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KATIE GRIMES KRIEGER

Colorado Springs,CO
KATIE GRIMES KRIEGER

Summary

With over 20 years of experience, I have built, executed, and optimized marketing programs for renowned brands in the industry. As an accomplished Account Director, I effectively manage high-profile client accounts and drive strategic initiatives. My track record demonstrates my ability to cultivate long-term client relationships and provide customized solutions to meet their business objectives. I possess expertise in marketing strategy, project management, and negotiation skills, which have consistently proven invaluable throughout my career.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Catalysis

Account Director
11.2014 - Current

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Catalysis is an end-to-end digital marketing agency whose work spans support at almost every level - from large-scale platform infrastructure integration, to development and analytics, to individual campaign-based strategy, creative advertising services and research
  • Prospected, delivered and collaborated in the management of over $11 million in new business annually.
  • Responsible for all phases of the client lifecycle in addition to the deliverables for each client program.
  • Created net-new internal and client-facing processes as-needed to deliver exceptional results.
  • Served as the lead strategist on each owned account - collaborating with our agency SME's to build client-focused marketing strategies and solutions blending the organization's creative, development, and data talents
  • Applied 20+ years of business and marketing knowledge to lead proposal development and client presentations that address client challenges and demonstrate value.
  • Managed client service teams to ensure proposed strategies and solutions were effectively executed.
  • Served as a client escalation path and point of contact for issue management.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through regular check-ins, status updates, proactive problem-solving approaches and consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
  • Evaluated campaign and project performance against incremental KPIs, making timely adjustments to optimize results and ROI for clients.
  • Recruited, mentored and co-managed a team of up-to 15 senior practice leaders and project managers
  • Served as a sales and marketing SME in Catalysis marketing activities and cross-team planning efforts.
  • Motivated team members to identify new business, and meet and exceed sales targets.
  • Oversaw team of up-to 30 mid-to-senior-level professionals handling B2B, B2C and D2C accounts (with a focus on B2B tech).

Logic20/20

Business Development Manager
11.2013 - 11.2014

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Logic20/20 is a Seattle-based consulting firm with expertise in simplifying complex business and technology challenges
  • Focused on building deep relationships within Microsoft to drive and sustain results for our clients and their teams
  • Prospected, delivered and collaborated in the management of over $3 million annually in new consulting business (B2B business consulting and staff augmentation)
  • Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision makers
  • Worked on a strategic level with Microsoft clients in evolving the efficiency and impact of their programs
  • Drafted Statements of Work, strategic business proposals and client business reviews
  • Supported client invoicing and budget
  • Coordinated project timelines and resources for seamless delivery.
  • Served as liaison between my accounts, Logic20/20 consultants and management teams


Wetpaint Entertainment

Creative Ad Lead (Acquired)
05.2012 - 12.2013

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Created by Bluenile Founder, Ben Elowitz as the next phase of his innovative portfolio, Wetpaint Entertainment is a Seattle-based internet company, with two main points of focus: A digital media arm, focused on providing entertainment news for 18-35 year-old women, and a development arm, focused on the evolution of a proprietary platform powering a first-of-its kind social distribution system.
  • Helped translate client advertising goals, into highly creative marketing programs integrating branded content, social media and display advertising
  • Managed RFP responses from concept, to completion, including customized pitch decks, mock creative, article layouts and media plans
  • Supervised internal design, social media and development teams to implement business won
  • Proactively audited campaigns and developed optimization strategies as part of an on-going effort to delight advertisers with unanticipated client service
  • Collaborating with department heads to compile comprehensive performance recaps and advise on behalf of ad sales
  • Directed communication with advertising partners (AOL, Townsquare Media (TSM) and Rovi), client inquiries and collaborative editorial projects with owned and operated properties

Super Sonic Consulting

Founding Partner
01.2014 - Current

Job overview

CBS Radio (KZOK, JACK-FM, KMPS)

Marketing Director
01.2010 - 01.2011

Job overview

98.1 Classical KING-FM

New Development and Marketing Director
01.2006 - 01.2010

Job overview

Fisher Communications

Promotions Manager
01.2005 - 01.2007

Job overview

Education

Western Washington University

Bachelor of Arts from Journalism and Public Relations

University Overview

Skills

  • Solution selling and business development
  • Customer relationship management
  • Advertising expertise
  • Marketing
  • Strategic planning
  • Social media savvy
  • Brand-building strategies
  • Staff training and development

Associations

Associations
  • Non Profit: Powerful Voices, Pano Kumantaros Cancer Fund, Transplant House, Seattle Children's Hospital, Dress for Success Seattle, Women-Led Wednesdays
  • Professional: DECA (Advisor), Social Media Club Seattle, Northwest Interactive Advertising Group (NWIAG), Alumni Board Member: Puget Sound Radio Broadcasters Association (PSRBA), Friends of Kirkland Uncorked

Interests

Hiking, skiing, live music, hanging out with my kiddos (boys 3 and 6)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementWork from home option

Software

Salesforce, Hubspot, Azure DevOps, Figma, Canva, Copilot, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Zoom, Chime

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Timeline

Account Director
Catalysis
11.2014 - Current
Founding Partner
Super Sonic Consulting
01.2014 - Current
Business Development Manager
Logic20/20
11.2013 - 11.2014
Creative Ad Lead (Acquired)
Wetpaint Entertainment
05.2012 - 12.2013
Marketing Director
CBS Radio (KZOK, JACK-FM, KMPS)
01.2010 - 01.2011
New Development and Marketing Director
98.1 Classical KING-FM
01.2006 - 01.2010
Promotions Manager
Fisher Communications
01.2005 - 01.2007
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism and Public Relations

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