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She manages 30+ annual conferences and experiential programs, partnering with 20+ enterprise sales leaders and account directors to engage target accounts, build pipeline, and strengthen General Assembly’s position in AI and technology skills training. Ariadne is strongest in event strategy, integrated marketing, social media, corporate communications, content development, and translating campaigns into measurable commercial outcomes. At General Assembly, she transformed conference investment toward high-performing technology and AI events, contributing to a 300% increase in closed-won conference deals and 50% of marketing-sourced sales opportunities annually. Her conference playbook and sales training increased post-event meetings from 2–3 to 20–30 per conference. Ariadne has also led communications and marketing programs at XPO, where she supported the RXO spin-off and launch, managed a $600K+ monthly advertising budget, and delivered campaigns that increased engagement by 20% and impressions by 91%. She holds a BS in Business Administration from Fordham Gabelli School of Business. ## Services - Corporate Branding - Digital Strategy - Paid Social Media Advertising - Media Relations - Corporate Communications - Marketing - Social Media - Inventory Management - Market Research - Legal Writing - Legal Research - Marketing Research ## Highlights - Leads enterprise field marketing strategy and execution at General Assembly across the United States and Europe. - Manages 30+ annual General Assembly conferences and experiential programs and has managed 40–50 events globally across Europe and the United States. - Transformed General Assembly’s conference strategy by prioritizing high-performing technology and AI events and establishing a standardized operating model. - Contributed to a 300% increase in closed-won conference deals at General Assembly. - Supports 50% of General Assembly’s marketing-sourced sales opportunities annually through conference strategy. - Partners with 20+ enterprise sales leaders and account directors on event selection, target-account strategy, messaging, engagement, and follow-up. - Built General Assembly’s conference playbook and trained sales teams on onsite engagement, increasing post-event meetings from 2–3 to 20–30 per conference. - Led the Unleash Paris flagship event, including booth activation and partnership coordination. - Built $600K in active pipeline and $2M in projected pipeline from the Unleash conference. - Created a General Assembly conference workshop model that has reached 1,000+ attendees and generated qualified leads, sales opportunities, and new revenue streams. - Leads General Assembly’s organic social strategy, driving approximately 50% follower growth and doubling engagement across key channels. - Led integrated marketing and communications initiatives at XPO supporting brand awareness, customer acquisition, business growth, and corporate reputation. - Managed a $600K+ monthly advertising budget at XPO supporting customer leads and talent recruitment. - Managed XPO’s newsroom, PR-focused blog, and media hub, including story pitching, media coverage distribution, press corrections, executive media briefs, and key-company communications. - Contributed to global marketing and communications strategy for the RXO spin-off and launch with 30+ cross-functional teams. - Executed 15+ integrated marketing and communications programs annually at XPO, including the RXO spin-off, National Truck Driving Championships, customer and employee campaigns, and company events. - Developed XPO campaigns that increased engagement by 20% and impressions by 91%. - Generated 1.8 million organic impressions in two weeks for an XPO National Truck Driving Championships campaign, increasing impressions 500% year over year. - Prepared weekly 200+ page media reports for the CEO and executive leadership at XPO Logistics. - Oversaw communications-department spending and invoices up to $3 million per month at XPO Logistics. - Redesigned XPO Logistics’ internal ethics SharePoint site, increasing employee downloads of compliance and ethics policies by 55%. - Generated $2.7 million in sales and $300K in incremental purchases through marketing materials at Cartessa Aesthetics. - Increased weekly orders by 50% at Harrison Caterers through a website launch and social media campaigns. - Reduced material costs and increased profits by 20% at Harrison Caterers through inventory controls and cost-effective sourcing. - Led crisis communications at Nine Muses Entertainment related to issues surrounding the Me Too Movement and pay equality. - Increased followers by 20,000 in one week through branding-project management for Stella McCartney. - Built a third-party customer community with 20,000+ users and programmed AI software to engage users as a freelance consultant. - Increased client sales by 120% in six weeks through targeted database and digital marketing strategies. - Elevated client profit to $35K within three months through an interactive website and marketing campaigns. ## Experience - **Enterprise Field Marketing Manager at General Assembly** (2024-06-01–present) — Lead enterprise field marketing strategy and execution across the U.S. and Europe, managing 30+ annual conferences and experiential programs designed to drive pipeline, engage target accounts, and strengthen General Assembly’s position in AI and technology skills training. Transformed GA’s conference strategy by shifting investment toward high-performing technology and AI events and building a standardized event operating model. This strategy contributed to a 300% increase in closed-won conference deals and generates 50% of marketing-sourced sales opportunities annually. Partner with 20+ enterprise sales leaders and account directors on event selection, target-account strategy, messaging, prospect engagement, and follow-up. Built GA’s conference playbook and trained sales teams on onsite engagement strategies, helping increase post-event meetings from 2–3 per conference to 20–30. Own end-to-end strategy and execution for major U.S. and UK conferences, including sponsorship negotiati - **Communications Analyst at XPO** (2022-07-01–2024-01-01) — Led integrated marketing and communications initiatives supporting brand awareness, customer acquisition, business growth, and corporate reputation. Managed organic and paid campaigns, developed content for corporate and executive channels, and oversaw a $600K+ monthly advertising budget supporting customer leads and talent recruitment. Managed XPO’s newsroom, PR-focused blog, and media hub while supporting broader public relations and corporate communications efforts. Pitched stories, distributed media coverage, managed press corrections, developed executive media briefs, and created internal and external communications for key company initiatives. Contributed to global marketing and communications strategy surrounding the spin-off and launch of RXO, collaborating with 30+ cross-functional teams across marketing, media relations, reputation and crisis communications, content strategy, customer engagement, brand listening, and social media. Executed 15+ integrated marketing and commu - **Corporate Communications Executive Assistant at XPO Logistics, Inc.