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Hi, I’m William Gubrud, a marketing professional with a knack for branding, digital marketing, and campaign development. I excel at creating multimedia content and building strategic partnerships that boost brand visibility and engagement. I have a proven track record in project management and event coordination, and I’m eager to apply my experience to a Marketing Manager role to drive growth and strengthen brand presence.…Hi, I’m William Gubrud, a marketing professional with a knack for branding, digital marketing, and campaign development. I excel at creating multimedia content and building strategic partnerships that boost brand visibility and engagement. I have a proven track record in project management and event coordination, and I’m eager to apply my experience to a Marketing Manager role to drive growth and strengthen brand presence.

William Gubrud

Marketing Strategist, Brand Strategist, Content Creator, +2

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Hi, I’m William Gubrud, a marketing professional with a knack for branding, digital marketing, and campaign development. I excel at creating multimedia content and building strategic partnerships that boost brand visibility and engagement. I have a proven track record in project management and event coordination, and I’m eager to apply my experience to a Marketing Manager role to drive growth and strengthen brand presence.…Hi, I’m William Gubrud, a marketing professional with a knack for branding, digital marketing, and campaign development. I excel at creating multimedia content and building strategic partnerships that boost brand visibility and engagement. I have a proven track record in project management and event coordination, and I’m eager to apply my experience to a Marketing Manager role to drive growth and strengthen brand presence.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m William Gubrud, a marketing professional with a knack for branding, digital marketing, and campaign development. I excel at creating multimedia content and building strategic partnerships that boost brand visibility and engagement.

I have a proven track record in project management and event coordination, and I’m eager to apply my experience to a Marketing Manager role to drive growth and strengthen brand presence.

Skills

Email Marketing

Branding

Canva

Experience Level

Email Marketing

Expert

Branding

Expert

Canva

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Specialist- Business Development at Tuesday's Child

March 1, 2025 - October 20, 2025

Created marketing materials using Canva; produced the weekly email newsletter via Mailchimp; recorded videos and took photos for daily social media content (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, X); secured donations for the annual virtual auction; organized galas and events from start to finish; coordinated community outreach through multiple Chambers of Commerce, schools, and doctors’ offices; multimedia editing; time management; business development.

Founder/Producer at Out At Wrigley

September 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025

Graphic design; campaign development; sales strategies; campaign management; Google Analytics; communications management; direct mail campaigns; media relations; sales strategy; established the first Gay and Lesbian outreach event at a major league sporting franchise; engaged a previously underserved fan base; coordinated with the Chicago Cubs' senior leadership; secured appearances with high-profile Cubs talent; established and oversaw on-field entertainment competitions; generated $20,000+ in sponsorship deals annually; organized pre/post-event activities with local businesses to maintain fan engagement; marketing material design; promotions planning; relationship building.

Executive Director / Board Director at National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame

September 1, 2017 - October 20, 2025

Marketing strategy; filed and certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; organized induction ceremonies; campaign implementation; excellent communication and industry trend analysis; oversaw the organization's media strategy and created the media kit, marketing materials, and website; content management; public and media relations.

Senior Account Representative / Event Planner at Chicago Free Press

May 1, 2006 - October 20, 2025

Email marketing; developed and executed the publication's business section generating substantial revenue; negotiated first-ever ad buy from a major league sports franchise in a gay publication; redesigned Nightlife and Entertainment sections; served as a community liaison between major ad firms and local businesses to promote films, television programs, concerts, and new products in the LGBT community; facilitated press and sponsorship of publication-sponsored charity events.