Mary Bialis

Background

About Mary Bialis

I’m a marketing coordinator who loves blending strategy with creativity — whether that’s designing a standout Instagram post, leading website projects that enhance user experience, or building a campaign that gets people talking. At De Smet Jesuit, I manage content and communications that bring our school community to life online and beyond. My passion lies in building authentic connections through graphic design, social media, and content strategy, and I’m energized by using data-driven insights to amplify brand presence. What I Do- Design on-brand visuals and campaign assets that resonate with all constituent groups- Develop and manage engaging social media content across channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X), growing audience reach and interaction- Execute content campaigns — from ideation to performance analysis — to support enrollment, fundraising, event promotion, and community storytelling- Collaborate cross-functionally with communications, admissions, IT, athletics, and faculty to bring cohesive marketing initiatives to life- Monitor analytics (engagement, website, email) and adapt strategies to drive measurable growth. Why I Love It: You’ll often find me brainstorming the next creative campaign, crafting visuals for events, or tuning in to social media/community feedback. My goal? To spark engagement, build brand loyalty, and foster meaningful relationships across the school’s audience. Professional Highlights- Spearheaded a complete social media revamp —resulting in a 48% increase in reach, a 1.9K increase in follower count, and 4.2 million views in less than a year- Led marketing efforts for key school events, driving impressive attendance, buzz, and positive reception- Brought cohesive brand consistency to multiple departments by developing templates, guidelines, and marketing assets aligned with DSJ’s mission. Key Skills & Tools: Digital Marketing • Social Media Strategy • Graphic Design (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) • Content Creation • Brand Identity • Campaign Planning • Analytics (Google, platform insights) • Cross‑functional Collaboration • Website Management • Photography • Video Production Let’s Connect: I’m always excited to connect with fellow education marketers, brand builders, and creative collaborators. Whether you’d like to talk strategy, share a great campaign idea, or swap design tips, let’s chat!