KIM W.

KISHBAUGH Communications Strategist

WHO AM I: Editorial director and

821 S. Maple Ave. 847-217-0251 (M) digital strategist with a proven record of
Oak Park, IL 60304 kishbaughkim@gmail.com growing target audience, engagement and
revenue with integrated communications

EDITORIAL DIGITAL
2015-2017 Content Strategy Director 2008-2015 Ecommunication Director
American Veterinary Develop and manage content and social American Veterinary Lead digital communication &
Medical Association media strategy/execution for 89,000- Medical Association social strategy. Manage 25,000-
member association. Plan and manage page website, microsites, email
multi-channel campaigns. strategy/operations, analytics, SEO.
2000-2002 Content Development Director 2002-2008 Electronic Media Director
Reed Business Plan and direct joint editorial projects for Reed Business Guide digital strategy and operations
Information three B2B magazines in two locations. Information for publishers. Identify and assess
Create new editorial products leveraging product ideas. Lead site redesigns &
editors from all publications. digital product launches. Manage
web traffic, content strategy, SEO,
1999-2000 Managing Editor and development. Coordinate with
Semiconductor Coordinate editorial operation of monthly sales/marketing teams.
International magazine. Manage 6 editors, freelance & 2005-2006 SEO & Digital Mentor
support staff. Reed Business Member, RBI Global Search Services
Information and RBI-US committee on Internet
1986-1999 Asst. City Editor best practices. Assist web managers
City News Bureau Assignment editor for wire service serving with SEO. Define best practices.
of Chicago Chicago daily newspapers, AP and 25+
1984-1986
broadcast outlets. Videotex Editor
Keycom Electronic Wire and managing editor for
Publishing videotex news service, an early
competitor in digital media sector.
CORE COMPETENCIES

Content Strategy PROJECT SUCCESSES

Social Media
Web Management SEO
PRINT
Communications
SOCIAL
SEO WEBSITES MEDIA
User Experience

Team Leadership
EMAIL WEBINARS

EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
B.S. Journalism
College and university (Bronze Tablet) honors
AWARDS
User Experience Certification
Nielsen Norman Group (NNGUXC), 2015 2013
Web Marketing Association WebAward
Certified Community Manager AVMA Employee Achievement Award 2013
SocialFish, 2013
RBI Employee of the Quarter 2005
Google Analytics Platform Principles RBI Corporate Star Award 2002-2006
Google Analytics Academy, 2014 3X Awardee
Chicago Headline Club 1987, 1991
Peter Lisagor Awards