Catheryn Keegan is a management executive with expertise in the oversight and successful completion of complex, multifac...
CATHERYN KEEGAN New York City • 917.573.3020 •
[email protected] PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Management executive with expertise in the oversight and successful completion of complex, multifaceted projects. Professional with the ability to assess project needs, determine resources required, effectively motivate staff, and deliver on-budget results. A proven leader with excellent communication and project management skills spanning strategic enterprise planning to day-to-day operational details. Credentials include MBA, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, and 15 years of experience in business. Institutional Investor/Euromoney August 2011 – June 2013 Managing Editor/Project Manager Managed editorial staff of 17; 23 offsite contributors; and operations for Institutional Investor’s two monthly editions (Americas and International) as well as Institutional Investor’s quarterly spinoff hedge fund magazine, Alpha. Developed and executed best-practice strategies to streamline processes to maximize productivity and decrease costs. Oversaw the day-to-day workflow and production process and ensured deadlines were met Managed more than $6 million annual editorial budget and worked with the finance department to create budgets and reallocate costs Created and executed “digital first” strategy to integrate online content into the traditional print model Led daily editorial and production meetings Analyzed workflow between magazine edit, online edit, research operations group, and development team to establish clear roles, deliverables, and timelines and improve Research & Rankings web-launch process Collaborated with editor of Trading & Technology web channel, which included newsletters, video, and daily content, to improve quality and profitability of the online section Produced the Trading & Tech “Tech 50” web video series on time and under budget Redistributed freelancer duties to reduce bottlenecks and overtime by more than 50 percent Created production schedules, lineups, and editorial calendars in collaboration with department heads Developed business continuity plans, identifying procedures and risks Spearheaded the creation of time- and money-saving Admin Tool that reduced the amount of billed time the development team spent on II’s 50 annual Research & Rankings web launches by two hours per launch Teen Vogue/Condé Nast Publications Copy Chief Oversaw the copy department and supervised copy editors Managed editorial workflow and made sure all materials were delivered on time Ensured consistency and accuracy of website and magazine grammar, facts, and style Men’s Vogue/Condé Nast Publications Copy Editor Copyedited all magazine articles
2009 – 2011
2008
Deloitte Consulting 2006 – 2007 Communications Consultant Facilitated sustainable change in organizations through strategic communications, change management, collaboration, and media planning Defined and implemented communications strategies designed to educate clients and their employees on business issues relating to organizational change Developed and delivered consistent messaging to internal and external audiences Collaborated with cross-functional teams to write responses to RFPs, addressing project requirements
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2003 –2011 Independent Editor Managed copyediting process from first edit to print production McKinsey & Co. Knowledge Services, AR magazine, WSJ Magazine, New York University, Fordham University, Vogue, Glamour, Rolling Stone, Seventeen, Popular Mechanics, Real Simple, Women’s Health Manhattan Athletic Club 2001 – 2003 General Manager Established systems, policies, procedures, and new business strategies that increased revenue, cut costs, and provided financial stability to this New York fitness center Managed a $2.5 million annual budget and all operating procedures, including administration, equipment, membership, group fitness, health insurance, and construction Supervised 30 employees and 25 contractors and handled all hiring and training
CERTIFICATION Project Management Institute Project Management Professional
2013
EDUCATION Baruch Zicklin School of Business Honors Program Masters of Business Administration Assisted CEO and president of BondDesk.com, an electronic bond-trading marketplace, in raising $45 million in equity capital, while pursuing degree Served as president and secretary of the school’s graduate student assembly
College of the Holy Cross Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
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