MEGAN S. RUSSELL
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Creative and dynamic Business Analyst with 12-year progressive career across business operations, project management, communications and marketing functions. Skilled at creating positive relationships with stakeholders and clients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Analyst - Tech Strategy and Enablement
Federal Reserve Bank Of Kansas City
03.2022 - Current
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
Senior Analyst - Internal Communications
Federal Reserve Bank Of Kansas City
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Enhanced employee engagement by developing and implementing strategic internal communications plans.
- Improved company culture through targeted messaging and regular communication with all levels of the organization.
- Streamlined information flow by managing a centralized internal communications platform for employees.
- Increased awareness of company initiatives through well-crafted content, including newsletters, intranet articles, and executive updates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in internal communications strategies and tactics.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders to gather feedback on communication effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Managed crisis communications efforts, ensuring timely, accurate, and transparent information sharing with employees.
Experienced Analyst - Internal Communications
Federal Reserve Bank Of Kansas City
04.2016 - 10.2019
- Enhanced employee engagement by developing and implementing strategic internal communication plans.
- Created compelling content for various communication channels, resulting in increased collaboration and productivity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop consistent messaging for company-wide initiatives.
- Designed visually appealing presentations for executive level meetings, highlighting key achievements and upcoming projects.
- Managed company intranet content, ensuring timely updates and relevance to the target audience.
- Provided communications support during organizational changes, minimizing confusion and maintaining employee morale.
Digital Marketing Manager
Encoura
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated marketing campaigns that effectively promoted products and services.
- Optimized content strategy across multiple channels to support search engine rankings, brand recognition, and user engagement goals.
- Maximized email marketing effectiveness by segmenting lists, personalizing content, and monitoring key performance indicators.
- Increased conversion rates through thorough A/B testing of website design elements and calls to action.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure efficient execution of outsourced projects while maintaining high-quality deliverables within budget constraints.
Program Manager
MMGY Global
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Increased customer satisfaction through effective communication of program goals and expectations.
- Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.
Digital Marketing Specialist
Bonnier Corporation
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Managed digital projects from initial concept through final implementation and live monitoring.
- Developed digital marketing strategies by creating and implementing plans to reach and engage target audiences.
- Optimized company website to improve engine ranking, user experiences and conversion rates.
- Created reports on digital marketing efforts using analytics tools to track and measure digital marketing success for management.
Marketing Specialist
Angie's List
12.2011 - 08.2013
- Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Optimized email marketing campaigns to maximize open rates, click-through rates, and conversions.
- Optimized company website to improve engine ranking, user experiences and conversion rates.
- Utilized data analytics tools to identify trends and fine-tune marketing strategies for optimal outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO12.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Corporate Communications
- Relationship Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Digital Marketing
- Budget Management
Professional Development
Emerging Leaders Committee Member - Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City | November 2022 - Current
- Supported curriculum development and the facilitation of program meetings for 200+ members.
Campus Recruitment Team Member - Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City | July 2021 - Current
- Support various recruitment events to network with university students., Supported student application reviews and interviews to fill open positions within the Bank.
Timeline
Advanced Analyst - Tech Strategy and Enablement
Federal Reserve Bank Of Kansas City
03.2022 - Current
Senior Analyst - Internal Communications
Federal Reserve Bank Of Kansas City
10.2019 - 03.2022
Experienced Analyst - Internal Communications
Federal Reserve Bank Of Kansas City
04.2016 - 10.2019
Digital Marketing Manager
Encoura
01.2015 - 04.2016
Program Manager
MMGY Global
04.2014 - 01.2015
Digital Marketing Specialist
Bonnier Corporation
08.2013 - 04.2014
Marketing Specialist
Angie's List
12.2011 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Northwest Missouri State University
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