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Tammy Kampwerth

Aviston,IL

Summary

Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, data-driven decision making, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop the growth of the Office of Graduate Programs. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Graduate Admissions

WashU
12.2019 - Current
  • Assisted in developing operational strategies to enhance workflow efficiency within our CollegeNet and Slate admissions systems.
  • Contributed to budget preparation by gathering relevant financial data and recruitment and yield forecasts against masters targets.
  • Oversee development of short-term and long-term student recruitment strategies in collaboration with Marketing and the Vice Dean for Graduate Education.
  • Assisted in facilitating quarterly MCPC meetings to create stronger dialogue between masters admissions directors and administrative staff, allowing for best practice sharing, policy creation and oversight, compliance, implementation of process improvements and streamlining communications.
  • Successfully launched the consolidation of McKelvey Summer Research programs into the Graduate Admissions office streamlining programming and onboarding for those students.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining an exceptional level of support to students and departments.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization, including working directly with the Vice Dean for Graduate Education.
  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations, such as 3rd party agencies and marketing vendors.
  • Navigated organization through periods of significant change and growth, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals, including COVID.

Director of Marketing Professional Development

WashU
10.2012 - 12.2019
  • Led marketing strategy development to enhance brand awareness across the Technology & Leadership Center and the Sever Institute.
  • Directed cross-functional teams to execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
  • Analyzed market trends and consumer insights to inform product positioning and promotional strategies.
  • Oversaw budget allocation for advertising initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize campaign effectiveness and ROI analysis.
  • Established key performance indicators (KPIs) for marketing initiatives, tracking progress towards strategic goals.
  • Oversaw the creation of compelling marketing materials, including brochures, presentations, and social media content.
  • Managed annual marketing budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources for maximum impact.

Advanced Design Services

Web.com
10.2011 - 10.2012
  • Responsible and accountable for management and creation of multiple projects related to the direction of the eCommerce Organization
  • Maintained continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives, and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the overall business goal or strategic intent.
  • Manage system merger post large acquisition to ensure operational efficiencies are achieved while maintaining a high level of quality.
  • Created revenue and headcount projections for forecasting FY2012.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Senior Manager

Network Solutions
08.2009 - 10.2011

• Formulated and develops plans that will strengthen the bottom-line while continuing to increase quality.
• Strategized and partnered with Sales Manager to build marketing campaigns and ensure proper selling techniques are being utilized to help strengthen customer retention.
• Implemented first Account Management staffing model which generated over $1.3 million in incremental revenue dollars during its first year, beating the forecasted goal by 22%.
• Developed and led team of 50 employees comprised of Web Designers, Account Managers, Call Center Representatives, Online Marketing Specialists and Copywriters.
• Implemented operational efficiencies that reduced costs and improved productivity by 30% YOY.
• Successfully deployed, managed and improved an off shore Web Design and Programming team in our Argentina location.
• Project managed and developed team of Web Developers to launch new product offering for Value Added Services generating over $5 million in revenue in 2011.
• Established an Associate Account Management training program that improved employee retention by 3% and created career growth for employees.
• Led a restructuring assignment that improved costs by $550,000 through root cause analysis and process improvements.
• Transitioned team of Account Managers into OB Sales Reps during Q3/Q4 of 2011 generating $400,000 in incremental revenue.
• Improved P&L and overall labor to revenue by 17% in 2 years.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL
08-2003

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • People management
  • Operations management
  • Goal setting
  • Budget control
  • Change management
  • Financial reporting
  • Risk management

Accomplishments

  • Management Experience: 15+ years of management experience of large teams going through all facets of change.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams on many WashU initiatives including TLC and McKelvey rebranding, Slate and OISS system implementations and the launch of several new programs.
  • Data innovation: Continue to innovate within the Slate platform allowing deeper analysis into application demographics and using data to shape recruitment strategies.
  • Recruitment strategy success: Greatly expanded the mindset of the recruitment area, resulting in increased PhD applications by an average of 40% year-over-year for the past 4 years.
  • Streamlined admissions processes: Executed on processes allowing seamless sharing of applications across departments for PhD to Masters and MS to MEng allowing for the potential for greater yield of top tier candidates.
  • Data integration and transparency: Created more transparency of recruitment tactics to the departments by standing up an integration between CollegeNet, PowerBI and Slate to ensure we had over 5 years of relevant data following the sunset of CollegeNet.


Timeline

Director of Graduate Admissions

WashU
12.2019 - Current

Director of Marketing Professional Development

WashU
10.2012 - 12.2019

Advanced Design Services

Web.com
10.2011 - 10.2012

Senior Manager

Network Solutions
08.2009 - 10.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

McKendree University