Kimberlee Mulherin
Chicago, IL 60660
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Career Highlights
Over six years of project management experience for a variety of web-based projects
including website design and site management, marketing, e-learning courses,
blended learning training and interactive marketing and training.
Most recent employment was a project manager with closerlook, inc., responsible for
managing all internal management processes for a variety of interactive/web-based
healthcare industry projects.
Over six years of experience in web-based environment including project
management, instructional design and online training development.
Excellent internal and external communication and presentation skills.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Power Point and MS
Project. Intermediate level knowledge of web based training tools including
LMS/LCMS software. Experience with Dreamweaver, Adobe, PhotoShop and HTML.
Over 10 years of experience as a vendor working will clients in many industries, such
as healthcare and pharmaceutical firms, public health agencies, CPG and telecom
firms. Comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Professional Background
Project Manager
closerlook, inc.
Chicago, IL
Freelance contract position – May, 2009 – September, 2009
Responsible for managing internal team for all project components. Also responsible for
managing project strategy and planning, resource allocation, execution, QA and delivery of
multiple web-based projects and other deliverables in the healthcare and insurance fields.
Successfully managed multiple projects with multiple deliverables for the calendar year. Also
responsible for managing project budget and resources to ensure projects came in or under
budget. Revenue responsibility of $1.5 million.
Other responsibilities included:
• Creating and managing project plans to effectively manage project and teams for multiple
web-based projects
• Day to day communication and management of internal teams for project, including
creative, writing, technical, QA and account teams
• Weekly and monthly financial reports for account team
• Weekly assignment of resources for multiple projects
• Creating and managing project reports, establishing weekly goals to ensure all team
members were aware of small and large picture goals
• Weekly status reports and calls with clients to track project progress
Project Manager
University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health
Center for the Advancement of Distance Education (CADE)
Chicago, IL
2007 – 2008
Project Manager of interactive/web-based projects focusing on online courses and e-learning
applications from concept to completion. Responsible for planning, designing, production and
establishing high standards for all aspects of projects.
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Other responsibilities included:
• Communication and collaboration with university faculty, SMEs and LMS partners to
develop high-quality, interactive and engaging online learning and training.
• Delivery of course concept and materials to both clients and internal staff.
• Experience in all aspects of online learning from interface design, course sequencing,
assessment development, collateral materials, and follow-up and evaluation of
course success.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and e-learning models to design and build
successful courses for all learners from new online learners to sophisticated users.
• Responsible for all documentation of courses from scripts, storyboards, and
narratives to communicate with clients and internal staff and developers.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of SCORM and Section 508 standards.
Project Manager
Siren Interactive
Oak Park, IL
2006 – 2007
Project manager of eMarketing projects for all aspects of the healthcare industry.
Responsibilities included:
• Developed project requirements, budgets, schedules and staffing assignments.
• Managed projects from development and proposal stage through implementation.
Requires work with internal and external clients, vendors, designers and
programmers.
• Tracked and reporting project status, proactively resolving issues, managing multiple
projects of varying scope and size.
• Revenue responsibility of $500K+.
Project Manager and Course Developer
Cognitive Arts
Evanston, IL
2004 – 2006
Manager for multiple web based training courses for various clients. Responsible for producing
timely deliverables, meeting client expectations, coordinating all updates of courses after rollout,
integrating course evaluations for updates, communicating and meeting client requirements with
course team and writing course descriptions and assessments. Responsibilities included creating
project timelines, budgets and technical specifications as well as ensuring project adhered to
technical and learning goals.
Senior Conference Producer and PM, IT and Telecoms Division
ICM Conferences
Chicago, IL and New York, NY
1996 - 2000
Senior Producer of events, responsible for producing eleven telecommunications conferences per
calendar year and management of junior production team. Required to research, write, edit,
market and execute each event within 20-day production cycle. Designed and marketed each
event within time and budget. Position required exceptional organization skills, attention to detail
and exceptional communication skills to interact with industry leaders and acquire event
speakers.
Education
MA, Liberal Studies and Writing 2009
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
BA, Communications and Theatre 1992
University of Illinois - Chicago, Chicago, IL
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