Kate Anawaty
Cypress,TX
Summary
I am a seasoned Executive Vice President of Operations with significant experience in employee benefits communications, leading operational strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements.
I possess strong leadership skills, strategic planning abilities, and sound decision-making capabilities. I have demonstrated success in enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and improving business processes in previous roles. I am also a strong writer and copyeditor.
My career has focused solely on communications, with the past decade being spent at national brokerage firms and boutique employee benefits communications shops. I am a licensed Life and Health agent and I am passionate about helping people understand and make the the best use of their employee benefits.
I'm eager to apply these strengths to build on past successes and make a meaningful impact in my next position.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Vice President of Operations
Communication Partners, Inc.
Remote
03.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Identified opportunities for process automation and introduced new technologies as appropriate.
- Directed the development of new products by working closely with engineering teams on design specifications and budget.
- Implemented best practices to strengthen internal systems and spearhead proactive change.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Managed a personal book of business of more than $300,000 annually, inclusive of key accounts.
- Performed extensive writing and proofreading tasks for a high volume of annual deliverables.
- Worked diligently to explain benefits in engaging, easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered expert thought leadership recognized for driving process improvements.
- Established key performance indicators that tracked progress against organizational objectives.
- Reviewed financial statements, budgets, and forecasts to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Directed strategic initiatives leading to a substantial rise of 34% in revenue over three years ending in Q4 2024.
- Coordinated work across departments to keep teams on track with company goals.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocol.
- Oversaw the daily activities of operations staff, providing guidance and direction as needed.
National Communications Team Leader
USI
Houston, TX
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Elevated to leadership position due to superior effort and promotion of communication strategies at USI.
- Supervised national team of Communication Consultants to deliver top-notch employee benefits communications.
- Functioned as primary contact for major accounts nationwide.
- Championed the adoption of new technologies to improve team productivity and service delivery.
- Created training materials and conducted group trainings on new processes or procedures.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Regional Communications Director
USI
Houston, TX
08.2015 - 03.2021
- Formulated strategies to increase awareness about our clients' employee benefits through traditional and digital channels.
- Responsible for the creation, writing, and design of easy-to-understand benefits deliverables (including print and digital guides, posters, flyers, videos, and websites).
- Analyzed data from analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of communication initiatives.
- Wrote and edited content to explain employee benefits in layman's terms.
- Cultivated business partnerships to build lasting relationships with internal and external parties.
- Planned and facilitated meetings to share communication plans and how those plans would help clients meet future business goals.
- Designed creative campaigns that align with overall corporate goals, outside of employee benefits.
- Attended speaking engagements as representative of company.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Marketing and Events Director
High Meadow Ranch Golf Club
Houston, TX
01.2010 - 08.2015
- Oversaw marketing efforts for several championship golf courses.
- Responsible for membership growth and reaching fiscal targets.
- Developed content to promote involvement through clear updates on organizational events.
- Managed club tournament operations, collaborating with large organizations and charities to ensure profitable events.
Education
Master of Science - Health Education
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2001
Skills
- Team and practice operations management
- Organizational development
- Innovation management
- Strategic communication planning
- Articulate written and verbal communication
- Writing, editing, and proofreading
- Analytics reporting
- Expertise in Microsoft Suite, Adobe PDF
- Project planning
- Deadline oriented
Affiliations
- Competitive CrossFit athlete
- Pianist
Accomplishments
- Three-time recipient of the USI Summit award, which honors best-in-class client support
- Promoted to USI's first-ever National Communications Team Leader after demonstrating strong knowledge of employee benefits communication strategies
- Requested speaker at industry events
Certification
- Licensed Life and Health Agent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Vice President of Operations
Communication Partners, Inc.
03.2021 - Current
National Communications Team Leader
USI
08.2018 - 03.2021
Regional Communications Director
USI
08.2015 - 03.2021
Marketing and Events Director
High Meadow Ranch Golf Club
01.2010 - 08.2015
- Licensed Life and Health Agent
Master of Science - Health Education
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Virginia Tech
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