure, where she crafts unique business identities and growth strategies. Previously, as Membership Services Manager at the Technology Association of Georgia, Michelle enhanced member retention and automated processes, achieving significant efficiency gains. Her earlier roles include strategic business management and marketing for companies like Coors Brewing Company and Motorola, where she drove substantial revenue growth and streamlined operations. Michelle's diverse experience underscores her ability to elevate businesses through innovative strategies and comprehensive management.

Projects

Small business Start up

Complete business development from product development, marketing, sales, finances, and distribution. Built the business to national distribution. See website for company details. See More

Work History

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Business Strategist

MR Strategic ExposureSpecializes in elevating businesses through expert branding, strategic social media management, and seamless business systems setup. Transforms businesses by crafting unique identities, implementing robust social media systems, and developing comprehensive strategies that drive engagement and sustainable growth.
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Owner

MICHELLE RHODES LLCOrchestrates end-to-end operations for a national jewelry company, handling creation, design, manufacturing, strategy, sales, distribution, and associated business tasks. Designs, finances, and markets a national wholesale jewelry line, serving as the creative director for media management, marketing collateral, and brand identity. Develops and maintains e-commerce platform, including product placement, photography, SEO, order entry and all associated business systems. Manages national sales for retail, wholesale, and private clients, overseeing customer service processes, cross sell and upsell opportunities and associated troubleshooting. Conducts data analysis, market research, and executes programs for long-term company sustainability. Analyzes annual spend and tracks budgets.
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Membership Services Manager

Technology Association of GeorgiaJun 2021 - Nov 2023 • 2 yrs 6 mosOnboarded and retained 30,000 members, leading retention programs and troubleshooting customer service issues. Key stakeholder in CRM system management for maximum utilization. Developed member retention and account management programs, resulting in a 5% increase in retention rate. Automated membership programs through CRM, reducing personnel task time by 25%. Designed and executed member training programs, achieving a 50% increase in participation.
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Marketing and Client Management

Various CompaniesJun 1991 - May 2005 • 14 yrsSTRATEGIC BUSINESS MANAGER- Nspire Tennis: Set up and optimized business systems, including marketing, billing, CRM, website, and social media management. Consulted on strategic growth initiatives, human resources, and business planning. Led organizational restructuring for competitive edge maintenance. Implemented automation strategies, leading to a successful facilities expansion and tripled revenue. MARKETING MANAGER - In Zone Brands, Motorola: Developed and executed trade marketing programs in the consumer goods vertical. Developed and managed go to market presentations for use by sales organization. Managed internal stakeholders, creative direction, and program execution for a $30 million children's beverage product line. Streamlined fulfillment house relationships, saving over $100,000 in departmental expenditures. REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - Coors Brewing Company: Managed client success, field execution, category management, and new product introduction for a $52 million territory. Synchronized efforts of 23 distributorships and 5 distributor account managers, resulting in a 3% annual sales increase for 10 years. Organized top-to-top executive category reviews and negotiated shelf space, leading to a $30 million, 300% category growth for major accounts.

Education

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Lubar College of Business

B.A., Marketing
U

University of London

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
U

University of London

General Studies
U

University of London

General Studies

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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Business Strategist | Marketing Expert
Michelle Rhodes is a seasoned business strategist with a robust background in marketing and client management. She holds a B.A. in Marketing from the Lubar College of Business and has pursued studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of London. As the owner of MICHELLE RHODES LLC since 2005, she has successfully managed a national jewelry company, overseeing all aspects from design to distribution. Her expertise extends to strategic branding and social media management at MR Strategic Exposure, where she crafts unique business identities and growth strategies. Previously, as Membership Services Manager at the Technology Association of Georgia, Michelle enhanced member retention and automated processes, achieving significant efficiency gains. Her earlier roles include strategic business management and marketing for companies like Coors Brewing Company and Motorola, where she drove substantial revenue growth and streamlined operations. Michelle's diverse experience underscores her ability to elevate businesses through innovative strategies and comprehensive management.

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 Michelle 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.

Michelle Rhodes

Creative & Brand Strategist • Brand Designer • Sales Strategy Manager • Atlanta, GA, US
Marketing Strategy
Business Planning
Strategy & Business Development
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Small business Start up

Complete business development from product development, marketing, sales, finances, and distribution. Built the business to national distribution. See website for company details.

Work History

M

Business Strategist

MR Strategic ExposureSpecializes in elevating businesses through expert branding, strategic social media management, and seamless business systems setup. Transforms businesses by crafting unique identities, implementing robust social media systems, and developing comprehensive strategies that drive engagement and sustainable growth.
M

Owner

MICHELLE RHODES LLCOrchestrates end-to-end operations for a national jewelry company, handling creation, design, manufacturing, strategy, sales, distribution, and associated business tasks. Designs, finances, and markets a national wholesale jewelry line, serving as the creative director for media management, marketing collateral, and brand identity. Develops and maintains e-commerce platform, including product placement, photography, SEO, order entry and all associated business systems. Manages national sales for retail, wholesale, and private clients, overseeing customer service processes, cross sell and upsell opportunities and associated troubleshooting. Conducts data analysis, market research, and executes programs for long-term company sustainability. Analyzes annual spend and tracks budgets.
T

Membership Services Manager

Technology Association of GeorgiaJun 2021 - Nov 2023 • 2 yrs 6 mosOnboarded and retained 30,000 members, leading retention programs and troubleshooting customer service issues. Key stakeholder in CRM system management for maximum utilization. Developed member retention and account management programs, resulting in a 5% increase in retention rate. Automated membership programs through CRM, reducing personnel task time by 25%. Designed and executed member training programs, achieving a 50% increase in participation.
V

Marketing and Client Management

Various CompaniesJun 1991 - May 2005 • 14 yrsSTRATEGIC BUSINESS MANAGER- Nspire Tennis: Set up and optimized business systems, including marketing, billing, CRM, website, and social media management. Consulted on strategic growth initiatives, human resources, and business planning. Led organizational restructuring for competitive edge maintenance. Implemented automation strategies, leading to a successful facilities expansion and tripled revenue. MARKETING MANAGER - In Zone Brands, Motorola: Developed and executed trade marketing programs in the consumer goods vertical. Developed and managed go to market presentations for use by sales organization. Managed internal stakeholders, creative direction, and program execution for a $30 million children's beverage product line. Streamlined fulfillment house relationships, saving over $100,000 in departmental expenditures. REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - Coors Brewing Company: Managed client success, field execution, category management, and new product introduction for a $52 million territory. Synchronized efforts of 23 distributorships and 5 distributor account managers, resulting in a 3% annual sales increase for 10 years. Organized top-to-top executive category reviews and negotiated shelf space, leading to a $30 million, 300% category growth for major accounts.

Education

L

Lubar College of Business

B.A., Marketing
U

University of London

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
U

University of London

General Studies
U

University of London

General Studies

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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