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Karen Kelly

PHOENIX

Summary

Results-driven senior leader with over 10 years of experience in strategic partnerships, digital marketing, business development, and CX transformation across global organizations and mission-driven initiatives. Proven ability to drive revenue growth, lead cross-functional teams, and execute scalable programs that align with organizational goals. Skilled in partner relationship management, go-to-market strategies, and data-driven decision-making. Dedicated to fostering impactful collaborations, delivering customer-centric solutions, and enhancing brand visibility in competitive markets.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager Strategic Alliances

Everise
Greater Phoenix Area
10.2023 - Current

Lead initiatives that align Everise’s growth strategy with the development of high-value alliance ecosystems. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Executive Leadership to cultivate and scale partnerships with consulting firms, procurement entities, and channel advisors. Facilitate the expansion of reach in healthcare, BFSI, travel, utilities, and technology verticals.

Key Contributions:

  • Established and executed focused partnership strategies, contributing to a 25% increase in revenue from partner-driven initiatives.
  • Sustained a network of strategic partners, increasing opportunity volume by 2x within 12 months.
  • Supported $30M in pipeline value by aligning partner influence with internal pursuit strategies, increasing win rates for Tier 1 opportunities.
  • Constructed scalable partnership frameworks and touch points, improving transparency, pipeline conversion, and relationship velocity.

Senior Marketing Manager

Everise
Greater Phoenix Area
01.2023 - 10.2023

Led the development of integrated marketing strategies that elevate brand presence, drive demand generation, and support revenue acceleration across global markets. Position Everise as a trusted, tech-enabled CX transformation partner in the healthcare, BFSI, travel, and technology sectors.

Key Contributions:

  • Orchestrated multi-channel marketing initiatives that elevated qualified lead volume by 20% and created more than $20 million in new pipeline opportunities.
  • Created vertical-specific positioning and sales enablement assets to support GTM motions in healthcare, BFSI, travel, and technology.
  • Directed campaigns to enhance top-of-funnel activity and expand market share within the competitive BPO initiatives.

Sales Development Manager, Revenue Marketing

TTEC
Englewood
12.2021 - 12.2022

Drove sales development efforts to boost customer engagement and revenue growth for our digital CX transformation solutions. Utilized a data-driven approach to identify trends, optimize workflows, and improve conversion rates across the sales development cycle.

Key Contributions:

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve significant improvements in client satisfaction and retention.
  • Performed comprehensive market trend analysis and optimized customer feedback, transforming sales strategies to achieve an impressive 25% boost in lead conversion rates.

Sales Training Manager, Google Marketing Solutions

TTEC
Greater Phoenix Area
01.2020 - 12.2021

Led onboarding, training, and performance coaching for a high-performing team of Online Marketing Strategists within Google’s customer engagement program.

Key Contributions:

  • Scaled SDR and lead generation programs in alignment with sales and operations.
  • Designed and implemented sales development playbooks to enhance prospecting efficiency and best practice adoption.
  • Trained and coached over 100 representatives, resulting in over $500K in incremental sales revenue in 2020 and 2021.

Digital Account Strategist, Google Marketing Solutions

TTEC
Greater Phoenix Area
08.2018 - 01.2020

Executed customized digital marketing strategies for small to mid-sized agencies using a consultative sales approach. Educated clients on Google Ads and related technologies to drive adoption and achieve measurable outcomes.

Key Contributions:

  • Managed a $5M annual book of business and grew client advertising investment by over 150%YoY.
  • Leveraged the Google Marketing Platform to optimize campaign performance using data from analytics, audience insights, and A/B testing.
  • Partnered with clients to align marketing solutions with their goals, resulting in improved ROI and long-term client retention.

Franchise Business Development Manager

Dogtopia
Phoenix
01.2016 - 01.2018

Led franchise performance, brand alignment, and local market execution to support scalable growth and operational excellence across multiple locations.

Key Contributions:

  • Supported 35 franchise locations to enhance performance and customer service standards.
  • Delivered hands-on coaching and operational training to franchisees, ensuring adherence to brand standards, improving customer experience, and reducing operational risk.
  • Enhanced brand visibility, fueling growth in pet care industry through alignment of local marketing efforts with national campaigns.

Digital Marketing Manager

SPRITZ
San Francisco Bay Area
06.2013 - 12.2015

Directed digital marketing campaigns for key clients, promoting growth through innovative insights by managing project lifecycles from planning to execution that align with clients' business objectives.

Key Contributions:

  • Partnered with sales to design integrated digital strategies using social media, campaign management tools, and performance analytics.
  • Evaluated market trends to propose strategies that strengthen client relationships, elevating ROI and long-term brand positioning.

Education

Digital Marketing Analytics, International Marketing

MIT Sloan School of Management
01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Business Management

Michigan State University

Skills

  • Strategic alliance management
  • Partnership management
  • Sales strategy
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Marketing strategy
  • Revenue growth
  • Operations planning
  • Demand generation
  • Customer engagement
  • Contract negotiation expertise
  • Digital marketing strategy
  • Training and development
  • Sales enablement tools

Certification

  • Google Ads
  • Google Analytics
  • Inbound Marketing
  • HubSpot Sales Software
  • Account Based Marketing
  • Salesforce Administrator
  • Power BI Data Analyst
  • MS Office - Copilot

Languages

English (Native or Bilingual), Spanish (Limited Working)

Contact

  • Projectkkelly@gmail.com
  • Www.linkedin.com/in/kkelly2 (LinkedIn)

Timeline

Senior Manager Strategic Alliances

Everise
10.2023 - Current

Senior Marketing Manager

Everise
01.2023 - 10.2023

Sales Development Manager, Revenue Marketing

TTEC
12.2021 - 12.2022

Sales Training Manager, Google Marketing Solutions

TTEC
01.2020 - 12.2021

Digital Account Strategist, Google Marketing Solutions

TTEC
08.2018 - 01.2020

Franchise Business Development Manager

Dogtopia
01.2016 - 01.2018

Digital Marketing Manager

SPRITZ
06.2013 - 12.2015

Digital Marketing Analytics, International Marketing

MIT Sloan School of Management

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Business Management

Michigan State University
Karen Kelly