Kim Hughes

About Kim Hughes

Dynamic, results driven leader with experience in strategy, business development, leadership, and sales. Thrives on agility, championing change and pivoting to succeed in hyper-competitive, fluid environments. Continually builds a culture of trust that fosters inclusivity and teamwork, resulting in cohesive, high-performing teams.Proven ability to build and support happy teams, through mentorship and career development. My ultimate goal is to empower those around me to show up as their authentic selves to achieve both their personal and professional goals.My sweet spot is marketing and sales acceleration with expertise in consulting services, strategy & planning, communications, training delivery, event strategy and execution.

Experience

1. Chief of Staff & Gtm Leader, Global Buying Program Sales

   Cisco

   Jul 2025 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Chief of Staff to the Buying Program Sales VP, leading global strategic initiatives that drive durable growth, solve our customer’s biggest challenges and deliver the organization\'s vision and strategy to accelerate Cisco’s $8B Buying Program business. • Stakeholder Relationships: Build cross-functional teams across our business, grounded in common values and driven by results.• People & Culture: Drive strategy and execution of team resourcing and culture programs to empower and retain top talent, optimize productivity and make space for diverse voices. • Ops & Planning: Lead Buying Program Sales organization vision and strategy to amplify buying program preference, drive effective field communication and event management, and optimize offers and capabilities.

Education

• Colorado State University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

• Kellogg Executive Education

  Cisco Emerging Leaders Certification, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  2018 — 2019

Skills

• Google Analytics
• User Experience
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• B2b Marketing
• Brand Development
• Online Branding
• Online Advertising
• Competitive Analysis
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Information Architecture
• Blogging
• Lead Generation
• Business Development
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Digital Marketing
• Company Branding
• Newsletters
• User Interface Design
• Web Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Corporate Branding
• Interactive Marketing Strategy
• Direct Marketing
• Marketing
• New Business Development
• Search Engine Ranking
• Advertising
• Website Development
• Wordpress
• Online Marketing
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Leadership
• Web Analytics
• Integrated Marketing