Kera Pappas Email & Phone Number

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- Business Operations, Executive Search, GTM- 2023 Top Performing Team - Lead 10+ searches simultaneously, overseeing these end-to-end including building custom strategies, conducting market research, managing search operations, project coordination, and handling communications- Monitor and present performance reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, by analyzing key project metrics, KPI's, and industry trends to discover areas for efficiency optimization to share with key stakeholders- Collaborate cross-functionally in a high-volume environment, achieving an 88% close rate and sitting on the highest performing team in 2023, generating $1M+ in revenue- Coordinate and manage client requests, ensuring timely delivery, strategy alignment, campaign objectives, and consistent communications and messaging- Manage international team of 3 leading to a significant increase in resource efficiency and 34% decrease in costs. Responsible for performance reviews, budget management, business analyses, and daily project management- Spearhead business development and marketing initiatives by deploying lead generation email campaigns, conducting market research, analyzing performance metrics, and supporting marketing assets

Remote

- Business Operations, Executive Search, GTM- Support account lead with search operations including sourcing, creating custom search strategies, data entry, and KPI analysis and reporting to discover insights and areas for optimization- Prioritize 10+ projects and coordinate various tasks with internal and external teams- Spearhead business development and strategic marketing initiatives revolving around building client relationships, creating and managing databases, VC/PE partnership projects, and assisting with marketing tasks

Long Beach, California, United States

- Led the development and execution of multi-channel growth marketing strategies, increasing candidate acquisition by 79% and enhancing brand visibility through targeted outreach and event coordination.- Developed and launched internal client and candidate acquisition tracking system to manage and maintain data with 500+ contacts by creating spreadsheets that capture historical data and notable details, allowing the team to efficiently locate necessary information and develop actionable next steps- Created and implemented full-cycle recruiting and marketing strategies, while managing and continuously improving the processes of sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding in-house financial representatives- Organized and managed multiple work streams, utilizing tools like Google Suite and Excel for optimization tracking efforts and data maintenance, allowing the team to efficiently develop actionable next steps. - Increased MoM net-new leads by 60% by implementing new cold outreach tactics, launching and managing social media accounts, producing creative assets, and spearheading event marketing strategies leading to a significant increase in brand awareness and organic community engagement.

Long Beach, California, United States

- Grew contract count by 79%, resulting in a rise in overall unit rank by 57 positions nationally- Increased local brand awareness by attending community events, presenting at career fairs, and orchestrating speaking arrangements

Long Beach, California, United States

Long Beach, California, United States

- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting clients, building strong personal relationships, understanding their needs, and offering tailored recommendations on their preferences- Utilized extensive product and industry knowledge to assist customers in making informed purchasing decisions, leading to 25% increased sales- Organized and led 7+ in-store events per year to engage customers and promote brand presence- Assisted in visual merchandising to create strategic and appealing store layout while maintaining inventory levels by restocking shelves, organizing stockrooms, and conducting regular inventory checks- Worked collaboratively on social media management by engaging with customers, promoting brand, creating content, and posting assets, making sure all materials were aligned with the company’s broader branding and marketing strategies

West Hollywood, California, United States

- Supported channel managers on the execution and coordination of social media campaigns, influencer marketing initiatives, and general performance marketing strategies, contributing to a significant increase in brand awareness- Assisted in organizing the affiliates program by conducting market research on relevant influencers, e-commerce brands, and local events with strong partnership potential and crafting marketing assets, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and marketing goals- Responsible for leading 20+ client and vendor meetings per week, reviewing briefs, managing gifting programs, engaging with the community via social platforms, and tracking metrics of performance marketing campaigns

Remote

- Collaborated directly with CEO on marketing administration tasks including market research, data analysis, event coordination and logistics, and social media management saving executive leadership 15+ hours of work weekly and enhancing the effectiveness of digital marketing campaigns- Assisted production and logistics by effectively communicating with external stakeholders to promote the brand, pitch services, collect data, and respond to inbound requests- Responsible for lead generation and business development, curating 10+ new relevant prospects per week- Kept event information and materials organized

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration - Concentration In Marketing

Activities and Societies: Delta Zeta Sorority (Vice President of Programming, Social Chair, Personal Development Chair), Red Cross Blood.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Women's Varsity Volleyball - MVP, Most Inspirational, First Team - All League; Ambassadors Program; Men's.