kathleen kazik

Developed excellent working relationships with top local and national vendors to assure best quality, price and service with regard to production. Produced high-profile corporate communications, print advertisements, P.O.S., coupons, and trade show graphics for key clients under direction of Art Director. Oversaw pre-press stages to assure accuracy and quality of printing, marked up and approved proofs/color separations as well as color and package construction on press.

Responsible for all creative; 300+ page catalog, print media and radio spots. Organized all promotional events and trade show events. Launched new product line at SHOT Show in Las Vegas, complete with product presentation, booth design, graphics, and promotions.

Consult designers concerning visual and audio brand production. Assisted in managing all AV for three runway shows, two VIP events, multiple luncheons and fundraisers associated with Fiji Fashion Week. Managed cross-cultural communications with designers and models from France, India, Nigeria, New Zealand, Australia, Philippines, Samoa, United States and Fiji. Back of house model coordination and runway cue.

Set deliverables and managed teams development of product market forecasts and business plans, including financial projections, goals, budgets and management controls points for project completion within a tight deadline of 30 days. Maintained project financial and project profitability, to include resource scheduling, revenue forecasting per project, billing reconciliations, expense report and time approval for project work. Reported directly to the CEO by providing status updates, reviews, resource needs and budget reports. Coordinated meetings with proposed strategic partners. Coordinated the editing and review of all plans with team leads and executive management. Monitored progress to assure compliance with predetermined execution plan and timeline. Provided leadership, motivation, vision and direction for teams including conducting performance reviews.

Senior corporate trainer for the first-ever, strategic partnership between a weight-loss clinic and a leading pharmacy, Kerr Drug to include training new and existing partner staff on Company programs, protocols, strategy and goals involving Kerr Drug partnership. Managed up to 15 franchise relationships in the Southeast region. Ensured each location adhered to corporate guidelines through quarterly reviews and on-site visits. Conducted research and compiled reports on new business development, competitive intelligence, and market analysis for new and existing franchise locations. Assisted with creating a media plan and negotiating media buys for each region across the nation. Developed and executed initiatives for annual national conference of 300+ attendees; analyzed event responses and prepared reports for senior management to improve future ROI. Initiated and organized Company involvement in the American Diabetes Association (ADA) convention to include presentation material, and handouts; conducted results analysis and follow-up.

All projects, past, present and future are driven with the following focus: Form long-lasting client relationships, often working with entrepreneurs, by consulting on high-level strategy, translating strategy into detailed project plans, leading cross-functional teams, and assessing achievement of business objectives. Work with clients to create effective operational standards, management and human resource systems and train on how to conduct system evaluations. Develop strategies tailored to client market segments, requirements and growth objectives, leveraging culture and best practices to recommend and implement the most effective solution for their brand. Combine analytical and creative mindsets in developing effective and appealing ways of communicating information, trends and processes in a meaningful way to stakeholders at all levels, while incorporating feedback. On a more personal note, I'm thoroughly enjoying the grand scope of combining multiple mediums, delivering positive results and creating lasting relationships both personally and professionally!

Rodan + Fields® is defining the future of social commerce for a social category. As a leading anti-aging skincare company founded by Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, world-renowned dermatologists and creators of Proactiv® Solution, Rodan + Fields crowd sources the marketing and sales of clinically-proven, transformative products by empowering personal enterprise. With high double-digit compound annual growth since its inception in 2008, a growing network of demographically attractive independent consultants and customers, groundbreaking product introductions and industry accolades, Rodan + Fields is a fast-paced, values-anchored company at the intersection of consumer packaged goods, digital products and personal enterprise in the heart of San Francisco.