Linda Morse
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High energy, strategic to tactical execution program/project manager, known
for being a
self-starter and very results driven. Strong content management and
delivery, written and verbal communication skills. Extensive problem
solving and analytical abilities. Proven individual and managerial
contributor; a team player who thrives in fast paced environments.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
More than fifteen years of continuously advancing marketing and sales skill-
set and expertise including:
Strategic/ Tactical Marketing and Sales
Research and Analytics
Demand / Lead Generation
Close Loop Process
SFA and Marketing Automation
SEM/SEO
Email Campaign s
Audience & List Segmentation
Lead Nurturing & Scoring
Metrics/ROI/Reporting/Refinement
Online Media Vendor Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Business Development Manager (Consultant project-based engagement)
SC Fuels, San Jose CA (fuel, lubricants and chemicals)
2013-2013
. Responsible for motivation, consulting, and skills development.
. Manage the sales administration and customer service team, operational
performance reporting, incentive plan, streamlining processes and
systems wherever possible including Sage integration for downstream
manufacturing and distribution and advising senior management on
maximizing business transparencies and creating an environment where
customer service can flourish.
. Developed the annual marketing plan, specifically on: realistic
forecasts for each product and territory (based on historical data,
market trends, competitive activity, promotional strategy and sales
effort), realistic costs of operating the sales force; and sales
marketing promotion program plans, projection, budget and P&L
management.
. Responsible for monitoring the performance of the sales team by
establishing a system of reports, dashboards and communications
involving analytics, sales reports, cyclical sales meetings, and all
marketing initiatives within Northern California.
. Conceptualize and execute marketing initiative.
CRM Manager (Lead Generation Consultant project-based engagement)
2011-2012
ARM, Inc., San Jose CA (Technology-IP: semiconductor and software
design)
. Configured marketing CRM system and implemented global best practices
processes.
. Strategist and advisor between BU (business units) and IT.
. Developed lead scoring to identify and prioritize sales leads.
. Recommended and implemented innovative ways to utilize the CRM system
(segmentation) to improve sales (demand generation) and marketing
(lead generation) processes within and across departments (webinars,
social, newsletter, partner's ecosystem, whitepaper and university
outreach).
. Collaborated with global Marcom/Sales team members; set-up, design,
managed and executed CRM initiatives and operations (segmentation
included).
. Implemented behavioral analytics including A/B testing.
. Developed a list of key taxonomies per segment, and incorporated (SEM)
within email campaigns.
. Set-up and designed lead-generation programs, customer research and
interactive (blogs, twitter, webinars, Google Plus, Sino Weibo,
YouTube). Configured and developed email campaigns using marketing
automation (Marketo-website monitoring in conjunction with Google) and
CRM tools; setup and executed strategic and tactical tasks associated
with customized landing pages, lead nurturing, e-mail campaigns and
lead scoring rules. Created a marketing dashboard of key performance
indicators that automatically updates to reflect current marketing
activity.
. Active participate for Connected Community Partnership Program.
. Built internal training material and trained global stakeholders.
. Managed database of over 100k contacts globally.
. Reported, tracked and monitored via SharePoint.
. Reduced OCC (outside contractor cost) by $120K.
. Participated in global tradeshows.
. Analyzed and managed vendor efficiency.
Participated in virtual and on-site tradeshows:
ARM TechCon - annual event to showcase ARM's Connected Community
ARM-Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)-Technology Symposium
. Interfaced with senior executives and worldwide internal and external
teams in the strategy, development, marketing, partner
sponsorships/exhibits, and execution of the event
. Primary contact for virtual event platform provider for all
activities, providing the day-to-day interface between internal and
external teams
. Researched and evaluated virtual event platform providers, responsible
for review and negotiation of contract details with supplier as well
as approval from legal department
. Engaged pertinent individuals/teams to ensure execution of all
activities for worldwide trade shows
. Key player in establishing an executive Events Task Force to
facilitate a coordinated, global approach to the company's trade shows
. Participated in creating a Trade Show Specification outlining
processes, procedures, and best practices for trade show evaluation,
planning, monitoring, and tracking
. Assisted in creating a Trade Show Metrics report for tracking goals
and results for each trade show
. Established/managed exhibit and sponsorship program, resulting in
annual revenue to decrease overall costs.
