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Karine Wills

Program Manager
Cary,NC

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proactive and achievement-oriented Program Manager bringing 14 years of marketing and administrative experience with special emphasis helping complex clientele. Articulate communicator, natural leader and organized manager.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Marketing Program Manager

Ontra
Cary, NC
06.2022 - Current
  • Work with with cross-functional teams to develop project plans and ensure alignment with overall marketing strategy.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration across marketing organization and other departments, ensuring that everyone is aligned and working towards common goals.
  • Oversee marketing planning cycle including quarterly and annual planning offsites, OKR process and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
  • Led team of marketing professionals, offering mentoring and coaching to build knowledge and skills.
  • Define essential recurring meetings and associated agendas, attendees and mechanisms to track decisions and deliverables

Marketing Program Manager

People.ai
09.2020 - 05.2022
  • Provided high-level support to Chief Marketing Officer and team to allow for seamless collaborative work.
  • Promoted brand strategy and message continuity across marketing communications within multiple campaigns.
  • Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
  • Collaborated with public relations agency; maintained social media, award submissions, and thought leadership pieces.
  • Oversaw weekly podcast creation and distribution for two seasons, spearheading over 40 episodes.

Remote Executive Assistant

Checkr
San Francisco
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • Worked in fast paced, start-up environment as fully remote employee among non-remote employees.
  • Provided high-level support to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) while anticipating needs and making arrangements for internal and external meetings.
  • Managed large and small-scale event planning and logistics from venue selection to site management.
  • Pushed business priorities forward by maintaining the pulse on executives' priorities.

Executive Assistant

McKinsey & Company
Washington, D.C.
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • Lead daily administrative activities including information requests and logistics coordination.
  • Organized complex international and domestic travel arrangements, client and internal meetings, events, and conference calls.
  • Established efficient work environment by serving as liaison with multiple departments and offices.

Executive Assistant

BAE Systems Applied Intelligence
McLean
04.2014 - 09.2016

Executive Assistant/Office Manager

US Department of State
Overseas
03.2010 - 03.2014

General Manager

Shoefly and Sox
Ukiah
06.2009 - 03.2010

Marketing & Sponsorship Assistant

American Film Institute
Los Angeles
05.2008 - 02.2009

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

The Master's College, Santa Clarita, CA

Skills

    Teamwork and Collaboration

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Timeline

Senior Marketing Program Manager - Ontra
06.2022 - Current
Marketing Program Manager - People.ai
09.2020 - 05.2022
Remote Executive Assistant - Checkr
09.2018 - 08.2020
Executive Assistant - McKinsey & Company
09.2016 - 09.2018
Executive Assistant - BAE Systems Applied Intelligence
04.2014 - 09.2016
Executive Assistant/Office Manager - US Department of State
03.2010 - 03.2014
General Manager - Shoefly and Sox
06.2009 - 03.2010
Marketing & Sponsorship Assistant - American Film Institute
05.2008 - 02.2009
The Master's College - Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Karine WillsProgram Manager