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Hello, I am Cara Ford, MBA, BS!! I am a seasoned project manager and marketing leader. I am skilled in developing and leading marketing projects that enhance customer engagement and streamline workflows to maximize efficiency.  I am a strong communicator with collaborative mindset, dedicated to mentoring teams, fostering innovation, and driving continuous improvement. Committed to lifelong learning and staying ahead of industry trends to create meaningful, result-oriented marketing solutions.

 

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Technical Proficiencies

I have established a set of abilities and knowledge related to project management and marketing that allow me to demonstrate effective job performance and to contribute to the success of an organization. Below are some of the platforms used to facilitate these proficiencies.  

Website and Hosting

Wordpress - Wix - Weebly - Square Space - Hostgator - Adalo Mobile Application Development - Blue Host - GoDaddy

Graphic Design and Media

InDesign - Illustrator - Photoshop - Canva - IStock Photo - Ripl Video - YouTube - Grammarly - Met

Digital Marketing & Analytics

Google Analytics - Google Ads - Google Business - HooteSuite - QR Monkey - Adobe Analytics - Meta Analytics - HubSpot

Business & Productivity

Google Suite - MS Excel - MS PowerPoint - MS Outlook - ChatGPT - HubSpot - Monday.Com

CRM and Automation

HubSpot - CRM & Marketing Automation tools - Constant Contact - Mail Chimp - MS Outlook

"Giving a recommendation for Cara comes easily. To be completely transparent I have known Cara personally and professionally for more than 25+ years. I have watched this young lady develop herself and her craft to become a strong pillar of our community. Cara displays a vibrant presence that demands respect and admiration. Cara's ability to relate to others and focus on the task at hand is a rare gift that many seek to have. Lastly, I would not due her justice if I did not speak about what I admire most. It would be easy to place her in a box and say, she is intelligent, displays integrity and has the ability to adapt, but that's not what I admire most. What I admire most, is her ability to help those in need while displaying a genuine sense of kindness. Kudos to you Cara."
Joe Car
Director of Sales and Business Development, Nored Telecom

PROJECTS

As a 20 year veteran in the project management and marketing community, I have worked with several businesses and organizations on multiple projects from website design, social media management, content creator, analysis, business development and more. I am very proud to have been selected to work with each company to help develop strategies that continue to help build their brand and engage their costumers. Below are just a few of my projects.

Website Design

Sweetwater Hospital Association

Developed and designed website. I worked in multiple ways to rebrand and develop methods to make the patient engagement better. This was a big job and I was able to move our google stars in a positive direction.

Website

Loudon County Habitat for Humanity

Developed and designed website. I also sat on the committee of the women build helping to construct a house in our community. Great project!

Website

Building Innovators, LLC

Helped build a business structure and developed new website and social media.

Country Music Singer Ethan Vincil

I worked with Ethan to initially establish his brand. At the age of 13 Ethan became a singer/songwriter and we started working together to market Ethan. We developed a website/social media/ and booked shows to grow his popularity. Ethan has since won many Country Music Awards.

Website

Advanced Physiotherapy

I worked to develop and design the website for this new business. While working with the Physiotherapist I helped him with business development through advertising on social media, traditional methods, and his website. He is now celebrating his 5th year in business and his recent expansion.

Website

Melissa Browder

I helped Melissa Browder with branding when she first ran for school board. I developed a new website, advertised through traditional methods and through social media management. Melissa won her seat on the board with the help of these marketing efforts.

Website

OUR Place Adult Day Center

This project was dear to my heart. I helped with the fundraising helping to raise over one million dollars to establish this facility. I developed and designed the website, managed social media, and used traditional marketing methods to make this dementia and Alzheimer’s facility successful. It has since continued to grow and they have added more space to facilitate new patients.

Website

Hardin Valley Business and Community Alliance

I developed and designed this alliance organization website. I enjoyed helping with this business development and it has since grown tremendously and become a great organization for the community of Hardin Valley.

Website

Mary Stamey Legacy Scholarship Fund for Women in Education

I developed and designed the website used for this 501C-3 Non Profit.

Keiley Waldrop Scholarship Fund

I developed and designed the website used for this 501C-3 Non Profit.

McMinn County Amateur Radio Club, INC,

I developed and designed the website used for this 501C-3 Non Profit.

Website

Social Media Management

Magazines/Print (Click to View Magazines)

Cara is a smart and resourceful Sales and Marketing professional! She brings positivity, energy and creativity to the workplace daily! I would highly recommend her and enjoy collaborating with her in a team environment! 
Holly Kryter
Community Relations Director

Publicist and Media Coordinator

I want to thank Cara Ford for the great support, amazing marketing ideas and wonderful website designs. Cara Ford will help transfer your business to a successful business in no time #limelightmaketing, #advptclinic
Mag Abdu
Owner of Advanced Physiotherapy

Content Design

Content Design for each client was for different marketing methods such as print, billboards, magazine, websites or social media. The below clients have worked with me for over 5 years as a content designer for their businesses.

  •  Blinds and More
  • Limelight Marketing
  • Chamber of Commerce, Loudon County
  • Fort Loudon Medical Center/ Covenant
  • Sweetwater Hospital Association
  • Mortgage Investors
  • Ken Wieland, Reverse Mortgage Lender
  • Building Innovators, LLC
  • Advanced Physiotherapy
  • Diamond Gallery (2 Locations)
  • Ethan Vincil Music
  • JR Showtime Theatre
  • Smoky Mountain Realty
  • Leadership Loudon County
  • Melissa Browder
  • Tellico Village Baptist Church
  • One Voice One God Fundraising Concert
  • Hardin Valley Business and Community Alliance
  • Mary Stamey Scholarship Fund
  • Pontoon Nation 
  • Keiley Waldrop Scholarship Fund