. Collaborated with IT department and vendors to create event-specific
website to promote event, communicate event information, and process
registrations and confirmations.
. Developed internal website to communicate event details and provide
instructions/information to employees.
. Interfaced with regional Account Management Directors in organizing
invitation-only event for executives.
. Collaborated with Brand Management team to secure support/alignment
with executives and coordination of project execution for the global
Symposium series.
Director of Business Development (Consultant project-based engagement)
2010-2011
Reviv Med Spa, Inc. Millbrae, CA (Medical Spa)
. Conceptualized, implemented and partnered with major corporate
accounts doubling revenue.
. Referral program and co-marketing promotional events and strategies
(Sony and Oracle).
. Negotiated advertisement pricing (print, radio and TV).
. Conceptualize and execute marketing initiative.
. Implemented benchmark analytics to track, monitor, and evaluate
analytics for specific marketing programs and campaigns, to determine
ROI and support the development and refinement of future marketing
plans to strengthen the Reviv Med Spa brand identity, awareness and
consistency across all communication. Also, conceptualize the creation
of online presents.
. Schedule and hire to serve the needs of the business.
. Train and develop team members to maximize potential and performance
of revenue.
Account Executive (Consultant after 2009)
2009-2010
Extron Logistics, Inc., Fremont, CA (Technology-Supply Chain, Analysis
and Design Services)
. Conducted marketing research and business evaluation.
. Core team member for strategic analysis and execution of global VAP
partnerships.
. Implemented and managed tradeshow events for lead generation.
. Built account base via cold calling, data mining, marketing and
networking.
. Contract signed with PG&E within five months (capturing new business
segment; less than 1% outsourced) increasing revenue stream 300%.
. Contract signed with Wal-Mart implementing new business model.
. Implemented team deployment strategies to improve customer service.
. Reported, tracked and monitored sales activities via SalesForce.
Marketing Manager
2002-2009
American Metal and Iron, Inc., San Jose, CA (Environmental-Recycling
Company)
. Managed program activities: goals and objectives, planning,
schedules/deadlines, implemented campaigns increasing company
branding, vendor management and research, implemented CRM system, data
matrices, blogs, online community, webinars, website, negotiated multi-
vendor contracts for cost reduction.
. Drove demand generation programs from conception through completion
which included; developing strategies and tactics for branding,
messaging and external/ internal communications.
. Increasing revenue stream 100% through innovated marketing tactics.
. Built and implemented educational outreach (i.e. whitepapers,
brochures, data-sheets), tradeshow calendar, collateral, social media
and radio ads.
. Implemented and streamlined SEM utilizing competitors' taxonomies to
drive traffic.
. Accountability for projections, budget and P&L management.
Program Manager
1998-2002
Palm Inc., Santa Clara, CA (Technology-webOS software development/ webOS
based hardware)
. Managed the project life cycle from opportunity development to project
closure. Managed large OEM scale programs across partners, customers
and internal Palm business functions and organizations.
Responsibilities included; operational management and execution of the
demand flow management.
. Optimized supply chain services in order to minimize cost and support
value driven supply system lead time to market, also approved all
returns via contractual agreement.
. Completed multiple, simultaneous programs and projects on schedule and
within budget.
. Managed and tracked customer/internal/external expectations and
information flow by serving as program champion and "go to"
information source.
.
TECHNICAL SKILLS and CERTIFICATION
Programs: MS Office, Access, Agile, SAP, Business Objects,
Publisher, Works, Photoshop, Dreamweaver
CRM: SAP, SalesForce, Zoho, Siebel/Oracle, Vertical Response, Constant
Contact
Marketing Automation: Marketo, Eloqua
Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google Plus,
Instagram, Sina Weibo
Opensource: Google Analytics, Wordpress, Blogger, Google Trend, HootSuite
ERP Systems: NetSuite, Sage
Interface: WebEx, Skype, GoToMeetings
Programming: XHTML/HTML
Certificate program: E-Commerce Management with marketing emphasis
Volunteer Work
Los Altos Community Foundation: WomenSV (domestic violent advocates)
. Board member
. Marketing Manager
San Jose City College
. Raised funds for international study program