Pam Knott

About Pam Knott

Data, technology, and strategy leader with focus on collaborative execution, operational excellence, IT portfolio management, and people development- Over 15 years non-profit operations experience at local, national, and global organizations- Focused on data and technology management and strategic communication while serving cross-functional teams and connecting stakeholders-Specialize in enabling executive leadership, leading teams and projects, advocating data-driven strategies, and building collaborative culturesDriven to contribute to inclusion and equity by leveraging my proven leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills to build/strengthen partnerships and lead knowledge management. Technical skills and database experience include:Cybersecurity leadership, Salesforce, Tableau Desktop Specialist, Classy, Salsa CRM, Luminate Online, Raiser’s Edge, Sisense, Zoom, SharePoint, Teams, Microsoft OfficeCommunication, People Development, and Interpersonal skills include:Communication in Organizations (Georgetown University), Active Listening, Recruiting and Interviewing, Presentation and FacilitationNational CIO Review article: https://nationalcioreview.com/interviews-with-technology-leaders/deep-dive-pam-knott-vice-president-of-data-and-technology-at-the-als-association/Connecting ALS podcast episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/71f6fb95Contact Information: P••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Vice President, Data and Technology

   The ALS Association

   Nov 2021 — Present · Arlington, VA, US

   Leading cross-functional teams through systems implementation and change management projects while maintaining steady data operations and staff engagement.• Reporting directly to the Chief Information and Marketing Officer, advise on strategic plans, policy development, and priorities; Driven by our values, lead implementation of insights into action• Represent Data and Technology during board orientations and other high-profile events, such as stakeholder panels; draft and send all-staff memos regarding Data and Technology• Lead and advocate for team of 13 members spanning 4 groups: systems and platforms, data operations, business intelligence, and training & support; Directly manage 4 Directors of those groups • Strongly committed to staff development and morale through culture of innovation, training opportunities, team retreats, internal awards, and special messages from leadership• Oversee all operations of the team, including budget development and tracking, recruiting and hiring, IT operations, reporting progress, challenges, and opportunities to senior leadership and the board• Lead concurrent IT projects while supporting the data migration and systems integration project; Facilitate several meetings and feedback loops• Maintain close relationships with internal and external partners, including Marketing and Communications, Development, Mission, Operations, Finance, and systems and IT vendors• Be a champion for inclusion, diversity, equity and access through example as well as establishing the standard practice of including DEI in all performance goal setting and participating in DEI workgroup

Education

• International Language Institute

  French

• Florida State University

  BA, Humanities/History

  1999 — 2002

• Georgetown University

  Communication in Organizations