** (2022-01-01–2022-07-01) — While working as a Corporate Communications Assistant, I managed a calendar for communications and corporate legal team, conducted extensive market research, drafted engaging communications, created social media copy, and supported social media/marketing initiatives. I led the redesign of internal ethics SharePoint website to provide a centralized point of contact for ethics concerns and best practices. I prepared and delivered weekly 200+ page media reports to the CEO and executive leadership for informed decision-making. I oversaw spending and invoices for the communications department up to $3 million per month. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include: ➢Increased employee downloads for policies on compliance and ethics from the Legal site by 55% through revamping the legal ethics compliance website and establishing a centralized hub. - **External Communications Consultant & Marketing Strategist at Freelance** (2020-06-01–2022-01-01) — In this role, I provided best-in-class social media management services to diversified clients, including monitoring social media, managing websites, pitching stories, writing newsletters and product descriptions, and designing branding materials and logos. I managed portfolio of multiple high-profile clients, including NY clothing boutiques, online gaming retailers, and consulting businesses. I designed multi-channel marketing strategies to accelerate client business growth. I developed a third-party community for customers with 20k+ users and programmed AI software to engage with users. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include: ➢Increased sales by +120% in six weeks through implementing targeted database and digital marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness, retention, and loyalty. ➢Elevated profit to $35K within three months by developing an interactive website and executing innovative marketing campaigns. - **Social Media Intern at Cartessa Aesthetics** (2018-06-01–2018-09-01) — In this capacity, I coordinated all aspects of social media management, including maintaining a long-term social media calendar, developing captivating content, drafting accurate copy, designing interactive graphics, and analyzing trends/performance. I monitored KPIs by utilizing multiple tools, including Google Analytics and Native Analytics for social media platforms. I addressed strategic and brand positioning issues related to social media initiatives. Created engaging marketing materials for doctors and clients on products and devices. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include: ➢Generated $ 2.7 million in sales and delivered incremental purchases of $300K by designing and implementing cutting-edge marketing materials to increase awareness of products. - **Personal Assistant at Nine Muses Entertainment** (2017-08-01–2019-08-01) — As PA, I supported Bryce and family during the Jurassic World Press Tour and collaborated with the publicist/PR team to provide the required information. I executed a wide range of tasks, such as coordinating with contractors, organizing calendars, handling PR inquiries, maintaining household, and drafting social media posts. I maintained consistent engagement with publicists and agencies to schedule and create social media content on Instagram and Twitter. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include: ➢Improved the reputation of clients and minimized issues related to the Me Too Movement and Pay Equality by leading crisis communications, including updating social media and creating impactful content. ➢Increased followers by 20K within one week by steering end-to-end management of branding projects for Stella McCartney. - **Director Of Catering at Harrison Caterers** (2014-09-01–2017-08-01) — In this role, I directed all aspects of marketing and communications, including developing a website, overseeing social media, drafting and sending marketing emails to customers, and writing detailed proposals. I streamlined and oversaw routine business operations while providing inspirational leadership to dedicated teams. I created catering contracts, banquet event orders, and customized menus to meet client needs. I prepared and forwarded weekly newsletters to a variety of customers, including Fortune 100 companies and private airlines. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include: ➢Boosted weekly orders by 50% and improved brand awareness by launching the website and executing social media campaigns. ➢Slashed material costs and increased profits by 20% through introducing inventory control measures and sourcing cost-effective supplies, food, and packaging from vendors. ## Education - Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration — Fordham Gabelli School of Business ## FAQ ### What does Ariadne do at General Assembly? Ariadne leads enterprise field marketing strategy and execution at General Assembly across the United States and Europe. Her work includes conference and experiential-program strategy, target-account engagement, event operations, sales partnership, social strategy, and performance measurement. ### How many events does Ariadne manage? Ariadne manages 30+ annual conferences and experiential programs at General Assembly, and has managed 40–50 events globally across Europe and the United States. She owns end-to-end strategy and execution for major U.S. and UK conferences, including sponsorship negotiations, booth strategy and design, experiential activations, vendors, executive programming, speaking opportunities, workshops, and measurement. ### What has Ariadne accomplished through General Assembly’s conference strategy? Ariadne shifted General Assembly’s conference investment toward