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Kelly Kater

Kelly Kater

Brookston,IN

Summary

Goal-oriented marketing professional with natural talents in developing and implementing successful strategies, producing quality content, increasing digital awareness, and strengthening customer dominance. Hardworking, performance-oriented leader offering proven expertise in project development, team supervision and campaign enhancement. Prepared to bring 20+ years of progressive experience and take on a challenging position with the opportunity to make lasting impact on company and customer success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Manager

Acculevel
08.2022 - Current
  • Improved website visibility through development and implementation of SEO strategies.
  • Optimized website content for improved search engine rankings and increased web traffic.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding across all company touchpoints and communications channels.
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and skill development within the marketing department.
  • Maintained documentation, detailing assignments, in-progress work and completed project milestones.
  • Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
  • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.

Content Marketing Manager

Acculevel
12.2019 - 08.2022
  • Increased website traffic through the development and promotion of engaging blog posts, articles, and social media content.
  • Optimized web pages with SEO best practices, boosting search engine rankings and organic traffic growth.
  • Maintained content marketing calendar to schedule creation and delivery deadlines.
  • Assisted sales team by crafting persuasive pitch decks highlighting unique selling points of products or services.
  • Drafted compelling whitepapers on industry trends, positioning the company as a thought leader in its field.
  • Conducted regular content audits to identify gaps and redundancies of content.

Administrative Assistant

Acculevel
02.2019 - 11.2019
  • Enhanced office efficiency by learning skills relevant to scheduling and accounting, to support or cover for employees .
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Planned and coordinated event logistics for trade shows: creating materials, hiring event staff, and scheduling booth set-up/tear down.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Senior Project Manager

Mail Inc.
09.2006 - 02.2019
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
  • Oversaw large portfolio of clients and projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for both company and clients.
  • Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying current on changes in legislation or guidelines relevant to project scopes.
  • Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Purdue University, West Lafayette

Skills

  • Public and Media Relations
  • Staff Management
  • SEO Optimization
  • Project Management
  • Campaign Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Vendor Relations
  • Content Creation & Development
  • Event Planning & Promotional Events
  • Training and Onboarding
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Marketing Manager - Acculevel
08.2022 - Current
Content Marketing Manager - Acculevel
12.2019 - 08.2022
Administrative Assistant - Acculevel
02.2019 - 11.2019
Senior Project Manager - Mail Inc.
09.2006 - 02.2019
Purdue University - Bachelor of Arts, English
Kelly Kater