Mary Ellen Grom
Connect the people. The dots will follow. | Strategic Marketing | Purpose-driven Leadership | CX, EX, DX | Women in Manufacturing
AFL•Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area, United States
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Customer focused. Community centered. Motivated every day to lead brand strategy, planning and execution of AFL's global telecommunications products and services marketing and corporate communications. Driven by people, passion and potential to make a meaningful difference. #WeAreAFL Knowledge seeker. Kindle addict. Diabetes community advocate. Navy brat. Women in manufacturing industry champion. Proud high school sweetheart wife and curious mom of (2) young adults enjoying the perks of southern hospitality in SC.
Career Timeline
- AFLCurrentAug 2017–Present· 9 yrs 2 mos
- Executive Director, Global Marketing and Corporate CommunicationsCurrentOct 2024–Present
- Executive Director, Customer Experience Solutions2021–Sep 2024
- Executive Director, Marketing CommunicationsAug 2017–Dec 2020
- Feb 2012–Jun 2017· 5 yrs 4 mos
- Vice President U.S. MarketingFeb 2012–Jun 2017
- 2004–2012· 8 yrs
- Director, Marketing2004–2012
- 1996–May 2004· 8 yrs 4 mos
- Director, User Experience1996–May 2004
- Sep 1989–1990· 4 mos
- EPCOT Center Guest Relations Cast MemberSep 1989–1990
- 1989–1990· 1 yr
- Business Marketing Intern1989–1990
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Communications/Marketing
The Ohio State UniversityDucktorate Degree
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Walt Disney World College Program