Office 365
Kyle Blakeley
Louisville,KY
Summary
Successful Account Director with 25 years of experience across several industries including CPG,Manufacturing, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Gaming and many more. My success is strongly rooted in open and constant client dialog.
Detail-oriented leader and team player with strong organizational skills. My innate ability to be agile coupled with extensive advertising and marketing experience allows me take on projects outside of comfort zone while consistently delivering value and results. I believe there is no challenge, only opportunity.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Director, Strategic Accounts
Medical Leverage
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Maintained deep understanding of company services and products in order to offer most knowledgeable customer support.
- Applied business and marketing knowledge to develop briefs and pitches for customer projects.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Reviewed competitor offerings to inform strategic planning efforts and ensure differentiation in crowded markets.
- Established trusted relationships with key stakeholders by providing consistent communication and exceptional service throughout the account lifecycle.
Consultant Project Manager and Client Services
Freshwater Creative
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Integrated technology and business operations to identify targeted solutions to customer issues.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration, achieving optimal results through effective resource allocation.
- Improved client satisfaction by effectively managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines.
- Delivered high-quality results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and managing time efficiently.
VP Business Development and Client Engagement
RipeConcepts by Nagarro
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Responsible for guiding marketing strategy, selling and managing a portfolio of current client accounts
- Mentored a team of Engagement Managers to increase organic account growth
- Headed discussions with Fortune 100 brands on Metaverse entry, provided support and intel during acquisition process, lead initial conversations between all Business Units to integrate company's operations and provide cross selling opportunities, provided strategic advertising support and building boutique teams for all clients.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, securing advantageous terms for the company while maintaining strong professional relationships.
Consulting Manager, Client Engagement and Delivery
C360, Managed Practice and Consulting Arm of Creative Circle
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Responsible for team selection and strategic cross discipline management for the East Coast consisting of 18 accounts and $20M in billings
- Inspired and cultivated organic growth within current client base by acting as a strategic client partner
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing project management best practices across all engagements.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions addressing complex client challenges.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Senior Client Engagement Manager
Power Agency
10.2017 - 09.2021
- Responsible for the effective management of seven diverse accounts
- Lead and coached direct reports and indirectly managed cross functional disciplines
- Delivered profitability on an account that had negative returns for 3 years, organically grew all accounts, developed forecast and budget tool, designed and managed the agency's first in-house focus group and research project.
- Established trust-based relationships with key decision-makers across a wide range of industries, positioning our organization as their preferred partner for ongoing engagements.
Senior Account Supervisor
LEAP Agency
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Responsible for engaging, understanding and strategically challenging all aspects of the client business
- Profitably managed client relationships and budgets, developed agency wide SEO and Web analytics reporting standards, pitched and won website rebuild for current Health Care client, managed full execution of national commercials.
Account Supervisor
RAPP New York
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Responsible for building local client relationships and forging inroads into areas of client business
- Managed new Medicare campaign, strategic planning, focus groups, concepting and messaging, executed cross agency competitive and market analysis.
Account Supervisor
McCann New York
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Responsible for the Mid-West region of US Army and ROTC and national US Military schools marketing and communication efforts
- Created and implemented successful recruiting program, conducted quarterly business reviews with each client group, developed and managed annual planning.
Education
Philosophy -
University of KY
05.1998
Skills
- Adaptable, eager to take on new initiatives
- Innate desire for continuous improvement
- Operating Procedures and Policies
- Contract Management
- Profitability Assessments
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Channel Marketing
- Brand Development
- Consultative Selling Techniques
- Staff Training and Development
- Account Acquisition
- Effective and trusted leader
References
- Sam Douglas, Freshwater Creative, Partner | VP Client Services, 502 235 3502, sdouglas@freshwatercreative.com
- Chet Brock, Galen College Nursing, Director, Media & Demand Gen, 502 643 6544, cbrock@galencollege.edu
- Jeff Morrison, Medical Leverage, VP of Strategic Solutions, 919 323 9001, Jmorrison@medicalleverage.com
Quote
A person that never made a mistake never tried anything new
Albert Einstein
Work Availability
monday
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsSoftware
Jira
Mondaycom
Binder
Asana
FrameIO
Workfront
Adobe
Accomplishments
- Achieved operational effectiveness by introducing and implementing Workfront for agency production tasks.
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Resolved campaign issues through consumer testing.
Timeline
Account Director, Strategic Accounts
Medical Leverage
09.2022 - 02.2024
Consultant Project Manager and Client Services
Freshwater Creative
08.2022 - 10.2022
VP Business Development and Client Engagement
RipeConcepts by Nagarro
04.2022 - 08.2022
Consulting Manager, Client Engagement and Delivery
C360, Managed Practice and Consulting Arm of Creative Circle
09.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Client Engagement Manager
Power Agency
10.2017 - 09.2021
Senior Account Supervisor
LEAP Agency
05.2015 - 10.2017
Account Supervisor
RAPP New York
03.2014 - 05.2015
Account Supervisor
McCann New York
01.2011 - 01.2014
Philosophy -
University of KY
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