Results-driven Project and Event Leader with over three decades of experience spearheading business transformation initiatives. Specializing in end-to-end project and event planning for diverse teams, including vendor management, contract negotiations, branding, marketing, and budget oversight. Thriving in collaborative environments, known for being energetic, confident, resourceful, and highly respected. Demonstrating exceptional organizational skills in managing daily milestones for high-performance teams.
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KATE MITCHELL MBA
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Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
LUMENT
Senior Business Development Manager
11.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Conducted in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential strategic partnerships.
- Analyzed customer demographics, buying habits, and competitor performance to support data-driven business development strategies.
- Created detailed reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and support strategic decision-making.
- Identified and evaluated new business opportunities and emerging markets to drive revenue growth.
- Supported sales and marketing teams by providing actionable insights and intelligence on target industries and key accounts.
- Compiled and maintained a database of key industry contacts, market intelligence, and partnership prospects.
- Monitored industry news and regulatory developments to assess their impact on business strategy.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with finance, product, and operations teams to align business growth initiatives.
- Assisted in preparing proposals, pitch decks, and strategic plans for potential clients and partners.
- Tracked performance metrics and KPIs related to business development goals and reported findings to leadership.
HYATT REGENCY
Event Planning Manager
01.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Managed and successfully delivered more than 300 projects ranging in size from $5,000 - $1M each, and 25-1,300 customers each.
- Oversee project portfolio of as many 10-30 projects simultaneously, and maintained track record of delivering 99.99% within deadlines and budgets.
- Increased overall sales 3-5% by creating "enhancements" to leverage additional revenue.
- Organically recognize opportunities for process improvements, upselling, enhancements and cost-saving opportunities for projects.
- Onsite contact for all customers while on property, and key liaison between customer and hotel operations teams.
LOWER LIGHTS CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER
Senior Director of Development and Communications
07.2017 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Lead the organization through a re-branding campaign, website redesign, and modernization of engagement tactics with Donors, Patient Population, and Community Stakeholders.
- Spearheaded strategic direction and supervision for all Development activities and staff, as well being a member of the senior-management team and reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
- Manage day-to-day operations in the Development Department tasked with advancing the mission and its operations through grants, fundraising, marketing, branding, communications and strategic partnerships.
- Set and meet annual grant, individual, corporate and special event funding goals in alignment with the annual development plan.
- Oversee implementation of marketing strategy in support of LLCHC's visibility and awareness goals.
- Work with the Development team to ensure consistent and concise messaging to targeted constituencies across a wide range of communication channels, including print, digital, and social media networks.
JPMORGAN CHASE AND COMPANY, INC
Vice President, Corporate Meeting Manager
08.2010 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Managed and successfully delivered 160-170 projects annually ranging in size from $1M - $5M each, and 25-1,800 customers each.
- Oversee project portfolio of as many 5-10 projects simultaneously, and maintained track record of delivering with a consistent break even or profitable budgets.
- Identify and minimizes risk in contract processes, reducing costs by 5- 25% per project.
- Collaborates effectively with managers, banks, product partners, vendors, executives, and CEO's—both locally and internationally—to drive efficiency and maintain high-profile brand standards through all projects.
- Performs project planning, including identifying and developing goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identifications of risks, contingency plans, allocation of available resources, and deliverables to meet business needs.
- Directs major projects from initiation through execution including planning, analysis, requirements, design, development, testing, and implementation; aligns event strategy with business goals.
Education
Franklin UniversityColumbus, OH
MBA from Business Administration And Management
2012
University Overview
Skills
- Strategic Communication
- Constructive Conflict Resolution
- High-Level Problem Solving
- Data Driven Decision Making
- Customer and Business Alignment
- Fosters Autonomy and Growth
- Natural People Person and Relationship Builder
- Budget Management
- Timeline and Deadline Management
Certification
- Project Management: Smartsheet
- Event Management: Cvent
- Budgeting / Financial: Microsoft Excel
- CRM / Marketing: HubSpot, Salesforce, Mailchimp, Constant Contact
- Communication / Collaboration: Slack, Teams, Zoom, Google Workspace
- Presentation / Design: Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Greenvelope
- Microsoft 365
Soft Skills
Soft Skills
- Decision Making
- Strategic Planning
- Problem Solver
- Logical and Critical Thinking
- Research and Analysis
- Effective Communicator
Certificates
Certificates
Hospitality and Tourism Management (2020)
Hospitality Law, Finance, Marketing and Revenue Management
Timeline
Senior Business Development Manager
LUMENT
11.2020 - Current
Event Planning Manager
HYATT REGENCY
01.2019 - 03.2020
Senior Director of Development and Communications
LOWER LIGHTS CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER
07.2017 - 10.2018
Vice President, Corporate Meeting Manager
JPMORGAN CHASE AND COMPANY, INC
08.2010 - 06.2017
Franklin University
MBA from Business Administration And Management
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