
Timeline
About me
Sr. Lead Marketing Manager, for Indirect Channel Partner Incentives and MDF
Education

Denver paralegal institute (now kaplan)
1996 - 1996Aba accredited certificate paralegalActivities and Societies: see: https://kaparalegalschools.com/colorado/

Centaurus high school
1986 - 1990High school diploma honors/hool/secondary diploma programActivities and Societies: Tennis, Marching Band, Jazz Band. National Honor Society

University of colorado boulder
1990 - 1994Bachelor of arts political scienceActivities and Societies: Marching Band, Collegiate Chorale, Phi Beta Kappa
Experience

Boulder steel, inc
Aug 1994 - May 1996Office assistantResponsibilities: Copied blueprints, ran errands, performed credit checks, answered phones, etc.

Joan garden cooper
Sept 1996 - Nov 1996Paralegal/legal secretaryResponsibilities: Drafted correspondence, pleadings, memoranda; calendared appointments and court deadlines; obtained medical records; answered phones; sorted mail; filed documents; created forms; interviewed clients; and drafted billing statements.

Us district court (http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/home.aspx)
Nov 1996 - May 1998Deputy clerkResponsibilities: Received, routed, and responded to court filings; responded to public inquiries by mail, by phone, and in person; wrote, copied, filed, and issued court orders; utilized a case management database; applied local and federal rules of civil procedure to specific situations; recorded proceedings in writing and on tape for the court record; tracked pending motions and current filings in civil cases; scheduled proceedings on a magistrate judge's calendar; organized and indexed the exhibit room; and provided backup secretarial and clerical services. Show less

Hogan lovells
May 1998 - Feb 2000Legal assistant (paralegal)Responsibilities: Inventoried, organized, reviewed, indexed, and managed large quantities of documents for discovery, pre-trial, and trial; docketed and calendered deadline dates and filings; performed factual and legal research using legal texts, Westlaw, and the Internet; drafted memoranda, motions, pleadings, discovery responses, orders, agreements, charts, tables, graphs, etc.; coordinated seminar details; proof-read and cross-checked various documents for grammar, spelling, coherence of legal arguments, accuracy of legal cites, and other specific criteria; retrieved court and case information regarding rules, motions, and deadlines; accounted for time spent on each task, client, and matter; coordinated and communicated with nine or more attorneys regarding multiple projects and deadlines; aided office personnel with administrative tasks; promptly responded to communications and queries from clients and firm personnel. Show less

Qwest communications international, inc.
Feb 2000 - Jul 2011Responsibilities: Managed process development, training, electronic tools and reporting for a team of pricing, product and offer managers. Developed and modified process and procedural documentation, including communications, training, and website updates. Documented and tracked discussions and decisions at executive level meetings. Utilized meeting minutes, opportunity forms, and reporting from databases to perform quarterly Sarbanes Oxley non-standard contracts and complex transactions testing for reporting to executives and internal and external auditors. Responded to user issues with various tools via trouble shooting, training, and/or IT development and support processes. Hired and managed two employees responsible for tool development and reporting. Show less Managed 2 - 6 contract analysts and administrators in drafting, tracking, and archiving wholesale agreements for all Qwest entities. Coordinated the resolution of contractual and process issues. Analyzed and implemented process, systems, and template improvements. Coordinated periodic and recurring reporting on contracting, process cycle times, and ad hoc requests. Facilitated synergies and cross training between wholesale contract groups to promote efficiencies and balance workload. Administered agent and affiliate contracting for wholesale. Contributed to the development and release of new and updated contract templates and processes for products and services. Show less
Manager, Operations for Pricing and Offer Management
Oct 2006 - Jul 2011Manager, Wholesale Contract Administration
Feb 2001 - Oct 2006Paralegal, Wholesale
Feb 2000 - Feb 2001

Centurylink business
Jul 2011 - Aug 2020Managed process development, training, electronic tools and reporting for a team of pricing, product and offer managers. Developed and modified process and procedural documentation, including communications, training, and website updates. Documented and tracked discussions and decisions at executive level meetings. Utilized meeting minutes, opportunity forms, and reporting from databases to perform quarterly Sarbanes Oxley non-standard contracts and complex transactions testing for reporting to executives and internal and external auditors. Responded to user issues with various tools via trouble shooting, training, and/or IT development and support processes. Hired and managed two employees responsible for tool development and reporting. Show less
Sr. Lead Sales Operations Consultant, Channel Alliance
Apr 2015 - Aug 2020Sr. Program Operations Manager for Pricing and Offer Management
Jul 2011 - Apr 2015

