Laura Howard Email & Phone Number

United States

Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

In November 2022, PROMAN acquired the business unit at Workrise that I was co-leading through the year long acquisition process. Once the sale was final, I contracted with PROMAN, the acquiring company, consulting them through the merging of teams, systems and processes over the next four months.

Austin, Texas, United States

• Shepherded an organization of 50+ team members through an 8-month acquisition process, retaining key employees through an unknown and unsettling process
• Prior to the acquisition, I built and managed a full Client Operations team, providing product implementation support, business development efforts, digital tool and sales training services

Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas Area

• Simultaneously oversaw and managed a variety of Remedy’s highest priority cross- departmental product initiatives to ensure successful program outcomes, during the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic
• Worked closely with the product team owners to ensure product features were solving for client needs - communicating requirements and prioritizing work
• Developed processes and documentation for successful product implementations of a new software and service offering

Austin, Texas Area

• Kasasa is an award-winning financial technology company that provides products and services to community financial institutions.
• Established a new Implementation Project Management team in 2014 to streamline the client experience – growing from a team of four to eighteen.
• Managed team of 8-10 project managers focused on performance and professional development, while consistently exceeding launch volume goals
• Forecasted and tracked monthly product launches to ensure that budget and Operations forecasts were being met
• Worked cross-functionally with the leaders of internal teams to ensure process and communication is consistent and clear
• Identified and implemented process enhancements to decrease PM LOE by 30% and project cycle times by 25%

Austin, Texas Area

• Coordinated all aspects of marketing campaigns that include direct mail, email, seminars and events
• Implemented and maintained multi-stage client and prospective client contact campaigns
• Responsible for updating and managing contact management record and website contact
• Worked closely with vendors for all print, website and promotional product needs
• Assisted in the design and editing of company marketing materials
• Managed all aspects of educational seminars for attorneys throughout the US

• Served as the main point of contact to the agency’s largest client – fielding all requests and questions through email and phone conversations
• Managed schedules and execution of direct e-mail campaigns and digital newsletters
• Advised clients regarding project design and distribution based on performance of previous campaigns
• Coordinated internal design and logistics teams regarding client needs

• LogoLink, Account Coordinator, Dallas, TX, July 2006- Present
• Maintained a positive client relationship, ensuring satisfaction and confidence in agency
• Coordinated execution of clients’ promotional projects
• Prepared promotional marketing strategies for client events

• Susquehanna Radio, Marketing Coordinator, Dallas, TX, August 2004-July 2006
• Maintained calendar of projects and promotional events for large market radio stations
• Organized and supervised major station and client event
• Worked closely with design department to facilitate the creation of promotional signage

Cingular Wireless, Marketing Intern, San Antonio, TX, November 2003-May 2004♦Planned promotions including in-store visits, sweepstakes and radio remotes♦Managed region's pro bono charity loaner program for charities such as MDA, COPS, etc.♦Coordinated and organized materials for 2004 NCAA Final Four sponsorship

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Event Planner, Austin, TX, June 2003-October 2003♦Recruited restaurants and generated auction donations for Culinary Flavors of Austin♦Organized and executed Great Strides Benefit Walk for more than 200 participants♦Coordinated Rick Barnes Golf Classic including donations, sponsor solicitation and marketing material development