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Theresa Kuhlemier

Westchester,IL

Summary

Dedicated marketing professional with a proven track record in building strong relationships and conducting financial analysis. Possesses expertise in reporting, forecasting, analytics, process development, account management and brand development. Known for leveraging data-driven insights to drive business growth. Committed to delivering solutions that align with organizational goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Business Analytics

BLUE CHIP MARKETING
10.2018 - 07.2025
  • Conducted reports and analysis to increased company profitability. Successfully increase the hourly rate by nearly two-fold.
  • Designed, implemented and administered the scope of work process to ensure appropriate pricing, legal and contractual compliance.
  • Instituted monthly monitoring and tracking of a variance analysis to ensure work pacing vs. fee was maintained for enhance profit and Client team accountability.
  • Met monthly with Client leaders regarding revenue reporting, billing of fees, expenses and variance reports.
  • Analyzed annual Client performance and presented opportunities and recommendations to management for future enhanced profitability.
  • Assisted the sister business unit Continuum Clinical (Health Care Clinical Trial enrollment company) with pricing and contracts while seeking replacement staff.
  • Presented the CFO with financial recommendations and assisted with audit requests.

Associate Director, Business Leadership

BLUE CHIP MARKETING
12.2015 - 10.2018
  • A key Client and Agency internal team leader that provided leadership oversight and guidance. Successfully sold in a multi-year contract with a 20% fee increase.
  • Developed, presented and implemented an onboarding training session with Client and internal team to ensure a smooth and efficient implementation of the new SOW.
  • Led Client creative strategy and media planning process as well as supervised development and implementation of communications.

Account Supervisor

BLUE CHIP MARKETING
12.2013 - 12.2015
  • Spearheaded the planning and development of a fully integrated marketing plan (e.g., media, shopper marketing, retailer tie-ins/heavy-ups, digital, social media, public relations, creative) to successfully launch Fisher Baking Nuts as a national brand.

Senior Account Executive

BLUE CHIP MARKETING
09.2011 - 12.2013
  • Served as the account finance lead which included the P&L, agency profitability, budgeting, billing, reporting and reconciliation.
  • Oversaw the growth and development of an account executive and assistant account executive.
  • Developed the Fisher Nuts “Freshness You Can Win” shopper marketing sports promotion with the Chicago Cubs/Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers which led to reinstated Snack Nut distribution in a key retailer.

Account Executive

DDB Chicago
06.2007 - 04.2011
  • Established solid brand positioning and personality for The Laughing Cow and Mini Babybel Cheese brands within the snacking category, enabling each brand to enjoy strong growth
  • Developed and launched engaging, consumer-friendly website for The Laughing Cow, leading to site-traffic which quadrupled to nearly a million visitors in two years.

Education

B.S. - Business Administration

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Normal, Illinois

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • Workamajig (project management software)

Timeline

Director, Business Analytics

BLUE CHIP MARKETING
10.2018 - 07.2025

Associate Director, Business Leadership

BLUE CHIP MARKETING
12.2015 - 10.2018

Account Supervisor

BLUE CHIP MARKETING
12.2013 - 12.2015

Senior Account Executive

BLUE CHIP MARKETING
09.2011 - 12.2013

Account Executive

DDB Chicago
06.2007 - 04.2011

B.S. - Business Administration

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

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