Lumen technologies
Aug 2020 - nowDeveloped strategy, managed execution, and provided analysis and reporting for the Lumen indirect channel partner incentives and (Marketing Development Fund) MDF programs. These important, high visibility programs drive utilization and results to meet Lumen’s indirect channel sales and revenue targets. • Met with indirect channel sales leadership/directors/managers to develop marketing programs that drive incremental channel sales and revenue. Used marketing tactics to support the launch and ongoing awareness of partner incentives and ROI programs. • Fostered a collaborative and productive ecosystem environment between marketing and sales, sales operations, accounts payable, customer success, technology specialists, brand, product, and legal teams to successfully execute marketing programs.• Developed and executed communication plans to ensure that Sales was aware of respective marketing programs.• Ensured high awareness, adoption, and participation in incentive and ROI programs with internal channel management team and external channel partners; developed and deliver action plans for improvement in adoption, as needed.• Prepared dashboards and reports on tracking and success of respective programs.• Developed, managed, and tracked payments and results.• Accurately and successfully forecasted and managed to annual marketing program budgets.• Managed marketing relationships with external partners, as appropriate.• Lead and/or participate in strategic/special projects on an as-needed basis.• Build and update reports and dashboards in Salesforce, Excel, and PowerPoint. Utilize Power BI dashboard data Show less • Provided leadership, support and to help set the direction for the Small Business organization from a project and process improvement perspective• Administer sales opportunity management• Implement system enhancements, and new product/process deployments• Designs/develops highly complex sales operations programs/processes impacting service, support, or distribution.• Works with Salesforce reporting and dashboards, and understands revenue data, sales funnel, and opportunities.• Provides assistance with ad hoc reporting and other team initiatives.• Makes recommendations to enhance productivity, sales revenue and collaboration between human resources, operations, sales, marketing, product, and finance.• Guides others in problem solving.• Ensures sales operations policies/practices are reviewed/revised as technology and business conditions change.• Develops/delivers training to sales force.• Leads project teams.• Creates very complex reports and account analysis.• Using broad sales operations & business knowledge, identifies issues & opportunities. • Acts as subject matter expert for customers & sales employees.• Provides analytical support and makes recommendations to senior sales management to evaluate organizational effectiveness. Show less The Sr Inside Channel Manager (ICM) is aligned with CTL business partners throughout the sales cycle to provide support and drive sales opportunities to close.Responsibilities:• Participate in Solution Design• Set up conference calls and or attend customer meetings as needed• Perform Opportunity planning/blue sheet reviews• Engage resources/stakeholders• Recommendations on additional products• Provide Quoting and Support on any new sale opportunities, primary focus is $5K MRR and below, withengagements above this amount as well• Complete Proposals including RFP support as it is applicable to ICM role• Provide Quotes for all network-based solutions• Follow up on provided quotes to drive sales• Disposition each opportunity as won/lost with details surrounding the sale• Overall engagement and coordination of resources needed to win such as technology ICM, Offer Management, Engineering, Product, Proposal support, Project Management, Lifecycle• Obtain executable contracts via self-service tools or Offer Management• Initiate requests to Offer Management for Pricing Change Orders or Amendments, Monitor through completion• Manage funnel on ICM owned deals• Provide ordering support as needed• Provide MAC support when new MRC >$2000• Develop reports to track and improve efficiency and revenue. Show less
Sr. Lead Marketing Manager (individual contributor)
Apr 2022 - nowLead Sales Operations Consultant - Small Business/MTU
Feb 2021 - Mar 2022Sr. Inside Channel Manager
Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
Licenses & Certifications
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Zoominfo sales certification
ZoominfoDec 2024 - View certificate

Leading in the age of generative ai
SkillsoftOct 2025 - View certificate

Account-based experience (abx) certification
DemandbaseMay 2022 
Dare to lead
Dare to lead™ trainedMar 2024
Lean six sigma yellow belt
Lumen technologiesAug 2017- View certificate

