Hired in 2020 as a creative marketing strategist, she progressed to marketing and media manager in 2021 and director of marketing and media between 2023 and 2024 at age 30.
OREGON CITY, OR, October 30, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Ariel S. Mangum has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Mangum, a seasoned marketing professional, has been influential as the director of business development at Cool Escapes since 2024. Through her remote position, she has leveraged her expertise to continue growing the business, which now operates in nearly every US state and five regions throughout the U.K.
In her role, Ms. Mangum focuses on establishing partnerships to enhance the brand, collaborating with influencers, owners and other organizations, sourcing and initiating conversations with potential partners to build lasting relationships.
She is responsible for client outreach and management on the marketing side with Cabin Land, conducting intake interviews with clients, understanding their requirements and recommending suitable solutions within their budget. Among other obligations, Ms. Mangum plays a significant role in brand development and ensures that it is reflected across all aspects of the business.
Before being recruited by Cool Escapes, Ms. Mangum was affiliated with Lead Health. Hired in 2020 as a creative marketing strategist, she progressed to marketing and media manager in 2021 and director of marketing and media between 2023 and 2024 at age 30.
Ms. Mangum previous experience saw her working as a press facilities manager at the Miami Open and Hard Rock Stadium in 2020 before the COVID shut down, gaining valuable experience managing large-scale events. Earlier in her career, she was a freelance client and marketing coordinator for various tech start-ups in the San Francisco Bay Area.
During her masters program, she interned with the Miami HEAT for a year, where she worked during significant events and campaigns like the Vice Nights Campaign and Dwayne Wade’s “One Last Dance”.
Highly educated, Ms. Mangum studied at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, where she received a bachelor’s degree in sports management with a minor in business administration in 2017 and a master’s degree in sports management in 2019. In addition to her professional achievements, she was a NCAA Division-II athlete playing volleyball for the Barry University Buccaneers.
Looking ahead, Ms. Mangum envisions herself continuing to be an integral part of Cool Escapes, aiming to expand and develop the company further. She values the experience of building and collaborating with a team, which she cherished during her time at previous companies, and is equally excited about the prospect and challenge of all the new creative tasks that come with working in the start-up environment.
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