Candidate in the Crowd: Reposting of Kara Keeley

Update:?We had a cancellation as today's candidate landed a role! I LOVE CANCELLATIONS. I am going to repost one of my favorite candidates,?Kara Keeley. Since I posted this, I have gotten to know Kara better. Not only is she mega-talented as a future employee, but she has a kind heart and is just a super human. Please reread this and consider her for your team.

As The #ShuftanJobReport roars with nearly 5,300 subscribers, I am rolling out my second phase to help people. I post the report on M/W/F and want to use T/Th to feature excellent candidates. I built this community as a way of bringing together job searchers and those who are hiring. As an homage to Sports Illustrated's "Faces in the Crowd," I rolled out "Candidates in the Crowd." This is a white space for candidates to discuss their previous work, hopes, and dreams and show off anything to the network. The Candidate will capture a hiring manager's attention, and good things will happen.Make sure you are following The Shuftan Job Report for all prior Candidates in the Crowd posts and job postings.

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I am going to repeat what I said on Tuesday. Today's candidate is another simply super-star, powerful woman! If you have followed my journey, you know my six-year-old daughters, AKA The#ShufTwins, are the most precious things in my life. My wife and I raise them to be independent, strong-minded, and assertive. These characteristics caught my attention about today's Candidate, Kara Keeley

Her summary of her superpower inspired me. It got me ready to jump up and do burpees and run through walls to get people to hire her. "My superpower and passion tell an excellent brand story that inspires, empowers, and enhances the consumer journey. At Coca-Cola, I helped bring Soccer fans closer to their love through experiential marketing efforts at the World Cup. While at Giant Bicycle, I led a campaign to get everyone back on a bike during the pandemic by breaking down barriers."

That is so damn good! What impresses me about Kara is her expertise across multiple verticals - partnerships, experiential, leadership, integrated marketing, and branding. There is so much fragmentation in this world that having someone with all those assets is scarce.

Kara is a person who can wear multiple hats and achieve many brand goals while maintaining and leading with inspiration.

Here is her entry:

Prior to jumping feet first into the GoDaddy?universe, I have led Consumer Engagement marketing efforts for Giant Bicycle and Experiential Marketing for Sports at The Coca-Cola Company.? My strategic marketing career spans over 15 years, including positions at Credit Suisse First Boston, j2 Global Communications, and Union Bank.? I have experience in identifying, negotiating, and activating corporate partnerships while adding value to business objectives.

As a Sr Brand Marketing & Account Management at GoDaddy, I lead the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns that drive customer acquisition, retention, and loyalty. I leverage my extensive experience in marketing strategy, branding, and team leadership to create engaging and impactful stories that resonate with diverse audiences and align with GoDaddy's vision and values. With a proven track record of delivering results and exceeding expectations in various roles in industries from sports and entertainment to consumer products and financial services. I have successfully negotiated and activated corporate partnerships, enhanced brand awareness, developed business opportunities, and fostered talented teams that demonstrate measurable ROI.

My superpower and my passion are telling an excellent brand story that inspires, empowers and enhances the consumer journey. At Coca-Cola, I helped bring Soccer fans closer to their passion through experiential marketing efforts at the World Cup. While at Giant Bicycle, I led a campaign to get everyone back on a bike during the pandemic by breaking down barriers. My inspiration comes from connecting people and I have had such good fortune working with committed and talented professionals throughout my career.

Always inspired to connect and expand my network and explore new opportunities, my LinkedIn bio can be found at: linkedin.com/in/kara-keeley