Kat Lyon, PMP

Senior Project Manager and Marketing Communications Consultant @KL Creative Solutions

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Kat Lyon, PMP, is a seasoned Senior Project Manager and Marketing Communications Consultant currently working at KL Creative Solutions. With an extensive background in project management and marketing, she has developed a reputation for delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. Her expertise spans across strategic planning, team leadership, and process improvement. Kat holds the prestigious Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, showcasing her dedication to mastering her craft. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex projects. Kat's passion lies in utilizing her skills to help organizations effectively communicate their brand message and achieve their goals.

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Kat Lyon Creative Solutions, LLC.Project Management Consultant

Mar. 2024United States · RemoteAs a certified project management consultant, I offer: - Expert guidance to optimize project execution and enhance team performance - Utilizes industry best practices and advanced tools - Services include strategic planning, risk management, and process improvement - Customized approach to meet specific organizational needs - Ensures projects are timely, within budget, and of high quality - Flexible, client-focused engagement for efficient goal achievement

The University of Texas at AustinSenior Project Manager

Jun. 2023Austin, Texas, United States · RemoteAs Senior Project Manager, my role includes several key responsibilities: Relationships Management (20%): Involves developing positive relationships with project teams and stakeholders, managing expectations, representing UMAC in external meetings, coordinating kickoff and debrief meetings, mentoring project managers and team members, and fostering collaboration. Task Management (30%): Prioritizes workflows, manages the balance of work among staff and freelance talent, ensures adherence to timelines, schedules, budgets, and sets up project meetings with documentation support. Management Systems (20%): Leads the administration of the project management tool, improves project management processes, trains team members on tools and methods, establishes new projects, and conducts project reporting. Business Management (10%): Liaises with external vendors for quotes and contracts, tracks project expenses, collaborates with the finance manager on contract execution, and manages purchasing and accounts payable. Communication (10%): Communicates deadlines and schedule issues, provides alternative solutions, and documents meetings and decisions for business continuity. Special Projects (10%): Collaborates on strategic planning, internal communications, and high-priority projects with the Director of Employee Communications and Campus Communications. Additional responsibilities include other related functions as needed, with some extra hours required during peak times and special events.

The University of Texas at AustinSenior Project Manager and Film Location Manager

Mar. 2022 - Jun. 2023Austin, Texas, United States · RemoteDrive the planning, execution and completion of a wide range of high-level marketing campaigns and initiatives as a part of UT Austin's core function for the University Marketing and Communications team in the President’s Office, including print, digital, social and video projects. In addition, serve as the main liaison for filming requests, both internal and external, that the university receives to film on campus. ● Work on high-profile, high visibility initiative and campaigns for the President's office, such as the university's upcoming 10-year strategic plan, 2023-2026 Legislative Campaign, as well as our sponsorship of 2022 SXSW with the volunteer T-shirts. ● Primary PM working with the president, his staff and the video team regarding all filming requests that come through the department requesting a presidential message. ● Primary PM working with external film companies who submit requests to the university to film on campus, including coordinating the logistics, processing the permits, etc. ● Work with the Video and Web teams to develop marketing strategies to present to the AVP of Marketing for the upcoming academic year. ● Mentor my project management peers, including managing a junior project manager on the PM team, as well as collaborating with coworkers on cross-functional, high-profile and high-visibility projects for the university.

The University of Texas at AustinProject Manager

Nov. 2017 - Mar. 2022Austin, Texas AreaDrive the planning, execution and completion of a wide range of marketing and digital projects for UT Austin's core function as a part of the University Marketing and Communications team. ● Took the lead to help plan, develop and execute key logistics for certain segments of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" that was taped at UT Austin's Bass Concert Hall on Nov. 7, 2019, including the opening segment of Fallon performing "Thank God I'm a Country Boy." ● Successfully planned, executed and helped the Digital team launch the refreshed homepage for the university on utexas.edu in time for Spring Commencement in May 2019. ● Took the lead and drove to completion the implementation of Hive in October 2018, a project management software system that the university uses for requesting projects from the Marketing team, within two months. Currently the primary Hive administrator for the system. ● Took the lead and drove to completion the implementation of Workfront in 2017, a project management software system that the university used for requesting projects from the Marketing team, within four months. Was the primary Workfront administrator for the system.

NXP SemiconductorsMarketing Communications Specialist

May. 2020Austin, Texas, United States · RemoteOffering marketing communications and project management expertise to clients in the semiconductor manufacturing and high tech sectors that need extra support in the Marketing Departments. I offer to write or copy-edit blogs, whitepapers, social posts, web banners, etc. I also offer project support to some marketing managers all on a part-time basis.

The Fountain GroupMarketing Project Manager for NXP Semiconductors

Sep. 2016 - Nov. 2017Austin, Texas AreaWorked closely with marketing communications, creative and operations teams to manage workflow, prioritization and execution of projects to ensure deliverables and deadlines are met within project scope and timeline for NXP’s Corporate functions as a part of the in-house creative team, the Brand Identity and Creative (BIC). • Took the lead and drove to completion the implementation of a new project management software system called, Workfront, that the entire Marketing Department would use for requesting creative projects from the in-house creative team in a matter of less than 90 days. (Was the Workfront admin for the team.) • Trained and managed an intern and a new project manager who joined the BIC team as our workload increased. • Took on operational duties, such as helping with managing invoices and tracking the budget, to assist the Brand Identity and Creative Manager.

