Kathi (Shaffer) Emerson Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, Wa

SummaryAllyis (www.allyis.com) is a leading provider of technology, consulting, and managed services in the greater Puget Sound area. As an Account Manager at Allyis, I oversee our Microsoft business within Original Equipment Manufacturer Division (OEM) and Microsoft Information Technology (MSIT). Allyis has been repeatedly recognized by for outstanding service, quality and value, based on our expertise and thought leadership, customer service, operational excellence, and industry experience. With Microsoft Master Agreements and negotiated rate cards in place, Allyis is included on the following MSVP approved vendor lists (AVL's): - Consulting Services | Business Strategy, Marketing Consulting, IT Consulting- Project Management | Project & Program Management- Marketing | Marketing Consulting, Relationship Marketing, Data Analytics- Technical Services | Web Development, Application Development, Management Information Services, Systems - Administration, Testing- Learning | Learning Content Development, Learning Delivery, Learning Infrastructure Services- InfoPedia Services, Preferred VendorAllyis has long standing partnerships with many divisions and groups within Microsoft including: - Worldwide and US Partner Groups WW and US OEM Sales and Marketing- Microsoft Information Technology (MSIT) - Global Foundation Services (GFS)- Server & Tools Business (STB)SpecialtiesSharePoint 2010 Consulting and Development, Project Management, Program Management, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, .NET, Technology Consulting, Digital Marketing, Partner Marketing and Portals

Primary roles include launching Microsoft’s international subsidiary outreach project and developing process for and leading confidential 3rd party domain acquisitions. Streamlined the 3rd party domain acquisition workflow and oversaw online tool enhancements including spec development and user acceptance testing. Responsible for monthly reporting of domain acquisition cases, workflow trends, and metrics to client’s management team and senior attorneys of Microsoft.Effectively managing Microsoft’s corporate domain portfolio by reducing “out of policy” risks, processing domain registrations, renewals, unmasking, and lapse requests. Managed virtual teams and cross-group collaboration efforts with a variety of internal business groups.Successfully implemented four phased outreach program with over 24 international subsidiary marketing teams to manage domain name assets and mitigate risk of site outages, negative PR, and loss of domain assets to 3rd parties. Communicated effectively to evangelize policy and build relationships across the organization and with 3rd party vendors.

Developed business curriculum for and taught courses in Business Law, Microsoft Computer Applications, and Business Preparation. Increased student participation in business courses as the On-the-Job Training program coordinator. Collaborated in professional learning communities. FBLA advisor and cheerleading coach.

Taught courses in Introduction to Business, International Business, and Microsoft Computer Applications. Advisor for FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). Assisted with the business department budget forecasting and allocation of Perkins Funding.

Managed and trained a team of 8 front-line managers including team leads and department specialists. Maximized human resources by effectively delegating projects and controlling payroll. Increased productivity and morale thorugh continual training and leadership development. Strategically marketed corporate brand. Skilled in merchandising, receiving, logistics, and guest relations.

Ma, Education

Activities and Societies: Student Teacher at Rocky Mountain High School

Bs, Business Management

Activities and Societies: Honors Program, Zeta Tau Alpha, Sigma Iota Epsilon, Golden KeyStudy Abroad - St. Mary's College, Twickenham, UK.