KIM WRIGHT Chicago, IL 60645 (773) 941-1200 Email: write.kim.wright@gmail.

com

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE Highly motivated, results oriented communications professional with a newly attained Masters of Business Administration degree. Strong history of delivering successful national communications plans, programs, collateral, media kits and special events for large organizations. Proven ability to provide customer-focused solutions with thorough knowledge and understanding of target marketing, integrated communications, analytical and evaluative methods. Proficient in marketing analyses with ability to quickly assimilate a variety of complex factors into coherent and effective content for digital media, print and broadcast communications for a diverse group of commodities. Extensive experience consulting on design, targeting markets, and providing strategic development. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods, performing budget analysis and imparting technical support to meet revenue and customer satisfaction goals. EDUCATION Master of Business Administration, Management, Purdue University Calumet Hammond, IN (Completed February 2012) Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Columbia College Chicago, IL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE McDonalds Corporation, Oak Brook, IL 3/2008 9/2010

Consultant/Supervisor Global Total Compensation Communications Results Driven Able to make decisions that produce high-quality results through expert knowledge and understanding of marketing communications as a business discipline. Responsible for the development, management and dissemination of communications to a diverse group using multifaceted media methods. Applied vendor analytics to identify challenges and opportunities to inform employees on regulatory issues related to healthcare coverage and insurance issues. Responsible for the successful creation of innovative communication strategies and the effective information dissemination to more than 17,000 U.S.-based, benefits-eligible staff. Cost Control and Project Management Provided budget analysis and co-managed a $500,000 budget for multi-media production including communications print and technology based media. Prevented loss of revenue by collaborating with multiple benefits consulting agencies and stakeholders to identify potential policy issues. Strong familiarity with developing and implementing best practices and able to collaborate with internal departments to effectively manage complex policy communications and government regulations.

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Proficient knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods. Leading People Versatile leader with a proven record of success in increasing the efficiency of staff through team building and management. Worked with internal teams to track and analyze impact of communications related to global human resource programs and activities. Used analytics to identify challenges and opportunities to reach and inform employees of regulatory issues related to healthcare coverage and insurance issues. Developed and directed benefits and compensation workshops. Designed materials offered by vendors and internal staff to employee base. Building Coalitions Articulate communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills, and proven ability to partner with companies, employees and vendors to successfully meet company goals. Planned, developed and executed direct mail campaigns for annual enrollment and other pertinent human resources communications campaigns. Worked with technology team to deliver key messages and keep digital content fresh and relevant to employees. Developed new content landing pages helping to connect and educate readers. Resulted in emerging natural tags and links to department web pages. High Quality Results Accomplishments include developing internal brand for employee benefits campaigns related to financial education. Highlights include an interview with John Rogers, CEO, of Ariel Capital Investments for the quarterly employee newsletter. Collaborate with various economists and financial institutions to present educational opportunities on the state of the economy and the importance of having a long-term investment plan. Planned and directed a leadership development program for department staff below the Director level position. Managed curriculum design, event planning and contract negotiations. The wide range of development topics, the caliber of presenters, and collaborative projects executed resulted in greater transparency and trust among the group. Deborahs Place, Chicago, IL 5/2003 3/2008

Learning Center Coordinator/ Staff Supervisor Leading People to Meet Goals Achieving goals through the management of operations and staff, providing an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others. Manage the daily operations of a non-profit agency providing housing and comprehensive support services to homeless women. Successfully worked within tight budget constraints while increasing staff and volunteer commitment and successfully carrying out daily and monthly objectives of serving the needs of a large population of homeless women. Directed two staff members and 30 volunteers on a rotating schedule. Designed and implemented a variety of trainings, Socratic discussions and outreach opportunities. Innovative Solutions Designed marketing communication materials and executed awareness campaigns to promote education activities and special events. Created and disseminated newsletters capturing diverse experiences of Learning Center participants to senior management, internal and external stakeholders. Analyzed weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to evaluate program and curriculum progress. Established relationships with participants, community leaders, organizations, volunteers and executive leaders thereby enhancing the Learning Center goals and objectives.

