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As Program Manager, I get to be part of all aspects of planning and implementing the team's marketing strategy and campaigns, organizing documentation and amplification of results. I strive to make our communications clear and informative for stakeholders and leadership, always thinking about how I can contribute to the overall success of the team. • Taking projects from start to finish organizing workback, tracking tasks, and assuring deliverables meet and exceed expectations. • Support the Microsoft WorldWide Services OCP team from operations and content perspectives.• Embedded directly with Microsoft stakeholder team to create structure around documentation of existing processes, identify opportunities for streamlining, and implement process revisions.• Create and maintain templates and structures for internal communications, documentation around new and existing tools, processes, and ongoing projects.• Support marketing program launches, event series execution, and results documentation.• Work with stakeholder teams to evaluate internal communications, tools, and processes; propose and implement improvements and upgrades where appropriate.• Drive internal usage of collaboration tools like Teams and OneNote.• Special projects and internal team event planning and execution support as needed.

As the Field Enablement Program Manager, I organized training and sales/marketing enablement initiatives for a remote team of 85 spread across the US.• Support the Microsoft US Central Marketing Organization from an operations perspective.• Embedded directly with Microsoft stakeholder team to create structure around documentation of existing processes, identify opportunities for streamlining, and implement process revisions. • Plan and manage multiple recurring community calls including team readiness & enablement, field marketing, events governance, and marketing forum. • Create and maintain templates and structures for internal communication documentation around new and existing tools, processes, and ongoing projects. • Support marketing program launches, event series execution, and results documentation. • Work with stakeholder teams to evaluate internal communications, tools, and processes; propose and implement improvements and upgrades where appropriate.• Drive internal usage of collaboration tools like Teams and OneNote. • Special projects and internal team event planning and execution support as needed. • Provide mentorship and process training to other vendor staff and consultants.

• Create original art and illustrations for use in digital and print media for multiple clients. • Create and manage microcontent and engagement on social media accounts including Twitter and Instagram. • From 2010-2014, ran an independent art and stationery design and letterpress studio focusing on projects for independent clients, gallery installations, and artist collaborations.

• Support Microsoft Enterprise & Industry EPG District Marketing Managers, business groups, and sales teams with their Field Marketing initiatives.• Communicate clearly with marketing teams and partners as well as manage supplier and vendor relationships in order to land and execute successful B2B marketing events.• Manage pre-event logistics, travel onsite for event coordination, and complete post-event reporting process for net new contacts, opportunities, and velocity. • Provide miscellaneous marketing and activity status reporting as required. Assist with district event scheduling, other internal/external meeting scheduling and support.• Manage team effort to adjust existing and develop new visual assets that are consistent with branding standards and current visual trends. • Development and deployment of marketing materials and content for various channels including email newsletters, event recaps, and social media posts.• Develop additional deliverables like post-event surveys, year-end reports, and event announcements in various formats including OFT, Excel, Word and PowerPoint presentations as needed. • Create reports and manage tracking of projects developed internally and externally, communicate status and needs and coordinate with team members on status and deliverables.• Track and manage district marketing budgets including creating forecasts, tracking spend, processing payments, and creating reports. • Special projects for director of marketing and business groups as needed.

As Program Manager, I was in charge of overseeing all aspects of the execution of the grant programs, including hiring and people management, program planning, results reporting, budget, and grant writing/application. My favorite parts were the interactions with the students and the connections with the staff. • Hired, trained, and supervised full-time classified staff, hourly student staff, and summer instructors.• Plan, coordinate, and present at large program events including student orientations and staff trainings.• Provided support for entire staff including coordinating travel, meetings, and professional development.• Managed program marketing efforts and visual identity, including publications, forms, and social media.• Maintained current knowledge of and interpret federal legislation and regulations governing operation of different grant programs, helping staff operate within federal, state, and institutional guidelines.• Coordinated effort for data collection, organization, and submission of three annual performance reports.• Managed three budgets totaling over $800,000 annually including purchasing, pro-cards, and planning.• Developed new procedures for program activities, office management, and professional development.

• Collaborated with Program Director, staff, school counselors, and administrators to coordinate program elements including workshops, individual services, presentations, and field trips.• Facilitated and participated in annual staff recruitment including all aspects of hiring and training process.• Provided student services, workshops, and presentations regarding graduation requirements, college options, application process, and financial aid to support in matriculating and persisting in college.• Conducted research, data collection, grant writing, and community collaboration for grant proposals.• Built and maintained relationships with staff and administrators at local universities and high schools.

• Collaborated with Program Coordinator to supervise and assist College Advisor Aides with planning monthly topical workshops, providing individual student services, and tracking program objectives.• Designed and developed new program materials to more effectively disseminate information.• Worked directly with students to reach short and long-term program goals and objectives.