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Executive Summary

Go-to-market leader with a proven track record of developing partnership ecosystems and digital products to drive organizational growth, innovation, and impact. Designed, pioneered, and launched hundreds of partnerships, products, and strategic initiatives for nonprofit and for-profit tech organizations. Skilled connecter, activator, communicator, negotiator, and marketing strategist who excels at leading cross-functional teams to bridge the gap from ideation to execution.

Areas of Expertise

Partnership Development | Digital Product Development | Product Marketing & Strategy

Market Research & Innovation | Project Management | Technical & Marketing Vendor Management  

Career Highlights

  • New Business Development. Founded a new generic top-level domain (gTLD). Sold and granted $2.17M in domain names and raised $200K in seed capital to apply, win, and launch the gTLD. Managed 53 resellers and a portfolio of partners to accomplish business objectives. Developed a partnership ecosystem, advisory council, and international brand increasing budget from $0 to $1.3M with profit and loss responsibility. 
  • Global Partnership Development. Created and led a global alliance to launch 985 language websites in 119 countries and added first-time e-commerce and fundraising capabilities for 38 underdeveloped countries which generated $648,198 in one year and continues to grow exponentially year over year. 
  • Channel and Product Marketing. Leveraged data analytics and relationship marketing to increase National Geographic's affiliate program revenues by 304%. Managed a partnership ecosystem and new distribution channel which generated 443M online marketing impressions and eight new digital products.
  • Partner/Account Management. Key Account Manager for 26 corporate partners with revenues of $6M for Crosswalk.com. Directed staff, budget, cross-functional teams, and 100+ partners, resellers, advisory council members, and technology vendors for a $105M global nonprofit.
  • Digital Strategy and Product Innovation. Secured $12M in technology investments for American Bible Society (ABS) to advance innovation, develop digital products, and transition the organization from a traditional publishing model to a digital-first strategy. Researched and briefed C-level executives on trends and build, buy, or partner technology decisions.

Work Experience

WENNERMARKETING, Washington, D.C. Metro Area

2003 - 20042023 - Present
Founder, CEO

Wennermarketing helps organizations grow, innovate, and increase their impact. Sample clients include:

Moody Bible Institute. Organizational change contract to help transform a $28M radio division over to a global media organization and double its impact. Conducting market research, writing funding proposals, developing strategy, and expanding Moody’s Podcast Network to reach younger target audiences.

Relational Estate and Elder Law. Business development contract to increase client base and referrals through marketing, conferences, exhibitions, networking, and educational seminars. Increased seminars by 500% in target market.

National Geographic Society. Business development contract to recruit and manage 1,396 affiliate marketing partners for National Geographic's e-commerce store, resulting in a 304% increase in affiliate revenues and a 35% expansion of the sales network.

Ethics & Compliance Initiative. Business development contract to recruit and interview CEOs from Fortune 100 companies and nonprofits to discuss ethics in the workplace. Formed e-learning partnership that featured videos in HR training modules.

AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY, Philadelphia, PA - Remote

20052023
Director, Digital Strategies & Partnerships

Director, Strategic Advancement | Director, Digital Ministries | Web Strategist | Strategic Partnerships Manager

Developed partnerships, programs, and digital products from concept to launch for a $105M international nonprofit. Directed staff, strategy, and budget and founded the .BIBLE generic top-level domain (gTLD). Led cross-functional teams and 100+ partners, resellers, advisory council members, consultants, and technology vendors. Oversaw marketing agency, conference exhibition strategy, and advertising in support of partnerships, products, programs, and fundraising campaigns. 

  • Secured $12M in technology investments for four departments by creating strategic plans, new digital business models, product positioning statements, MVP prototypes, and go-to-market plans.
  • Sold and granted $2.17M in domain names and designed an industry-leading partner program.
  • Raised $200K in start-up capital, wrote the winning proposal, and created a marketing plan for the gTLD.
  • Created gTLD brand identity and increased budget from $0 to $1.3M with profit and loss responsibility.
  • Launched eight digital products and numerous sub-brands including a podcast, virtual event, and blog.
  • Created a virtual summit and secured a $20K sponsor—profitable conference featured 25 industry innovators and generated 1,009 registrations.
  • Developed an engagement strategy and partnership which reached 80,000 churches. 
  • Led SaaS technical product and licensing teams to develop an online search tool in 1,000+ languages.
  • Designed a digital ad strategy to monetize a SaaS church web-building product in support of fundraising programs.
  • Pioneered the organization's first online user-generated content and mobile marketing concert strategy—resulting tour generated a 34% response rate. 
  • Interviewed and filmed 103 recording artists including Grammy award-winning celebrities—resulting videos ranked most popular on industry network.
  • Partnered with United Bible Societies to launch 985 language websites in 119 countries and added first-time e-commerce capabilities for 38 underdeveloped countries generating $648,198 in new online sales and donations in one year.
  • Served as the point of contact for the Internet’s governing body (ICANN). Represent company at industry events, conferences, and forums. Stay updated with industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape to effectively position and promote gTLD.

Additional Relevant Experience

CROSSWALK.COM, INC., Chantilly, VA, Director of Corporate Communications & Senior Account Manager

MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., Arlington, VA, Insights Program Manager & Sales Supervisor 

Education

Missouri State University - Springfield, MO

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Organizational Communication, Major and Criminal Justice, Minor

Imperial College - London, England

Undergraduate Student and Research Assistant

Technologies

Proficient in remote work and collaborative productivity tools (Slack, Asana, Basecamp, Teams, Google Docs, Dropbox, Zoom). Experience with various CRM's and online reporting and advertising tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, Google Analytics, AdSpeed, Compete, and Similar Web). Led technical teams using Lean Startup and Agile software development principles to produce digital products.

Certifications

Pragmatic Marketing Certified

Human-Centered Design (LUMA) Practitioner Certification 

Training

Practical Product Management | Internet Marketing | Hiring & Leadership Skills | Effective Marketing Programs | Clifton StrengthsFinder | Salesforce Essential Training | Continuous Improvement | Conflict Management | Fundamentals of Marketing Management for Associations & Foundations | Cyber Security & Data Protection | Managing for Telemarketing Excellence | LifeFocus | Coaching for Positive Results | Presentation Impact | Effective Delegation | High-Risk Travel | GDPR Understanding & Protecting Personally Identifiable Information

Awards & Volunteer

ABS Staff Excellence Award

MCI Commendation and Top Regional Sales Supervisor Awards

Advisory Council, Christian Leadership Alliance