Zach Guy
Experienced Marketing Leader & Project Manager
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Grand Rapids, City of Grand Rapids, KentMember since August 21, 2025
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About
Results-driven marketing leader and project manager with 10+ years of experience leading B2B and consumer campaigns, go-to-market strategy, and cross-functional execution. Skilled in content development, stakeholder alignment, and full-funnel campaign management across digital, web, and print. Known for delivering high-impact results through clear strategy, creative leadership, and data-informed decision making. Certified Scrum Master.
Experience
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Marketing Strategy & Brand Positioning
- B2B & Consumer Go-to-Market Execution
Campaign Leadership & Performance Optimization
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Content Strategy & Creative Oversight
- Digital Marketing, Web & Social Media
- CRM, Automation & Funnel Management
- Budget Ownership & Forecasting
- Executive Communication & Stakeholder Reporting
- Agency & Vendor Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROJECT MANAGER The C2 Group — Grand Rapids, MI2024 – 2025
- Led cross-functional marketing and development projects for enterprise websites and applications, aligning internal and external teams to deliver on-time, on-budget solutions.
- Partnered with stakeholders to define strategy, scope, and messaging for B2B campaigns across digital channels.
- Delivered status reporting and post-launch analytics insights to executive leadership.
2019 – 2024
- Directed integrated marketing campaigns for regional and national clients, managing messaging, creative, paid media, and organic strategy.
- Owned brand development and go-to-market plans for emerging B2B and consumer brands in retail, food, and logistics sectors.
- Led teams in producing 100+ monthly deliverables across web, social, email, and video.
- Oversaw campaign budgets ($3M+) and presented insights and optimization strategies to stakeholders.
Workbox Staffing — Grand Rapids, MI
2018 – 2019
- Developed and implemented the multi-brand marketing strategy across digital, print, and field marketing.
- Built and managed an internal team to support rapid growth across B2B markets.
- Increased lead volume and conversion through campaign targeting and funnel optimization.
- Managed a $600K+ budget and all external vendor relationships.
Self-Employed
2013 – 2016
- Developed digital marketing and brand strategies for small businesses and startups.
- Built and launched ecommerce sites, content pipelines, and audience engagement strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science Anthropology, Bachelor of Science Philosophy
Grand Valley State University – Allendale, MI
Graduated in 2005
- Gained expertise in data collection and behavioral analysis through anthropology coursework, directly informing audience research, customer segmentation, and persona development.
- Applied qualitative and ethnographic research methods to understand group dynamics and cultural trends, providing valuable skills used to tailor marketing strategies to specific communities.
- Developed a strong foundation in critical thinking, logic, and structured problem-solving through philosophy, supporting complex campaign strategy and high-level decision-making.
- Trained to synthesize diverse viewpoints and arguments informing process of collaborating across teams, aligning stakeholders, and crafting persuasive messaging.
- Combined social science and humanities education to bring a human-centered, analytical approach to brand positioning, storytelling, and consumer insight.
