KIM DEPUY

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FINANCE, OPERATIONS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT ■

CLIENT SERVICES ■ MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

Well rounded professional with over thirteen years experience in project and operations management, financial reporting and marketing.

Extremely proficient in navigating corporate environments, with experience interfacing at all levels of an organization including executive/C-

level managers and external partners, utilizing excellent written and verbal communication skills. Regarded as a trusted adviser to managers,

colleagues, and staff able to provide thoughtful and relevant input on a variety of functions, proving to be an asset to any team.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Financial Tracking & Reporting – Responsible for all financial forecasting, tracking and reporting. Performed monthly revenue

and expense forecasting with 95% accuracy. Gathered and reconciled data from multiple sources to prepare monthly and ad hoc

reports to determine labor details, budget/forecast/actuals, gross margin and operating profit for executive management. Partnered

with the finance department to prepare and verify accuracy of invoices and reconcile billable hours and expenses.

Project Management – Created and managed the project plan for the build out of a subsidiary Broker Dealer, overseeing internal

workstreams, and vendor and regulatory deliverables. Main on-site point of contact for office renovations at two locations, including

creating internal communications and managing timelines with the general contractor and property management. Directly

supervised internal and external resources on each project. Responsible for all communication with corporate headquarters, building

management, facilities security and ensuring compliance with leaseholder obligations. Project managed a multi-year marketing

program for a large financial services institution, overseeing all aspects of the program from development through execution.

Client Services – Acted as single point of contact for Fortune 500 clients to ensure streamlined communication and professional

service to client representatives. Responsible for extensive client audit processes and submiss ions, requiring thorough recordkeeping

and adherence to terms outlined in multiple Master Service Agreements. Governed the contracts conformance and fulfillment

processes, and advised colleagues on realistic terms and timelines during the development of engagement documents.

Marketing Strategy & Communications – Ensured client-facing materials reflect company’s brand standards and corporate

identity. Created and maintained presentation templates for multiple companies, incorporating required content to match business

needs. Developed and executed a Marketing Plan for a new business advisory firm. Crafted and presented a holistic marketing

strategy for a well-established sports personality, and implemented the collateral package, which included printed and digital

materials accompanied by an aggressive and successful social marketing strategy.

Event & Executive Management – Valued as an expert at Bank of America in hospitality and executive management functions.

Planned/executed nearly 100 events, hosted over 2,000 clients and entertained dozens of C-level executives and celebrity guests.

EXPERIENCE

2012 to 2014: Schiff Hardin Strategic Advisers, Charlotte, North Carolina

Manager of Business Operations

As a direct report to the Chief Executive Officer, manage all office infrastructure needs, including Marketing, Human

Resources, Finance, Information Technology, and Facilities, among others.

Project managed the creation of a subsidiary Broker Dealer and the corresponding New Member Application process.

Oversaw all aspects of the project, including consultant supervision, creation of new brand identity and related

trademark/copyright process, all infrastructure and personnel matters, communications with the regulatory agency

(FINRA), relationship management with internal support services a nd external vendors.

Created and managed the New Business Intake process, which entailed supervision of adherence to the firm’s strict

protocol to screen potential clients for conflicts, and led engagements through each step of the process.

Designed the original presentation, pitch book materials, and various other collateral items, and refreshed with new

information as necessary. Responsible for customizing the pitch book template for each client. Work with subject

matter experts to tailor and adapt content for evolving business needs. Ensure a consistent and professional product

is delivered for each engagement, both in hard copy and digital format.

Created and executed a Marketing Plan for both the advisory firm and the Broker Dealer subsidiary, which included

external tactics such as entertainment, sponsorship/civic events, uniformly and professionally branded collateral,

presentation and engagement materials, and industry events.

Manage the relationship with the internal marketing department to ensure consistent and timely communications,

executive reports and website updates. Wrote press release and biographies for new hires, and worked with the internal

marketing department to create media outreach plans.

Responsible for the creation and distribution of meeting materials for the monthly Board of Managers meetings,

including preparation of monthly financial reports and budgets, and business development reports, among others.

Supervised office support staff, including assignment of job responsibilities, performance reviews, and mentoring.

