Carli Conner

Corporate marketer looking to break free to be the storyteller I was born to be. I am a passionate presenter with experience in talking to an array of audience types. My goal is to connect with people and meet them where they are, while leaving them with insight and inspiration. At my core, I'm a people person and performer who wants to make a difference. 

I’m a strategic marketing professional and storyteller with experience driving growth, visibility, and engagement across franchise and nonprofit organizations. As Franchise Marketing Manager at DivaDance, I lead marketing strategy for more than 200 franchise locations—using storytelling to craft campaigns that connect emotionally with audiences while optimizing paid media, CRM automations, and influencer programs. I also develop scalable playbooks, partnerships, and training to strengthen performance and brand consistency. Previously at Neighborly, I supported over 230 franchise owners through data-driven local marketing initiatives, helping each tell their brand story through optimized paid search, SEO, and creative strategy that built trust and drove results. Earlier in my career at Dallas Black Dance Theatre, I used storytelling to deepen donor connections—translating the organization’s mission into compelling communications, fundraising campaigns, and development initiatives that inspired engagement and generosity. Beyond the marketing world, I shine on a stage and in front of people, and I’m looking to highlight these strengths in roles that blend creativity, communication, and performance.
 

BA in Communications from St. Edward's University, 2018. 

• Specialization in Rhetorical Criticism 
• Minor in Art History