Megan Cotterman, PMP

About

Helping teams stay aligned and moving forward — with a people-first approach. One of my mother’s favorite stories to tell is when I wandered off at a Burger King as a kid — not because I was mischievous, but because I wanted to sit with a man eating alone. “He looked like he could use a friend,” I told her. That instinct to connect, support, and help others has never left me. Today, I bring that same mindset to project management. I’m a PMP certified project manager with a background in marketing, healthcare, and technology. Known for being highly organized, communicative, and resourceful, I support teams by acting as the steady hand behind the scenes — ensuring deadlines are met and projects run smoothly. Whether it’s launching a campaign, producing content, or rolling out a new initiative, I thrive in the space between idea and execution — bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to each and every project. Outside of work, I’m usually working out, experimenting in the kitchen, or listening to music. Adventurous, open-minded, and ever-curious, I’m always keen to make new connections and expand my network. If you think we could help one another or learn from each other, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Experience

• Director, Planning Studio (Project Management) · TrendyMinds2024-04-01 –

  • Cultivate and maintain high-value relationships, overseeing eight major client accounts valued at $4 million. Drive long-term growth and client satisfaction through strategic planning and proactive engagement. • Oversee project initiatives and lead weekly client meetings across video production, web development, brand strategy, and digital marketing. Ensure all projects align with strategic goals and client expectations. • Apply PMP frameworks to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget. Consistently achieve or exceed client expectations through meticulous planning and execution.

• Senior Marketing Specialist · TrendyMinds2022-06-01 – 2024-04-01

  • Manage large client accounts (6+) and budgets totaling $3.5 million, consistently delivering successful projects to exceed client expectations, expand the accounts, and drive retention efforts. • Spearhead the development and execution of strategic marketing plans, meticulously tailored to meet client objectives and industry trends. • Develop comprehensive project timelines and milestones, effectively managing resources to meet or exceed deadlines while staying within budget. • Act as a liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring clear communication, alignment of objectives, and overall project success.

• Healthcare Marketing Specialist · TrendyMinds2021-04-01 – 2022-06-01

  TrendyMinds is an audience-focused marketing agency that helps organizations share their message with the people who matter most. As consultative partners, we immerse ourselves in our clients' brands to provide creative solutions across film, marketing, and web. Key duties: • Own small to medium project outcomes with healthcare clients, including monitoring budget, timeline, providing feedback, working with vendors, reporting, project management, quality assurance, and correspondence with client and internal groups via email, slack, and video calls. • Collaborate with digital marketers, design team, and copy editors to schedule and prioritize a high volume of often time-sensitive projects, campaigns, and design deliverables. • Provide daily oversight of assigned project team (film, marketing, web) to ensure projects remain on track and on budget. • Projects include: collateral design, social media, displays, printed materials (brochures, flyers, etc), video.

• Business Improvement Lead · Flowingly2020-02-01 – 2021-05-01

  Key duties/accomplishments: • Evaluated current market and created outbound campaign sales strategies based on industry and buyer persona. • Established business development best practices and procedures and consistently enhance and implement processes based on organizational needs in an effort to create a strong foundation for the department. • Achieve 100% of quota consistently, setting 20 new client demos by the second month and achieving 150% of quota in September 2020.

• Business Development Representative · Stackla2017-11-01 – 2019-05-01

  Key responsibilities/accomplishments: • Generated inbound and outbound leads with C-level marketing executives via telephone, email, and LinkedIn. • Researched and prospected new leads by reviewing company news, social media updates, and other outlets. • Conducted approximately 30 calls and 150+ outbound emails per day resulting in over $230,000 new business, SAL to SQL conversion 55%. • Awarded Top Performing Representative and ‘sprinter’ bonus in March 2018 and August 2018.

• Sales Development Representative · memoryBlue2017-09-01 – 2017-11-01

  • Received in-depth training on inside sales tactics. • Managed Latin American territory due to my bilingual language capabilities. • Made 50-75 dials a day to Product Managers in various industries.

• Language and Cultural Assistant · Ministerio de Educación2016-10-01 – 2017-06-01

  • Taught English to over 200 non-native English-speaking children ages 6-16 in bilingual schools. • Developed specific lesson plans based on individuals’ needs and language proficiency and provided one-on-one lessons for students in an effort to improve confidence and skill. • Participated in private Spanish lessons and attended language exchange events to increase Spanish fluency.

• Language and Cultural Assistant · CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange2015-09-01 – 2016-06-01

  • Taught English to over 200 non-native English-speaking children ages 6-16 in bilingual schools. • Developed specific lesson plans based on individuals’ needs and language proficiency and provided one-on-one lessons for students in an effort to improve confidence and skill. • Sought events and language exchange opportunities in my free time to improve my Spanish language skills. • Developed my abilities to work cross-culturally by living in a foreign country and adapting to a new environment.

• Processing Associate · Vanguard2014-09-01 – 2015-09-01

  • Reviewed all transactions for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to all internal and external regulations utilizing a high level of attention to detail and overachieving quality and productivity KPI’s by 200%. • Clarified incomplete or invalid paperwork with clients using effective communication and active listening skills. • Acknowledged as a top performer among 40 Processing Associates and served as a Peer Coach 1-2 times per week providing mentoring, answering questions, and supporting coworkers with varying issues and challenges. • Coached peers to improve overall quality of calls and effectively reach KPI’s with a solution-focused approach. • Recognized by Quality Assurance as having a high level of professionalism and effectiveness during calls.

• Marketing Assistant · Kelsey's Dream2013-08-01 – 2014-04-01

  • Written over 20 press releases for local newspapers and social media platforms. • Develop marketing ideas to spread awareness/raise money for the organization. • Communicate organization’s programs to hospitals, solicit donations, and schedule appointments.

Education

• Susquehanna UniversityBachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration
• CCCS: Spanish Studies AbroadInternational Business, Spanish

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