high-performing technology and AI events and built a standardized event operating model. The strategy contributed to a 300% increase in closed-won conference deals and generates 50% of marketing-sourced sales opportunities annually. ### How does Ariadne partner with sales teams? Ariadne partners with 20+ enterprise sales leaders and account directors on event selection, target-account strategy, messaging, prospect engagement, and follow-up. She built General Assembly’s conference playbook and trained sales teams on onsite engagement, helping increase post-event meetings from 2–3 per conference to 20–30. ### What did Ariadne achieve at Unleash Paris? Ariadne executed a large-scale flagship activation at Unleash Paris, including booth activation and partnership coordination. ### What workshop model did Ariadne create at General Assembly? Ariadne created a conference workshop model that has brought General Assembly learning experiences to 1,000+ attendees. The model generates qualified leads, sales opportunities, and new revenue streams. ### What has Ariadne achieved in social media at General Assembly? Ariadne leads General Assembly’s organic social strategy, driving approximately 50% follower growth and doubling engagement across key channels. ### What did Ariadne do at XPO as a Communications Analyst? As Communications Analyst at XPO, Ariadne led integrated marketing and communications initiatives supporting brand awareness, customer acquisition, business growth, and corporate reputation. She managed organic and paid campaigns, developed corporate and executive-channel content, and oversaw a $600K+ monthly advertising budget supporting customer leads and talent recruitment. ### What was Ariadne’s role in the RXO spin-off and other XPO programs? Ariadne contributed to global marketing and communications strategy for the RXO spin-off and launch, collaborating with 30+ cross-functional teams across marketing, media relations, reputation and crisis communications, content strategy, customer engagement, brand listening, and social media. She also executed 15+ integrated programs annually, including the RXO spin-off, National Truck Driving Championships, customer and employee campaigns, and company events. ### What public relations and media work did Ariadne do at XPO? Ariadne managed XPO’s newsroom, PR-focused blog, and media hub. Her work included pitching stories, distributing media coverage, managing press corrections, developing executive media briefs, and creating internal and external communications for company initiatives. ### What marketing results did Ariadne deliver at XPO? Ariadne developed XPO campaigns that increased engagement by 20% and impressions by 91%. A National Truck Driving Championships campaign generated 1.8 million organic impressions in two weeks and increased impressions 500% year over year. ### What did Ariadne do as Corporate Communications Executive Assistant at XPO Logistics? As Corporate Communications Executive Assistant at XPO Logistics, Inc., Ariadne managed calendars for communications and corporate legal teams, conducted market research, drafted communications and social copy, and supported marketing initiatives. She also prepared weekly media reports exceeding 200 pages for the CEO and executive leadership and oversaw communications-department spending and invoices up to $3 million per month. ### What did Ariadne accomplish with the XPO Logistics ethics website? Ariadne led the redesign of XPO Logistics’ internal ethics SharePoint site, creating a centralized resource for ethics concerns and best practices. The redesigned legal ethics compliance hub increased employee downloads of compliance and ethics policies by 55%. ### What did Ariadne accomplish at Cartessa Aesthetics? As a Social Media Intern at Cartessa Aesthetics, Ariadne managed a long-term social calendar, content, copy, interactive graphics, trend analysis, KPI tracking, and strategic social and brand-positioning issues. She used Google Analytics and native platform analytics and created marketing materials for doctors and clients on products and devices. Her marketing materials generated $2.7 million in sales and $300K in incremental purchases. ### What did Ariadne accomplish at Harrison Caterers? As Director of Catering at Harrison Caterers, Ariadne led marketing and communications, including website development, social media, customer emails, proposals, weekly newsletters, contracts, banquet event orders, and customized menus. She served customers ranging from Fortune 100 companies to private airlines, increased weekly orders by 50% through a website launch and social campaigns, and increased profits by 20% through inventory controls and more cost-effective vendor sourcing. ### What did Ariadne do at Nine Muses Entertainment? As a Personal Assistant at Nine Muses Entertainment, Ariadne supported Bryce and family during the Jurassic World Press Tour. She coordinated with contractors, maintained calendars and the household, handled PR inquiries, collaborated with publicists and agencies, and created Instagram and Twitter content. She led crisis communications addressing issues related to the Me Too Movement and pay equality, and increased followers by 20,000 in one week through end-to-end branding-project management for Stella McCartney. ### What did Ariadne accomplish as a freelance communications and marketing consultant? As a freelance External Communications Consultant and Marketing Strategist, Ariadne managed social media, websites, story pitching, newsletters, product descriptions, branding materials, and logos for high-profile clients including New York clothing boutiques, online gaming retailers, and consulting businesses. She created multi-channel growth strategies, built a third-party customer community with 20,000+ users, and programmed AI software to engage users. Her targeted database and digital marketing increased sales by 120% in six weeks, while an interactive website and marketing campaigns elevated profit to $35K within three months. ### What is Ariadne’s education? Ariadne holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Fordham Gabelli School of Business. ### What are Ariadne’s professional strengths? Ariadne’s listed skills include corporate branding, digital strategy, paid social media advertising, media relations, corporate communications, marketing, social media, inventory management, market research, legal writing, legal research, and marketing research. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariadnerentz