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American Academy of Facial Esthetics
Cleveland, OH
Marketing & Digital Project Manager | 2021 to Present
Responsible for managing varying types of projects for multiple accounts across some of the world’s biggest brands. Manage all aspects of projects while driving internal production including, but not limited to, the creation and maintaining of accurate project plans, routing deliverables through multiple departments, and ensuring resources are allocated appropriately to meet project milestones and timelines. Work with Account Teams daily to effectively problem solve in order to guarantee project deliverables and forecast the appropriate resources to ensure that the work is conducted seamlessly.
Marketing & Digital Project Manager | 2021
Primarily responsible for driving the details and managing the resources for both traditional and digital projects. Focused on ensuring that client work is delivered on time, on budget, and within scope. Worked in an Agile environment to ensure, though, in a dynamic and ever-changing progress, all project milestones were aligned with all teams and met in a timely manner for clients.
Project Management Consultant | 2020 to 2021
Managed diverse types of projects for Oncology brands across the world. Responsible for all aspects of the project while driving internal production including, but not limited to, the creation and maintaining of accurate project plans, routing deliverables through multiple departments and ensuring resources are allocated appropriately to meet project milestones and timelines. Drove projects and teams to success, despite project ambiguity. Worked with the Account Teams to effectively problem solve in order to guarantee project deliverables and forecast the appropriate resources to ensure work was completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
Digital Project Manager | 2019 to 2020
Educational Program Manager/Director of Business Operations | 2011 to 2019
Educational record management and reporting to accreditation agencies including applying for and maintaining those accreditations
Configuration of Salesforce system, training, record management, and reporting; Ensured quality assurance, data governance and standard procedures; Developed, managed, and executed project work plans to meet changing needs and requirements; Reviewed deliverables and status reports of team members and provided recommendations to address issues as appropriate
Web content development managing marketing, digital content, and print content. Led business development and educational material improvement from inception to completion
Served as a liaison between stakeholders and external agencies to provide leadership throughout project lifecycle
Assisted in account consulting to drive customer experience, marketing results, and business development
Led cross-functional teams in collaborative projects and programs
Responsible for execution of content plan for launches, events, programs, digital journeys. Updated web pages, content life cycle management
Recruited, on boarded, and mentored cross-functional staff members across customer service, operations, sales, memberships, logistics, and medical instructors
Fostered team relationships amongst management
Implemented new programs and procedures for team members
Directed effective contract negotiation for vendors, independent contractors, and insurance for event program; Managed budget
Mentor and Faculty Director | 2012 to 2019
Conducted interviews and filtered candidates for open positions
Developed and implemented consistent processes and procedures for mentors and faculty to keep consistent with organizational goals, mission, and operational policies
Interim Event Director | 2015 – 2018
Created and maintained an events plan to achieve engagement goals
Managed all aspects of event logistics for all events including webinars, trade shows, and conferences
Ensured events have defined goals and measurable outcomes including tracking and reporting of KPIs in the appropriate systems
Worked cross-departmentally to support and communicate with internal teams not limited to marketing, sales, and customer success
Create and distribute reports to track and report program results and goal attainment
Director of Membership | 2015 to 2017
Directly responsible for all aspects of membership processing, fulfillment of membership requirements, and member feedback on program and services
Developed, promoted, and implemented new and existing membership campaigns, awards, events, and programs
Monitored and enforced compliance with membership requirements
Managed membership marketing and chapter growth and retention strategies and provide reporting to Director of Development
Executive Assistant | 2011 to 2015
Completed broad-based administrative tasks (travel/schedule management, recruitment, inventory control) in support of executive leadership
What Others Say
“She has organized this academy and its daily operations to a level never before seen. I personally have never seen all the qualities you want in a hire in one person. That is what Kate brings to the table.”
Former Colleague
Her knowledge of project and program development and expertise in management was a huge advantage to our entire office. She is an expert in business operations and came to know every facet of our business inside and out. She is extremely motivated and always interested in learning more about subject matter.
Former Employer
“During her years here she was a tremendous asset to our organization. She is extremely dedicated and takes responsibility for any project and task that falls under her purview.”
Former Manager
“I am a traveling trainer for the AAFE and Kate has helped me with any questions, supply issues, changes needed for a particular class and much more. It has been a pleasure working with Kate and in my opinion she would be an asset to any organization.”
Former Colleague
“I have had the pleasure to work with Kate over the last 7+ years at the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. She has been with us from when we were starting as a small company and has seen it grow over the years. Kate has played an integral role in making this happen, wearing many hats along the way. She has constantly and consistently shown dedication and a strong work ethic over the years with a willingness to do whatever asked for the benefit of the company.”
Former Manager
Education
Salesforce Trailhead Salesforce Administrator certification coursework
Master of Project Academy Project Manager certification coursework
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts, English
Proficiencies
MS Office
Squarespace
Salesforce
Asana
Slack
Monday.com
WordPress
Basecamp
Google Drive
Wrike
ESP
ProofHQ