Katie Zimmermann Email & Phone Number

Spain

St. Louis, MO, US

At Emerson, I oversee a 24-person team including a Creative Services Team based in Manila, GlobalMarketing Communications Manager, and Marketing Coordinator. I lead marketing communications strategies for a $3.6B business group and global marketing opportunities for sustainability initiatives. Orchestrate sales activation for industry growth programs.

St. Louis, MO, US

• Managed brand consolidation from 45 to 9 brands, streamlining offerings for customers.
• Defined go-to-market (GTM) approach for turnkey customer solutions in partnership with senior leadership and product managers, leveraging resources gained through acquisition.

London, GB

• Executed communications strategy throughout acquisition of Pentair Valves & Controls by Emerson in 2017.
• Supported change leadership and developed M&A communications, integrating processes, technology, and teams in coordination with HR leadership.
• Transformed culture of internal communications function, fostering cross-functional collaboration and aligning productivity metrics with internal audience.
• Created and deployed internal communications tools including “News & Notes” and “Communications Spotlight”.
• Led public relations and agency relations to improve media coverage, brand image, and product awareness.
• Secured and tracked speaking engagements for Executives and subject matter experts at high-exposure conferences and technical workshops.

London, GB

• Led regional oversight for Europe while leading product platform and industry.
• Created collateral while working cross functionally to identify needs, convey product value, and drive sales.
• Built great rapport with Global Leadership Team during initial 6 months and Global Sales Team to ensure marketing assets delivered benefits to business.

Houston, Texas, US

• Established communications department for ME region including approximately 4K total employees.
• Initiated first regional newsletter to advance awareness surrounding internal communications; attained progressively improved open rates from 1st (22%) through 4th edition (41%).
• Managed regional events with up to 50K attendees and representation from 90 countries.
• Supported major integration of BJ Services during acquisition of 16K employees.
• Directed event for opening of Dhahran Technology Center, attended by Saudi Aramco CEO Khalid Al Falih and Saudi Minister of Petroleum & Minerals H.E. Ali Naimi.
• Led year-long campaign to hire PR agency, resulting in widespread positive press coverage in ME including coverage of 3 key facility openings and features in trade publications.

Dubai, AE

• Developed and synthesized sales launches, community events, and internal activities for properties throughout the United Arab Emirates for global leader in business communications and solutions provider to leading.
• Planned events with international teams on site in Algeria, Syria, and Jordan. Propelled smooth execution, working collaboratively with event management companies, local authorities, and security firms.
• Carried out high profile, prestigious events, including sales launch of Burj Khalifa (tallest tower in the world).
• Handled both public and private launches, including Armani Residences, Polo Homes, and Special Collections.
• Strategized, prepared and presented key communications to corporate stake holders.

Morristown, New Jersey, US

• Received recognition and award for exceptional project management during Avaya Roadshow 2006.
• Led planning for high-impact conference in Dubai for 40 executives, securing 4 major contracts.
• Coordinated special events around Avaya Sponsorship of FIFA World Cup 2006.

Paris, Ile-de-France, FR

• Handled all event marketing and promotional activities for seminars, conferences, and trainings for world’s largest, most representative business organization, which included the International Court of Arbitration (the.
• In charge of updating website content, handling all promotional materials, and managing 50% of marketing budget for events totalling up to ~$4 million.
• Drove distinct marketing projects from inception through completion.
• Played a key role on team organizing 35th ICC World Congress in Marrakesh, Morocco, attended by 1000+ foreign dignitaries and statesmen.
• Served as a key contributor to the 3rd World Chambers Congress in Quebec, attended by 1200+ delegates and VIPs.
• Created website for Events section including online registration, which reduced team’s workload by eliminating repetitive data entry tasks.

Toronto, Ontario, CA

Paris, île-de-france, FR

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