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Kimberly Beesley

Kimberly Beesley

Clinton,CT

Summary

Strategic digital media and marketing leader with over 12 years of experience developing and executing integrated marketing strategies. Proven success managing multi-million dollar budgets, optimizing ROI through data-driven insights, and leading cross-functional teams. Adept at fostering long-term client relationships and driving consistent revenue growth across diverse media platforms.

Overview

15
15

Years of Professional Experience

12
12

Years of High-Profile Account Management

10
10

Years of Team Leadership

8
8

Years of Paid Media Strategy

Work History

Director, Paid Media Strategy

MWW Group LLC
10.2018 - Current

Strategic planning and implementation of integrated media campaigns across Paid Social, as well Print, Radio, Digital Display, Programmatic, TV and OOH.

  • Clients include, but not limited to, Tidal Music Streaming, Barefoot Wines, Smithfield Foods, and Bolthouse Farms.
  • Leverage tactical data to implement strategies that segment target audiences, trigger campaigns and personalize content
  • Oversee 5-8 projects simultaneously, managing an average of 7.8M in media spend per year
  • Build and present client reporting analytics and insights for optimizations and planning
  • Identify, vet and forge relationships with key media partners, advertising technology vendors and social media channels to obtain preferred rates, advanced audience targeting, bonus media, brand lift studies, a/b creative testing and campaign optimizations
  • Oversee a team of account managers, ad ops, designers, and search optimization specialists
  • Boosted client satisfaction by addressing concerns, providing solutions, and maintaining strong relationships.
  • Interacted with clients on regular basis to quickly alleviate issues and provide project updates.

Senior Manager, Brand Partnerships

Cycle Media
10.2017 - 10.2018

(Subsidiary of Wasserman Media & Sister company to Laundry Service)

Cycle creates and distributes premium branded content that is culturally relevant, has meaningful engagement, and inclusive of major talent endorsements.

  • Work cohesively with creative and sales teams in developing new campaign concepts by providing insights on client initiatives
  • Analyze social distribution strategy and provide optimization recommendations across paid media and O+O channels, which successfully increased reach and engagement by 30% - 40%, Views Per Episode by 8.5%, and Average Watch Time 2x longer for video series
  • Enforced all cross-functional teams to maintain industry best practices and adhere to brand guidelines during the development and execution stages of all projects
  • Launched Laundry Service's first experiential marketing endeavor with LG Mobile, giving consumers the chance to experience LG's "This is Real" campaign in 5 major cities across the country

Associate Director, Activation & Acct. Management

iHeartMedia
12.2012 - 10.2017

Key member of the Strategic Partnerships team, dedicated to servicing iHM's largest client relationships and most complex integrated media and event campaigns.

  • Worked closely with sales and marketing teams to identify my client's needs and provided solutions-oriented incremental opportunities, resulting in $13million+ revenue
  • Proven ability to ability to handle 10+ projects with a total of 20+million in revenue
  • Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and dedication to deliver campaign results, promoting year over year business with multiple clients
  • Ensured accurate budgets and timelines on projects during the pre-sale phase by constantly coordinating with cross-functional teams
  • Supervised a team of direct reports to developed and managed communications strategies and ensured career growth

Manager

iHeartMedia Inc.
Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
  • Led all client-facing status meetings, and prepared comprehensive project timelines and deliverable schedules
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to develop scopes and implement project plans
  • Managed all facets of event productions, including 3rd party vendor coordination, talent management, and representing or managing the client/brand while on set
  • Averaged a savings of $20k+ in annual hardcosts by developing detailed P&L of project budgets, negotiating pricing with 3rd party vendors, and coordinating account financials across all media departments

Senior Coordinator

iHeartMedia Inc.
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Assisted upper management team with media planning, budgeting, on-site logistics, vendor selection and recap reporting
  • Was granted full ownership of 3+ media and event campaigns due to my ability to consistently exceed performance goals

Coordinator

iHeartMedia Inc.
12.2012 - 06.2014
  • Established positive working relationships with colleagues, manager and customers through regular communication and effective anticipation of needs

Coordinator, Business Development

EF Education First
03.2011 - 09.2012

EF offers international travel opportunities to students across the United States.

  • Surpassed new business sales targets, growing the new customer base by 100+ educators each quarter by aggressively identifying and pursuing high potential prospects

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Multi-Media Communications

Emmanuel College
Boston, MA
2010

International Business - Global Communications

Study Abroad
Semester at Sea
2009

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Strategy and Analytics
  • Media Buying & Planning
  • Content Development
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Paid Social Advertising
  • Project Management
  • Media & Event Sponsorships

Accomplishments

  • Earned MWW's monthly "Matter More" award in June of 2019, as well as "MWW 2019 6th Man" annual award for dependability and teamwork.
  • Awarded iHeartMedia's "Project Excellence: Drop the Mic" for achievements on Macy's Rising Star program

Work Availability

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Timeline

Director, Paid Media Strategy

MWW Group LLC
10.2018 - Current

Senior Manager, Brand Partnerships

Cycle Media
10.2017 - 10.2018

Senior Coordinator

iHeartMedia Inc.
06.2014 - 08.2015

Associate Director, Activation & Acct. Management

iHeartMedia
12.2012 - 10.2017

Coordinator

iHeartMedia Inc.
12.2012 - 06.2014

Coordinator, Business Development

EF Education First
03.2011 - 09.2012

Manager

iHeartMedia Inc.
Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

Bachelor of Arts - Multi-Media Communications

Emmanuel College

International Business - Global Communications

Study Abroad