Mandy Levings
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Specialize in the development and implementation of bold, creative, innovative marketing campaigns for retail and lifestyle clients, including product launch, brand and product issues management, brand reinvention and experiential activations. Well versed in leading large-scale programs for brands across a wide range of industry sectors.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President and Senior Partner
FleishmanHillard
07.1999 - Current
- Lead Brand Marketing Practice Group comprised of 20+ team members ranging from account executives to partners, including managing all account financials, forecasting and staffing
- Drive new business efforts, including prospecting, RFP response strategy and development and pitch presentations
- Hold leadership position in the firm's Retail, Sports and Lifestyle Sector
- Served as Global Client Lead for PepsiCo, including Gatorade, Quaker, Jack Links, Cap'n Crunch, Cheetos Mac n' Cheese
- Develop influencer strategies and activation, as well as celebrity integration and sponsorship (including talent buying, celebrity social and video content and celebrity media events) and have led programs for clients involving Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Sarah Jessica Parker, Luke Bryan, Eric Stonestreet, Gabrielle Union, Ralph Macchio, Julie Bowen, Jennifer Garner, Gwen Stefani, Meghan Trainor, Katie Holmes, Jewel and Taye Diggs
- Served as client relationship manager, strategy, planning and counsel for Hallmark Cards, Helzberg Diamonds, Sleep Number, Russell Stover, P.F. Chang's, Hardee's, Carl's Jr., Purina, H&R Block, National Pork Board, Beauty Brands, Genentech, Bayer, University of Missouri Board of Curators, Teva Neuroscience, Dow AgroSciences and the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
- Deliver exceptional client service by implementing best practices and fostering a culture of accountability within the organization.
- Develop and execute strategic initiatives to drive business growth, resulting in higher revenues .
- Champion innovation by encouraging cross-functional teams to pursue creative solutions to complex challenges.
- Collaborate with executive leadership team members on long-term strategic planning.
- Establish a culture of continuous improvement, leading by example to drive operational excellence across the organization.
- Develop, coach and provide feedback to top-performing teams using strong leadership and analytical thinking skills.
- Expand the firm''s clientele base by nurturing long-term relationships with past and current client contacts
Intern
FleishmanHillard
05.1998 - 08.1998
- Developed media materials
- Executed traditional media outreach
- Provided account support across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, food and ag and brand marketing
Intern
Saint Luke's Shawnee Mission Health System
05.1997 - 03.1998
- Supported public relations team in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within specific industries, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Developed internal and external communications materials, including news releases and newsletters.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
William Jewell College
Liberty, MO05-1999
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Public speaking
- Marketing expertise
- Strategic planning
- Executive leadership
- New business development
- Client relationship building
- People management
- Media training
- Operational excellence
Accomplishments
- Ingram's Magazine Top 40 Under 40
- John D. Graham Leadership Award
- Elizabeth T. Solberg Leadership Award
- Three-Time Winner of Firmwide FleishmanHillard 'Bend the World' (Campaign Creativity) Award
Timeline
Senior Vice President and Senior Partner
FleishmanHillard
07.1999 - Current
Intern
FleishmanHillard
05.1998 - 08.1998
Intern
Saint Luke's Shawnee Mission Health System
05.1997 - 03.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
William Jewell College
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