Kim C.

Freelance Writer Performance-driven professional with more than 15 years of experience. Currently, singer and songwriter for Side FX. Charting 2 songs on the CMJ and writes a weekly column on DC entertainment for the Examiner. Has designed, implemented, and integrated cost-effective solutions as a Corporate Executive. Expert in several IT systems (Business Intelligence and Portal environments). Core Competencies: -Song Writing -Live Performance -Social Networking -Budgeting -Contract, Marketing Writer -Strategic Planning -Training & User Guide Writer -Project Management -Process Engineering -Proposals -Front & Back Office Integration -Live Entertainment Writing -IT Strategy Development -Testing/Quality Assurance -Press Release Management -Front Office Testing -Large Systems Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Examiner DC Club Fashion Reporter 2010-present Provides part time writing /article placement discussing the fashion trend setters in DC as well as live music venues within the DC and surrounding areas. She covers events weekly. Side FX Partners, LLC President 2008-present Co-owner of a small independent record label based in DC. Provides singing, songwriting and production support as well as manages the day to day operations of the business. Projected to break even within the 5 year marketing plan. Management and design of company websites, iphone applications and merchandise design. SAP Practice Leader – DoD, Aerospace, Intel 2007-2010 Manages $6M consulting practice with complete P&L responsibilities. Supervises a staff of 13 technical consultants and ~10 subcontractors. Develops solution proposals and presentations. Oversight on over 40 DoD projects and associated milestones. Responsible for customer and employee satisfaction within the practice and P&L. -Increased practice revenue by 110%, 156% of plan -Instituted project quality control measures -Named Practice Leader of the Quarter for 2 Quarters ExxonMobil Program Manager – Secure Sites 2003-2007 Directs 12 globally dispersed web-based applications using a variety of software platforms including AquaLogic (Plumtree), SAP, EDI, Documentum, Siebel, and Siteminder with a base of over 25,000. Supervise a staff of 10 support personnel and 30 off-shoring resources members. Administers budget and approval for 12 applications. Reviews and monitors security and control procedures of internal and external users, including sensitive information management. Evaluates new technology and manages support models for deployed applications. Monitors application infrastructure requirements and growth models. -Reduced more than 10 manual systems. -Lowered IT support costs by 10% with trained business resources. Siebel Systems, Inc. Senior Account Manager 2000-2003 Administered several global accounts, including ExxonMobil and DuPont. Coordinated all Siebel domestic and international divisions including professional services, maintenance, technical account management, training, product marketing, senior management, and licenses. Directed business case development and ROI analysis for project justification, specifically in revenue enhancement and cost take out-opportunities. Monitored client satisfaction and implemented appropriate action for each account. -Captured the first Fortune 1 oil company sale for Siebel Systems, Inc. -Met target revenue two consecutive years. -Won a highly competitive bid implementing first sales force automation system. MCI Systemhouse Director of Customer Solutions Divisions 1997-2000 Managed P&L, sales, group administration, facilities, and revenue stream. Oversaw 30 employees, 100 contractors, and 2 managers. Captured new clients including AAA (American Automobile Association), General Services Administration, Jetform, Burger King, and MCIWorldcom. Contributed to unit revenue of $8.5M per year. -Met EBIT objectives and revenue targets. -Increased services staff revenue $4M in the first year. -Met profit target of the M&A year while maintaining customer satisfaction ratings.