Kimberly Jones Email & Phone Number

Nederland, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas

Leveraging strategic planning, public relations, and technical communication expertise, I propel Dräger's growth in key national sectors, emphasizing safety and efficiency for first responders and industry professionals. My role is pivotal in developing national strategies for critical areas including the Federal Government, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Mining industries, striving to enhance Dräger's presence through collaboration with a robust distributor network. Key Responsibilities:National Strategy Development: Formulating and executing strategies for first responders and key industries, aligning with Dräger's global and national goals.Event Management: Lead and/or collaborate on industry conferences and product launches, showcasing Dräger's innovation.Strategic Partnerships: Strengthening ties with distributors to boost Dräger's market presence and operational efficiency.Integrated Communications & Digital Marketing: Merging communications and digital marketing to enhance brand narrative and initiate innovative campaigns.Public Relations and Media Engagement: Leading public relations efforts, managing proactive and reactive campaigns aligned with business strategy. Handling media relations, including storytelling, pitching, and placing impactful stories highlighting Dräger as a technological leader in vital industries. Skilled in crafting press releases and technical content that showcase Dräger’s innovations and achievements.Cross-functional collaboration: Working with teams to plan strategic communications, develop marketing programs, and manage influencer initiatives.In this role, my focus is to ensure effective communication and implementation of Dräger's strategies, solidifying its stature in essential sectors.

Orange, Texas

• Designed, built, and executed global marketing shows and events across countries including China, Korea, Japan, India, Mexico, and the UAE, showcasing proficiency in international marketing and adept internal and external communications management.• Leveraged predictive intelligence, strategic analytics, and marketing automation to maximize marketing effectiveness, enhanced by advanced digital marketing techniques and social media strategies for increased brand engagement and visibility.• Managed development projects encompassing community events, international interests, and legislative activities, ensuring operational efficiency. Contributed to the enterprise dashboard using Salesforce, monitoring project status and identifying scope, schedule, and budget risks.• Established a monthly campaign shadowing initiative for pre-execution segment volume estimates, optimizing client resources. Reviewed and approved event bills, demonstrating precision in financial management and budget adherence.• Collaborated with the sales team to assess product demand and strategize product mixes with overseas manufacturing, aligning sales and marketing efforts. Developed comprehensive market strategies and KPIs for long-term goals, utilizing retail promotions, magazine advertisements, and marketing communications.• Skilled in graphic design, adept at creating visually compelling marketing materials, including brochures, banners, tradeshow designs, digital content, and presentations. Utilized Adobe to produce high-quality, brand-aligned graphics. Oversaw the development and management of marketing collateral, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand guidelines. Coordinated the production and distribution of physical and digital marketing assets, effectively supporting marketing campaigns and events.• Played a key role in developing and maintaining the visual brand identity, contributing to the design of logos, color schemes, and overall aesthetics.

Beaumont, Texas

• Strategic Marketing & Business Development: Led B2B and B2C strategies focusing on media campaigns, experiential marketing, and referral networks to enhance customer experience and brand presence.• Management & Campaign Development: Directed marketing for three emergency centers, boosting traffic and patient volume. Developed and executed integrated print and digital campaigns for brand awareness.• Market Analysis & Census Management: Conducted thorough analysis of census management practices, identified market trends, and implemented proactive measures to prevent market churn.• Event Coordination & Sponsorship Management: Orchestrated a variety of virtual and in-person events including corporate trade shows, partner events, and webinars, enhancing brand visibility and stakeholder engagement. Represented the organization at tradeshows and industry events, fostering business development and expanding the professional network to support growth initiatives.• Customer-Centric Marketing: Acted as the voice of customers and partners, integrating their feedback into go-to-market (GTM) initiatives to continually refine marketing strategies and share best practices.• Integrated Digital Marketing: Created targeted social media marketing campaigns tailored to industry-specific audiences, leveraging digital platforms for maximum engagement and impact.• Cross-functional collaboration: Worked in concert with investor and partner marketing, product marketing, digital/online teams, customer success, and others for effective deployment of field operations.• Public Relations & Community Engagement: Enabled PR initiatives with local media sources to ensure community awareness and education about the centers’ services and offerings.• Advertising & Creative Design: Managed the design, build, and purchase of advertising materials, including billboards, radio, television, and print media. Oversaw graphic design efforts to ensure cohesive and compelling visual branding.

