KELSI KLATZKY
An Overview
ABOUT
Personal Profile
My years of experience in corporate and fast-paced start-up environments have transformed me into a well-rounded leader, never afraid to take on new challenges. I began my career as a designer, then took on product development, production, and operations in the apparel manufacturing industry. After earning my Masters of Science in Project Management in 2020, I pursued a role that combines digital marketing, tech and the pharmaceutical industry. I’ve learned the nuance of an incredibly regulated industry, training and working in an entirely remote environment with global colleagues.
Because I’m adept at navigating ambiguity, my managers and teammates often rely on me to chart uncharted territory. With experience in both scaling and shrinking organizations, I’m always ready to create structure from chaos when the need arises. What truly sets me apart from other project managers is that I’m a rare combination of a creative and analytical thinker which allows me to drive outside-the-box solutions, continually engaging stakeholders, and maintaining project deadlines.
SKILLS
Professional Competencies
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
My current role combines process improvement with functional knowledge of pharmaceutical digital marketing practices, including a strictly regulated review process. As a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) I've utilized Agile principles to become the team trainer for my current Project Management team. In my Master’s program at NYU, I led several class projects including a Diversity and Inclusion initiative, an Agile software development project, and a city government organizational change project.
OPERATIONS
With five years experience managing the production and operations department at an apparel manufacturing business, I led the supply chain and logistics team, overseeing 40-50 fast-paced projects concurrently each month. I instinctually improved processes as our organization scaled and adapted to shifting retail trends. I've overseen numerous manufacturing projects, launched an apparel brand, planned initiatives to enter new product markets, and assisted in the creation of a digital marketing department.
DESIGN
My design background has made me adept at creating graphics in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. I've crafted main labels and hang tags for apparel, polished images for social media postings, as well as designed logos, icons, and diagrams for project presentations using Google Slides and PowerPoint. I've drawn on my design skills to organize and plan events such as family reunions, baby showers, and parties with 200+ guests.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
What I’ve Learned
January 2020 - December 2020
MS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
I earned a 4.0 GPA in this STEM oriented degree. My courses focused on Information Systems, Agile, Intercultural Business Communications, Project Management Risks, Quality, and Operations. This experience strengthened my leadership skills as the pandemic caused my program to move online, I had the opportunity to collaborate with students across the globe.
September 2001 - June 2005
BFA, FASHION DESIGN, COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
I earned a 3.7 GPA in this program, while also earning a minor in Women and Gender Studies. My curriculum was a hands-on approach to draping, pattern making, and apparel, coupled with a foundation in art history and design.
June 2022 - Present
CERTIFIED SCRUM MASTER (CSM), SCRUM ALLIANCE
I earned a certification as a Scrum Master (CSM) to improve my knowledge of Agile principles, roles, and ceremonies in order to solve complex problems in a new way.
June 2022
VEEVA VAULT CERTIFICATION
Certified user in Veeva Vault, a content management system used to manage data and version control for the Pharmaceutical industry.
July 2018Â - Present
LINKEDIN LEARNING COURSES
In a quest to improve my skills, I have taken several LinkedIn courses on Agile Software Development, Business, and Project Management Software such as Jira, Basecamp, Visio, and SQL.
MY EXPERIENCE
Roles & Responsibilities
July 2023Â - Present
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - TRAINER, WEBMD (MEDSCAPE)
Lead individual new hire and monthly team trainings for 35+ project managers, using self-developed materials focused on process updates, product knowledge, and best practices to increase individuals’ skill levels and efficiency. Also, oversee a complex new product portfolio as the point person for two teams.
July 2022 -June 2023
PROJECT MANAGER, WEBMD (MEDSCAPE)
Successfully launched $10.5 million in digital marketing projects. Spearheaded a successful team project and presentation to management, developed business transformation ideas based on learnings from Certified Scrum Master (CSM) training, focusing on new avenues to increase agility and reduce time to market. Built a new-hire training portal to assist in the onboarding processes of new project managers.
June 2021Â - June 2022
ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER, WEBMD (MEDSCAPE)
Launched over $8.7 million in digital marketing projects and became a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for two of Medscape's top 10 Pharmaceutical clients within my first year by utilizing Workfront and Trello dashboards to oversee 60 concurrent project timelines.
January 2021 - June 2021
CONSULTING PROJECT MANAGER, ATK ENTERPRISES
Proactively implemented new tools and workflows, coached managers to improve internal processes in a matrix environment. Earned stakeholder buy-in to develop an incentive program for hourly workers which reduced seasonal employee turnover and boosted morale.
January 2019Â - September 2019
FREELANCE PROJECT MANAGER, ROOM TO DISCOVER
Partnered with the founder to establish the digital marketing department, initiated an intern onboarding program, and researched cost-effective software platforms for a scaling organization.
January 2014 - July 2018
OPERATIONS PROJECT MANAGER, THE VANITY ROOM
Launched a new apparel brand and leveraged supply chain capabilities to respond to fast-paced changes in market demand while successfully directing dozens of short-term projects concurrently.
January 2013 - January 2014
PRODUCTION AND TECHNICAL DESIGN MANAGER, THE VANITY ROOM
Created an internship program to mentor students and junior staff, led a cross-functional team of 5 while continually improving processes by focusing on stakeholder communication.
August 2008Â - January 2013
ASSOCIATE PRODUCT MANAGER, THE VANITY ROOM
Created quality assurance processes, developed products in a customer-facing role, and negotiated pricing through strategic and design-driven solutions saving 5%-10% in material and labor costs per project.
February 2006 - August 2008
DESIGNER, THE VANITY ROOM
Established relationships with key vendors, sourced materials for production, benchmarked competitors, and communicated daily with customers to facilitate product design.
—Warren Bennis
"Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality."