Carla Franke

Carla Franke

Program Manager, P&G Home Care at Atos Origin

Cincinnati Area

Current
Past
  • Online Marketing Consultant at Avant Creative
  • Director of Interactive Client Services & Strategy at The Creative Department
  • Online Marketing Consultant at Avant Creative
Education
  • University of Cincinnati
Connections
350 connections
Industry
Marketing and Advertising
Websites

Carla Franke’s Summary

Online Marketing Pro with over a decade of experience in using the Web to build consumer brands, drive customer acquisition and inspire raving fans.

Expertise in (and passion for) online marketing and advertising best practices, particularly online media, buzz marketing, email marketing and social media.

Excellent communication and presentation skills paired with an outstanding ability to lead diverse teams, juggle competing priorities, and deliver measurable results.

Adaptable, passionate, strategic and creative thinker with a gift for creative problem-solving and a highly entrepreneurial attitude.

Client Experience: Anthem, BMW + MINI, Cincinnati Bell, Dreamworks SKG, Ethicon, Frontgate, Iams, i-wireless, Jockey, Kroger, Luxottica, Premier Health Partners, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Tide, Tremor.com, Valvoline.

Carla Franke’s Specialties:

Web 2.0/3.0, Interactive Strategy, Creative Direction, Experience Planning, Information Architecture, Integrated Campaigns, Rich Media, Email Marketing, Viral Marketing, SEO/SEM, Online Media, User-Centered Design, Creative Management, Project Management, Business Development.


Carla Franke’s Experience

  • Program Manager - P&G Home Care

    Atos Origin

    (Public Company; ATO; Information Technology and Services industry)

    December 2008Present (8 months)

    Responsible for overseeing development of all interactive marketing projects for the P&G Home Care account including HomeMadeSimple.com, Febreeze, Swiffer, Mr. Clean, Dawn and Cascade. Act as the primary point of contact between the client (P&G), the agency of record (Barefoot/BBDO) and Atos internal project management team. Identify business needs for clients and recommend strategic solutions, align creative strategy with technical solutions, and champion the overall user experience of the end product.

  • Online Marketing Consultant

    Avant Creative

    (Internet industry)

    December 2007December 2008 (1 year 1 month)

    See below.

  • Director of Interactive Client Services & Strategy

    The Creative Department

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    December 2004December 2007 (3 years 1 month)

    Senior-level manager responsible for all aspects of running an interactive department within a full-service ad agency. Led Strategy and Creative Direction on all interactive projects and was primary client-facing contact. Expanded agency capabilities including Strategy and Web 2.0 services, established strategic partnerships, and built portfolio of regional and national brands.

  • Online Marketing Consultant

    Avant Creative

    (Marketing and Advertising industry)

    20012004 (3 years)

    Design Consultant to agencies and direct clients. Provided Creative Direction and consultation in all areas of online branding and marketing including identity development, web design, email marketing, online media, SEO/SEM, intranets, interactive presentations and sales materials, kiosks and branded collateral.

  • Creative Director/Senior Consultant

    Whittman-Hart / marchFIRST

    (Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

    19982001 (3 years)

    Creative lead on several high-profile accounts including Anthem, Frontgate, and various P&G projects. Collaborated with a staff of designers, copywriters, brand strategists and usability experts to create large-scale web solutions. Responsible for presentation of creative concepts, finished materials, client interaction. Closely involved in new business development, hiring staff, and developing departmental processes and procedures.


Carla Franke’s Education

  • University of Cincinnati

    BA , Design (DAAP) , 19891994

    Activities and Societies:
    Foreign Study Program, Design Technology: Polytechnic of Milan, Italy

Additional Information

Carla Franke’s Websites:

Carla Franke’s Interests:

Web 2.0/3.0, Interactive Strategy, Creative Direction, Experience Planning, Information Architecture, Integrated Campaigns, Rich Media, Email Marketing, Viral Marketing, SEO/SEM, Online Media, User-Centered Design, Creative Management, Business Development.

Carla Franke’s Honors:

Who’s Who in America, 2007-2008

Regional Gold ADDY Award, 2006: Non-Traditional Ad Campaign for MINI.

Regional Silver ADDY Award, 2006: Interactive Media for MINI.

Regional ADDY Award, 2006: Honorable Mention for BreatheAudio.com

The ONE Show Award, 2005: Judges Choice for SoothRx Ad Campaign.

Internet Retailer Magazine, 2003: Honorable Mention, Online Retail Sites for PlusSize.com

National Gold ADDY Award, 2001: Interactive Media for Frontgate.com

Regional Gold ADDY Award, 2000: Interactive Media for Frontgate.com

South Florida Design Competition, 1994: 2nd place, Upholstered Furniture Division

Published work, Ocean Drive Magazine, 1993: Promotion for Seckinger & Associates

840 Gallery, 1992: Imaginative Chairs, Design Exhibition

Published work, Interiors Magazine, 1991: Accessories Line Created for the Standard Club of Chicago


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  • new ventures
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