Alyssa Ross | Digital Marketer

Alyssa Ross-Birchfield is a Digital Marketer & Content Strategist based in Tampa, Florida.

Meet the Writer

As a content strategist and digital marketer with a decade of experience, I bring a blend of creative storytelling and performance-driven strategy to every project. I’ve developed content and led initiatives across a wide range of industries, helping brands sharpen their message, elevate their presence, and connect meaningfully with their audiences.

My background spans both agency and in-house roles, giving me a 360° view of content’s role in the marketing ecosystem. From organic and paid social to SEO, blog strategy, SEM, email campaigns, OTT, display, print, and long-form storytelling. I’ve written and overseen copy that drives real results. Whether I’m scripting a video, optimizing a webpage, or building out a nurture sequence, I focus on creating content that not only sounds good but moves the needle.

Beyond writing, I’ve led rebrands, rebuilt websites from the ground up, launched lead gen campaigns, and restored pipeline flow through full-funnel content strategies. I’ve also partnered directly with executive stakeholders to align marketing output with broader business goals, ensuring content fuels growth, not just engagement.

Impact and purpose matter deeply to me. I’m passionate about working with brands that are improving lives and shaping communities, and I thrive when I get to help them tell their stories with clarity and authenticity.

When I’m not building brands, you can find me curled up with a good book, snuggling with my two cats, or soaking up some magic at Walt Disney World.

Experience

Marketing Operations Manager | Next Perimeter
Tampa, FL | 08/2024 – 05/2025

  • Spearheaded company rebrand and website relaunch, leading a full pivot in positioning and go-to-market strategy to align with a new ICP and expanded solution set (IT support, cybersecurity, compliance).

  • Took brand new domain from 0 to 2.5M+ search impressions in six months, restoring domain authority from 0 to 30 in eight months, a result that previously took the legacy domain 15 years to achieve.

  • Revived the MQL pipeline from zero post-brand launch to consistent inbound and outbound lead flow, contributing to regained marketing momentum and sales team enablement.

  • Led a strategic content development initiative to rebuild domain authority and shift organic traffic from low-intent informational searches to high-intent commercial queries, driving qualified leads aligned with core offerings.

  • Drive demand generation and lead conversion through full-funnel, multi-channel strategies across SEO, paid media, email, and partner marketing.

  • Optimize and integrate marketing tech stack (e.g., SEMrush, Google Analytics, HubSpot, Zapier) to streamline campaign execution and maximize operational efficiency.

  • Architect and implement lead nurturing workflows and scoring models that accelerate the buyer journey and improve MQL-to-SQL conversion rates.

  • Deliver campaign performance insights & KPIs to leadership, informing budget allocation and strategic planning.

  • Oversee content development across digital channels, including blogs, case studies, podcast, and sales collateral.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with technical, sales, and AM teams to ensure marketing aligns with revenue goals.

  • Manage internal marketing team and contractors, ensuring timely delivery of campaigns, assets, and initiatives.


Fractional Marketing Manager | Self-Employed
Tampa, FL | 07/2020 – 11/2022; 08/2023 – 08/2024

  • Developed & executed on digital marketing strategies for a portfolio of 20+ clients spanning a variety of  industries, encompassing social media campaigns, website content, email marketing, blog articles, video scripts, and paid ads.

  • Managed a team of freelancers to successfully deliver high-quality marketing campaigns and projects for diverse clients, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and client specifications.

  • Oversaw all client accounts and project management concurrently, aligning client needs with project objectives to ensure continued growth and alignment with their overall business and marketing goals.


Marketing & Communications Officer | USF
Tampa, FL | 11/2022 – 08/2023

  • Crafted high-value marketing content in the form of blog posts, email marketing, website copy, social media, digital ads, print assets, etc. that resulted in a growth in enrollment numbers for multiple university programs.

  • Safeguarded USF brand standards, formatting guidelines, and citation styles (MLA/APA) through meticulous editing and proofreading, ensuring consistency and professionalism across all materials.

  • Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to align marketing initiatives with strategic objectives, resulting in improved cohesion and effectiveness of client campaigns.


Communications & Marketing Specialist | USF
Tampa, FL | 11/2019 – 07/2020

  • Spearheaded the development and execution of a new unit website and online presence, driving increased engagement and conversion rates.

  • Directed the implementation of COVID-19 student website content in partnership with key stakeholders across USF, ensuring accurate information dissemination and fostering community trust during a critical period.

  • Provided consultation and training to campus partners on effective marketing strategies and social media best practices, empowering teams to enhance their outreach efforts and achieve organizational goals.


Digital Marketer & Social Media Strategist | JXM
Shirley, MA | 06/2015 – 01/2019

  • Executed marketing and social media strategies for a diverse portfolio of clients, including financial institutions and non-profit foundations, in partnership with creative and media directors, driving enhanced brand recognition and market positioning.

  • Conducted thorough audience and competitor analysis to inform brand campaigns, delivering concise briefs to creative and media teams to streamline project execution and ensure alignment with client objectives.

  • Presented comprehensive strategies to executive teams of prospective clients as a key member of the business development team, effectively showcasing value propositions and fostering new client partnerships.

Awards

CUNA Diamond Award - Work with Publix Employees FCU

3rd Place - Goldfish x Crowdiate Campaign Contest

5th Place - Campbell Soup x Crowdiate Campaign Contest

Platinum Hermes Creative Award - Work with JXM

Gold & Platinum AVA Digital Award - Work with JXM

Education

Master of Sc., Marketing

University of South Florida — In Progress

B.A., Mass Communication & Media Studies

Arizona State University — Summa Cum Laude

Certifications

Google Analytics Individual Certification

HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification

Skills

  • Digital Marketing

  • Brand Strategy

  • Social Media

  • Copywriting

  • Graphic Design

  • Video Capture & Editing

  • Competitor Analysis

  • Audience Analysis

  • SEO/SEM

  • Paid & Organic Media

  • B2B & B2C

  • Public Relations

  • Project Management

  • Account Management

  • Business Development

  • Marketing Automation

  • PR & Communications

Tools

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Search Console

  • Microsoft Suite

  • Adobe Creative Cloud

  • Canva

  • Sprout Social

  • Buffer, Later

  • Hootsuite

  • Hubspot

  • Pipedrive

  • Calendly

  • Zapier

  • Mailchimp

  • ActiveCampaign

  • SEMrush

  • Ahrefs

  • Grammarly

  • ChatGPT

  • Jasper AI

  • Facebook Business Manager

  • LinkedIn Campaign Manager

  • Squarespace

  • Wordpress

  • Wix

  • Elementor

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