Hi! I'm Nicole Bernard, a marketing strategist with a diverse background in digital marketing, brand awareness, and lead generation. I love helping businesses, non-profits, and startups craft effective marketing strategies that drive real results. Five years ago, I launched a podcast interviewing entrepreneurs globally, and I enjoy writing for Entrepreneur magazine. When I'm not working, you can find me training for my next half marathon or sipping champagne with inspiring business owners!

Nicole Bernard

Hi! I'm Nicole Bernard, a marketing strategist with a diverse background in digital marketing, brand awareness, and lead generation. I love helping businesses, non-profits, and startups craft effective marketing strategies that drive real results. Five years ago, I launched a podcast interviewing entrepreneurs globally, and I enjoy writing for Entrepreneur magazine. When I'm not working, you can find me training for my next half marathon or sipping champagne with inspiring business owners!

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Hi! I’m Nicole Bernard, a marketing strategist with a diverse background in digital marketing, brand awareness, and lead generation. I love helping businesses, non-profits, and startups craft effective marketing strategies that drive real results.

Five years ago, I launched a podcast interviewing entrepreneurs globally, and I enjoy writing for Entrepreneur magazine. When I’m not working, you can find me training for my next half marathon or sipping champagne with inspiring business owners!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Strategist + Fractional CMO at nb. marketing
March 1, 2014 - Present
Manages a global team providing marketing support, strategy, and project management for businesses, non-profits, and start-ups. Helps create and execute focused marketing plans that achieve specific goals across strategy creation, social media, content, email marketing, influencer marketing, public relations, SEO, and inbound marketing campaigns globally. Clients featured in major publications. Contributing writer for Entrepreneur magazine with notable recognitions. Grew personal brand with 14,000+ followers and hosts a top 1% global podcast.
Project Manager at WSI New Orleans
December 31, 2017 - July 10, 2025
Responsible for social media strategy & management, content development, email marketing, managing a monthly social media ad budget of $1,500+, SEO, and creating effective inbound marketing campaigns. Managed 20+ nationwide accounts ensuring marketing goals were met. Handled daily social media postings and engagement across multiple platforms. Created and executed Hubspot inbound marketing campaigns achieving a 3,600% increase in web traffic in 9 months.
Junior Partner at LHK Marketing
September 30, 2015 - July 10, 2025
Helped brainstorm, create, and implement a Brand Ambassador Program for TeamEleven by Venus Williams. Managed back-end website maintenance for product launches, blog posts, e-commerce, and press releases. Oversaw content calendar, influencer outreach, and curated social media content for multiple clients. Worked on business development, market research, and design projects.
Owner/Manager at Acadian Farms & Brewery
December 31, 2014 - July 10, 2025
Oversaw all aspects of running and marketing an organic family farm and micro-brewery. Built brand awareness and a loyal audience with limited budget through social media, influencer marketing, public relations, and SEO. Business closed due to legal battle despite success in attracting high traffic.

Education

Bachelor of Arts & Sciences at Louisiana State University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

Hubspot Inbound Marketing Certification
December 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Hubspot Content Marketing Certification
March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
HootSuite Social Media Certification
May 1, 2015 - May 31, 2015

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Agriculture & Mining