Randstad Sourceright USAccount and Project Manager (Contract)

Mar. 2014 - Mar. 2016Austin, Texas AreaAs a contract account manager/project manager, drove the planning, execution and completion of the creative projects for Charles Schwab’s regulatory and service communications businesses as a part of its in-house creative team, Creative Center. • Initiated and drove to completion a cost basis tax toolkit for financial advisors within a tight timeframe of four weeks to be ready in time for a webcast. • Scheduled, executed and delivered several deliverables in the Annual Tax Communications project, including several emails and direct mail pieces, by the required delivery dates. • Managed and drove to completion two rush notifications that had to be mailed by a certain date within a two-week timeframe. Received kudos from the client for being so responsive and flexible on the project, which met its deadline.

Freescale SemiconductorProgram Manager, Creative Services

Nov. 2010 - Jan. 2014Austin, Texas AreaDrove the coordination, management and completion of creative marketing projects from video to print to Web for product launches and brand programs at Freescale. • Managed the successful printing and installation in 2013 of 5 large murals and signs at Freescale’s Oak Hill site on a new cable display system designed to reduce the cost of print production of posters over the long term. • Coordinated and managed the creation of collateral for 8 automotive motor control kits for a group launch in November 2012, thus ensuring consistency in brand look and feel. • Received In Sync Award in 2012 for my contributions for the production of materials for the 2012 Freescale Technology Forum, a large-scale week-long industry event. • Recommended the use of a new substrate material called, “Phototex,” based on production manager’s input, to be used at Momentum 2011. It was subsequently adopted for use at the Freescale Technology Forum based on the successful test run at Momentum.

Freescale SemiconductorAutomotive Marketing Communications, Microcontroller Solutions Group

Mar. 2007 - Nov. 2010Drove high-level marketing communications programs, campaigns and subsequent projects for the Microcontroller Solutions Group’s automotive business so that it was in alignment with Freescale’s overall automotive segment initiatives. • Managed the successful product launch of the MPC564xL, a 32-bit MCU for automotive safety applications in 2009. • Planned and successfully executed the automotive participation and three major announcements at the Freescale Technology Forum in Orlando.

Freescale SemiconductorProgram Manager, Transportation & Standard Products Group

Apr. 2006 - Mar. 2007Austin, Texas AreaDrove the coordination and completion of print, video and Web creative marketing projects for the Transportation & Standard Products Group. • Drove the completion of the projects for the ColdFire® V1 Core product launch, resulting in a timely launch. • Coordinated and delivered the creative collateral for Convergence 2006, and automotive industry event, which received numerous kudos on the creative.

Freescale SemiconductorEditor

May. 2005 - Mar. 2006Austin, Texas AreaWrote and edited content for a variety of marketing communications collateral for events, product launches and campaigns, including project management of my assigned projects. Helped manage the overall project workflow in the Editorial department. • Assisted in the editing of the 2005 Corporate Social Responsibility report, and completed my assigned sections ahead of schedule allowing for a second review to occur earlier than planned.

Texas Health and Human Services CommissionInformation Specialist III

Dec. 2004 - May. 2005Austin, Texas AreaDirected the research, writing, editing and production of print, web, and display communications media and audiovisual communications media to convey agency information to various groups. • Developed an editorial style guide for the department to use.

Liaison Resources, LPEditor/Writer, Online Employee Communications, 3M Austin

Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2004Austin, Texas AreaResearched, wrote and edited content for 3M Austin website (3M Austin Star); conducted interviews and assisted in internal market research as well as project managed all my writing projects. • Successfully published more than 12 articles in 3M corporate publication, 3M Stemwinder, in St. Paul, MN. • Wrote and edited content for two other internal newsletters for 3M: Visual Voice and TeleComments. • Created an organized, flexible story schedule. • Created and maintained an internal website production manual for employee reference.

SupportKids.comSenior Copywriter

Jan. 2000 - Jan. 2001Austin, Texas AreaWrote and edited content for child support enforcement website and print collateral, including client testimonials. Served as a project lead on several projects; assisted in maintenance of website pages as well. • Wrote press releases and was project lead for our “In the News” section of the Supportkids website. • Assisted in both a creative and technical capacity in the delivery and redesign of the website in July 2000; receiving promotion from Copywriter to Senior Copywriter after this project. • Brainstormed and implemented ideas to increase and promote traffic on website and to assist in the redesign of print campaigns.

Austin360.comWeb Content Producer

Apr. 1994 - Jan. 2000Austin, Texas AreaMaintained entertainment Web pages, specifically the movie section, on local city site. Included creating content packages, project management, writing movie reviews and public relations. • Created packages with American-Statesman and original content, which contributed to a 30-40% increase in October 1998 for the entertainment section. • Implemented the "Hollywood Watch," which doubled the mid-week page views for the Movies in a day, and increased traffic to the movie section overall. • Assisted in film coverage of 1998 South By Southwest Festival, and was project lead for our 1999 SXSW coverage, which resulted in increased page views by 25%.