✦ ENDURING CONTENT STRATEGY & DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS
Where mission-driven grit meets technical results
Mark Mandelbaum | Content Strategist & Founder of
Inspire, Thrive, Survive
✦ THE APPROACH
I turn technical complexity into connection
+20% PROGRAM AWARENESS INCREASE
Marketing AmeriCorps VISTA | Mid-Ohio Food Collective
I moved the needle for local outreach by ditching generic messaging in favor of mission-aligned storytelling that actually resonated with the community.
DATA & SEO OPERATIONS
- Managed localized SEO infrastructure for 60+ regional accounts, shifting the focus from "vanity impressions" to the high-intent traffic that actually drives revenue.
- I used GA4 insights to move past the "guessing game," iterating on content until we achieved an 82% spike in organic engagement. No fluff, just performance tracking that works.
CONTENT STRATEGY & OPERATIONS
- As Director of Editorial and Platform Operations for AMA Columbus, I built and managed the digital infrastructure that anchored the brand's local stability for half a decade, transforming raw content into high-engagement narratives.
- I scaled professional member engagement across regional platforms by turning technical insights into executive-level narratives people actually wanted to read.
✦ RECOGNITION & AUTHORITY
Featured Profile | The Ohio State University
A deep dive into my professional journey and career resilience, published by OSU. This profile currently holds the #1 Organic Google Ranking for my brand, serving as a living proof-of-concept for high-impact SEO strategy.
"The Window" | Authored by Mark Mandelbaum
A signature, high-impact narrative essay written from the front lines of cancer survival. This independent piece serves as the creative heartbeat for the Inspire, Thrive, Survive philosophy, demonstrating how authentic storytelling becomes a brand's greatest asset.
"Inspire, Thrive, Skydive!" | Columbus Young Professionals (CYP)
An exploration of fear, risk, and the willingness to take the leap, both in life and in brand strategy.
✦ TECHNICAL CREDENTIALS
- Gen AI for Digital Marketers (2026)
- Hootsuite Social Media Marketing Professional (2026)
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Essential Training (2025)
- SEO Foundations Training (2025)
Ready to lead your next content transformation. Let’s build something that lasts.
