
DONNA MCGINNIS
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Results-oriented marketing communications professional.
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A BIT ABOUT ME
During my 15+ years in marketing, I have acquired extensive experience and skills ranging from product commercialization process optimization to strategic messaging and brand positioning. I believe my foundation in journalism complements my marketing acumen and creates a unique skill set. I love to tell a good story.
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Please take a look at my portfolio below to see examples of my work.
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Experience Summary
Unique background in journalism, marketing communications and project management
Marketing strategy, product commercialization and campaign execution for a range of industries including renewable energy, automotive, government, datacom, construction and disaster response - direct and through distribution
15+ years of experience developing marketing plans, strategic messaging and executing product launches
Demonstrated success in lead generation strategies and tactics
Effective leader and collaborator, with the ability to establish rapport and build trust at all all levels of the organization and geographies
Skilled writer, developing and editing content for a variety of collateral and platforms, including print, video, website, webinars, print and digital ads (display/PPC/programmatic/social), mobile apps, fact sheets, case studies, whitepapers, blogs, social media, channel enablement and PR/media communications
Experience establishing business cases and shepherding digital transformations, including marketing technology, websites,
SEO, GEO and AI
Demonstrated success developing and optimizing commercialization processes, acquisitions/integrations and branding/rebranding

2023Â - Present
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING - ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Briggs & Stratton, Wauwatosa, WI
2022 - 2023
HEAD OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS - NAM
HellermannTyton, Milwaukee, WI
2020 - 2022
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER - POWER SYSTEMS
Eaton, Waukesha, WI
2015 - 2020
SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER
MARKETING MANAGER
Generac Power Systems, Waukesha, WI
2013 - 2015
MARKETING PROJECT MANAGER/WRITER
HellermannTyton, Milwaukee, WI
2010 - 2013
MARKETING SPECIALIST & WEB CONTENT COORDINATOR
San Jamar, Elkhorn, WI
1999 - 2003
DIVISION DIRECTOR
COMMUNITY DIRECTOR
March of Dimes Foundation, Wilmington, NC
1997 - 1998
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
WWAY-TV (ABC), Wilmington, NC
1996 – 1997
NEWS PRODUCER
WSOC-TV (ABC/FOX), Charlotte, NC
CONTACT
Thank you for reviewing my portfolio. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you are in need of marketing expertise or would simply like network.
Milwaukee, WI, USA







































































