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Deanna Russo

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Principal Consultant, Marketing & Communications (Consulting Practice) at Leverage Up, LLC
📍 Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Deanna Russo is a Marketing and Communications Leader and the Principal Consultant at Leverage Up, LLC. Specializing in brand strategy and digital engagement, she has over 20 years of experience helping brands build authentic connections. People who have worked with her often describe her as insightful, approachable, and a "LinkedIn wizard. "

Outside of her marketing work, Deanna is a passionate Buffalo Bills fan who closely follows their games. She is also a proponent of building strong community connections through business networking and has expressed her deep appreciation for military veterans and their service.

Unique fact: Deanna successfully scaled an online community from just 400 to over 31, 800 followers, demonstrating her expertise in digital audience growth.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Principal Consultant, Marketing & Communications (Consulting Practice)
Location
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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LinkedIn Strategy
As a LinkedIn coach and trainer, she developed the "LinkedIn Triangle Strategy" focusing on profile optimization, engagement, and content to drive growth and client acquisition.
Brand Storytelling
Her professional focus is on the intersection of brand strategy and storytelling to create authentic connections and translate marketing efforts into measurable growth for businesses.
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Career

Work history

3-2020
Principal Consultant, Marketing & Communications (Consulting Practice)
Leverage Up, LLC
3-2020 - 7-2025
Podcast and LinkedIn Live Guest
Leverage Up, LLC
8-2022 - 12-2023
LinkedIn Mastery Lead Moderator
Thought Leadership Branding Club
Chapter President
Success Champion Networking (SCN)
9-2017 - 2-2021
Contributor and Sales Representative
Totally Buffalo
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Education
B.A
Buffalo State University
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