Mason Endres | Content Marketer & Brand Storyteller
Strategic content marketer and brand builder driving impact and telling meaningful stories. Bringing more than 8 years of marketing experience, I have a proven track record in planning and executing cohesive content strategies that resonate with B2B and B2C audiences. My career is dedicated to building brands, crafting impactful narratives, and leading cross-functional teams to success. Now, I hope to leverage my skills to expand leadership capabilities and continue telling effective stories that drive results.
Content Marketing Manager | Ottobock, April 2023 - Present
Led high-level planning, strategizing, and execution of email, social media, paid media, PR, and website content to ensure brand alignment and support sales initiatives, driving a 98% increase in leads from H2 2023 to H1 2024
Executed the global implementation of Salesforce Marketing Cloud, maintaining an average Open Rate of 35% and an average Click to Open Rate of 15% in 2023 and 2024 email marketing efforts
Strategized a digital marketing campaign for Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month achieving record-breaking conversions with an increase of over 1000% in one month
Crafted and optimized extensive brand profiles for multiple business units, including a new clinical chain
Built and managed key relationships with Paralympians and other stakeholders to develop influencer content for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics and 2024 Paris Paralympics, driving a potential reach of 2.26B during 2024
Managed a Social Media Specialist on the Content team and supported others with mentorship to develop leadership skills and expand the capabilities of the MARCOM team
Marketing Communications Specialist | Ottobock, April 2021 - March 2023
Oversaw organic social media content strategy for B2B and B2C audiences in North America to support brand awareness and sales goals, driving an average engagement rate of 22%
Established the SEO-based content strategy that drove an average of 15K users to the U.S. website each month
Planned and launched of a specialized social media platform for the amputee and limb difference community, garnering over 200 unique users in less than six months
Piloted creative direction for a brand refresh across communication channels such social media, email, LMS, media placements, events, and more, both internally and externally
Spearheaded strategy and execution of digital and print media planning for North America
Developed and executed the communication and creative strategy for Gold Meets Golden 2023, driving a potential reach of 9.8B views worth $18.4M in ad value
Content Creator | First Dollar, May 2020 - February 2021
Built and implemented a full brand profile including brand personality, brand voice, audience profile, communication strategies, and more for an emerging health and Fintech startup
Delivered an SEO-based content strategy driving 700+ users to the product in its first six months
Managed the resource center with SEO-focused blog posts, expert guides, and FAQs
Creative Communications Coordinator | GSD&M, September 2018 - April 2020
Independently produced a new social media strategy for agency channels that increased followers by 17K+ and visibility with key B2B and talent-based target audiences
Supported and prepared agency executives through communications, awards (Cannes, Clios, AICP, etc.), thought leadership and speaking engagements and conferences
Drove the awards strategy following the viral Popeyes Chicken Sandwich wars
Facilitated communication and strategy efforts for brands like Popeyes, Southwest Airlines, Pizza Hut, and more.
Community Engagement & Achievements
Leading content marketing efforts for LGBTQ+-focused wrestling promotion, Uncanny ATX
Featured photographer in For The Punk's Women's History Month highlights in 2022
Planned and moderated a panel on community building at Amputee Coalition 2022
Branded and executed a benefit concert at SXSW for Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM)
Music festival expert on GMR's SXSW 2017 panel: What Young Women Want from Music Festivals
Photography has been published and is currently on permanent display at the U.T. Austin
Photography made it into the top 10% of selections for the National Portrait Gallery in London