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Notable accomplishments include spontaneously arranging for staff, volunteers and field trip attendees to appear immediately behind Mayor Richard M. Daley on CBS Channel 2 live broadcast Breakfast at the Bean in Millennium Park, Chicago at 5:30 a.m. This activity generated excitement among the attending participants and future field trip participants. Expanded lecture series topics featuring musical and vocal artists, poets, literature educators as well as professionals who shared personal accounts of A day in the life of Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL 10/2001 5/2002

Assistant Director, Public Relations Improving Processes Through Management Overseer of public relations specialist and graphic designer. Created and distributed a bi-monthly newsletter, weekly Intranet content, and community relations materials. Served as cross-functional team member in order to help develop and implement the Information Technology platform as well as assisting in procurement specifications for merchandising team and developing graphical interface and web design. Improved organization recognition by increasing their visibility via domestic and international news content and distribution. Secured unprecedented global media coverage through the British Broadcasting Corporation as well as increased visibility through national, regional and local broadcast and print coverage based on interviews of college president featured on BBC Worldwide during September 11, 2001 crises. Extended coverage on local and regional television and radio media. Never before had media activities resulted in the inclusion of the name of the organization. Creative Marketing Managed marketing communications and successfully collaborated with departments to promote special events, lecture series, and community affairs. Developed communications plans to promote activities of the university throughout the Midwest region. Worked with staff to develop compelling graphics to create attractive print materials. Targeted media outlets that specifically were friendly to faith-based organizations and human-interest stories. Prepared leadership for media interviews, developed speaking points, and briefed key media contacts on issues and impact of story ideas. Primerica Financial Services, Chicago, IL 5/1999 3/2008

Independent Contractor/Division Sales Leader Action through Communication Responsible for expanding community outreach initiatives and conducting financial education seminars and workshops for one of the largest financial services marketing organizations in North America. Dynamic Staff Training & Development Delivered new hire orientations, training and development for new or non-securities licensed sales representatives. Built and maintained business through personal brand of integrity, competence and credibility. Awarded the esteemed Team Player Award as well as several sales awards for superior communication, sales and customer relations. Worked with regional leaders and national sales director to develop key messages for business organizations wanting to integrate financial literacy into their proprietary network and infrastructure. Wrote national, regional, and local press

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releases. Developed radio and television scripts. Identified, designed and implemented strategies for new business opportunities. Burrell Communications Group, Chicago, IL 6/1996 6/1999

National Senior Account Executive, Integrated Marketing and Public Relations Strategic Planning & Productive Solutions Promoted to Senior Account Executive from Account Executive after first year within one of the nations leading full-service advertising agencies. Planned and directed the $1mil budget for McDonalds U.S. Communications and U.S. Marketing team to produce and publicize national product rollouts and event sponsorship campaigns. Reviewed, recommended and negotiated corporate sponsorships in support of the targeted consumer market, which led to greater visibility to diverse community and industry leaders. Consulting and Advising on Design Developed and implemented best practices for public relations and integrated marketing department. Worked with agency creative team to develop marketing collateral. Merchandised campaign results to internal stakeholders. Wrote national, regional, and local press releases. Developed radio and television scripts. Secured 16.6 million impressions in national print media and leveraged post-event local coverage. Developed radio interview speaking points for McDonalds marketing managers and franchise owner operators in multiple cities in four regions. Managed staff and volunteers needed to facilitate delivery of hot breakfasts to more than 500 concert attendees standing in line at 3:00 a.m. for the morning drive live broadcast. Develop Marketing Communications for a Diverse Group of Commodities Prepared oral communication material including speeches, news releases, media advisories, video scripts, fact sheets, and articles for quarterly publications. Increased target market awareness of McDonalds retail products, health and education initiatives, special events and various sponsorships by working with national and regional news outlets. MILITARY EXPERIENCE United States Army Reserves 42A Human Resources Specialist

Honorable Discharge