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Kierra Bonner, MBA, CSM

Houston,TX

Summary

Strategic and results-driven leader with 10+ years of experience in project management, event planning, and business operations across healthcare, tech, and hospitality. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, streamlining processes, and delivering high-impact initiatives from concept to execution. Combines corporate expertise with entrepreneurial agility to drive innovation, enhance performance, and deliver exceptional client experiences. Known for strong communication, creative problem-solving, and a proactive approach to achieving results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project & Portfolio Manager

Baylor College of Medicine
10.2023 - 04.2025
  • Directed strategic enterprise projects across Clinical Operations, Research, Education, and Facilities, supporting institutional transformation efforts.
  • Championed the implementation and training of Power BI and CVENT, establishing standardized reporting practices across 8+ departments.
  • Collaborated with executive stakeholders to align KPIs and streamline referral workflows, resulting in a 30% reduction in processing time.
  • Served on Microsoft CoPilot pilot team; evaluated AI integrations and led knowledge-sharing initiatives across project teams.
  • Designed scalable dashboards and process maps to optimize operational clarity and performance tracking.

Agile Lead

Ironpaper
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Led Agile delivery across 5+ client-facing teams, introducing velocity tracking and improving delivery consistency by 25%.
  • Built and maintained backlogs, facilitated retrospectives, and conducted sprint planning sessions to support digital marketing execution.
  • Customized Agile frameworks using ClickUp and Jira to suit remote collaboration, enabling cross-department alignment and output.
  • Mentored team leads on Agile best practices, improving overall team performance and project predictability.

Project Manager

Patrick Henry Creative Promotions
01.2021 - 02.2023
  • Established the company's first formal PM infrastructure using Asana and Monday.com to streamline creative operations.
  • Managed all phases of national beverage innovation projects for top-tier hospitality brands including cruise lines and casinos.
  • Coordinated internal and external teams to develop branded cocktails, menus, and experiential marketing campaigns.
  • Executed large-scale activations in partnership with alcohol brands, ensuring cohesive brand representation and timely execution.

Senior Catering Sales Manager

Hilton Houston Medical Center – Aimbridge Hospitality
12.2018 - 01.2021
  • Revitalized catering sales program post-renovation, generating $300K+ in new revenue through tailored client solutions and outreach.
  • Designed end-to-end event packages and led cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact private events and weddings.
  • Deployed digital tools to modernize booking and client communication, boosting efficiency and improving client satisfaction.
  • Built lasting client relationships, resulting in a significant increase in repeat and referral business.

Founder & Principal Consultant

Kierra Rae Events & Consulting
01.2019 - Current
  • Provided strategic consulting to hospitality businesses, restaurants, and event venues to develop custom event strategies, improve revenue, and expand visibility.
  • Delivered project management support across departments, enhancing internal workflows, accountability, and execution of initiatives.
  • Created and led business development strategies, including prospecting, sales training, and pipeline tracking.
  • Planned and executed large-scale events, corporate retreats, and branded activations from concept through execution.
  • Designed marketing campaigns, social media strategies, and digital content that increased engagement and client acquisition.
  • Developed SOPs and training guides to support staff onboarding, team development, and service consistency.

Education

MBA -

Louisiana State University
08-2024

BS - Behavioral and Social Sciences

North Carolina Central University
12-2020

Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
05-2015

Skills

  • Project Management Agile Scrum Lean Change Management Program Management Strategic Planning KPI Development Data-Driven Decision Making Stakeholder Engagement Project Tracking Contract & Vendor Management
  • Tools: ClickUp, Jira, Asana, Mondaycom, Power BI, Salesforce, Microsoft CoPilot, CVENT, Google Suite, MS Office

Certification

  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
  • Certified Lean Practitioner

Affiliations

  • President, NCCU Alumni Chapter – Texas (2024–Present)
  • Speaker & Panelist, Small Business and Higher Ed Conferences

Timeline

Senior Project & Portfolio Manager

Baylor College of Medicine
10.2023 - 04.2025

Agile Lead

Ironpaper
03.2023 - 10.2023

Project Manager

Patrick Henry Creative Promotions
01.2021 - 02.2023

Founder & Principal Consultant

Kierra Rae Events & Consulting
01.2019 - Current

Senior Catering Sales Manager

Hilton Houston Medical Center – Aimbridge Hospitality
12.2018 - 01.2021

MBA -

Louisiana State University

BS - Behavioral and Social Sciences

North Carolina Central University

Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management

Wake Technical Community College

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