Kailey Izard, MBA

Experience

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  QuietStream Financial

  Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

  Web Application Developer

  Full Stack Developer of marketing websites and real estate web applications for 10 different companies. All sites built in Ruby on Rails, Middleman, HTML, CSS, and Javascript.

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  Atypic - Craft With Purpose.

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

  Web Application Developer

  Web Developer responsible for full implementation of website design. All sites custom built in PHP Laravel, HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Highlight sites: www.hopewayfoundation.org, www.resourcemgt.com, and www.cha-nc.org.

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  Code&co

  Apr 2016 - Nov 2017

  Founder

  Founder of web development and digital marketing consulting company. Code&Co specializes in creating unique marketing collateral and websites to increase digital presence of individual and company brands. Highlight sites: www.codeandco.website, www.kathyizard.com, www.huntsource.io

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  Sia Partners

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

  Consultant

  Technology consultant analyzing financial services database system and presenting improvement recommendations. The findings served as the basis for all system and process enhancements in the company’s wholesale ecosystem.

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  Barings

  Dec 2017 - Oct 2019

  Senior Web Application Developer

  • Designed and managed strategic solutions for business partners on technology issues including custom client portals, intranet, main site additions, and an internal social network• Managed content for multiple funds, asset classes, and thought leadership in asset management arena; spearheaded strategy and implementation of new intranet portal hosting internal sites for business units.• Team lead in U.S. for international website catering 81 versions to different combinations of investors, languages, and locations. • Helped implement SEO solutions resulting in a 549% increase in Asia user traffic• Barings Women’s Network Committee - Organized and introduced events to promote female growth in the workplace. Presented and collaborated with C-suite executives on technology and diversity improvements. Show less

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  Asheville School

  Feb 2020 - Jul 2021

  Director Of Educational Technology

  Single-handedly reimagined and implemented a new digital learning platform with a 3-week launch runway. As a new employee, trained 40+ teachers to transform in-person curriculum to an online platform during pandemic.

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  Self Employed

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Independent Consultant

  Conducted research audit of top global Financial Technology firms for Hamburg Commercial Bank. Collaborated with global team to analyze incumbent banks' web and mobile presence, UI/UX, and future growth. Spearheaded web-based platform (custom built in R, HTML, CSS, jQuery) with recommendations for optimal user experience and digital reach in the global financial sector. Project is also exploratory, analyzing business opportunities in FinTech market for entrepreneurial endeavors.

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  Slalom

  Nov 2021 - now

  Versatile consultant on a variety of projects in a variety of roles for industrial, financial, and technology clients: - Relationship Manager leading 10-15 client meetings per week including company executives. Comfortable managing tough conversations and mitigating confrontation.- Product/Project Manager developing product strategy and managing implementation with cross-practice teams. - Industry Researcher & Analyst preparing in-depth industry analysis integral for client’s growth strategy and to inform internal teams’ pursuit strategies and proposals resulting in client engagements.- Business Developer assisting proposal development, SOWs, and pursuits for $1M+ engagements. Show less

  • Senior Consultant

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Consultant

    Nov 2021 - now