Traci Wicks

Marketer. Strategist. Creative Leader.
Ideas that inspire. Insights that convert. Execution that delivers.

Brands aren’t just built — they’re felt. Throughout my career, I’ve created identities, strategies, and integrated campaigns that connect deeply and drive measurable growth—from increasing qualified leads by 30% and site traffic by 50% year over year, to elevating brand awareness through multi-platform streaming and television campaigns.

What drives me: Captivated by big-game commercials from an early age, I pursued a degree in advertising and built a career in marketing—advancing through roles that sharpened my expertise in strategy, design, and brand growth. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and data, creating campaigns that connect both rationally and emotionally. By blending creativity with insight, I turn bold ideas into outcomes you can measure—stronger SEO performance, increased engagement, and marketing investments that deliver higher ROI while reducing overall spend. Whether guiding vision or working hands-on, I bring a passion for design that makes identities unforgettable.

My leadership style: I believe great creative leadership balances vision with craft. I shape big-picture direction while staying engaged in the design process—especially logos and identity work, where every detail tells a story. I partner closely with executives, agencies, and cross-functional teams to ensure ideas translate seamlessly from concept to execution—on time, on brand, and on strategy.

Now, I’m ready to bring that momentum into executive creative leadership—Marketing Director, Creative Director, or VP of Marketing—where vision, storytelling, and strategy collide to create work that leaves a lasting mark.

Marketing that makes people stop, look, and remember.

What I've Created

Prospect Book: Strategic Collateral for Referral Growth Print
Trade Show Display Booth Signage
From Frustration to Freedom Campaign Digital
Digital Ad and Billboard Campaign Digital
Presbyopia Magazine Ad Print
Presbyopia Newspaper Ad Campaign Print
Vision Without Limits Print Branding Ad Print
Cataract Educational Pamphlet Print
Refractive Vision Correction Pamphlet Print
Kovach Eye Institute Trade Show Display – IOA Event Signage
Promotional Counter Stand Signage
Dry Eye Learning Symposium Brand Identity Logos
Cataract Lens Promotional Card Print
Vision Correction Digital Billboard – DuPage County Signage
LASIK/SMILE Digital Billboard Campaign – DuPage County Signage
LASIK/SMILE Facebook Ad Brief – Father’s Day Campaign Digital
LASIK/SMILE Social Media Ad Series Digital
2021 Winter Program Catalog Print
2021 Annual Highlights Catalog Insert Print
Environmental Awareness Signage – Road Salt Reduction Signage
Social Distancing Trail Signage – COVID-19 Response Signage
Welcome Back Banner – Post-COVID Reopening Signage
Fall 2020 Program Brochure Print
Summer 2020 Program Brochure Print
2020 Digital-Only Summer Program Announcement Postcard Print
2020 Spring Program Catalog Print
Hustle 5K S’more 2020 Digital Digital
2020 Winter Program Catalog Print
BestLife Fitness Spring Campaign Digital
Super Shuffle 5K 10th Anniversary Digital Campaign Digital
Harvest Hustle Event Logo Update – Year & Color Refresh Logos
Super Shuffle 10th Anniversary Direct Mail Campaign – Annual 5K Event Print
Peck Farm Anniversary Signage Signage
Trail Map Marketing Piece Print
2019 Newsletter Print
2018 Year in Review – 4-Page Printed Catalog Insert Print
Power of Fitness – 4-Page Catalog Insert Print
Digital Membership Campaign – BestLife Fitness Digital
Green Drinks Logo Design – Regional Networking Organization Logos
2019 – Annual 5K Rebrand – Logo Design & Visual Identity Logos
BestLife Fitness 10-Year Anniversary Logo Logos
BestLife Fitness Outdoor Banners – Recreation Center Signage
BestLife Fitness Branding – Outdoor Recreation Center Signage Signage
Playhouse 38 Theater Indoor Branding Signage Signage
Playhouse 38 Building Branding Signage Signage
BestLife Fitness Spring Membership Campaign Signage
2019 Park District Program Catalogs Print
BestLife Fitness Brand Identity & Logo Design Logos
Association Logo Redesign & Brand Identity – College Initiative Logos
Spring Membership Campaign Logo – BestLife Fitness Logos
3 on 3 Tournament Logo Redesign Logos
Teen Marathon Club Logo Design – Apparel Branding Logos
District Website Redesign & Launch Campaign Digital
Harvest Hustle Logo 2018 Redesign Logos
Nature Playground Logo Design – Branded Identity Logos
Community Theater Logo Logos
Annual Conference Logo – Illinois Association of School Nurses Logos
Digital Advertising Campaign Collage – Membership, Participation & SEO Growth Digital
Summer Camp Enrollment Digital Campaign Digital
Harvest Hustle 5K Direct Mail Postcard Print
Butterfly House 10-Year Anniversary Print Ads – Peck Farm Park Print
Playhouse 38 Grand Opening Invite Print

What I've Done

Strategic Marketing Leader  |  Creative Storyteller  |  Growth Driver

Transforming potential into brands people remember — and results leaders can measure.

As a proven marketing leader with experience spanning healthcare and public-sector brands, I drive growth through strategy, design, and data. I build campaigns that elevate brand presence and deliver measurable results, with expertise across brand management, digital strategy, creative direction, and integrated marketing. My work spans traditional channels like print, direct mail, and cable television, as well as modern digital platforms including email, streaming, social, and web.

Selected Results:

  • 30% increase in qualified leads through SEO optimization and data-driven digital strategy
  • 50% year-over-year growth in website traffic following a full-scale brand and UX redesign
  • 10% reduction in annual marketing spend while increasing campaign ROI and multi-channel impact

I’m passionate about turning insights into ideas that drive action and strengthen brand equity. With a track record of leading initiatives from concept to completion, I bring both big-picture vision and hands-on execution to every project—ensuring creative work performs as powerfully as it looks.

If you’re seeking a marketing leader who blends fresh perspective with measurable impact, let’s connect to explore how I can help elevate your team’s success.

Fun fact: Early in my career, I navigated the whirlwind of public relations as an intern with The Jerry Springer Show—sharpening crisis-management instincts and creative problem-solving skills that continue to shape my leadership today.

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