Senior Technical Project Manager
Launch Consulting Group @ Meta (formely Facebook)
07.2021 - Current
Hi, I’m
Kelly K. Rush
Kirkland,WA
Summary
Results-driven Senior Project Manager in research and technology with exceptional resource & task management skills and 12 years in effectively delivering project objectives in ambiguous and dynamic environments. Adaptable and forward-thinking, adept at meeting the evolving needs of organizations, cross-functional teams, and lean project timelines. An instinctual team advocate. Previous experience as a GTM Communication Strategist and acclaimed public-facing Gallery Director, showcasing exceptional instincts and achievements in comprehensive project management and strategic planning.
Work History
Launch Consulting Group @ Meta (formely Facebook)
Senior Technical Project Manager
07.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Developed internal automated dashboard to seamlessly track ongoing research data collection and post-processing which resulted in 25% enhancement in data ingestion timelines.
- Proactively facilitate regular publication of team data reports and sprint summaries to foster transparency and collaboration among Meta stakeholders and XFN teams.
- Act as unofficial team Scrum Master and facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, team stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Partner with Team Lead to ensure bi-weekly sprint planning and execution aligned with overarching stakeholder requirements.
- Investigate, correct/escalate project risks
MicroSurgical Technology, Inc.
Marketing Communications Consultant & Project Lead
07.2019 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Cut design costs by 50% by bringing design projects in-house and delivering on tight project deadlines
- Consulted on healthcare app development; end user experience & design
- Led design and pre-launch stages of development and implementation of 1500+ product e-commerce website; oversaw pre-launch A/B testing, and implemented UX/UI design principles
- Developed creative asset database management platform, HIGHSPOT, in collaboration with VP of Technology and head of Sales; organized and cataloged over 3,000 digital assets to improve overall sales enablement procedures by 50%
Keller Williams, Zuber Group Real Estate
Director of Operations & Marketing
06.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Increased qualified sales leads by 40% and succeeded on KPI's by implementing digital marketing campaigns and automated strategies using Salesforce and Boomtown
- Increased client lead opportunities by developing external partnership program with local mortgage brokers
- Improved SOP's by developing 200-page digital office manual outlining office guidelines and procedures; researched, developed and incorporated video how-tos and extensive linked resources
Run Before The Sun Apparel
Brand Manager - Ecommerce and Digital Marketing
06.2015 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Planned and executed community engagement strategies and increased brand awareness, recall, and trust by 15% in 6 months
- Reduced marketing costs by 35% over 2 years by streamlining marketing roles, leveraging communications materials, monitoring budgets, and developing in-house processes
- Managed digital marketing operations including writing and A/B testing of Mailchimp segmented email campaigns, regular website data review and design adjustments, and publishing of brand's online blog "M/Stories"
- Increased sales by 50% YOY by leveraging relationships with national organizations and building partnerships with brick and mortar stores throughout designated sales & marketing territory
John Fielder Colorado Galleries & Denver Photo Art
Gallery Director
01.2010 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Increased gallery revenue by 20% by improving end-to-end processes of researching, securing and developing gallery exhibits, including artist procurement, event marketing, and PR
- Increased gallery event attendance by 45% by diversifying exhibits, building relationships with local media, and promoting events using strategic cross-channel consumer engagement campaigns
- Managed preparation and installation of customer fine art photography works valued at over $1M
- Achieved 100% customer satisfaction rating among corporate clients
- Elected to Board of Directors to Denver's Art District on Santa Fe; collaborated with community leaders to plan and manage monthly art walks and public events attracting over 15k visitors
- Hired and trained staff members for various gallery-specific functions including sales processes and events
NewFocus Financial Group
Client Relationship and Account Manager
12.2005 - 06.2008
Job overview
- Supported firm growth from $175M to over $500M under management in less than 3 years by developing and implementing effective client partnership program
- Co-developed webinars and managed CEO's bi-monthly live speaker events in Washington and California
- Increased client satisfaction and trust by 50% by addressing concerns and needs quickly with effective communication and conflict resolution
- Increased live event attendance by 50% and lead intake by 25% through implementation of segmented email campaigns and lead generating marketing strategies; MailChimp and Salesforce
Education
University of Denver, Daniels College of Business , Denver, CO
Bachelor of Science from Business Management
Skills
- Stakeholder relations & influence
- Roadmap, resource & delivery management
- Agile & Scrum
- Data analysis and visualization
- XFN Team collaborations
- Data collection and post-processing workflow mgmt
- RACI / RAID methodologies
- Budgeting & strategic planning
- GSD (Meta), Asana, Mural, Confluence, Mondaycom
- Strategic communications
- Workflow Planning
- Task automation systems development
Certification
- Google Business Intelligence Analyst Certification, Google - May 2023 (In progress)
- Certified Creative Strategist, Facebook Blueprint® - Oct 2020
Community
- Sound Generations, Covid-19 Relief/Senior Care, 2020-current
- Kirkland Arts Center, Art Advisory Board Member (Annual Gala), 2019
Timeline
Marketing Communications Consultant & Project Lead
MicroSurgical Technology, Inc.
07.2019 - 05.2020
Director of Operations & Marketing
Keller Williams, Zuber Group Real Estate
06.2018 - 01.2019
Brand Manager - Ecommerce and Digital Marketing
Run Before The Sun Apparel
06.2015 - 06.2018
Gallery Director
John Fielder Colorado Galleries & Denver Photo Art
01.2010 - 07.2014
Client Relationship and Account Manager
NewFocus Financial Group
12.2005 - 06.2008
University of Denver, Daniels College of Business
Bachelor of Science from Business Management
- Google Business Intelligence Analyst Certification, Google - May 2023 (In progress)
- Google Data Certified Creative Strategist, Facebook Blueprint® - Oct 2020
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