Meghan Hays

About Meghan Hays

I am a dedicated and decisive Marketing and Operations Manager with a background in project management, and leading teams in the planning, managing, oversight, and delivery of global corporate marketing initiatives. I offer impressive success in demonstrating knowledge of project lifecycle techniques, budgeting, cost controls, stakeholder relations, and return on investment tracking for enterprise campaigns. I am an expert at exceeding objectives within time, budget, and scope parameters while enhancing operations through optimization and cost control measures. My background offers exceptional training and development capabilities and superior interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.

Experience

1. Marketing & Planning Operations Manager

   On24

   Sep 2021 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   In this current position, I lead and collaborate with financial planning & analysis (FP & A), finance, procurement, and legal professionals in devising budget spending that meets quarterly parameters and leads the automated project management system. In addition, I monitor activities to ensure that spending complies with FP & A regulations. I am committed to building relationships with vendors and navigating contracts to ensure cost-effective results and observance of budget limitations. Led collaboration and planning between marketing teams in multiple global regions to deliver on numerous initiatives and projects. Established quarterly financial targets and managed spends of up to $4M to identify opportunities for leveraging assets in new sales efforts and solutions marketing. Strictly maintained budgets remaining within 1% of variances per quarter and reallocated unused funds to Corporate Marketing. Established strong relationships with procurement and accounts payable departments to ensure operational efficiency. Developed open channels of communication with senior leadership to quickly address conflicts and inject financial advice into all relevant business decisions. Effectively communicated with senior leadership in resolving conflicts and presented financial advice for operating and business decision-making. Observed SOX to monitor corporate compliance mandates and perimeters. Certified operating and capital spend remained in alignment with revenue expectations, for investment opportunities and meeting enterprise priorities. Encouraged business operations to a consistent expenditure conscience to maintain cost savings.

Education

• Foothill College

  AA, Adaptive Fitness

• Southern Oregon University

  Bachelor's degree, Innovation and Leadership

• The Art Institutes

  Interior Architecture

• Southern Oregon University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations