Katie Kafarakis
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Karen Galvan
Katie is an innovative and driven professional, tirelessly committed to the people and organization she supports. Her expert communication skills, thoughtful management style, and aptitude for complex problem solving make Katie an ideal leader and teammate. Katie is a true thought leader, always bringing insightful, big-picture perspectives to the table while remaining fully engaged in the day-to-day. She skillfully aligns tactics to strategic goals and outcomes, never hesitating to get in the trenches with her team to ensure their collective success. (Plus, she’s just plain fun to work with!) Katie’s passion, professionalism, versatility, and empathic nature make her an invaluable asset to any organization. I am so grateful for the personal and professional growth I realized under her leadership.
Sara Pinkus
I worked for Katie for almost two years at Axon - she is incredibly talented, intelligent, reliable, and was always searching for ways to grow my skillset and my profile within the organization. She's a great big-picture/systems-oriented thinker, and she was a tremendous asset as a manager. Her creativity is matched only by her dedication to her team and to her work, and she takes a broad, comprehensive perspective when identifying solutions to any challenge. In addition to managing a global team, she was willing to step in and assist with projects (and was always generous with her time and expertise). She's earned my strongest recommendation, and I miss working with her every day!
Karen Galvan
Katie is an innovative and driven professional, tirelessly committed to the people and organization she supports. Her expert communication skills, thoughtful management style, and aptitude for complex problem solving make Katie an ideal leader and teammate. Katie is a true thought leader, always bringing insightful, big-picture perspectives to the table while remaining fully engaged in the day-to-day. She skillfully aligns tactics to strategic goals and outcomes, never hesitating to get in the trenches with her team to ensure their collective success. (Plus, she’s just plain fun to work with!) Katie’s passion, professionalism, versatility, and empathic nature make her an invaluable asset to any organization. I am so grateful for the personal and professional growth I realized under her leadership.
Sara Pinkus
I worked for Katie for almost two years at Axon - she is incredibly talented, intelligent, reliable, and was always searching for ways to grow my skillset and my profile within the organization. She's a great big-picture/systems-oriented thinker, and she was a tremendous asset as a manager. Her creativity is matched only by her dedication to her team and to her work, and she takes a broad, comprehensive perspective when identifying solutions to any challenge. In addition to managing a global team, she was willing to step in and assist with projects (and was always generous with her time and expertise). She's earned my strongest recommendation, and I miss working with her every day!
Karen Galvan
Katie is an innovative and driven professional, tirelessly committed to the people and organization she supports. Her expert communication skills, thoughtful management style, and aptitude for complex problem solving make Katie an ideal leader and teammate. Katie is a true thought leader, always bringing insightful, big-picture perspectives to the table while remaining fully engaged in the day-to-day. She skillfully aligns tactics to strategic goals and outcomes, never hesitating to get in the trenches with her team to ensure their collective success. (Plus, she’s just plain fun to work with!) Katie’s passion, professionalism, versatility, and empathic nature make her an invaluable asset to any organization. I am so grateful for the personal and professional growth I realized under her leadership.
Sara Pinkus
I worked for Katie for almost two years at Axon - she is incredibly talented, intelligent, reliable, and was always searching for ways to grow my skillset and my profile within the organization. She's a great big-picture/systems-oriented thinker, and she was a tremendous asset as a manager. Her creativity is matched only by her dedication to her team and to her work, and she takes a broad, comprehensive perspective when identifying solutions to any challenge. In addition to managing a global team, she was willing to step in and assist with projects (and was always generous with her time and expertise). She's earned my strongest recommendation, and I miss working with her every day!
Karen Galvan
Katie is an innovative and driven professional, tirelessly committed to the people and organization she supports. Her expert communication skills, thoughtful management style, and aptitude for complex problem solving make Katie an ideal leader and teammate. Katie is a true thought leader, always bringing insightful, big-picture perspectives to the table while remaining fully engaged in the day-to-day. She skillfully aligns tactics to strategic goals and outcomes, never hesitating to get in the trenches with her team to ensure their collective success. (Plus, she’s just plain fun to work with!) Katie’s passion, professionalism, versatility, and empathic nature make her an invaluable asset to any organization. I am so grateful for the personal and professional growth I realized under her leadership.
Sara Pinkus
I worked for Katie for almost two years at Axon - she is incredibly talented, intelligent, reliable, and was always searching for ways to grow my skillset and my profile within the organization. She's a great big-picture/systems-oriented thinker, and she was a tremendous asset as a manager. Her creativity is matched only by her dedication to her team and to her work, and she takes a broad, comprehensive perspective when identifying solutions to any challenge. In addition to managing a global team, she was willing to step in and assist with projects (and was always generous with her time and expertise). She's earned my strongest recommendation, and I miss working with her every day!
Experience
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Millstone Management Group
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President
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Jul 2020 - Present
Full service commercial general contractor offering construction management, general contracting, design-build, and preconstruction services. Serving industries such as retail, restaurants, office space, industrial/warehouse and education. Full service commercial general contractor offering construction management, general contracting, design-build, and preconstruction services. Serving industries such as retail, restaurants, office space, industrial/warehouse and education.
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Axon
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United States
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Public Safety
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Sales Operations
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Oct 2019 - Jul 2020
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Director, Global Proposals
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Jun 2019 - Oct 2019
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Sr. Manager, Global Proposals Team
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Jul 2016 - Oct 2019
Manage and lead team of proposal managers, writers and coordinators and oversee proposal operations worldwide. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, lead process and playbook creation, and develop reporting metrics for enhanced proposal tracking and dashboard functionality. Developed key relationships with SMEs to enhance communication and efficiency. Oversee more than $80MM in awarded RFPs per year. Maintained a 93% win rate on domestic proposals.
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Senior Proposal Manager
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Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
Collaborate with leadership team to initiate improvements in processes and procedures. Development of key product content based upon update schedule and new-to-market launches. Responsible for the preparation of 100%-compliant government proposal responses. Provide strategic proposal leadership and development to deliver compliant, compelling, and winning proposal responses. Perform analysis of solicitation documents, develop plan, outline, requirement matrices, version control, resource planning, review cycles, and technical writing support. Show less
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IWS
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Phoenix, Arizona Area
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Director of Client Services
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Apr 2014 - Nov 2015
Oversaw IWS’ portfolio of account and client projects and provided strategic direction and leadership to the client services teams in Phoenix and D.C.. Developed and implemented processes to train new employees, streamline workflow and scheduling of resources, enhance billing and profitability, and manage accounts receivable. Managed requests for proposals and new business opportunities. Directly managed a number of the agency's largest accounts, overseeing digital strategy, website development, paid media and social media efforts. Show less
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Freelance
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Oct 2008 - Jan 2015
Served as a partner to various agencies, as well as pitched and maintained a personal account base. Clients included Sheraton Crescent Hotel, The Westin Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Pebble Technology, Rancho de los Caballeros, Brillare Hairdressing Academy and Envida Group. Services included digital marketing, copywriting, on- and off-page SEO, social media strategy and management and public relations. Served as a partner to various agencies, as well as pitched and maintained a personal account base. Clients included Sheraton Crescent Hotel, The Westin Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Pebble Technology, Rancho de los Caballeros, Brillare Hairdressing Academy and Envida Group. Services included digital marketing, copywriting, on- and off-page SEO, social media strategy and management and public relations.
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LAVIDGE
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interactive Account Supervisor
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Dec 2012 - Apr 2014
Interactive Account Supervisor: June 2013 - April 2014 Senior Interactive Account Executive: December 2012 - June 2013 Provided leadership and strategic planning to the agency’s largest account. Managed over $2 million in interactive account billings and oversaw large-scale projects and national campaigns. Managed a team of five account service employees. Worked with creative, front and back-end development, search and media teams to ensure client objectives are met. Accounts included Massage Envy Spa (Corporate), United Rentals, Clive Cussler, Sun Devil Auto and Meritage Homes. Show less
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Defero
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategist/Solutions Architect, Account Manager
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2012
As a Solutions Architect/Digital Strategist and then an Account Manager, I assisted in developing and implementing integrated digital marketing programs for various B2C and B2B clients as well as maintained client relationships. Projects included web design & development, mobile site and application design and development, paid search, organic search, email marketing and social media strategy & management. Assisted on and managed various accounts including Phoenix Children’s Hospital, American Cancer Society, Meritage Homes, Combat, Grand Canyon University, Red Hawk Casino, and EMPLOYERS Insurance. Show less
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ZogMedia Inc.
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Scottsdale, Arizona
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Director of Social Media
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Sep 2010 - Sep 2011
Directed and led campaigns and large-scale projects for five clients. Developed strategies using social networks to promote brands and, ultimately, increase ROI. Assisted business development by formulating social media campaigns and pitches for potential clients. Performed extensive research and identified key marketing opportunities. Collaborated with web development, creative and SEO teams to execute cohesive campaigns for all clients. Directed and led campaigns and large-scale projects for five clients. Developed strategies using social networks to promote brands and, ultimately, increase ROI. Assisted business development by formulating social media campaigns and pitches for potential clients. Performed extensive research and identified key marketing opportunities. Collaborated with web development, creative and SEO teams to execute cohesive campaigns for all clients.
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Serendipit Consulting
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United States
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jan 2010 - Sep 2010
Strategized and managed public relations, marketing and branding efforts for six clients. Oversaw web development and managed all blog/social content. Planned and coordinated a series of seven events and secured supplementing sponsorships from local and national businesses. Managed online media sales efforts for one client including designing collateral, training sales teams and securing advertising contracts. Strategized and managed public relations, marketing and branding efforts for six clients. Oversaw web development and managed all blog/social content. Planned and coordinated a series of seven events and secured supplementing sponsorships from local and national businesses. Managed online media sales efforts for one client including designing collateral, training sales teams and securing advertising contracts.
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LAVIDGE
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations
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Aug 2009 - Jan 2010
Experience at a full-service advertising and public relations agency with focus on media relations, research, social media and campaign measurement. Clients included Banner Health, Massage Envy Corporate and Phoenix Co-op, Arizona Grand Resort, Discount Tire Corporation, i/o Data Centers and Innovative Brands (Pert Plus and Sure). Experience at a full-service advertising and public relations agency with focus on media relations, research, social media and campaign measurement. Clients included Banner Health, Massage Envy Corporate and Phoenix Co-op, Arizona Grand Resort, Discount Tire Corporation, i/o Data Centers and Innovative Brands (Pert Plus and Sure).
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Education
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Kent State University
Bachelor of Science, Public Relations
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