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Katharine Kenny

Collierville,TN

Summary

Project Manager with extensive experience in project management. Proven track record in leading global initiatives, creating and managing project plans, and engaging stakeholders effectively.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Project Manager

FedEx
Collierville, TN
01.2019 - Current
  • Lead mid-to-large projects, resolving issues throughout all project life cycle phases.
  • Formulate comprehensive project plans and test cases.
  • Manage global, cross-functional projects while delivering status reports to leadership.

Project Manager

Hilton Hotels Corporation
Memphis, TN
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Executed financial well-being benefit program rollout for 65,000 employees throughout the U.S.
  • Transitioned pension plans for 12,000 participants with $350 million in assets to new record keeper.

Manager, Retirement Benefits – The Americas

Hilton Hotels Corporation
Memphis, TN
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Administered management of North American retirement plans, involving plan design, analysis, compliance, and communications.

Benefits Advisor

FedEx
Collierville, TN
01.2005 - 01.2016
  • Managed the implementation of retirement plan changes pertaining to the collective bargaining agreement with the pilots’ union.
  • Coordinated the integration of retirement plans across five FedEx operating companies in Canada.

Consultant – Remote

Hilton Hotels Corporation
Park City, UT
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Supported daily administration of 401(k) plan

Sr. Manager, Executive Compensation

Hilton Hotels Corporation
Beverly Hills, CA
01.2000 - 12.2000
  • Evaluated and authorized all corporate salary increases, promotions, and new hire compensation packages to maintain competitiveness and alignment with salary benchmarks.

Sr. Financial Analyst

Hilton Hotels Corporation
Beverly Hills, CA
01.1996 - 12.1999
  • Managed three 401(k) plans for 350 hotel properties, serving 30,000 participants.
  • Led development of two benefit plans: Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Executive Deferred Compensation Plan.
  • Coordinated merging of benefit plans for ten Bally’s Gaming Division properties and 300 hotels post-acquisition.

Treasury Associate

Tiffany and Co.
New York, NY
01.1994 - 12.1995
  • Conducted daily assessment, evaluation, and reconciliation of cash sales.

Sr. Financial Analyst

Empire State Development Corporation
New York, NY
01.1990 - 12.1993
  • Assisted in preparation of the annual budget; performed monthly variance analysis for use in planning and forecasting.

Financial Analyst

Empire State Development Corporation
New York, NY
01.1986 - 12.1989
  • Ensured accuracy and compliance in annual budget preparation.
  • Supported development of monthly financial statements for internal reporting and analysis.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
05-1985

Skills

  • Project management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Risk management
  • Smartsheet
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), Project Management Institute, 01/01/17
  • FedEx Quality Driven Management Expert (QDM), ASQ, 01/01/19

Timeline

Sr. Project Manager

FedEx
01.2019 - Current

Project Manager

Hilton Hotels Corporation
01.2016 - 01.2018

Manager, Retirement Benefits – The Americas

Hilton Hotels Corporation
01.2016 - 01.2018

Benefits Advisor

FedEx
01.2005 - 01.2016

Consultant – Remote

Hilton Hotels Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2004

Sr. Manager, Executive Compensation

Hilton Hotels Corporation
01.2000 - 12.2000

Sr. Financial Analyst

Hilton Hotels Corporation
01.1996 - 12.1999

Treasury Associate

Tiffany and Co.
01.1994 - 12.1995

Sr. Financial Analyst

Empire State Development Corporation
01.1990 - 12.1993

Financial Analyst

Empire State Development Corporation
01.1986 - 12.1989

Bachelor of Science -

Marist College

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