Kimberly R.

Experience

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  SinusPharmacy (Priority Healthcare)

  Feb 2003 - Jun 2004

  Project Assistant to Corporate Communications and Web Marketing

  • Monitored media coverage and managed media contact databases to ensure accurate information for corporate communications.• Assisted in preparing and distributing press releases and newsletters to enhance brand visibility.• Contributed to web traffic reporting, website content development, and email marketing campaigns for increased leads and lead conversion.• Maintained public and collateral materials to support marketing efforts.

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  Self-employed

  Jun 2004 - Feb 2006

  Web Marketing and SEO Consultant

  As Web Marketing and Search Engine Optimization Consultant, I executed SEO strategies to increase web traffic and search engine rankings for various web properties. I wrote and edited engaging web content and newsletters to attract targeted audiences and implemented successful optimization tactics to enhance online visibility and drive organic growth.

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  Tektronix Component Solutions

  Mar 2006 - Jan 2014

  New Product Introduction Specialist

  As New Product Introduction Specialist, I provided comprehensive support to cross-functional teams, driving milestones and item life cycle transitions to ensure timely and successful product delivery. I facilitated communication, managed project status, and coordinated internal teams and external stakeholders to meet deadlines and objectives.Key Responsibilities:• Tracked and advanced milestone activities, ensuring clear communication of deadlines and expectations across the project team.• Led weekly project status meetings, identifying risks and managing "red" status projects through proactive discussions and follow-up actions.• Managed electronic change orders, project setup, and team associations, ensuring smooth collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.• Supported and contributed to award-winning Kaizen initiatives, improving project management processes, risk management, and status clarity through customer feedback.• Played a pivotal role in developing and implementing project management online resources, enhancing team collaboration and productivity.• Authored project management standard work and best practice procedures, facilitating process improvement across engineering and manufacturing functions.• Managed key projects in the medical devices sector, overseeing scope planning, budget control, and schedule development while ensuring alignment with customer objectives.• Reported on project status to both internal management and external customers, ensuring transparent communication of progress and challenges.• Provided metric tracking and reporting for labor allocation and engineering execution to improve operational efficiency. Show less

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  Oracle

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2015

  Operations Program Manager

  As Operations Program Manager, I led international teams to exceed customer expectations in the delivery of product hardware, ensuring projects met schedule, budget, and quality targets. I drove continuous improvement efforts by streamlining processes, developing training materials, and facilitating cross-functional communication. My role also involved tracking key program objectives, resolving challenges, and aligning stakeholders to drive success.Key Responsibilities:• Directed international teams to deliver high-quality product hardware on schedule and within budget.• Influenced process improvements, establishing standard workflows to enhance operational efficiency.• Created and delivered training programs to staff and management, ensuring successful implementation of improvements.• Fostered clear communication across teams, ensuring alignment on key program objectives and resolving issues.• Led regular meetings with project teams and senior management to track progress, discuss challenges, and adjust strategies. Show less

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  PRCS: Prospect Research Consulting Services

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2017

  Prospect Research Analyst

  As a Prospect Research Analyst, I provided critical analysis for a consulting firm specializing in identifying and profiling fundraising prospects for clients in the non-profit, hospital, and university sectors. My work involved conducting in-depth research, utilizing multiple databases and online resources to assess potential donors’ philanthropic trends, professional backgrounds, and financial capacity. Additionally, I performed data mining, reporting, and relationship mapping to support strategic fundraising efforts.Key Responsibilities:• Conducted in-depth research and analysis to identify and profile high-potential fundraising prospects.• Utilized various databases and online resources to gather biographical, professional, and financial data.• Analyzed philanthropic giving trends and assessed prospects’ gift potential.• Performed data mining, reporting, and relationship mapping to support client strategies. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Aug 2016 - May 2019

  Virtual Specialist

  As a Virtual Specialist consultant, I assisted clients with marketing initiatives, process improvement and documentation, database management and analysis, communication across multiple platforms, and additional support.

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  Maimonides

  May 2019 - Jul 2021

  Office Manager and Child Care Director

  As Office Manager and Child Care Director, I provided leadership and support in fundraising initiatives, operations, and child care management for a non-profit K-8 school and associated preschool while ensuring compliance with licensing and accreditation requirements.Key Responsibilities:• Secured and nurtured funding partnerships with family foundations, grant makers, and annual donors through outreach, reporting, and relationship-building.• Managed office operations, coordinated projects, and supported leadership in school administration.• Led communications efforts, crafting branded materials, newsletters, social media content, and policy documents to engage donors and families.• Directed preschool child care summer programs, fostering a safe and joyful environment for children, mentoring and managing staff, and upholding industry standards.• Strengthened community engagement through events, outreach initiatives, and transparent communication with families.• Managed the transition through COVID-19 shut down, reopening, and ongoing compliance. Show less

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  Mercy Corps

  Oct 2021 - Feb 2025

  As Development and Research Manager, I led strategic research efforts to strengthen global corporate and foundation partnerships, shaping donor engagement and prospect strategies. I developed and streamlined research workflows, conducted in-depth donor and prospect analysis, and provided critical insights for executive decision-making. Additionally, I supervised the Development and Research Officer and collaborated across teams to enhance fundraising strategies and ensure alignment.Key Responsibilities:• Designed and managed research processes to support donor cultivation and compliance.• Provided intelligence on philanthropic trends and corporate social responsibility strategies.• Led in-depth research on current donors to inform fundraising strategies.• Monitored industry news and provided relationship managers with timely insights on donor activities and funding trends.• Developed comprehensive research briefs and relationship maps for high-value corporate and foundation donors.• Conducted due diligence on new funding opportunities, collaborating with leadership to assess reputational risks.• Identified and prioritized new corporate and foundation prospects through sector analyses.• Managed inbound partnership inquiries, ensuring timely and strategic engagement. Show less As Development and Research Officer, I provided critical partnership management and operations support to advance donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising efficiency. I played a key role in donor engagement by managing partner materials, coordinating executive meetings, supporting donor events and travel, and ensuring smooth operational logistics. Additionally, I contributed to corporate and foundation research efforts, including prospect research and due diligence briefs, to inform strategic decision-making.Key Responsibilities:• Supported relationship managers with donor stewardship, including contact management, proposal submissions, meeting coordination, and invoicing.• Compiled, edited, and formatted high-quality donor materials, including proposals, pitch decks, and reports.• Maintained donor strategy tracking systems and ensured accurate records in Raiser’s Edge.• Managed team-wide knowledge systems, donor acknowledgments, and subscription tracking.• Organized logistics for donor events, executive meetings, and internal team retreats.• Conducted due diligence research and developed briefing materials for executive engagement.• Assisted in targeted research for corporate and foundation prospects. Show less

  • Development and Research Manager, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships

    Oct 2022 - Feb 2025

  • Development and Research Officer, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships

    Oct 2021 - Oct 2022