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Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

It's a new world for verifiable data. With our software you can build secure authentication processes, streamline customer interactions, and deliver better products and services. We give your organization simple solutions to solve complex problems. Make lightning-fast decisions- Instantly verifiable data means you can do everything smoother, faster, better, and gain a competitive edge.It's secure and private- We’re turning identity access management on its head — instant, password-less authentication without a centralized database.The ultimate scalability- From anyone to anything to anywhere. No challenge is too big for verifiable data to solve.It works with any system- No need to abandon your tech — add verifiable data and supercharge your existing solutions.This is how decentralized identity will make you a hero in your organization. I am a co-founder and our business growth, people, community, and strategy executive. I support our Public B-Corp reporting and the CEO in our long term business planning and the day-to-day work need to achieve our aggressive short term goals. . • Manage company and team planning cadence. Support all internal operations development and training and support marketing and sales when needed.• Run payroll and benefits, lead talent planning, recruitment, and onboarding for all employees. Growing the team from 6 to 42 in two years • Founded and drive our Associate early career program that includes learning, professional development, and a mentorship program. The program has grown to as large as 18 and we have promoted 12 Associates to full time positions.• Drive all company DEI initiatives and trainings. Directly mentor and support employees in their growth and development. Plan and deliver all employee celebrations, team gatherings, and rewards and recognition. Leading to our 89% retention rate.• Designed and execute our community strategic plan, increasing engagement, community involvement, and growth.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Highspot is the industry’s most powerful sales enablement platform. By closing the loop across marketing, sales, and customers, Highspot uniquely delivers visibility and insights that help companies engage more effectively with customers, driving increased revenue and customer satisfaction. I managed our industry community - Sales Enablement PRO - responsible for growth, engagement, and advocacy.Accomplishments:• Wrote the plan and launched a global evangelist program recruiting 31 people in two months and resulted in over 15 evangelist activities in month one.• Designed and scaled our membership appreciation strategies and launched an online rewards store. 25 rewards were shipped in the first month.• Ensured immediate engagement from new members by launched an onboarding series including welcome emails, videos, and live webcasts. • Wrote and managed the newsletter, paid advertising, and member CSAT surveys droving member engagement from 9% to 17%.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Lead the Advisory Boards and Counsels for AWS Training and Certification. • Built the strategy for the Advisory Boards and Councils for AWS Training and Certification and influenced senior stakeholders across the organization support the plan.• Planned launch of new councils for key executive customer personas and segments.• Wrote the Executive Briefing Center narrative and strategy. Implemented the speaker criteria and selection process for EBCs and re:Invent, the annual AWS user conference.

Redmond, Washington, Us

I have a passion for translating complex technical concepts into simple messages. Often people are uncomfortable with technology like search because they don’t understand it. I like to make search as accessible as possible. I'm passionate about storytelling - not just product news - but inclusive marketing, diversity and inclusion, and culture.Achievements:• Responsible for the design of the advocate programs and all communications, recruitment, building and maintaining relationships, developing content, and leading brand awareness events. Scaled the program from five people to over 1000 in three different segments.• Designed and executed the executive communications for the Microsoft Advertising Influencer events and secured active participation from over 55 industry influencers annually. This work grew the brand preference of Microsoft Advertising and the average share of voice from 4% to 40%.• Launched and hosted the Influencer annual day-long event hosted in Seattle and virtually with an average CSAT score of 4.9/5. • Drove brand awareness by getting +600 articles published across leading industry sites, including Forbes, GeekWire, Media Post, Internet Retailer, The Drum, Search Engine Journal, and Search Engine Land. • Conceptualized and delivered the content and logistics for over 50 first-party, third-party, and podcast engagements. • Advocate for diversity and inclusion within Microsoft and the community. Co-founded Janes of Digital, an industry event, to create a conversation about diversity. To date, there have been over 100 events worldwide, and it has made a significant impact with customers in how diversity is woven into both their team cultures and their advertising campaigns. • Speaker and host at numerous industry events, including Search Marketing Expo, Marin Executive Summits, Digital Summit Series, and AdWeek.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Running marketing and communications to drive sales enablement for SMBs using BingAds.Accomplishments: • Developed and launched over 30 pieces of marketing material in under 10 months. • Designed and launched the global Knowledge Base, internal newsletters, and sales councils as the primary enablement tools for the worldwide SMB sales organization in less than a year.• Process and marketing lead for the Yahoo to Microsoft transitions valued at over $200M.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Wheelhouse Search is a performance-driven search marketing agency based in Seattle, WA. We provide search marketing services to a wide variety of clients – from global medical giants to household names in technology, and from hardcore ecommerce sites to B2B software providers.Achievements:• As the third employee I built the SEO team whom I coached in career development and technical skills. • Executed link-building campaigns for all clients resulting in over 1,000 inbound links in six months. • Increased reach and influence of clients by over 15% through improved social media execution plans.• Managed executive relationships with our clients.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Building audience generation and retention campaigns for top entertainment and technology websites.Running and marketing PMC events including The Young Hollywood Awards, The Break Through Awards and The Style Awards.Achievements: • Managed a brand Champion and Influencer team for social platforms driving 20-35% of weekly traffic. • Increased the fans/followers of Facebook and Twitter by 18% in 4.5 months. • Designed the virtual and in-person fan involvement at red carpet events.

