Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

I consider myself a savvy and resourceful Marketing Professional. Managers and co-workers have used words such as "awesome" and "rock star" to describe my talents. I've spent over six years in the software and technology industries, acquiring expertise in Marketing Communications, Online Marketing and Product Marketing. I have played almost every role in diverse marketing organizations and have amassed a broad skill set ranging from executing multi-faceted campaigns and coordinating marketing communications, to managing dynamic events, developing product content, and creating integrated marketing strategies. My top focus in all tasks I undertake is to deliver exceptional results beyond expectations.

Some of My Highlighted Skills:
- Highly effective at leveraging diverse marketing channels to connect with audiences, and utilizing both established and emerging marketing techniques to extend brand engagement and deliver compelling messages.
- Creative, detailed and organized work style that is ideal for tackling innovative marketing challenges and large-scale, time sensitive projects involving coordination and collaboration across teams and organizations.
- Extensive background in online marketing with hands-on experience in digital advertising, social media, community engagement, online events, rich media, and management of search and website optimization.

Work History

• Microsoft (contract via FILTER, LLC)
• Product Marketing Manager
• November 2009 to Present

• On the Unified Communications Campaigns and Field Marketing team, I support field sales communications, product readiness, incentive program management, and worldwide marketing campaign execution.

• Microsoft (contract via Excell Data Corp)
• Online Marketing Manager
• November 2007 to June 2009

• As a member of the Digital Marketing team for Microsoft’s US Central Marketing Group, I managed strategic online marketing programs, including content syndication via multiple web channels, merging rich media advertising with live events, and leveraging social media for brand engagement.

• Microsoft (contract via Excell Data Corp)
• Product Marketing Manager
• August 2006 to August 2007

• Working with the SharePoint Product Management team, I supported product launch activities for SharePoint 2007, including the production of marketing materials, field sales readiness, partner communications, and awareness efforts amongst Enterprise customers and developers.

• Miva
• Microsoft (contract via Excell Data Corp)
• May 2001 to May 2006

• As a core member of the marketing team for an e-commerce software company, I managed product marketing strategy, marketing communications, and campaign execution for the Small Business Solutions division.

Education

• University of Washington
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Marketing
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• - Magna Cum Laude graduate; Dean’s List Scholar
  - Recipient of Faculty Honors for academic achievement
  - Member: Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society