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Early Career
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KIMBERLY KUNODY

Vice President, Marketing
Huntington Beach,CA
KIMBERLY KUNODY

Summary

Growth-focused and customer-obsessed VP of Performance Marketing with 15+ years of experience leading multi-channel customer acquisition campaigns, brand development, product management, marketing, and GTM strategy across high-growth healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors. Proven track record of building and scaling marketing functions, launching complex products, and aligning brand and performance strategies to drive revenue and customer lifetime value. Combines strategic leadership with data-driven execution, and deep cross-functional collaboration.

  • Drove 170% growth in the qualified pipeline and reduced CAC by 22% through performance-driven, full-funnel campaigns.
  • Led multi-brand repositioning efforts post-merger, driving a 50% increase in cross-sell, and 2x brand awareness.
  • Oversaw marketing budgets of up to $15M and built cross-functional teams of 20+ across product, growth, and brand functions.
  • Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

UpHealth Inc.

Vice President, Product Marketing & Growth Strategy
01.2022 - 01.2024

Job overview

Company Overview: Led digital and product marketing, and customer acquisition initiatives for two business units within UpHealth: MedQuest Pharmacy, a compounding pharmacy specializing in hormone optimization, and Nutrascriptives, a direct-to-consumer nutraceutical brand.

  • Oversaw B2B2C and DTC marketing strategy, brand unification, and pre-merger readiness efforts ahead of UpHealth's public listing.
  • Created unified brand positioning and messaging frameworks for investor readiness and post-merger integration.
  • Scaled Nutrascriptives' DTC acquisition strategy, improving conversion by 35% and increasing repeat purchase rate by 28%.
  • Launched integrated provider education and lifecycle campaigns for MedQuest, boosting prescriber engagement by 40%.
  • Developed targeted content and KOL strategies to support MedQuest's leadership in functional and hormone health.
  • Led digital and product marketing, and customer acquisition initiatives for two business units within UpHealth: MedQuest Pharmacy, a compounding pharmacy specializing in hormone optimization, and Nutrascriptives, a direct-to-consumer nutraceutical brand.

CareCredit, a Synchrony Financial Solution

Vice President, Client and Partner Marketing
01.2018 - 01.2020

Job overview

Company Overview: Led end-to-end healthcare payments marketing strategy across a 250K+ healthcare network spanning dental, aesthetics, and veterinary care.

  • Built and scaled a high-performing team to deliver B2B2C campaigns that improved patient access to care while driving provider revenue growth.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with product, sales, legal, and analytics teams to implement market segmentation, lifecycle campaigns, and real-world outcomes positioning.
  • Directed a strategic rebrand that unified messaging across provider channels and strengthened the company's market position in elective healthcare financing.
  • Delivered 25% YoY originations growth and contributed to over $5B in annual financed volume.
  • Rebrand and new messaging framework led to a 2x increase in brand recall across priority verticals.
  • Improved lead conversion by 30% through data-driven targeting and lifecycle marketing enhancements.
  • Led end-to-end healthcare payments marketing strategy across a 250K+ healthcare network spanning dental, aesthetics, and veterinary care.

Safeco Insurance, Liberty Mutual

Director, Regional and Field Marketing
01.2008 - 01.2018

Job overview

Company Overview: Built and scaled the regional marketing function for Safeco across the western U.S., working closely with independent agents, small businesses, and community organizations.

  • Drove localized brand awareness and agent enablement through field marketing, co-branded campaigns, and strategic sponsorships.
  • Increased agent engagement by 30% through partner-driven campaign models and field activations.
  • Launched regional media strategy that contributed to a 22% lift in brand awareness and new policy growth.
  • Developed community-based programs supporting financial literacy and small business protection.
  • Built and scaled the regional marketing function for Safeco across the western U.S., working closely with independent agents, small businesses, and community organizations.

Prescription Solutions PBM (OptumRx)

Senior Marketing Manager, Public Relations & Member Engagement
01.2004 - 01.2008

Job overview

Company Overview: Directed product marketing for the $4B specialty pharmacy business, leading GTM efforts across fertility, rheumatology, and rare diseases.

  • Created provider engagement strategies, patient adherence campaigns, and payer-aligned value narratives grounded in real-world data.
  • Collaborated closely with clinical, operations, and health plan teams to ensure marketing was rooted in outcomes and regulatory excellence.
  • Launched patient-facing tools and HCP education programs that boosted therapy initiation by 30%.
  • Improved prescriber satisfaction by reducing onboarding time with digital workflow enhancements.
  • Supported double-digit growth in specialty drug adoption across payer partners.
  • Directed product marketing for the $4B specialty pharmacy business, leading GTM efforts across fertility, rheumatology, and rare diseases.

Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)

Marketing Manager
01.1999 - 01.2004

Job overview

Company Overview: Led strategic marketing initiatives to elevate the visibility and reputation of CHOC's Cancer, Neuroscience, and Heart Institutes.

  • Partnered with clinical leaders, foundation teams, and service line stakeholders to shape positioning, enhance storytelling, and support fundraising and patient acquisition campaigns.
  • Created foundational messaging and campaign assets used across digital, donor, and clinical outreach channels.
  • Collaborated with institute heads to translate complex care narratives into patient- and donor-friendly language.
  • Supported initiatives that enhanced CHOC's brand perception among referring physicians and philanthropic partners.
  • Led strategic marketing initiatives to elevate the visibility and reputation of CHOC's Cancer, Neuroscience, and Heart Institutes.

Consultant: Integrated Mktg. and Brand Positioning

Professional Hiatus
01.2023 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • Consulted on strategic marketing initiatives while providing family care.
  • Completed advanced training in digital platforms, MarTech tools, and AI-driven content marketing.
  • Maintained industry engagement during a career break for family responsibilities.

Education

California State University
Fullerton

BA from Communications; Emphasis: Public Relations

University Overview

Internship: Sony Pictures Entertainment; Press and Publicity

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Analytical skills
  • A/B testing and experimentation
  • Customer segmentation and acquisition
  • Performance measurement
  • Influencer marketing strategies
  • Digital audio and media mix
  • Programmatic advertising
  • Paid social campaigns
  • Digital marketing techniques
  • Lifecycle and retention marketing
  • Customer acquisition
  • Passionate team leader

Early Career

Hospitality: 

Disneyland Resort – Guest Services & Event Operations Earlier Career | Anaheim, CA 

• Delivered premium guest service in fast-paced, high-volume environments. 

• Supported event activations, seasonal rollouts, and family-facing engagement initiatives—building strong brand affinity.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Professional Hiatus

Consultant: Integrated Mktg. and Brand Positioning
01.2023 - 01.2025

Vice President, Product Marketing & Growth Strategy

UpHealth Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2024

Vice President, Client and Partner Marketing

CareCredit, a Synchrony Financial Solution
01.2018 - 01.2020

Director, Regional and Field Marketing

Safeco Insurance, Liberty Mutual
01.2008 - 01.2018

Senior Marketing Manager, Public Relations & Member Engagement

Prescription Solutions PBM (OptumRx)
01.2004 - 01.2008

Marketing Manager

Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)
01.1999 - 01.2004

California State University

BA from Communications; Emphasis: Public Relations
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