Nederland, Texas, United States

• Helped small to mid-size businesses with basic marketing needs, ranging from direct marketing to social media; business-to-consumer to business-to-business; and customer acquisition to customer retention.• Created full-scale marketing plans, including company and industry reviews, setting sales objectives, researching target markets, and recommending tactical marketing tools.• Kept abreast of current marketing trends through online classes, workshops, and self-learning.• Developed marketing programs for a variety of business-to-business clients.• Used an integrated approach to create balanced programs for clients to build their respective brands and businesses.• Planned and executed events, taking responsibility for the creative, technical, and logistical elements.Included overall event design, brand building, marketing and communication strategy, audio-visual production, script writing, logistics, budgeting, negotiation, and client service.

Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas Area

Digital Marketing and Brand Visibility: Managed social media platforms, produced engaging content, and oversaw online presence, significantly boosting brand visibility.SEO and Market Research: Conducted keyword research and optimized web content. Carried out market research to understand trends, competition, and customer preferences.Promotional Material Creation: Created promotional materials such as brochures and newsletters. Coordinated both online and offline events, overseeing logistics like venue selection, vendor management, and guest registration.Event Coordination and Management: Managed pre-event, on-site, and post-event operations for a smooth attendee experience. Collaborated with cross-functional teams for market research and content creation.Operational Management and Reporting: Monitored event performance and marketing outcomes, prepared reports, and suggested improvements. Assisted in budget management for marketing and events, ensuring cost-effectiveness.CRM and Customer Interaction: Handled customer inquiries and feedback effectively. Utilized CRM software for customer database management, marketing campaigns, and event registrations.Innovation and Strategy Implementation: Stayed abreast of the latest marketing trends and tools, suggesting strategies for brand awareness and customer engagement.Team Collaboration and Project Management: Organized team meetings, prepared agendas, and took minutes, ensuring effective team communication. Managed multiple projects concurrently, delivering high-quality outcomes within deadlines.Public Relations and Community Involvement: Contributed to public relations efforts, including press release distribution and media liaison. Coordinated volunteer activities and staff involvement for events.

Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas Area

Product Representation & Purchase Order Management: Ensured accurate in-store product representation and meticulously managed purchase orders, aligning product availability with market demands.Business Trend Analysis & Reaction: Proactively analyzed business trends to make informed decisions, contributing to market adaptability and responsiveness.Oil-Fuel Level Monitoring & Pricing Strategy: Monitored oil-fuel levels and analyzed sell-through data to recommend pricing strategies that optimized profit margins and market competitiveness.Financial Analysis & Opportunity Identification: Scrutinized financial data and sales reports to pinpoint trends and untapped business opportunities, driving strategic growth initiatives.Marketing Operations & Creative Design: Oversaw daily marketing operations, including the creation of visually compelling graphic designs, enhancing brand visibility and appeal across digital and traditional platforms.Social Media & Digital Marketing Management: Developed and executed dynamic digital marketing and social media strategies, significantly increasing online presence and customer engagement.Vendor Communication & Negotiation: Fostered strong relationships with vendors, handling sales analysis, price negotiation, and markdown discussions to ensure optimal product performance.Internal Collaboration for Business Growth: Collaborated closely with internal teams to develop and implement effective selling strategies, contributing to sustained business expansion and revenue growth.

Nederland, Texas, United States

• Began my journey in martial arts with instructor development training at nine years of age, transitioning to a student instructor internship role at 11 and assuming full instructor duties at 15. Would continue to teach at school until the closing of the studio. • Certified third-degree black belt with the World Taekwondo Federation.• Specialized in teaching multiple martial arts disciplines, including Taekwondo, Judo, Hapkido, Wing Chun, and Tai Chi.• Led up to three classes daily, covering a broad spectrum of techniques across various disciplines, and coordinated specialized black belt classes.• Developed and implemented comprehensive, mixed-discipline martial arts programs tailored for diverse age groups and skill levels.• Regularly assessed student progress across each discipline, providing personalized feedback and developing individual training plans.• Organized and led community events, such as parades and fundraisers, fostering community engagement, raising awareness for martial arts, and helping to generate funds for equipment upgrades and student scholarships.• Arranged inter-school tournaments and martial arts camps, promoting friendly competition, enhancing student exposure to different martial art styles, and encouraging camaraderie among participants.• Coordinated self-defense workshops and seminars for the local community, enhancing public safety and broadening the reach of our martial arts school.• Fostered a respectful, inclusive community of martial arts enthusiasts, emphasizing the unique philosophies and traditions behind each discipline.• Conducted belt tests and evaluations in Taekwondo and Judo, and held progress assessments in Hapkido, Wing Chun, and Tai Chi.• Prioritized safety in all training sessions, providing guidance on injury prevention and first aid when necessary.• Managed administrative tasks, class scheduling, enrollment, and maintenance of training records.