Complete Resume

Megan Kratzman · Denver, CO · megan.kratzman@gmail.com


MARKETING MANAGER

Software Product Marketing, Integrated Online Marketing, & Project Management

Over 8 years’ experience driving integrated marketing campaigns and product visibility with a focus on online software product marketing. Data-driven marketer and project manager, passionate and tenacious, with a readiness and ability to lead a wide range of projects.


AREAS OF FOCUS
  • Product Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Public Relations (PR)
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
  • Social Media Optimization (SMO)
  • Website Management
  • Content Development
  • Vendor Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONVERCENT, Denver, Colorado · 2012 – present
Denver-based software and financial services company. Since 2008, Rivet has grown from 20 to 500+ employees with a client growth of 40 to 1,500+ and annual revenues increasing from $1.6 million to $44+ million.

Senior Manager Inbound Marketing, 2012 to present

RIVET SOFTWARE, Denver, Colorado · 2008 – 2012
Denver-based software and financial services company. Since 2008, Rivet has grown from 20 to 500+ employees with a client growth of 40 to 1,500+ and annual revenues increasing from $1.6 million to $44+ million.

Marketing Manager, 2008 to 2012

Marketing Programs and Product Marketing – Manage all aspects of product marketing and marketing programs from strategic positioning to plan development and execution.

  • Conduct comprehensive competitive product and industry analyses.
  • Develop product feature and benefit matrix with industry- and position-level messaging.
  • Write, develop, and design collateral and support materials for direct, channel, and partner sales.
  • Work with strategic partners and resellers to develop co-branded materials and tradeshow signage.
  • Create and lead execution of awareness campaigns with activities including email marketing, direct mail, webinars, and in-person events.

Project and Department Management – Strategic marketing plans, budget management, and team leadership.

  • Develop go-to-market strategies for new product offerings.
  • Develop and manage departmental budgets in excess of $2M; liaise with executive management; conduct weekly meetings with CEO and executive staff.
  • Work with strategy consultants on redeveloping corporate brand, product branding, and messaging; mentor department interns and junior staff.

Vendor and Contractor Management – Primary point of contact for vendors and contractors.

  • Work with PR firms to develop overall strategy, plans, and deliverables for award applications, speaking proposals, conference attendance, media engagement, and press relations.
  • Liaise with creative agencies and freelancers to develop video client testimonials & staff interviews; company videos; sales presentations; tradeshow signage; advertising; product brochures; and white papers.
  • Conduct evaluations of all vendors and 3rd party marketing software.

Online Presence: Corporate Website and Blog, Microsites, and Social Media – Manage online presence including the development of original content, social media listening, community management, and analysis.

  • Manage social media, SEM, SEO, and online campaigns in conjunction with PR and marketing endeavors.
  • Direct development of content, design, and graphics for corporate website, blog, and microsites.
  • Develop, repurpose, and maintain copy for corporate website and blog.
  • Implement updates to corporate website using HTML/CSS, Javascript, C#, and PHP.

Public Relations, Awards, and Events – Develop press releases, award applications, and speaking proposals. Manage thought leadership events.

  • Develop and submit award applications. 2011 awards won include: Inc 500, CIO 100, Red Herring North America, Red Herring Global, and CSIA Technology Company of the Year.
  • Develop and submit speaking proposals.  2011 speaking engagements include: South by Southwest Interactive (SXSW) 2011, SEC, American Accounting Association, and CIO Forum.
  • Develop and maintain industry influencer and media database for public relations outreach.
  • Over 40 press releases produced and released to date.
  • Conceived, pitched, and implemented internal company culture program.

LRS HOLDINGS, Denver, Colorado · 2007 – 2008
Remodeling company specializing in residential basement remodeling and design.

Marketing and Design Manager, 05/07 to 10/08

  • Initiated and managed marketing projects for parent and subsidiary companies including the creation of new marketing materials, logo design, and website development.
  • Implemented sales lead programs resulting in an increase of new leads by 311%.
  • Managed a team of 20 consisting of design and estimation departments, office staff and contractors, and mentored junior designers.

KOLBE CORP & CENTER FOR CONATIVE ABILITIES Phoenix, AZ · 2003 – 2007
Kolbe Corp provides online software to help people identify their instinctive talents. The Center for Conative Abilities is a not-for-profit organization that works to further the awareness of individuals’ instincts.

Project Manager and Research Coordinator, 07/05 to 04/07

  • Managed interdepartmental projects including marketing, research and product development; ensured all projects were completed on schedule and budget.
  • Modified existing and created new marketing materials, including the creation of multimedia presentations for client trainings and seminars.
  • Developed, managed, and updated content for websites and supporting materials.
  • Managed research studies; worked directly with Lead Researcher on product development; training; grant preparation; and research study development, execution, and reporting.

Systems Developer, 01/03 to 07/05

  • Designed and developed internal systems; handled data migration from Microsoft Access to Microsoft SQL Server, maintenance and customization of third party Customer Resource Management (CRM) software.
  • Documented internal Accounting systems, CRM systems, related databases, and all integrations.
  • Assisted in website development, internal system development, and software testing.

SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCIES

Adobe CS5.5 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator); Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook); Adobe Dreamweaver; Microsoft Visual Studio; WordPress.com; WordPress.org; Google Analytics; Google AdWords; ConstantContact.com; MailChimp.com; GoToMeeting.com; WebEx.com; HTML/CSS; PHP; C#; Javascript, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server


EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Arizona State University, 2007


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