Marketing Operations & Scalable Systems
Union Joints Restaurant Group
Role: Media Marketing Manager
Business Challenge
Supporting 13 restaurant concepts without standardized marketing processes created a reactive environment where planning, approvals, and reporting lacked structure.
Strategic Approach
Building a Scalable Marketing Framework
Developed the department’s first centralized systems for campaign intake, prioritization, approvals, and performance tracking.
Creating Cross-Functional Alignment
Implemented project management workflows through Asana and shared calendars to improve collaboration between marketing, creative, and operations teams.
Establishing Marketing Infrastructure
Created repeatable processes that allowed a small team to support multiple brands while executing larger strategic initiatives.
Business Impact
Supported 13 brands with a 3-person marketing team
Shifted marketing from reactive execution to proactive planning
Created the foundation for larger initiatives including relaunches, seasonal campaigns, and revenue-driving promotions
Key Takeaway
Strong marketing requires systems that allow strategy to scale.