Taylor Klessens
Ventura
Summary
Results-driven Principal Program Manager with a creative approach and extensive experience in the tech industry. Proven track record in successfully spearheading global campaigns across diverse departments. Demonstrates strong leadership in system implementation, program execution, and process enhancement initiatives. Adept at independently making strategic decisions to optimize organizational efficiency and reduce costs. Documented expertise in cultivating and sustaining relationships with stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Program Manager - Global & Corporate
Procore
02.2022 - Current
- Managed extensive Global Projects with over 30 stakeholders and 20 countries represented.
- Oversaw $1m in annual agency contracts. Developed and implemented 3rd party management processes for a 250 person marketing organization.
- Strategized short, mid, and long term resource allocation (staff and budget) and optimization across 15 teams.
- Organized and led Global Project Kickoff meetings for 50 colleagues including C-level executives.
- Developed and led cross departmental enterprise planning initiatives while meeting budgetary and time requirements.
Executive Marketing Program Manager
Procore
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Guided collaboration amongst leadership teams for Procore’s 2021 IPO.
- Led celebrity speaker initiatives including speaker selection, contract negotiations, content development, and day of execution.
- Collaborated cross departmentally to establish success metrics, develop content, and execute a successful 3 day event for 250 enterprise executives.
- Planned and Executed quarterly 4 day experiential leadership events for C level executives.
Event Marketing Sr. Program Producer
Procore
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed multiple event budgets in excess of $200k each.
- Established quarterly event strategies involving several internal and external stakeholders.
- Developed and implemented new team wide processes.
Event Marketing Program Producer
Procore
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed over 50 revenue driven events in 2019.
- Managed external vendor relationships and payment schedules.
- Developed and initiated new team wide processes.
Marketing and Brand Program Manager
Yosi Samra
05.2014 - 03.2017
- Planned, coordinated, and executed seasonal and core advertising campaigns that were used both for print and web platforms.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Forecasted, ordered, and inventoried seasonal and core lines for Influencer Program.
- Worked cross departmentally to create an Influencer Marketing brand strategy that aligned all channels and campaigns.
- Managed 3rd party firms to ensure all strategies were aligned
- Planned and executed seasonal events including Fashion Week shows and parties
- Managed, designed, and implemented trade show logistics and booth design
Marketing and Brand Associate Program Manager
Yosi Samra
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Created an inventory system and managed all seasonal samples and seasonal gifting pieces
- Developed a marketing intern program and acted as hiring manager for the program
- Developed and executed quarterly branding campaigns to educate target audiences on product features, benefits and values.
Marketing and Brand Intern
Procore
03.2013 - 05.2013
- Researched awareness of brand and content trends and platforms.
- Executed social media strategy.
- Assisted marketing team with developing brand strategies.
- Contributed to production of brand and product line photoshoots.
Sales and Customer Service Associate
I Love Paris
07.2008 - 02.2013
- Increased revenue by cross-selling and upselling products and services.
- Managed the cash register and did a cash balance at the end of each day.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Forecasted and placed special orders for the store to ensure inventory was stocked.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
California State University - Channel Islands
Camarillo, CASkills
- Global Program Management
- Project Leadership
- Budget Management and Forecasting
- Cross Departmental Relationship Management
- Contingency Planning
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Principal Program Manager - Global & Corporate
Procore
02.2022 - Current
Executive Marketing Program Manager
Procore
02.2021 - 02.2022
Event Marketing Sr. Program Producer
Procore
04.2020 - 09.2021
Event Marketing Program Producer
Procore
05.2018 - 04.2020
Marketing and Brand Program Manager
Yosi Samra
05.2014 - 03.2017
Marketing and Brand Associate Program Manager
Yosi Samra
05.2013 - 05.2014
Marketing and Brand Intern
Procore
03.2013 - 05.2013
Sales and Customer Service Associate
I Love Paris
07.2008 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
California State University - Channel Islands
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