English Young Edwards

Washington, DC
linkedin.com/in/englishyoung
english.a.young@icloud.com
+1 202-350-1110
Marketing and communications executive with 15+ years of experience driving pipeline growth, brand equity, and executive positioning for enterprise, professional services, and public-sector organizations. Proven ability to translate complex offerings into compelling market narratives, build integrated go-to-market strategies, and deliver measurable business outcomes across regulated and matrixed environments.

Skills

  • Revenue & Growth Strategy
  • Go-To-Market Planning
  • Demand Generation & Funnel Optimization
  • Marketing ROI & Measurement
  • Executive & Stakeholder Communications
  • Brand & Reputation Management
  • Integrated Campaign Leadership
  • Product & Services Marketing
  • Thought Leadership
  • Digital & Content Strategy
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Agency & Vendor Management

Work Experience

Marketing Director

R&R Travel

Aug 2024 - Current
  • Built and led the company’s end-to-end marketing function, defining brand positioning, go-to-market strategy, and revenue-aligned marketing programs.
  • Developed messaging frameworks and content strategies that translated experiential offerings into differentiated market narratives, driving double-digit growth in qualified demand.
  • Launched integrated acquisition programs across paid media, email automation, partnerships, and content, directly supporting lead generation and conversion goals.
  • Established performance dashboards and reporting to track engagement, lead quality, and campaign ROI, enabling data-informed optimization.

Associate Director, Marketing

Apr 2019 - Jul 2024
  • Led integrated marketing and communications initiatives supporting enterprise and federal-sector growth priorities, aligning brand strategy with business development objectives.
  • Partnered with executive leadership, product teams, and business development to shape market positioning, executive messaging, and sales enablement for complex professional services offerings.
  • Directed development of thought leadership, executive toolkits, and campaign assets that supported pipeline development and strengthened brand credibility in regulated markets.
  • Designed and implemented campaign measurement frameworks, improving visibility into ROI, audience engagement, and performance across channels.
  • Operated effectively within a highly matrixed organization, influencing senior stakeholders and managing priorities across multiple service lines.

Marketing Consultant

Jun 2018 - Mar 2019
  • Developed integrated digital and content strategies to re-engage core audiences and restore over $3M in lost revenue.
  • Translated business objectives into targeted campaigns across email, web, and content platforms to accelerate engagement and conversion.
  • Managed creative and production vendors to deliver scalable, performance-focused marketing assets.

Marketing Manager

May 2017 - May 2018
  • Led multi-channel marketing campaigns supporting events, media partnerships, and sponsorship revenue within government and technology sectors.
  • Increased social engagement by 400% and event attendance by 200% through data-informed targeting and integrated promotion strategies.
  • Produced editorial, video, and digital content aligned to revenue sponsorship and advertising goals.

Marketing Manager

  • Directed content marketing and communications initiatives supporting collaboration between public- and private-sector leaders.
  • Developed messaging frameworks, event marketing toolkits, and brand assets to support member engagement and organizational growth.
  • Managed agencies and contractors across content, editorial, and creative services, ensuring consistent quality and delivery.

Education

Master of Business Administration

University of Maryland

May 2017 - Dec 2018

Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Jan 2004 - Dec 2008