2010 to 2012: Robbins Gioia Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina

Senior Specialist – Commerical and Financial Services Group

Reported directly to the company President, regularly presented to and interacted with the CEO.

Accountable for detailed financial services, including billing/invoicing, forecasting and reporting.

Responsible for maintenance and execution of consultant on- and off- boarding processes, including compliance with

strict client policies, and oversight of two partner staffing firms.

Solely responsible for all office management matters, including landlord relations, IT set -up and maintenance with

corporate, moving and renovation projects, and subtenant communication.

Developed and maintained resume and presentation templates and marketing collateral to ensure brand was presented

in the market with a consistent look and feel.

Managed charitable and sponsorship partnerships such as Quail Hollow golf tournament activities and USO

programs, including Carolina Panthers ticket program and Thanksgiving at Charlotte Motor Speedway events.

2009 to 2010: Kenny Wallace Racing, Concord, North Carolina

Marketing Consultant

Created and implemented a comprehensive marketing strategy to solicit sponsorship and personal services contracts.

Plan included complete collateral package, lead generation and social networking strategy. To date, Mr. Wallace has

over 187,000 Twitter followers and 76,000 Facebook “likes”.

Managed and executed a unique fan-based sponsorship program, including media outreach, social networking and

event execution. Program was the first of its kind to solicit donations from fans in return for name placement on a

NASCAR racecar. Monetary goal was exceeded by 50%. Support included aggressive public relations strategy,

execution of meet-and-greet event and facilitation of media requests.

2005 to 2009: Bank of America, Charlotte, North Carolina

Program Manager – Sponsorship Marketing (2006 to 2009)

Led the strategic development and implementation of a one-of-a-kind hospitality experience at major sporting events.

Project managed all events from start to finish, including program development, internal communicati ons, budgeting

and invoicing, supervision of multiple vendors, on-site execution, client experience and post-event reporting and ROI.

Entertained thousands of guests with an average satisfac tion rating of 92%.

Managed annual budgets exceeding $2mm at or below target and processed internal chargebacks.

Created and implemented event schedules, staffing and minute -by-minute documents, project plans and task action

reports. Worked with legal and risk teams to create crisis plans, and worked with each venue to modify as needed.

Drove process to review and select event related vendors, and maintained excellent ongoing relationships.

Acted as department lead for events that included senior executive or celebrity attendance. Coordinated with various

stakeholders to ensure logistics were to expectations. Planned schedules and created detailed itineraries. Events

included NASCAR Champions Week, Bank of America 500, Daytona 500 and the Super Bowl.

Coordinated usage and scheduling of athlete appearances, incorporating detailed and often complex messaging.

Communications Manager – Sponsorship Marketing (2005 to 2006)

Oversaw all branding efforts for the NASCAR program, including consumer promotions, hospitality programs, and

community outreach. Developed look and feel of all programs in accordance to brand standards.

Worked closely with the internal media team to develop a comprehensive branding and media plan for the 2006 Bank

of America 500, including print and radio advertisements, out-of-home and event branding.

Managed inventory of contractual creative assets to drive revenue and business growth for key consumer segments.

Assets included out-of-home, trackside signage, print advertisements, PA announcements and direct mail.

2002 to 2005: Hot Wheels Racing, Huntersville, North Carolina

Marketing Assistant

Managed several large events. Coordinated media presence. Acted as main track and agency liaison and supe rvised

local event staff. Advised/assisted marketing agency on logistics for fulfillment of sweepstakes.

Planned and executed multiple entertainment events, including suite programs, dinner receptions for the 2003 and

2004 NASCAR premiere series champions, and multiple charitable and B2B functions.

Responsible for coordinating all contractual media commitments, including print advertisements and editoria ls,

television features, online product spotlights and trade show features.

2002: iMAGE 500 inc., Salisbury, North Carolina

Multimedia and Interactive Developer

2000 to 2001: Element K, Rochester, New York

Multimedia Designer

EDUCATION

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Film, Video and Animation (Computer Graphics concentration)

Additional Coursework: Duke University, “Effective Business Writing” March 2013

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