I am a retired, yet results-driven marketing professional with a proven record of developing and executing high-impact digital, multichannel, and content-driven campaigns. I bring extensive leadership experience in both B2B and B2C environments, with a strong background in healthcare marketing. I am adept at using analytics to optimize performance, grow brand awareness, and increase customer engagement. I am a creative thinker with excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, and I am seeking to drive measurable results in a dynamic marketing environment.

P. Darlene Ford

I am a retired, yet results-driven marketing professional with a proven record of developing and executing high-impact digital, multichannel, and content-driven campaigns. I bring extensive leadership experience in both B2B and B2C environments, with a strong background in healthcare marketing. I am adept at using analytics to optimize performance, grow brand awareness, and increase customer engagement. I am a creative thinker with excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, and I am seeking to drive measurable results in a dynamic marketing environment.

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I am a retired, yet results-driven marketing professional with a proven record of developing and executing high-impact digital, multichannel, and content-driven campaigns. I bring extensive leadership experience in both B2B and B2C environments, with a strong background in healthcare marketing. I am adept at using analytics to optimize performance, grow brand awareness, and increase customer engagement.

I am a creative thinker with excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, and I am seeking to drive measurable results in a dynamic marketing environment.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Business Partner at Ho2 Systems, LLC
January 1, 2018 - September 28, 2025
Launched and marketed a healthcare-focused technology software platform, increasing client adoption through value-based messaging. Developed go-to-market strategies and collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve brand visibility and lead generation. Oversaw digital and traditional campaign execution targeting healthcare institutions.
Sr. Product Manager, eCommerce Payments at Harland Clarke Corp
January 1, 2018 - September 28, 2025
Led product marketing and lifecycle management for digital services in the financial and healthcare sectors. Drove customer acquisition through targeted email, PPC, and SEO strategies aligned with user behavior data.
Lead Manager, eCommerce at AT&T, Inc.
January 1, 2016 - September 28, 2025
Managed large-scale digital projects and implemented multichannel strategies to enhance the customer experience. Leveraged A/B testing and analytics to optimize campaign conversion rates.
Digital Marketing Strategist at SunTrust Banks, Inc. / Global Marketing Partners, LLC
January 1, 2014 - September 28, 2025
Led the development of integrated digital marketing strategies to improve engagement and web traffic. Created content and social media campaigns targeted at healthcare and financial audiences.
Director, Demand Generation at Fidelity National Information Services
January 1, 2012 - September 28, 2025
Designed and executed demand generation programs that delivered measurable revenue growth. Built lead scoring systems and integrated CRM workflows to improve sales funnel efficiency.
Manager, Integrated Marketing at McKesson Corporation
January 1, 2010 - September 28, 2025
Developed and managed healthcare marketing campaigns with high conversion rates. Collaborated with clinical and sales teams to create effective thought leadership and digital content strategies.
Marketing Communications Manager at Microsoft Corporation
January 1, 2008 - September 28, 2025
Developed strategic content and blog campaigns (e.g., Housecalls Blog) targeting healthcare professionals. Strengthened Microsoft Dynamics CRM awareness through targeted content and video marketing.
Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft Corporation
January 1, 2006 - September 28, 2025
Led positioning, messaging, and campaign execution for Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Coordinated with product teams to build compelling sales enablement materials.
Marketing Manager at IBM Corporation
January 1, 2005 - September 28, 2025
Created and executed marketing programs for IBM's healthcare solutions portfolio. Collaborated with sales and product teams to align marketing strategy with institutional client needs.
Business Partner at Ho2 Systems, LLC
January 1, 2018 - September 28, 2025
Launched and marketed a healthcare-focused technology software platform, increasing client adoption through value-based messaging. Developed go-to-market strategies and collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve brand visibility and lead generation. Oversaw digital and traditional campaign execution targeting healthcare institutions.
Sr. Product Manager, eCommerce Payments at Harland Clarke Corp
January 1, 2018 - September 28, 2025
Led product marketing and lifecycle management for digital services in the financial and healthcare sectors. Drove customer acquisition through targeted email, PPC, and SEO strategies aligned with user behavior data.
Lead Manager, eCommerce at AT&T, Inc.
January 1, 2016 - September 28, 2025
Managed large-scale digital projects and implemented multichannel strategies to enhance the customer experience. Leveraged A/B testing and analytics to optimize campaign conversion rates.
Digital Marketing Strategist at SunTrust Banks, Inc. / Global Marketing Partners, LLC
January 1, 2014 - September 28, 2025
Led the development of integrated digital marketing strategies to improve engagement and web traffic. Created content and social media campaigns targeted at healthcare and financial audiences.
