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Zach Guy

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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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, MI

2024 – 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.
DIGITAL STRATEGIST / ACCOUNT MANAGER The Image Shoppe — Grand Rapids, MI

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.
MARKETING MANAGER

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.
DIGITAL MARKETING CONSULTANT

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.

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