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SHARON D. BROWN

SHARON D. BROWN

Flossmoor,IL

Summary

RESULTS-ORIENTED MARKETING OPERATIONS & EVENTS LEADER Collaborative problem solver with strong global communication and interpersonal skills. Solid working knowledge of marketing, budgeting, contract negotiations and strategic planning. Demonstrated experience leading complex business issues within timeframes. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

  • A hardworker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Strategy and Operations

First Ladies Health
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - Current
  • A non-Profit organization of First Ladies (pastor wives) focused on healthcare
  • Grant writing
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve the organization and maximize resources
  • Implemented technological improvements
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers and strategic partners

Owner

PLATINUM EVENTS BROWN, LLC
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Events business focused on creating a unique wedding and events experience
  • Executed destination, cultural and traditional weddings
  • Developed and managed multi-year walk focused on health
  • Program director for National Virtual Conference.

Global Operations Senior Manager

Lenovo
Chicago, IL
01.2014 - 11.2015
  • Manage global budgeting, financial reporting and analysis for Global Marketing Organization
  • Administer global advertising and promotions budget, including precise alignment with Global
  • Marketing Directors and Finance to meet quarterly budget targets
  • Partnered with Finance to decide on global advertising and promotions budget, determining global allocations, monitoring tableau dashboards, and ensuring that all spending aligned with global priorities, meeting company financial requirements on payment terms and conditions
  • Recognized within Marketing as 1 of top - 6 employees globally for demonstrating Motorola Core
  • Values.
  • Enhanced regional branch performance by implementing proven management processes to increase revenue.

Americas Operations Senior Manager

Google, Motorola LLC
Libertyville, IL
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Administered global advertising and promotions budget with Global departments
  • Alignment with marketing Directors and Finance to meet quarterly budget targets within .1%
  • Implemented ROI analytical model, showing return on investment at the product level by pinpointing marketing categories that drove the highest return
  • Administered business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.

North American Operations Manager

Motorola Mobility
Libertyville, IL
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Provided budgeting, financial reporting and analysis for North America sales organization
  • Managed
  • Contract Administrator and analytics agency
  • Developed financial plans on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis for North America Marketing, assisting in allocation of budget to maximize profit return
  • Managed organization for advertising and promotions budget that resulted in marketing spending not exceeding target and being below budget within 1%
  • Increased efficiency from 15% to 83% YOY by collaborating with Finance, Procurement and
  • Legal, defining and implementing contract review processes that aligned with internal protocols.

Head of Sports and Events Sponsorship

Motorola Mobility
Libertyville, Illinois
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Mobile Devices Business, Oversaw and managed all sport sponsorship initiatives within North America for Motorola
  • Accountable for sponsorship strategy and positioning, advertising (TV, print, online, and OOH), sponsorship research, point-of-purchase promotion, trade incentives, technology integration, and event management
  • Worked with outside agencies such as promotional, creative, sports, and public relations agencies on the implementation of a 360-annual marketing plan
  • Managed 3 staff team members and multiple agencies
  • Launched annual promotional strategies around NFL tying to the core asset of NFL headset that led to redesigning headset (2007) and increasing YOY by 4:1
  • O Featured in Event Marketer Magazine, 2007 Event Marketing Dream Team
  • Reduced overall cost of sponsorship as a key stakeholder in the negotiation of corporate NFL contract renewal; strategy included securing technology, legal, and marketing assets
  • Recognized throughout Motorola as Brand Ambassador for accomplishments within marketing through posters globally distributed in all Motorola facilities
  • Delivered ROI of 1.3 and incremental margin of $10M in promotional programs by directing the activation of Andretti Green Racing sponsorship featuring Danica Patrick.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Masters of Business

Lake Forest Graduate School of Business, Lake Forest, IL

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Political Science & Public Policy

Rice University, Houston

Skills

  • Financial Planning & Analysis − Strategic Sponsorship Integration
  • Global Budget & Cost Control − Contract Negotiations
  • Strategic & Operational Planning − Team management
  • Project Management & Tracking − Event Planning

Work Availability

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Timeline

Director of Strategy and Operations - First Ladies Health
01.2021 - Current
Owner - PLATINUM EVENTS BROWN, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2021
Global Operations Senior Manager - Lenovo
01.2014 - 11.2015
Americas Operations Senior Manager - Google, Motorola LLC
01.2012 - 01.2014
North American Operations Manager - Motorola Mobility
01.2009 - 01.2012
Head of Sports and Events Sponsorship - Motorola Mobility
01.2004 - 01.2009
Lake Forest Graduate School of Business - Master of Business Administration (MBA), Masters of Business
Rice University - Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science & Public Policy

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