Director, Demand Generation at Fidelity National Information Services
January 1, 2012 - September 28, 2025
Designed and executed demand generation programs that delivered measurable revenue growth. Built lead scoring systems and integrated CRM workflows to improve sales funnel efficiency.
Manager, Integrated Marketing at McKesson Corporation
January 1, 2010 - September 28, 2025
Developed and managed healthcare marketing campaigns with high conversion rates. Collaborated with clinical and sales teams to create effective thought leadership and digital content strategies.
Marketing Communications Manager at Microsoft Corporation
January 1, 2008 - September 28, 2025
Developed strategic content and blog campaigns (e.g., Housecalls Blog) targeting healthcare professionals. Strengthened Microsoft Dynamics CRM awareness through targeted content and video marketing.
Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft Corporation
January 1, 2006 - September 28, 2025
Led positioning, messaging, and campaign execution for Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Coordinated with product teams to build compelling sales enablement materials.
Marketing Manager at IBM Corporation
January 1, 2005 - September 28, 2025
Created and executed marketing programs for IBM's healthcare solutions portfolio. Collaborated with sales and product teams to align marketing strategy with institutional client needs.
Business Partner at Ho2 Systems, LLC
December 31, 2018 - September 28, 2025
Launched and marketed a healthcare-focused technology software platform, increasing client adoption through value-based messaging. Developed go-to-market strategies and collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve brand visibility and lead generation. Oversaw digital and traditional campaign execution targeting healthcare institutions.
Sr. Product Manager, eCommerce Payments at Harland Clarke Corp
December 31, 2018 - September 28, 2025
Led product marketing and lifecycle management for digital services in the financial and healthcare sectors. Drove customer acquisition through targeted email, PPC, and SEO strategies aligned with user behavior data.
Lead Manager, eCommerce at AT&T, Inc.
December 31, 2016 - September 28, 2025
Managed large-scale digital projects and implemented multichannel strategies to enhance the customer experience. Leveraged A/B testing and analytics to optimize campaign conversion rates.
Digital Marketing Strategist at SunTrust Banks, Inc. / Global Marketing Partners, LLC
December 31, 2014 - September 28, 2025
Led the development of integrated digital marketing strategies to improve engagement and web traffic. Created content and social media campaigns targeted at healthcare and financial audiences.
Director, Demand Generation at Fidelity National Information Services
December 31, 2012 - September 28, 2025
Designed and executed demand generation programs that delivered measurable revenue growth. Built lead scoring systems and integrated CRM workflows to improve sales funnel efficiency.
Manager, Integrated Marketing at McKesson Corporation
December 31, 2010 - September 28, 2025
Developed and managed healthcare marketing campaigns with high conversion rates. Collaborated with clinical and sales teams to create effective thought leadership and digital content strategies.
Marketing Communications Manager at Microsoft Corporation – Redmond, WA
December 31, 2008 - September 28, 2025
Developed strategic content and blog campaigns (e.g., Housecalls Blog) targeting healthcare professionals. Strengthened Microsoft Dynamics CRM awareness through targeted content and video marketing.
Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft Corporation – Redmond, WA
December 31, 2006 - September 28, 2025
Led positioning, messaging, and campaign execution for Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Coordinated with product teams to build compelling sales enablement materials.
Marketing Manager at IBM Corporation – Atlanta, GA
December 31, 2005 - September 28, 2025
Created and executed marketing programs for IBM's healthcare solutions portfolio. Collaborated with sales and product teams to align marketing strategy with institutional client needs.

Education

SM.B.A., Marketing at Clark Atlanta University
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
B.S., Marketing at Winthrop University
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Project Management Certification at George Washington University
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
UX Design Training at Nielsen Norman Group
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
MBA in Marketing at Clark Atlanta University
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
BS in Marketing at Winthrop University
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Project Management Certification at George Washington University
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
UX Design Training at Nielsen Norman Group
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
S.M.B.A., Marketing at Clark Atlanta University
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
B.S., Marketing at Winthrop University
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Project Management Certification at George Washington University
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
UX Design Training at Nielsen Norman Group
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025

Qualifications

Project Management Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Project Management Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
UX Design Training
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Project Management Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
UX Design Training
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Financial Services, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment