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Audra Penny

Charlotte

Summary

Detail-oriented Marketing Technology and Digital Strategy professional with experience managing enterprise platforms, leading concurrent projects, and optimizing marketing and operational processes. Skilled in stakeholder collaboration, dashboard development, and translating business needs into technical solutions that drive efficiency, adoption, and performance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MarTech & Sales Enablement Strategist

Equitable
Charlotte, NC
05.2024 - Current
  • Drive optimization of enterprise marketing technology platforms (Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement & Seismic), enhancing campaign execution efficiency and increasing platform adoption across teams
  • Lead multiple concurrent strategic initiatives, managing timelines, mitigating risks, and delivering consistent updates to stakeholders and senior leadership
  • Transform complex data into executive-level dashboards and presentations, enabling data-driven decision-making and influencing business strategy
  • Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, IT, and Distribution teams to align digital initiatives with organizational objectives
  • Evaluate and implement new platform capabilities and enhancements to improve marketing performance, scalability, and operational efficiency

Emerging Leaders Program – Rotational Analyst

Equitable
Charlotte, NC
01.2023 - 05.2024

Rotation 3 – Equitable’s Investment Management Group on The General Account Team

  • Conducted in-depth competitive analysis on ESG and climate strategy, informing enterprise investment positioning and reporting direction
  • Designed and implemented a centralized SharePoint repository, improving Principle of Responsible Investing (PRI) reporting workflows and enhancing data accessibility across team
  • Document the General Account’s processes and procedures such as PRI reporting and Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process

Rotation 2 – The Innovation & Design Office on the Organizational Performance & Design Squad

  • Developed and delivered high-impact presentations to senior leadership, supporting strategic initiatives and enterprise decision-making
  • Conducted market and internal research to identify opportunities for enterprise-wide wellness and performance improvements
  • Supported planning and execution of a department-wide strategic event, contributing to engagement and organizational alignment

Rotation 1 – The Individual Retirement Business Line on the Sales Engagement & Strategy Squad

  • Identified inefficiencies in marketing and operational processes and implemented automation solutions, improving workflow efficiency
  • Developed KPI dashboards to track Salesforce CRM adoption, enabling data-driven enhancements and increased user engagement
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver key initiatives, contributing to both execution and forward-looking strategic planning

Retirement Plan Account Manager

Equitable
Charlotte, NC
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed portfolio of 120+ 401(k) client accounts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and deadlines
  • Led client-facing sessions guiding plan sponsors through 5500 tax processes, improving understanding and operational efficiency
  • Monitored Not-in-good-order (NIGO) workflow pipelines, swiftly identified issues, and drove resolutions
  • Provided operational support and contributed to team capacity management

Advisor Service Manager

Alphastar Capital Management
Charlotte, NC
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed relationships with 50+ financial advisors, supporting adoption and effective use of digital platforms and operational tools
  • Developed and standardized SOP documentation, improving process consistency and operational efficiency across the team
  • Delivered training across multiple systems (CRM, DocuSign, Orion, Schwab, TD Ameritrade), increasing user proficiency and platform utilization
  • Led onboarding and training for new hires, accelerating ramp-up time and improving overall team performance

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English, Creative Writing

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
12-2019

Skills

  • Digital Strategy & Marketing Automation
  • Marketing Technology & Platform Optimization
  • Data-Driven Decision Making & Analytics
  • Executive Reporting & Data Storytelling
  • Project Leadership & Multi-Workstream Delivery
  • Business-to-Technical Translation & Executive Communication

Certification

  • Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Engagement Specialist
  • Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Engagement Administrator
  • Validity Email Deliverability Certification
  • McKinsey Hispanic & Latino Leadership Essentials Program Certification
  • Nominated for Women’s Bond Club Rising Star Cohort (2025 & 2026)
  • Mentor early-career professionals in navigating career paths and development opportunities

Timeline

MarTech & Sales Enablement Strategist

Equitable
05.2024 - Current

Emerging Leaders Program – Rotational Analyst

Equitable
01.2023 - 05.2024

Retirement Plan Account Manager

Equitable
08.2022 - 01.2023

Advisor Service Manager

Alphastar Capital Management
06.2021 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - English, Creative Writing

Western Michigan University
Audra Penny