Lions & Tigers

Marketing Program Manager 

Microsoft

Oversaw strategic planning and program management for the Microsoft Viva Jumpstart Global Partner Program. 

Collaborated with Microsoft directors, product, engineering, licensing, and field operations teams to optimize and evolve the cloud-based employee experience platform, communications, and support for the 500+ global partner community.
(6 month embedded contract at Microsoft through AG Consulting)

Principal Consultant

Provided strategic development and GTM program management for the Microsoft Business Applications team.  

Led teams up to 15 people to develop messaging frameworks, videos, websites, and digital/social marketing assets for multiple product launches and sales campaigns.
(6 month embedded contract at Microsoft through Concentrix Catalyst)

Senior GTM Manager, Strategy & Design

Drove Dynamics 365 and Power Platform strategic initiatives and GTM planning in partnership with the Director for Cross Product Marketing.

Spearheaded messaging development and content for GTM execution including product launches, events, and internal communications.
(6 month embedded contract at Microsoft through Lions + Tigers)

Product Marketing Senior Program Manager

Rational

Client side:
Led the Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 social marketing teams of 80+ to manage 100+ social communities and channels. Managed 10 direct reports to optimize the customer experience for 20M+ followers and 1M+ monthly engagements. Delivered 3k monthly social posts including blogs across 6 industry verticals.

Agency side:
Owned budgets, forecasting, and SOWs including client and procurement negotiations. Exceeded agency margin requirements and improved client ROI, resulting in 47% account growth in year 1.
(Rational is now part of DesignIt - a Wipro company)

Senior Account Director

Indigo Slate

Client side:
Led cross-functional teams up to 25 people to deliver Microsoft Cloud + Enterprise B2B campaigns. Initiatives included marketing assets such as advertising, videos, event collateral, websites, apps, etc.

Agency side:
Performed as primary point-of-contact for Microsoft clients, generating $7M in agency revenue. Pitched and won a 3-year, $4M Microsoft contract to become the agency of record for the Azure Global Demand Center.
Developed and launched the agency’s RFP/RFI process, resulting in the biggest win in agency history and doubling account revenue.

Accenture Song

Led Microsoft enterprise account strategy for marketing initiatives and client engagement for the $18M Microsoft CRM and GTM accounts.
(Accenture Song was formerly Yesler)

Account Strategist

Wunderman

Client Side:
Led matrixed project teams up to 45 people and collaborated with Microsoft’s Central Marketing Group (CMG) to deliver campaigns valued up to $100M.  

Developed scalable B2B & B2C marketing campaign strategies for 40+ markets for Microsoft’s Global Deployment team.   

Identified cost savings opportunity and developed plan to migrate global production centers to cost-efficient locations. Implemented 3 major global transitions resulting in 25% cost reduction in year 1. 

Agency Side:
Spearheaded account management, generating $12M growth for Microsoft B2B retainer.

Global Account Director

Smith

Led multidisciplinary teams and new business initiatives to grow Microsoft Cloud, Mobile, Xbox, Partner and Server, and Tools business lines.
(Smith was formerly Ascentium.)

VP, Account Director

MRM Worldwide

Managed multi-site team of 12 direct reports, grew agency retainer for a US partner by 300% and increased overall revenue 20% within first six months of tenure.

VP, Global Account Director

Publicis Modem

Secured a 515% increase in qualified Microsoft US partners in FY06 by challenging strategic status quo and implementing value-focused partner communications. Directed multi-discipline teams to grow overall program in successive years, achieving 100% Gold Partner re-enrollment in FY07 and FY08.

VP, Associate Director

Account Director

As a strategic marketing leader specialized in global B2B and B2C technology, I galvanize teams to deliver the right message to the right audience in the right channel. I do this by leveraging data-driven insights to develop innovative campaigns, content, and customer experiences.

I’m known as a motivating, people-centric team leader who builds relationships and inspires cross-functional collaboration while balancing business objectives, operational efficiencies, and creative solutions.

Selected areas of expertise:
-	GTM Planning & Alignment
-	Partnership Programs
-	Integrated Marketing & Product Marketing
-	Product Differentiation & Launches
-	Content Development & Social Channels
-	Customer Evidence & Advocacy
-	Research Methodologies & Data Analysis
-	Process Development & Optimization
-	Account & Budget Management
-	Team & Cross-Functional Relationships

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