While working in the advertising intelligence industry, I also managed to build a freelance photography business as well as have poetry published. I’m a creative at heart!

Carianne Hixson

While working in the advertising intelligence industry, I also managed to build a freelance photography business as well as have poetry published. I’m a creative at heart!

Available to hire

While working in the advertising intelligence industry, I also managed to build a freelance photography business as well as have poetry published. I’m a creative at heart!

Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Work Experience

Administrative & Marketing Manager at Pilsbury School
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2025
Oversaw daily administrative operations including billing, purchasing, vendor relations, reporting, and executive support; prepared quarterly reports, monitored budget expenditures, and maintained compliance with NJ state regulations and documentation standards; streamlined onboarding for employees and students; managed sensitive student and employee records, databases, certifications, and compliance documentation; supported digital marketing initiatives to improve brand visibility and website engagement; designed marketing collateral and social assets using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
Manager, Inventory Operations at MediaRadar
March 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Led six-person operations team managing advertising intelligence data across 1,500+ client accounts; oversaw digital media inventory including 400+ publications, 5,000 websites, and 4,500 newsletters; managed operational workflows, KPI performance, and quality standards; conducted trainings and process improvement initiatives to optimize accuracy and collaboration.
Quality Assurance Auditor – Advertising at MediaRadar
October 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Conducted comprehensive audits across advertising modules spanning print, digital, social, and video platforms; improved workflow efficiency and project collaboration through Wrike; analyzed advertising content and identified discrepancies to ensure data quality, consistency, and reporting accuracy.
Senior Research Associate – Advertising at MediaRadar
May 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Delivered research support and advertising intelligence insights to internal sales, marketing, and customer support teams; conducted market research and competitive analysis on industry trends, brand activity, and mergers & acquisitions; collaborated cross-functionally to align research initiatives with broader client objectives; responded to client inquiries with timely, accurate research solutions and strategic insights.
Brand Analyst – Advertising at Winmo
April 1, 2013 - April 1, 2015
Researched and covered marketing and advertising activity for leading national brands and agencies; edited and maintained advertising, agency, and corporate intelligence within proprietary databases; delegated editorial assignments and contributed to research accuracy and content quality initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications at William Paterson University
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services