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Kelly Brennan

Apex,NC

Summary

Highly organized and self-motivated professional experienced in project management, team development and process improvement. Skilled in developing and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and performance. Passionate about driving business growth and creating positive work environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Director, Programming

The Conference Board
03.2020 - Current
  • Improved overall team efficiency by streamlining project management processes and implementing new collaboration tools.
  • Successfully delivered projects on time and within budget, resulting in new memberships and a 25% increase in revenue.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints.
  • Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures in various departments.
  • Measure ROI for digital products and projects to ensure the division’s proper investment in digital tools and resources and ensure consistent delivery of member experiences worthy of our brand.
  • Oversaw annual budget planning processes, ensuring financial goals were met while maintaining optimal resource allocation across departments.


Project Manager

Markets Group
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Successfully managed relationships with global institutional investors from pensions, endowments, foundations, and family offices as well as with C-level executives from the world’s leading private equity firms
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals for Private Equity Series across the US, Europe and Latin America.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.

Senior Conference Director

ExL Events
08.2016 - 12.2018

• Conducted in-depth market research on potential conference topics focusing on the pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech, and healthcare industries

• Analyzed market trends to develop engaging program materials including market-driven conference agendas

• Performed informative calls with senior industry leaders and physicians to identify potential topics, speakers, and formats

• Directed marketing, sponsorship, delegate sales, coordination, and communications teams on a weekly basis to ensure smooth execution of my conferences

• Managed three employees and directed 14 conferences with an average of over 1,000 attendees in locations including Boston, New Jersey, Philadelphia, California, and London

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Media Studies

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
05.2016

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Program Development
  • Budget Management
  • Proposal Writing
  • Process Improvement
  • Database Management
  • Financial Administration
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Event Planning

Certification

CFA Institute Investment Foundations Certificate

PCMA Digital Event Strategist Certification

Languages

Sign language
Limited Working

Activities

Division II Women’s Lacrosse athlete (two-time national champion)

Timeline

Associate Director, Programming

The Conference Board
03.2020 - Current

Project Manager

Markets Group
01.2019 - 03.2020

Senior Conference Director

ExL Events
08.2016 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Media Studies

Adelphi University
Kelly Brennan