Corie Cox

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P R O F I L E S U M M A R Y

Creative thinker with extensive experience shaping and executing strategic communications that increase visibility and impact.

Specializing in mission-based strategic marketing, visual storytelling, and brand development and stewardship.

Strong collaborator known for building clear plans, solving problems, and turning ideas into action.

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

Columbia Theological Seminary OCTOBER 2013 – NOVEMBER 2025

Associate Director of Creative Services APRIL 2024 – NOVEMBER 2025

Acted as the chief branding steward, aligning the brand voice across print, digital, events, and institutional communications to strengthen visibility and narrative.

Partnered with senior leadership to develop and execute marketing and communication plans that supported student recruitment, stakeholder engagement, alumni relations that built institutional awareness.

Developed creative concepts and executed marketing campaigns highlighting faculty expertise, and student and alum storytelling—ensuring mission-focused consistency, relevance, and impact through the lifecycle of the campaigns.

Oversaw the management of visual assets and external creative vendors; reviewed and approved design work; advised and supervised junior creative staff and student associates.

Associate Director of Communications SEPTEMBER 2020 – APRIL 2024

Interim Director of Communications  FEBRUARY 2020 – SEPTEMBER 2020

Marketing Coordinator  OCTOBER 2013 – FEBRUARY 2020

Freelance DECEMBER 2006 – OCTOBER 2013

Writing, graphic design, illustration, public relations

Managed public relations, social media, media alerts, and press conferences for non-profit transit advocacy group, co-created TransitWIN 2010 campaign aiding its 70% referendum approval, designed and co-authored nationally recognized infographics; managed textbook editing, layout, and illustration research, ensuring accuracy and compliance across state-specific markets for textbook publication company.

The Home Depot

National Category Advertising Coordinator AUGUST 2005 – DECEMBER 2006

Proofed print ad materials for accuracy in product and pricing in all national markets — checked copy; ensured image resolution, color integrity and accuracy. Created ad layouts and copy as necessary.

Tom Mason Communications. OCTOBER 1996 – OCTOBER 2000

Graphic Designer/Copywriter

Full service award-winning ad agency. Responsibilities included: illustration, design and writing for newsletters, brochures, annual reports, radio and video scripts (with editing), environmental signage and banners, posters, postcards, t-shirt designs, presentation pieces, museum and trade show display designs, and event planning.

S K I L L S

E D U C A T I O N

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA 1988 – 1996

Bachelor of Art (English with Studio Art minor)

ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS 1985 – 1986

Attended on scholarship to study classical guitar