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Emily Steele

Denver,CO

Summary

High-achieving senior executive bringing expertise in business planning, revenue development and change management. Offers 16 years of leadership in [Type] industry along with entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset and demonstrated track record of accomplishment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

SVP, Client Services Leader

MERGE
06.2023 - Current
  • Client services executive overseeing 32 retail clients and $14M in annual revenue across Fortune 500 outdoor, fitness, luxury, and beauty clients.
  • Increased revenue by 22% YoY by developing and implementing a White Space Analysis tool, identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling across existing clients.
  • Improved client retention by extending average client longevity from 3 to 4 years through personalized service and direct C-suite engagement to address pain points.
  • Boosted team utilization by 14% and agency contribution margin by 11% through process and workflow optimizations.
  • Enhanced service close ratios by 18% by developing retention models focused on high-performance business lines.
  • Developed and executed strategic initiatives and thought leadership to drive business growth, resulting in higher revenues and market share expansion.

Group Vice President, Client & Media Services

Basis Technologies (formerly Centro)
03.2021 - 02.2023
  • Managed $150MM of advertising spend, overseeing 60 clients across three product lines and driving consistent YoY revenue growth.
  • Delivered strategic consultancy on media mix modeling, audience segmentation, and campaign measurement, resulting in a 20% YoY revenue increase and a 95% client retention rate.
  • Expanded the client services team by 500%, maintaining a 90% team retention rate through mentorship and talent development.
  • Increased team efficiency by 25%, driving bottom-line profitability through process improvements and compliance with operational policies.
  • Sales Pitch Competition Winner, Basis Annual Sales Conference.

Senior Director, Client & Media Services

Basis Technologies (formerly Centro)
07.2019 - 02.2021
  • Increased team efficiency by 25%, driving bottom-line profitability through process improvements and compliance with operational policies.
  • Developed a pitch framework that improved close ratios by 15%, winning 84% of pitched digital media channel recommendations by leveraging the proprietary SaaS platform (Basis Platform).
  • Optimized longevity of clients by providing individualized customer service and developing relationships with C-suite through rectifying pain points.

Director, Client & Media Services

Basis Technologies (formerly Centro)
10.2015 - 07.2019

Strategized, planned, bought and negotiated digital media across paid search, paid social, and DSP media.

  • Developed a pitch framework that improved close ratios by 15%, winning 84% of pitched digital media channel recommendations by leveraging the proprietary SaaS platform (Basis Platform).
  • Optimized company profit, through streamlining higher- margin product lines accomplished through SaaS platform.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

Director of Operations

Trueffect
01.2013 - 06.2015
  • Enhanced company margins by 11% YoY by developing a real-time internal margin tracker.
  • Generated $20K in incremental monthly profit by renegotiating ad-serving agreements to scale revenue.
  • Managed $60MM of digital media annually for Fortune 500 clients, optimizing performance through first-party data incorporation and segmentation strategies.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship & Operations

University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - French & International Business

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05.2005

Skills

  • P&L and Operations Management
  • Revenue Growth and Optimization
  • Process Improvement and Operational Efficiency
  • Business Positioning and Marketing Strategy

Accomplishments

  • Board of Directors, Executive Governance Chair, Girls on The Run of The Rockies, 2023- Present
  • Co-founder, Basis Employee Resource Group, Women of the Workplace, 2020 - 2023
  • Corporate Marathon Relay Organizer, Raised $7,000 for charity, 2017 - 2022
  • Pro Bono Marketing Consulting, Dress for Success, 2018- Present
  • Fundraiser, Raised $10,000 for Red Cross after the Japanese Earthquake, 2011

Qualifications Summary

Results-driven and growth-focused professional with extensive experience in managing and optimizing business operations to drive revenue growth, cost efficiency, and client satisfaction. Proven track record of improving operational performance through strategic planning, goal setting, and metrics-driven decision-making. Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives aligned with client objectives and business goals. Adept at identifying process inefficiencies and leading cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and maximize operational effectiveness.

Timeline

SVP, Client Services Leader

MERGE
06.2023 - Current

Group Vice President, Client & Media Services

Basis Technologies (formerly Centro)
03.2021 - 02.2023

Senior Director, Client & Media Services

Basis Technologies (formerly Centro)
07.2019 - 02.2021

Director, Client & Media Services

Basis Technologies (formerly Centro)
10.2015 - 07.2019

Director of Operations

Trueffect
01.2013 - 06.2015

Master of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship & Operations

University of North Carolina

Bachelor of Arts - French & International Business

University of Kansas
Emily Steele