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Norah McDonald

Swampscott,MA

Summary

Dynamic B2B software marketing exec with a proven track record in building and leading high-performing teams that drive pipeline growth. Recognized as a transformative leader, adept at defining and executing strategic marketing initiatives in fast-paced growth environments while consistently delivering measurable results. A natural problem-solver who empowers and motivates teams to take ownership and achieve success. Possess a strategic mindset combined with functional expertise, thriving in change and transformation to deliver impactful business outcomes.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

VP, Growth Marketing

Checkmarx
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • Member of the Exec. Leadership team of a PE-backed, $92M B2B application security company targeting both Security and Devops professionals in enterprise, commercial companies & government agencies worldwide
  • Reported into the CEO & CMO, accountable for global Demand Gen, Field Marketing, Global Prospect & Customer Events, SDR’s, Channel Marketing, Digital and Marketing Automation across NA, EMEA and Asia
  • Hired and managed a global team of 6 direct reports, across 4 countries/time-zones, managed a $4M discretionary budget and channel MDF funds
  • Massive overhaul and creation of a demand gen marketing strategy, creating an ABM strategy, global and field events, global webinars, content creation, content syndication and marketing automation methodologies and best practices
  • Scaled lead production to 71% YoY and helped drive marketing contributed pipeline to 50% of all sales opportunities
  • Managed global channel marketing initiatives to drive indirect sales – ~50% of overall bookings globally – via playbooks, partner kits, events, user groups and co-branded campaigns
  • Pivoted from reverse waterfall model to an ABM model, creating processes with sales/sales & marketing ops, including lead capture, definitions, processes, cross functional KPI reviews, SDR/ISR/RSM handoff and SLA’s driving to $20M in new pipeline in 3 months
  • Bridged gap and created trust and alignment between Sales and Marketing across the organization to truly operate as a unified front

Education

MBA - Marketing

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Bachelor of Arts -

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Skills

  • Executive Leadership Collaborative Team Builder
  • B2B GTM Marketing Strategy Planning Execution
  • Growth Marketing Full Funnel
  • SDR/BDR Management
  • Marketing Operations Tech Stack
  • Channel Marketing
  • All Digital ABM AR PR Social

Timeline

VP, Growth Marketing

Checkmarx
08.2018 - 12.2019

MBA - Marketing

Marquette University

Bachelor of Arts -

Ohio Wesleyan University
Norah McDonald