Kristen Ball

Experience

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  Premiere Publishing Group

  Jul 2004 - Jun 2006

  Managing Editor

  Editor for a branded content quarterly newsstand publication. Managed a budget of $40,000 per issue, hiring and supervising 1-4 freelance writers each issue while also managing two junior staff members. Oversaw copyediting, developed branded content, pitched and wrote stories on travel, fashion, and personalities, and organized and executed all original shoots.

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  Freelance

  Sept 2006 - Jan 2017

  Producer and Content Creator

  Content Manager ▪inherQuests ▪9/2016-2/2017Consultant for an emerging startup in creating a multi-platform financial literacy content program for girls. Drafted and produced all site content, leveraging social media platforms to further site engagement. Established project timelines that set deadlines and highlighted processes. Produced targeted website content for client blog and social media channels. Day One Agency/Xfinity Home “Day in the Life” Video ▪ New York, NY ▪10/2016 Served as intermediary between talent and production team, managed set design, made sure client’s home was put back in order post-shoot.Copywriter ▪ Tenthwave Digital LLC, New York, NY ▪7/2013-11/2013Created social marketing content for Duncan Hines, Dream, and Imagine Foods. Consumer Marketing Manager ▪ mywedding.com, New York, NY ▪ 8/2012-3/2013Developed the mywedding brand identity and maintained consistency with Editorial Department, writing RFPs, national, local, and editorial email newsletters, and blog content. • Doubled Twitter following and increased Facebook user engagement by 15%.• Revamped Pinterest boards by wedding style.• Created internal communication standards and practices as well as best practices for email marketing. Eric Anderson/The Bindery NYC Lone Bellow “Bleeding Out” Video ▪ New York, NY▪2/2013 Managed vendor relations with extras, secured location and catering, helped track production timelines, managed costs, contracts and payments, and kept day-of production on time. Show less

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  First30Days

  Nov 2007 - Jan 2009

  Senior Editor

  Developed and maintained the overall editorial tone of the site, managing workflow to produce 10-15 posts per day across verticals. Wrote and edited signature Everyday Change emails, delivering to a targeted audience of over 400,000/day. Supervised the work of three assistant editors and two interns as well as freelancers. Pursued and won opportunities for content partnerships, writing branded articles for Real Simple, Best Life, Men’s Health, MarieClaire.com, TheFrisky.com.

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  Trinity Grace Church

  Sept 2009 - May 2016

  Communications Director

  Senior leader for all communications, marketing, and event planning for the organization working in conjunction with parish administrators and volunteers on unifying messaging across 11 parishes. Managed a media budget in excess of 80K. Created organization-wide social media and communications best practices overseeing a staff of 60 with additional supervision of freelance team consisting of 11 administrators.° Transitioned organization from Constant Contact to Mailchimp platform allowing for weekly email campaigns sent to over 1K people generating an above-industry open rate of 35%.° Successfully produced weekly events for over 400 people in addition to annual large leadership retreats requiring extensive project workflow and team management for distributing event marketing materials, creating event program packets, providing travel, and assigning attendee housing.° Spearheaded all communications, operations, and materials for the annual Christmas offering which raised in excess of $250K°Achieved $40K in organizational fundraising in 40 days by conceptualizing, structuring, and executing a highly successful Causevox campaign Show less

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  Ralph Appelbaum Associates

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2020

  Project Manager

  Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA) is a multidisciplinary firm specializing in the planning and design of museums, exhibits, educational environments and visitor attractions.Drafted, planned, oversaw, and executed several ongoing client projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget. Strategically allocated project resources, prepared project schedules, monitored progress, and informed stakeholders throughout execution stages. Collaborated extensively with executive production teams, clearly communicating deadlines, requests, payments, status reports, and action items to achieve successful project outcomes.The Lost Shtetl Museum, Seduva, Lithuania Holocaust Museum of Houston, Houston, TX AT&T Executive Briefing Center, Dallas, TX National Veterans Museum, Columbus, OH The Nordic Heritage Museum, Seattle, WA Museo Ruta de Plata El Triunfo, Mexico The Moody Gardens Aquarium, Galveston, TXThe Jackie Robinson Museum Website, NY Show less

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  Sinuate Media

  May 2020 - Mar 2022

  Senior Project Manager

  Sinuate Media is a full service, digital-first marketing agency.Senior project manager for creative, content-based projects including websites, digital marketing campaigns, virtual events, video production, print production and more. Develop and manage systems and processes for the project life cycle. Act as the day-to-day point of contact for client and team, scheduling meetings, assigning tasks, and capturing notes and action items in meetings. Mitigate risk by suggesting alternative paths to completion. Oversee the work of junior team members, offering constructive feedback and creating opportunities for growth and learning. Participate in business strategy and RFP development. Participate in developing high-level creative strategies for our clients. New Mexico Workforce ConnectionNew Mexico State UniversityVisit Last CrucesLas Cruces Convention CenterElectronic CaregiverLegacy PecansEJJI RamenG&M Restaurant Show less

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  Whole Foods Market

  Apr 2022 - Jan 2025

  Senior Corporate Communications Specialist

  Senior project manager for omnichannel internal communications. Create and manage departmental systems and processes for project life cycles. Act as the day-to-day point of contact for the Communications organization and business stakeholders, scheduling reviews, assigning workstreams, ensuring on-time production of deliverables, and providing strategic feedback and support on communication plans.