Jason Kiner

Experience

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  Lawrence & Schiller

  Nov 1999 - Aug 2008

  Manager of Marketing Services/Account Executive/Associate Account Executive/Intern

  Intern to Account Management in the fast-paced Advertising industry. Excelled in driving growth by cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships. Navigated complex sales cycles, consistently exceeding sales targets through strategic account management and effective communication.

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  U4ik Interactive

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

  Founder

  Co-founded an interactive consulting agency focused on building cross-platform touch screen interfaces and applications to enhance overall interactive digital experiences. Led new business development, nurtured client relationships, and managed engagements from inception to completion.- Oversaw experiential marketing development. - Utilized digital expertise to solve business problems for clients.- Accomplished Digital Signage Certified Expert

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  Vision Video Interactive

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Director of Client Relations & Business Development

  Managed existing client relationships, developed new business opportunities, and implemented growth initiatives. Fostered partnerships, expanded existing client base, and contributed to revenue growth through effective business development strategies. - Guided a long-standing, reputable video company of 19 years from one distinct specialty company into a full-service marketing agency. - Lead clients to build business, enhance brand awareness and increase market share.- Producer of content for, and director of, international awards ceremonies. Show less

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  The Nerdery

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

  Interactive Program Manager

  Guided cross-functional teams through product lifecycles within a program, including planning, execution, and delivery. Accomplished technical program management, collaboration with creative and technical teams, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions. Key driver in ensuring projects aligned with strategic goals.- Orchestrated multiple concurrent interactive development projects within a program, overseeing the entire lifecycle from initiation to successful launch. Applied intricate knowledge of project management principles including Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall methodologies- Managed 30,000+ hours of direct client work, demonstrating expertise in team leadership, budgeting, and client relationship management.- Developed comprehensive project plans, scope of work documents, and delivery schedules while adeptly forecasting and managing resources.- Displayed ability to comprehend and address team and client needs.- Contributed to effective collaboration and successful project outcomes through excellent written and verbal communication.- Exhibited proactive problem-solving abilities, identifying and resolving complex issues.- Managed challenging and emotional situations with professionalism.- Thrived in a fast-paced environment, showcasing the ability to multitask effectively.- Operated with a high degree of independence, displaying self-motivation and a drive.- Maintained a highly motivated and continuously learning mindset, staying abreast of technological advancements. Show less

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  Vervint

  Jan 2018 - Feb 2024

  Lead Delivery Consultant

  Led end-to-end, cloud-based customer success initiatives, guiding clients from ideation through delivery to ensure business outcomes were achieved. Directed cross-functional teams to drive key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with customer priorities and product success. Ensured seamless program execution through proactive planning, executive communication, and stakeholder engagement, fostering long-term customer satisfaction and success.- Spearheaded a complex, multi-million dollar, multi-year cloud migration from legacy fleet management to Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) for an international client.- Drove Agile delivery leadership to digitally transform a 120-year-old company's organizational effectiveness and maturity.- Built strong relationships with key customer stakeholders, enabling successful solution delivery and cloud adoption through strategic alignment with customer priorities.- Led account planning, advocated for organizational change, and enhanced service offerings, resulting in renewals and growth.- Established and tracked delivery milestones, forecasted progress, and effectively communicated updates to teams and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment. -Mitigated risk through RAID logs, facilitating effective problem resolution.- Proposed and implemented modifications to delivery practices and procedures, improving efficiency and adaptability.- Cultivated a positive team culture, facilitating open communication, clear expectations, and removal of barriers to success.- Acted as a technology advisor, connecting business needs with technical solutions, guiding project governance and execution.- Drove cross-functional teams to deliver solutions, mitigate risks, and manage escalated issues, ensuring customer success and continuous improvement.- Collaborated with CTO, CIO, VP of IoT, Account Team Leaders, Architects, Software Engineers, Product Owners, Technical Leads, and Designers to drive strategic account outcomes. Show less

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  Confiz

  Dec 2024 - now

  Technical Program Manager

  As Technical Program Manager at Confiz, I lead strategic initiatives to deliver high-impact solutions that align with client goals and organizational objectives. I oversee end-to-end program execution, ensuring seamless collaboration across globally distributed teams while maintaining a client-first focus.Key Responsibilities:Drive technical program delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet critical milestones and KPIs.Manage complex, large-scale programs, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and timelines.Foster strong client relationships to provide tailored solutions and exceed expectations.Implement best practices in Agile and program management to optimize team performance and ensure successful outcomes.Leverage my expertise in cloud solutions, engineering, and software development lifecycles to deliver innovative and scalable solutions.I am excited to bring my expertise and leadership to Confiz, driving impactful programs and building lasting partnerships. Show less