Chris La Belle
Canton,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic and results-oriented professional passionate about driving marketing excellence through Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban. Expertise in data-driven decision-making. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage complex projects, optimize marketing operations, and lead cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization. Proficient in budget management, process improvement, and facilitating Agile ceremonies to ensure team collaboration and continuous improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Account Manager, Creative Design (Rotation)
Kimberly Clark Professional
05.2024 - Current
- Effectively support Global Creative team by fostering strong relationships, understanding client needs, and coordinating with internal teams to drive timely delivery of essential assets and guidelines for market activation. Using agile and program management best practices, proactively communicate, manage resources, and facilitate collaborative approaches to problem-solving.
- Streamline several critical operational workflows by refining procedures, implementing best practices, and leveraging technology and agile rituals.
- Manage phases of asset deployment and resource planning with meticulous scheduling, effective resource allocation, streamlined execution, and alignment to brand strategy. Monitoring project timelines and budgets and manage coordination across teams.
Marketing Planning & Operations Associate
Kimberly Clark Professional
09.2022 - Current
- Led project management of a global brand identity and strategy launch, collaborating across a complex, matrixed organization to plan, deliver, and track all phases for successful implementation.
- Partnered with Marketing Operations leadership on quarterly strategic planning, internal business reviews, and process optimization initiatives for the Global CX & Marketing team.
- Developed and implemented processes and tools for managing multi-million dollar budgets across Marketing teams.
- Adept at tailoring Agile, Kanban, and traditional project management techniques, tools, and standard practices to lead diverse projects.
Executive Assistant, Global CX & Marketing
Kimberly Clark Professional
12.2018 - 09.2022
- Streamlined workflows by developing and implementing new processes and guidelines for the administrative team, improving efficiency and reducing roadblocks.
- Provided support for multiple vice presidents and directors, managing complex calendars, travel arrangements, and meeting logistics.
- Spearheaded the development and execution of a global Digital Transformation training program for Marketing and Sales teams.
Sr. Administrative Assoc., Channel Operations
Genentech, Inc
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Planned and executed offsite meetings, training programs, workshops, and team-building events.
- Provided exceptional administrative support to multiple directors.
- Recognized with the 2016 MCCO Star Administrative Professional Award for outstanding contributions.
Administrative Associate, Legal
Genentech, Inc
06.2005 - 09.2015
- Managed and optimized the annual renewal process for over 200 state distribution and manufacturing licenses.
- Partnered with C-suite executives, legal counsel, and external vendors to navigate complex legal requirements.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to multiple attorneys, practice group leaders, and paralegals.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Programming Technology
Computer Learning Center
San Francisco, CA06.2001
Skills
- Marketing Operations Expertise
- Scrum Master
- Agile Coaching & Mentorship
- Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
- Jira & Project Management Tools
- Budget Management & Procurement
- Teamwork & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Communication & Facilitation
- Organizational Excellence
- Process Improvement
- Client Relations
- Account Management
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance - 2021
- Customer Experience, Forrester Research, Inc. - 2021
- Certified Paralegal, Skyline Community College - 2008
Timeline
Account Manager, Creative Design (Rotation)
Kimberly Clark Professional
05.2024 - Current
Marketing Planning & Operations Associate
Kimberly Clark Professional
09.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant, Global CX & Marketing
Kimberly Clark Professional
12.2018 - 09.2022
Sr. Administrative Assoc., Channel Operations
Genentech, Inc
09.2015 - 10.2018
Administrative Associate, Legal
Genentech, Inc
06.2005 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Computer Programming Technology
Computer Learning Center
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