Atlas Accelerator was the largest start up incubator in the Pacific North West. Founded in 1996, Atlas Accelerator teams with technology entrepreneurs and the Northwest venture community to bring products and solutions to market by leveraging our experience in building technology companies. At Atlas Accelerator, we believe that there is a proven methodology to starting and building great companies and that the key to success is a customer and market centric approach. Acted as a Sr. Marketing Director for 20+ early- stage startups in the Pacific Northwest including:- Escapia- Atlas Networks- Limeade - BeDynamic- Clover Coffee- MBSsource- Liquid Planner

Austin, Texas, Us

Escapia helps hundreds of leading vacation rental agencies manage and market tens of thousands of vacation rental homes. Escapia offers the leading web-based vacation rental management software and marketing solutions. Learn how our secure, easy-to-use and tightly integrated marketing and management solutions simplify the management of your business and connect you to millions of online consumers.As the Consumer Marketing Manager I manage ClearStay.com and EscapiaNET.• Partnership Management and Growth• Marketing Communications• Lead Acquisition

Plano, Texas (Tx), Us

The role consisted of 40% Diversity initiatives, 40% Corporate Social Responsibility and 20% on Compliance work. I honed my ability to work remotely and independently, collaborate effectively with multiple teams and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.Achievements:• Managed all involvement with, and donations to, our Sustainability partners• Signed the first partnership with Habitat for Humanity allowing colleagues one paid volunteer day per quarter• Ran a United Way campaign that collected employee contributions of over $75,000 in November of 2006• Developed and facilitated the first of its kind Workplace Practice Course for the 250 manufacturing locations• Created new online and offline communication and promotion materials for CSR and Diversity activities and events• Co-developed and ran the first ever Women’s Network in the Americas• Certified facilitator for Passion for People, a Global Management Development course

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

The role consisted of 70% sales and 30% Account Management. Working in a team of 20 people from 15 countries I developed cross-cultural business skills, sophisticated negotiating and consulting skills, cold calling skills and proficiency in multi-taskingAchievements:• Managed a Global partnership with Electrolux sourcing top talent for the company• Managed all online branding for my partners including management of their Global online Community, online advertising campaigns, and involvement at global conferences• Annual financial growth in all partnerships totaling over €200,000 (approx. $290,000), these partnerships have continued to see exponential growth in the subsequent years• Signed three new partnerships in Europe and the US in one year• Designed and coordinated a Symposium event involving youth from over 40 developing countries and business leaders from over 25 global organizations

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

AIESEC is present in over 107 countries and territories and with over 50,000 members, AIESEC is the world's largest student-run organization. I engaged with local companies and organizations to support their international talent acquisition. I lead an executive team of 5 students to achieve their personal and professional goals. I represented AIESEC Seattle at regional, national and international conferences.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

The role consisted of 50% sales and partner management, 30% training, and 20% product development for the National Internship program.Achievements:• Managed a sales team of 9 volunteers• Developed sales and marketing materials still used today• Provided full service support to all customers and partners• Fundraised over AUS$10,000 for the National Strategic Conference• Increased revenues and the number of regional partners, and the number of internships available in the region from 2 to 17 in one year (our profit driver)