Marianne Sipe

Marianne Sipe has extensive experience in marketing and communications, particularly in the higher education sector. Marianne has worked as a Senior Director of Enrollment Strategies at Stamats, where they partner with colleges and universities to develop comprehensive marketing and communication plans to achieve enrollment goals. Previously, they were an Enrollment and Digital Specialist at Stamats, providing customizable marketing services for higher education institutions.

Before joining Stamats, Marianne served as the Interim Director of Marketing and Communication at Blue Mountain Community College, where they provided strategic marketing and communication support for the community college. Marianne also worked as a Marketing & Communications Specialist at the same institution, developing marketing campaigns and communication plans to increase engagement and support efforts for the college.

Prior to their role at Blue Mountain Community College, Marianne held several positions at Eastern Oregon University. Marianne served as a Victim Services Assistant, creating strategic marketing campaigns to increase awareness about Title IX services available to students and employees. Marianne also worked as a Student Communications Manager, where they provided leadership in the development and implementation of an integrated marketing plan to support recruitment and retention goals. Additionally, they served as an Assistant Director of Admissions for Communications and a Communications Assistant in the Office of Admissions at Eastern Oregon University.

Marianne's work experience also includes a role as a Workforce Development Specialist at the Training & Employment Consortium, where they served as a lead worker within a state program, researching and interpreting labor laws according to program policy.

Earlier in their career, Marianne worked in the Human Resources Office at Eastern Oregon University, handling confidential and medical information, managing time sheets, and posting job vacancies on the university website.

Marianne also has experience in retail management as a Store Assistant Manager and Men's Department Manager at Troutman's Emporium, where they were responsible for store operations, sales, merchandising, and staff supervision.

Overall, Marianne Sipe has a diverse background in marketing, communications, and management, with a strong focus on higher education.

Marianne Sipe holds an MBA in HRM from the University of Phoenix, obtained between 2010 and 2012. Prior to that, they earned a BS in Interior Design from Oregon State University from 1993 to 1996. Marianne also holds an AA in Apparel Design from Bassist College, completed from 1991 to 1993. Marianne has additional certifications in Motivational Interviewing from Oregon Health Science University and as a Trained Facilitator from Resolutions.