Kathleen F. Rainford
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in project management, marketing, and public relations. Demonstrated success in overseeing projects from start to finish, improving team productivity, and ensuring client satisfaction across various sectors. Skilled at managing multiple tasks efficiently, utilizing strong communication abilities to surpass goals. Excited to contribute a strategic mindset, leadership qualities, and dedication to excellence in a stimulating new position.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Forge3/FMG Suite
06.2020 - 07.2025
- Coordinate all aspects of the Forge website project from kick-off to launch. Client coordination, setting expectations, and ensuring projects are progressing as expected. Coordinate with the internal Content, Visual Design and Technology teams to ensure the finished websites look great and reflect the clients' businesses and are delivered to the client on time or early. Always making sure it's the best possible client experience.
- Co-Lead for DEI Women's Network 2022-2025
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to juggle multiple priorities with grace.
- Self-motivated and able to function both independently and within a team structure.
- Exceptional communication both verbal and written. Proactively communicate with clients and internal team via phone, email, and web meetings to ensure expectations are being exceeded.
- Improving process and efficiencies for the team
- Website Launch leader on the Project Management Team for 2023 and 20024 (first years it was tracked)
- Rave reviews from our internal team on yearly feedback from both supervisor and peers
- Exceptional reviews from clients (many examples to share)
Academic Support Specialist
East Penn School District
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Title I reading and math support for the students who need extra support to stay on track with grade level work.
- Assist in placing students in reading/math interventions after analyzing testing data and teacher feedback.
- Small group instruction based on determined intervention for individual student needs.
Instructional Assistant
East Penn School District
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Learning Support for Kindergarten and First grade in the Learning Support Room.
- Reading and Math 5:1 instruction in Learning Support Room.
- Helped in supplementing education and assessments in the Kindergarten room.
Assistant Marketing Manager
Rodale, Inc.
10.2003 - 01.2008
- Implemented budget, managed expenses and monthly forecasting for all areas of Alternative Media Marketing
- Managed all three telemarketing companies for book sales
- Managed all book, Prevention, Men's Health, Runner's World, Best Life Magazines Onset programs and cross promotions
- Managed all book and Prevention Magazine Free Standing Inserts
- Managed Product Insert Program (PIP) for books and Prevention Magazine
- Monthly result reports for all areas of Alternative Media Marketing
Marketing Assistant
Rodale, Inc.
10.2002 - 10.2003
- Coordinated and designed PowerPoint presentations for Sr. Vice President and Corporate Book Marketing Group.
- Assisted two executives with calendar organization, filing, and coordinate meeting requests.
- E-Commerce Coordinator managed maintenance for online promotions.
- Analyzed data to better market books and music in Rodalestore.com, Rodalemusic.com, and MensHealth.com launch.
- Wrote copy, added and updated all new books to the online bookstore.
- Coordinated new marketing e-spots and campaign initiatives on the online bookstore.
Public Relations Coordinator/Account Manager
Poretta & Orr, Inc.
10.2000 - 02.2002
- Wrote and tracked all news releases and case studies to trade publications and local media.
- Coached and organized all employee media interviews.
- Updated website information.
- Sales follow-ups and wrote quarterly sales newsletter.
- Event coordination, managed daily account operations, strategic marketing research for convention division, on-site supervision, and installation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Kinesiology
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2000
Skills
- Mac and PC skills
- G Suite: Pages, Keynote, Drive, etc
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Asana
- Click-Up
- Slack
- Zoom and Google Meet
- WordPress
- Hubspot, etc
Timeline
Project Manager
Forge3/FMG Suite
06.2020 - 07.2025
Academic Support Specialist
East Penn School District
09.2017 - 06.2020
Instructional Assistant
East Penn School District
08.2015 - 09.2017
Assistant Marketing Manager
Rodale, Inc.
10.2003 - 01.2008
Marketing Assistant
Rodale, Inc.
10.2002 - 10.2003
Public Relations Coordinator/Account Manager
Poretta & Orr, Inc.
10.2000 - 02.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Kinesiology
Pennsylvania State University
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