Dan KuhlDan Kuhl Dan Kuhl
**** ******** ***, ***********, ** 55409
Phone: 612-***-**** E Mail: ********@*****.***
Professional Profile
Motivated Project Manager with over 7 years project management experience. Excellent communicator and problem
solver with demonstrated ability to promote a positive work environment. Hands-on contributor and team player effective
at managing simultaneous projects and aligning cross-functional teams.
Skills
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Complex Project Management Product Positioning & Branding
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Cross-Functional Team Leadership New Product Launch
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Agile Methodology Experience Web & Print Collateral Development
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Budget & Scope Control User Experience Specialist
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Risk Identification Strong Communication
Experience
University of St. Thomas
Student July 2013 – October 2013
• Attended the University of St. Thomas Mini Masters in Project Management program.
• The program was focused on the theory and application of different Project Management methodologies.
3M
Digital Producer (contract) September 2012 – June 2013
• Act as Digital Producer/Project Manager to lead a critical team assigned to define and evolve digital process for
3M.com while utilizing an Agile methodology.
• Manage bi-weekly sprints with internal and external stakeholders including user experience specialists, infrastructure
architect specialists, designers, developers and third party agencies to align project scope, budget and timeline.
• Work with internal management to develop strategy and procedure for the development of internal and customer facing
web applications.
• Manage internal/external web and mobile development to streamline the efficiency of 3M.com to provide an improved
customer experience, while aligning corporate brand strategy.
• Lead an internal development team to convert standard 3M.com web to mobile and responsive design to ensure all
customer facing web pages accommodate ipad, iphone, android and other mobile devices.
• Team lead for scrum meetings and organization of communication between internal stakeholders.
• Experience using a wide variety of content management systems including Oracle, Drupal, etc.
Medtronic
Interactive Project Manager (contract) February 2012 - August 2012
• Provide project management for corporate interactive marketing initiatives such as website creation, website updates,
and mobile application development including the development of production timetables, status reporting, internal
project coordination, quality assurance and budget control.
• Collaborate with internal departments using an Agile methodology to develop new web applications that align with
corporate initiatives and strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams including management, graphic designers, developers, search engine optimization
specialists and IT to ensure projects are completed according to brand standards and are completed on time and
within budget.
• Provide web and mobile strategy for inter-departmental clients while managing project development from initial
consultation through successful launch.
Thomson Reuters
Interactive Project Manager December 2010 – February 2012
• Provide project leadership for website development and search engine marketing, including: budget control,
production timetable, status reporting, client communication, internal project coordination and quality assurance.
• Act as Project Manager to establish project scope and execute the production of online and mobile marketing
campaigns while adhering to client brand standards, strict timelines and budget constraints.
• Coordinate internal resources such as web developers, graphic designers, search engine strategists and content
writers to ensure the successful launch of online marketing initiatives.
• Provide short and long-term web strategy for clients while managing project communication from initial consultation
through successful launch.
ev3 Endovascular Inc.
Marketing Consultant/Project Manager September 2009 – November 2010
• Develop and launch integrated, multi-channel print, web, interactive and direct marketing campaigns to align with
marketing strategy while providing support to a nationwide sales force to streamline every day sales operation.
• Manage internal and external partners to demonstrate key marketing strategies, which include: building brand
awareness, working with the local media, implementation of local marketing campaigns and improving customer
acquisition and retention.
• Lead cross-functional teams as a Project Manager including marketing, legal and regulatory departments to ensure
marketing materials are implemented properly and align with strategic initiatives; while managing and maintaining
ongoing communication with web developers, graphic designers, print vendors and third party advertising agencies.
• Execute the development of content for the corporate website as well as print materials to increase visibility
throughout the medical industry while adhering to brand standards, strict timelines and budget constraints.
• Develop and release a physician locator working directly with legal and regulatory teams to align company standards,
while working with sales and a third party advertising agency to implement needed information to the corporate
website.
Idearc Media
Marketing Consultant/Project Manager January 2008 – September 2009
• Incorporate marketing strategy into local businesses to develop brand identity, address gaps in current marketing
initiatives and overcome industry competition.
• Manage projects for the implementation of strategic marketing initiatives including print, direct mail, and online
marketing mediums, while developing and adhering to brand standards to increase small business visibility and
revenue.
• Act as Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams including management, graphic designers and print production
specialists.
• Develop and manage timelines while focusing on the scope of work to ensure marketing campaigns are implemented
appropriately, on time and within budget.
• Conduct market research and implement strategic marketing plans to analyze current market conditions including
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to improve advertising performance.
Education:
University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) Bachelor of Science 2006
Major: Advertising Minor: Marketing
University of St. Thomas 2013
Mini Masters: Project Management
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) 2014
In progress
Certified Professional Project Manager (CPPM) 2014
In progress
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Affiliations:
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Member
Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association (MIMA)
Member