Years of Professional Experience
Kimberly Cramer
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Forward-thinking and charismatic Special Event Manager with over 10 years of experience in planning, leading, and executing meetings and events. Skilled in driving strong relationships with employees and stakeholders to ensure optimal satisfaction and achieve targeted results. Proven expertise in venue planning, budget management, and logistics coordination while embodying brand standards and delivering exceptional experiences. Adept at leading teams, streamlining communication, and maximizing cost-saving opportunities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills enable effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Overview
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Work History
UI & UX Consultant
Boeing
Everett, WA
05.2022 - Current
- Worked with the Manager of Multidisciplinary Design, Analysis & Optimization (MDAO) Engineering to oversee implementation of proper design specifications and guidelines.
- Redesigned and implemented complete marketing applications to meet department and industry standards.
- Collaborated with all department heads to coordinate team deliverables on a quarterly basis.
- Coordinated a team of 20-30 people to ensure maximum effort was achieved and delivered on time in order to reach the entire Boeing network.
- Conceptualized and prepared 10 critical thinking case studies to be used as reference data for an upcoming Boeing project.
Vice President of Expansion
Response Targeted Marketing
St Louis, MO
06.2009 - 11.2009
- Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status and direction for projects.
- Networked with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and inform best practices.
- Assessed project resource requirements to support strategic execution.
- Created and integrated market plans and campaigns to position company brands in target marketplace.
- Identified and established KPIs to improve team efficiencies and sales strategies.
Field Marketing Coordinator
KnowledgeLake
St Louis, MO
12.2008 - 06.2009
- Responsible for all national field events and trade shows, developing event themes and coordination of all event details.
- Interfaced with Regional Sales Managers and Regional Sales Directors toward seminar and webinar build, project management, reporting, and event support.
- Tracked effectiveness of marketing efforts and projects against budget, quality standards and brand standards.
- Participated in pipeline reviews with key strategic partners, coordination with the Microsoft Field and Alliance Marketing offices.
- Development of collateral and sales tools, coordination of presentations, demos, white papers, case studies and competitive write-ups.
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
American Technology Corporation
St Louis, MO
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Prepared and coordinated all client and tradeshow events, and conducted marketing campaigns driving traffic to the booth.
- Supported sales activities including telemarketing, seminars, vendor-sponsored activities and tactical marketing initiatives.
- Produced database marketing programs and sales initiatives to generate calls into the company and traffic to the website.
- Managed the marketing database, which includes updating and ensuring that customers and prospects are contacted.
- Generated presentations, collateral, website content to find innovative ways to market the company’s products and services.
- Formulated, designed and distributed newsletters to customers and prospects, both electronic and hard copies.
Marketing Coordinator II - Central Region
PB Americas, Inc
St Louis, MO
06.2007 - 12.2007
- Developed and implemented comprehensive proposals and qualification packages for clients in the central geographical region (16 states).
- Responsible for the total coordination of all proposal materials (graphics, text, forms, and sub-consultant materials).
- Maintained marketing database that monitors the activity of all proposals and qualification packages submitted.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Cultivated positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Marketing Coordinator
Burns & McDonnell
St Louis, MO
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Planned and organized all client and tradeshow events for each global practice in the St. Louis Region.
- Increased sales resulting in the most profitable year or the St. Louis regions existence (18 years).
- Negotiated and managed all vendor contracts to obtain most cost effective product for product distribution.
- Conceptualized all marketing collateral and presentations used for interviews and client interaction.
- Constructed and designed all written proposals and qualification packages for prospective clients.
Marketing Activities Administrator
C & R Mechanical
Bridgeton, MO
07.2004 - 08.2005
- Planned and organized promotional events to expand brand recognition and customers.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate strategic marketing activities.
- Planned and facilitated meetings to share marketing plans and explain future business goals.
- Prepared and presented financial comparative analyses based on project and personnel performance to senior staff.
- Integral member of new website design team. Point person in charge of developing look and feel for website interface.
- Implemented and carried out proposal objectives, driving compliance with company and client policies.
Special Events Director
Old Hickory Golf Club
City of Saint Peters, MO
05.2003 - 07.2004
- Planned, organized and executed all special events for clients and club from start to finish.
- Created program activities, agendas and budgets based on client requirements.
- Assessed event success and identified improvement areas through client feedback.
- Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines.
- Built robust vendor network to secure cost-effective, high-quality products.
- Applied industry knowledge and personal expertise to customize meetings, conferences and conventions to specific standards.
- Drove growth in event management business by continuously researching and implementing improved strategies to exceed client expectations.
- Designed and implemented informational materials to promote the amenities of the club Created event contracts for vendors and clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MOSkills
- Event Planning and Execution
- Relationship Management
- Team Leadership
- Budget Management
- Communication and Collaboration
- Vendor Negotiation and Management
- Venue Planning and Selection
- Branding and Messaging
- Logistics Coordination
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Marketing and Promotions
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
Opportunities Don't happen.You create them.
Chris Grosser
Timeline
UI & UX Consultant
Boeing
05.2022 - Current
Vice President of Expansion
Response Targeted Marketing
06.2009 - 11.2009
Field Marketing Coordinator
KnowledgeLake
12.2008 - 06.2009
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
American Technology Corporation
01.2008 - 12.2008
Marketing Coordinator II - Central Region
PB Americas, Inc
06.2007 - 12.2007
Marketing Coordinator
Burns & McDonnell
08.2005 - 06.2007
Marketing Activities Administrator
C & R Mechanical
07.2004 - 08.2005
Special Events Director
Old Hickory Golf Club
05.2003 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Missouri - Columbia
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