Katharine Council

Experience

1. Senior Portfolio and Brand Manager, Mobile Solutions & Partnerships at Logitech

   Logitech

   Feb 2022 — Present · Silicon Valley, California, United States

2. Product Marketing Manager, Mobile and Audio Solutions at Logitech

   Logitech

   Jan 2022 — Present

3. Integrated Content Producer & Business Affairs Manager

   Logitech

   Aug 2020 — Jan 2022

   Promoted within the organization and given additional responsibilities after proving my capabilities and dedication to the role. - Worked closely with Business Groups to produce and deliver final assets working with all stakeholders across matrix org structure - Produced market-driven content at various touchpoints of the consumer journey, including high level branded videos, lifestyle imagery, product-focused imagery, feature focused videos, and transactional banners. - Drove production processes such as: Managing external vendors and freelancers Defining scope and maintaining budgets Ensuring the proposed creative concepts can be produced within client specified timeframes and budgets Managing reviews and approval processes Directing the creation of marketing toolkits, inclusive of digital ads, key marketing content, and product imagery & information. - Managed the digital ad creation platform working closely with the media buying team; from the creation of assets to the training of regional markets, which ensured their ability to use the platform and utilize the content created - Established procurement and accounting processes with cross functional teams, ensuring SOX compliance while initiating new solutions for changing environments and production needs. - Owned and managed all licensing deals, negotiations, and payments, developing and implementing a renewal system working with global teams on usage needs and appropriate actions - remove, replace, renegotiate - resulting in a reduction in penalties and potential litigations.

4. Licensing Manager

   Logitech

   Apr 2020 — Aug 2020 · San Francisco Bay Area

   Brought on for a short-term project to manage complex licensing needs for a single campaign, which quickly progressed into a full-time licensing manager role within the company. - Worked with cross functional teams to create a strategy and process for asset management across the digital asset lifecycle - Acted as internal subject matter expert on Logitech digital assets and rights management of those assets - Developed guidelines, materials, and training for the global organization on systems and processes as needed - Negotiated favorable terms with talent / agents for usage across all media globally

5. General Manager

   Paradiso, LLC

   2015 — 2020

   Promoted to General Manager with sole responsibility for all operations and business affairs for the owner. - Actively grew the business from 25 to 60 employees & doubled annual revenue to $6 million over 5 years. - Responsible for guest relations and all consumer touchpoints within the extremely fast-paced hospitality industry, requiring quick problem solving and flexibility to adapt to stay on track with goals. - Promoted a consumer-centric approach, and curated a positive & safe customer experience. - Co-created and collaborated on daily menu offering as well as locally relevant seasonal modifications. - Established events and experiences based on consumer feedback. - Segmented the target market to create specific touchpoints based on segmentation needs such as modifying location to include sport bar and game-day experiences driving additional revenue. - Developed all partner and supplier relationships, negotiated initial and ongoing contracts as well as evolving levels of engagement. - Managed business P&L and day-to-day operations, including financial reports, security protocols, and inventory management. - Led regular team meetings to ensure policy compliance and best practices were implemented. - - - Worked cross functionally and collaborated with all departments to establish consistency and clear expectations. - HR responsibility for 60 employees, including payroll & regulation compliance. Managed and trained 45 direct reports. I owned the entirety of the employee life cycle.

6. Manager

   Paradiso, LLC

   2008 — 2015 · San Francisco Bay Area

   - Maintained daily shift responsibilities & operations, inclusive of both customer relations & staff compliance - Established processes and procedures for efficient internal workflow and clear expectations for the team.

Education

• University of California, Davis

  Bachelor of Science - BS · Human Development

  2000 — 2004