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CAROLYN PERRET

Jersey City,USA

Summary

Results-driven leader (20+ year career) with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Change Director/Chief of Staff, Marketing

Elevance Health
01.2023 - Current

Special Projects:

  • Successfully led APEX team in brand transition of 9 markets (Caid, Care & MedSupp) to Wellpoint/Anthem
  • Analyzed the impact to our team in new ONE Process transition and drove rapid solutioning. Formed HBO task force with key stakeholders
  • Lead the ‘Stop Work’/Business Impact Alignment workstream for the ONE Process
  • Key Health Benefits team member exploring opportunities for restoring Anthem brand reputation, including new ANA brand intro and product segway for Sales
  • Key contributor to Medicare Growth pitch strategy (2023), gaining $23M incremental investment
  • Created a consistent Medicaid identity and voice strategy to assist in high-stake conversations with state agencies during RFP Orals/Negotiations, to mitigate RFP loss (KY, TX, and TN)
  • Guided the SMI/reporting team (post-Sales Force transition of reporting systems which rendered the marketing reporting function inaccurate 2 months prior to AEP start date) escalating issues, removing roadblocks, ensuring quick onboarding of an agency partner to assist, driving progress of the project and remaining focused on main objectives
  • Led the Marketing response for the BCBSA RFI response within two week expedited timeframe

Ongoing/Recurrent Support

  • The team needed a highly organized, detail-oriented ‘connector’ to keep the day-to-day running
  • HBO CMO Meeting Management and Material Preparation (SLT/MLT)
  • Team management & support: associate compliance, volunteering, HR/reorganization, annual goals, training/onboarding, HBO Leaders and Associates team expectations lead
  • HBO Sharepoint Management & templates standardization

Culture Advocate

  • The team has undergone so many transformations and changes/loss, that a strong team culture was imperative to stem associate attrition, retain skills and enterprise knowledge, and rebuild trust
  • Galvanized teams after four significant reorganizations when morale was at an all-time low
  • Established a psychologically safe environment and anchored our team culture for the team to process the changes, feel steady, and begin to move forward
  • Managed Health Benefits Teams Channel & Culture Events
  • Formation and co-lead of HBO Culture Team

Consultant

Carbon Design, LLC
02.2019 - 12.2022
  • Piloted Personality Based Marketing (PBM) profiling and associated ChallengerTM Marketing strategies
  • Led projects in partnership with C-level and executive leadership (Marketing, Sales, HR)
  • Developed value propositions, messaging hierarchy, brand narratives, brand guidance, global campaign strategies and rebranding efforts
  • Facilitated UX and content strategy for build of a Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program (Emblem Health)
  • Creative development of brand, demand generation and sales collateral with associated social media content
  • Clients: Emblem Health, 3DS Medidata, LHH, General Assembly, Wolters Kluwer, Unanet, Powernoodle

Group Account Director

gyro
10.2013 - 12.2016
  • Launched the award-winning Human Finance Project with TDAI to large external and internal acclaim
  • Increased agency revenue by 64% across TDAI business
  • Managed budgets for multiple accounts, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact.
  • Increased client satisfaction by effectively managing multiple accounts and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Provided expert guidance to junior account managers, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
  • Selected for gyro Academy Leadership Summit
  • Clients: TD Ameritrade Institutional, Capital One, Time Inc., Avention Inc., Geller & Co., Lighting Science Group

Global eCommerce Manager (UK, APAC, EMEA)

Nokia
01.2013 - 06.2013
  • Led e-commerce plans for 8 markets including HTML5 site roll-outs
  • Devised local demand and e-commerce optimization strategies with local marketing managers and agencies
  • Developed ‘e-Commerce Best Practice Guidelines’ across paid, owned & earned media
  • Negotiated with local retail partners to optimize digital e-commerce opportunities
  • Resigned position to relocate to the USA

Account Director

Wunderman Thompson, UK
05.2008 - 12.2012
  • Developed strategic restructure of CRM program for Land Rover UK (£1.2 mil)
  • Managed .mobi build for Range Rover Evoque launch and 2012 Range Rover Sport campaign
  • Pioneered restructure of CRM cadence and database management for Ford of Ireland
  • Led launch planning and activity including CRM management for Ford of Britain
  • Facilitated re-launch of Always.com (11 markets, 15 localizations) for P&G Global
  • Account lead on B2B web presence, POS and corporate communications for Telefonica
  • Applied business and marketing knowledge to develop briefs and pitches for customer projects.
  • Presented insightful reports to clients on competitor activity, campaign progress and results, demonstrating the value of services provided.

Digital Marketing Manager

Nokia UK
11.2010 - 07.2011
  • Developed & implemented lead generation strategies to drive sell out digitally
  • Guardian of all B2C communications, promotions and UX for Nokia Online Shop, Brand Site (nokia.co.uk) and .mobi site
  • Governance over Nokia UK CRM (My Nokia) including data planning, campaign development and budgeting
  • Go-to person for Digital Marketing in the UK; digital support for Nokia Services (Maps, Apps, Music, Retail)
  • Managed agencies on asset requirements and project delivery

Education

BA - Economics, English, Communications

University of South Africa (UNISA)
Durban, KZN
01.2005

National Senior Certificate - Meritorious achievement

Pinetown Girls’ High School
Durban, South Africa
01.1997

Skills

  • Strategic thinking and decision-making
  • Adaptability and lateral problem solving
  • Analytical mindset
  • Client, team, and stakeholder management
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Organization & high attention to detail
  • Masterful storytelling
  • Active listening
  • Motivational leadership

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Afrikaans
Limited Working

Timeline

Business Change Director/Chief of Staff, Marketing

Elevance Health
01.2023 - Current

Consultant

Carbon Design, LLC
02.2019 - 12.2022

Group Account Director

gyro
10.2013 - 12.2016

Global eCommerce Manager (UK, APAC, EMEA)

Nokia
01.2013 - 06.2013

Digital Marketing Manager

Nokia UK
11.2010 - 07.2011

Account Director

Wunderman Thompson, UK
05.2008 - 12.2012

BA - Economics, English, Communications

University of South Africa (UNISA)

National Senior Certificate - Meritorious achievement

Pinetown Girls’ High School

Career Break

01/01/17, 01/31/19, Took time out to have two children and spend time raising them. Participated in tech product testing and research aimed at mothers. Conducted website analyses, created optimization, marketing and social media strategies for small business owners.
CAROLYN PERRET