Fostering a growth mindset in the age of ai
SkillsoftOct 2025 - View certificate

Zoominfo marketing certification
ZoominfoDec 2024 - View certificate

Data mining and decision making: modern data science lifecycle
SkillsoftNov 2025
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Kelly McKeeRising Star Award Channel Marketing Association Oct 2025 The Rising Star Award spotlights leaders who are making significant impacts early in their channel marketing careers. Award recipients are recognized for their fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and remarkable achievements that signal a bright future in channel marketing. source: https://www.channelmarketingassociation.com/2025-excellence-awards-names
- Awarded to Kelly McKeeCenturyLink VP Award Lisa Miller Jul 2019 Thank you for your continued commitment to Operational Excellence & Thinking Differently! 2nd Quarter 2019
- Awarded to Kelly McKeeCelebrate CenturyLink various peers and management Jan 2019 Peers and management recognized Kelly's work with these badges:Innovation & Agility - Earned Date: 09/23/2019Customer Experience - Earned Date: 06/27/2019Collaboration & Alignment - Earned Date: 03/27/2019Ownership & Accountability - Earned Date: 09/26/2018Perseverance - Earned Date: 06/12/2018
- Awarded to Kelly McKeeSales Enablement Quarterly VP Award Jim Rose Jan 2015 Productivity Award - VP Level award from Sales Enablement VP. "In 2014, Kelly took on the role of “Product Owner” for the PASS / Nextgen POM tool program. This, by definition of Agile process, is a 100% dedicated resource, and due to resource constraints this responsibility was added on top of Kelly’s normal day to day duties. Kelly, through an extraordinary effort and personal sacrifices, accepted/completed this new role and continued providing outstanding support in his normal job… Show more Productivity Award - VP Level award from Sales Enablement VP. "In 2014, Kelly took on the role of “Product Owner” for the PASS / Nextgen POM tool program. This, by definition of Agile process, is a 100% dedicated resource, and due to resource constraints this responsibility was added on top of Kelly’s normal day to day duties. Kelly, through an extraordinary effort and personal sacrifices, accepted/completed this new role and continued providing outstanding support in his normal job activities in a consistent, responsive and timely manner. As many team members know Kelly is a extraordinary resource in supporting the Sales Enablement team including managing SOX testing, Big Deal reviews minutes, tracking and reporting, ad hoc reporting requests, POM’s Perfect Circle reporting, facilitating RASIC sessions, development of training, etc. His contribution list goes on and on. In summary, Kelly has proven to be a significant factor in our 2014 success. We couldn’t have done it without Kelly. His consistent and never ending quest to help teams meet their objectives is impressive and worthy of this recognition." Show less
- Awarded to Kelly McKeePresident's Circle of Excellence COO Jun 2003 Invited to the President's Circle of Excellence for the work in guilding a new contract repository tool when Wholesale's fail.
Volunteer Experience
Plasma donor
Issued by BioLife Plasma Services on Sept 2023
Associated with Kelly McKeeBoard Member
Issued by CENTENNIAL VALLEY TENNIS ASSOCIATION on Dec 2024
Associated with Kelly McKeeBaritone
Issued by ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHORALE on Jan 2023
Associated with Kelly McKeeSecretary
Issued by ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHORALE on Jun 2025
Associated with Kelly McKeeFounder, Board Member, Centennial Valley Tennis Association (http://www.cvtatennis.org/history.htm)
Issued by Centenial Valley Tennis Association on Aug 1994
Associated with Kelly McKeeBaritone
Issued by Orlando Choral Society on Oct 2015
Associated with Kelly McKeeFollow-up Call Team Leader
Issued by Real Life Christian Church on Apr 2016
Associated with Kelly McKeeOrlando Chapter Lead, Alumni Association
Issued by University of Colorado Boulder on Jun 2018
Associated with Kelly McKeeBaritone in Symphonic Chorus
Issued by Orlando Sings on Aug 2021
Associated with Kelly McKeeblood and platelet donor
Issued by OneBlood on Jan 2016
Associated with Kelly McKeeBaritone
Issued by Festival Chorus, University of Colorado at Boulder on Sept 2023
Associated with Kelly McKee
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