Top Talent like Kate are on Pangea
Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.
Kate Ratcliffe
Senior Partner Marketing Manager | Expert in Strategic Marketing & Partnerships
Dynamic and results-driven Partner Marketing Manager with 10+ years of experience specializing in event coordination, partnership management, and comprehensive marketing strategy development. Proven expertise in optimizing internal processes, cultivating strategic partnerships, and executing innovative co-marketing initiatives to drive revenue growth. Skilled in launching successful partner programs, streamlining operations, and enhancing brand visibility. Experienced in managing multi-million-dollar budgets and aligning strategies with corporate objectives.
Work History
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Senior Product Marketing Manager, Enterprise Partnerships
MorningstarJun 2023 - Aug 2024 • 1 yr 3 mosDeveloped and executed a strategic partner marketing plan that aligned with corporate objectives, enhancing partner engagement and operational efficiency. Streamlined pipeline management and lead distribution, while driving lead generation through impactful activations like webinars and key events. Implemented a tiered partnership system and revamped sales enablement with a centralized materials library, improving client interactions and GTM campaign effectiveness.D
Sr. Partner Marketing Manager
DigitalOceanSep 2022 - Feb 2023 • 6 mosFormulated and executed a partner marketing strategy aligned with organizational goals and market trends, fostering strategic partnerships and creating co-marketing plans. Launched impactful co-branded campaigns, optimized content across channels, and managed Market Development Funds to maximize ROI. Standardized processes, developed regional expansion strategies, and provided detailed performance reporting to drive efficiency and strategic decision-making.L
Marketing Manager, Partnerships, Events and Operations
LeapApr 2021 - Aug 2022 • 1 yr 5 mosDeveloped and executed marketing strategies for a top-ranked technology company, managing significant event and marketing budgets and exceeding KPI targets by 50%. Created sales-enablement collateral, authored content, and led enterprise campaigns with the COO to drive growth and enhance brand reputation. Directed the Events Team in executing strategies for over 30 tradeshows annually, generating an average of 200 MQLs per event.C
Partner Manager
CommPartnersJun 2020 - Apr 2021 • 11 mosDevelopment and Implementation of the Strategic Events Partner Program, including onboarding and training Partner Program Managers. Created and maintained a training manual and standards of practice for CommPartners' software use and program management. Building and strengthening relationships with a variety of partners and external stakeholders by deepening engagement with the association community and other sectors and working with partners to foster and develop mutually beneficial relationships for both organizations.C
Marketing Manager
CommPartnersNov 2019 - Jun 2020 • 8 mosResponsible for internal and external marketing efforts, including but not limited to Strategic Marketing Planning and Execution, Website Management, Social Media Content and Management, External Outreach, Webinar Planning and Execution, Marketing Research, and Internal Engagement.C
Event Producer
CommPartnersAug 2018 - Nov 2019 • 1 yr 4 mosAssisted in the logistical execution and production of clients' online learning via webinars, virtual conferences and live streams.U
Event Services Coordinator
University of Maryland College ParkAug 2016 - Jul 2018 • 2 yrsAssist clients in the planning and implementation of successful and safe events. Manage all events in the building from Non-University clients and Departmental clients. Event preparation and set-up. Onsite team management. Interviewing, hiring, and training of employees. Provide positive customer service and interaction. Assist in the creation and implementation of a new marketing campaign.S
Junior Event Designer
Syzygy Event ProductionMar 2016 - May 2016 • 3 mosAssisted the design team with the lifecycle of events. Developed event concepts and designs. Drafted and submitted proposals and contracts to clients. Event preparation and set-up including but not limited to pack-lists, purchasing, and creation of event elements.N
Event Manager
National Conference Services, Inc. (NCSI)Jan 2014 - Mar 2016 • 2 yrs 3 mosProduce, market, and execute 20+ on-site tabletop technology expositions a year. Develop and maintain relationships with government clients. Prospect and develop new business. Prepare promotional and marketing materials for each event including flyers, posters, invitations and banners. Secure space, organize catering, and facility needs for each event. Market and promote each event, including meetings with leadership and advertising on the installation(s). Promote attendance through effective marketing calls. Oversee logistics on event day including set-up/breakdown, registration, facilitation of the senior leadership tour, and all customer service needs. Accountable for meeting and exceeding goals in relation to event attendance, event rebooking, and overall team expectations.U
Sales Associate, Visual Specialist, Cash Wrap Specialist
Under ArmourAug 2013 - Dec 2013 • 5 mosProvides quality customer service part-time in busy retail settings. Responsible for maintaining visual standards of the store.Education
U
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology2010 - 2013G
George Mason University
Certification, Wedding and Event Planning2013 - 2014F
Flagler College
2009How Pangea Works
Effortlessly discover top talent
We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.Start working with talent today
The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.Track work and invoices in one place
Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!Talk with a Talent Expert
Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Book a Call

Senior Partner Marketing Manager | Expert in Strategic Marketing & Partnerships
Dynamic and results-driven Partner Marketing Manager with 10+ years of experience specializing in event coordination, partnership management, and comprehensive marketing strategy development. Proven expertise in optimizing internal processes, cultivating strategic partnerships, and executing innovative co-marketing initiatives to drive revenue growth. Skilled in launching successful partner programs, streamlining operations, and enhancing brand visibility. Experienced in managing multi-million-dollar budgets and aligning strategies with corporate objectives.
Talk with a Talent Expert
Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Book a Call
Top Talent like Kate are on Pangea
Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.Kate Ratcliffe
Work History
M
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Enterprise Partnerships
MorningstarJun 2023 - Aug 2024 • 1 yr 3 mosDeveloped and executed a strategic partner marketing plan that aligned with corporate objectives, enhancing partner engagement and operational efficiency. Streamlined pipeline management and lead distribution, while driving lead generation through impactful activations like webinars and key events. Implemented a tiered partnership system and revamped sales enablement with a centralized materials library, improving client interactions and GTM campaign effectiveness.D
Sr. Partner Marketing Manager
DigitalOceanSep 2022 - Feb 2023 • 6 mosFormulated and executed a partner marketing strategy aligned with organizational goals and market trends, fostering strategic partnerships and creating co-marketing plans. Launched impactful co-branded campaigns, optimized content across channels, and managed Market Development Funds to maximize ROI. Standardized processes, developed regional expansion strategies, and provided detailed performance reporting to drive efficiency and strategic decision-making.L
Marketing Manager, Partnerships, Events and Operations
LeapApr 2021 - Aug 2022 • 1 yr 5 mosDeveloped and executed marketing strategies for a top-ranked technology company, managing significant event and marketing budgets and exceeding KPI targets by 50%. Created sales-enablement collateral, authored content, and led enterprise campaigns with the COO to drive growth and enhance brand reputation. Directed the Events Team in executing strategies for over 30 tradeshows annually, generating an average of 200 MQLs per event.C
Partner Manager
CommPartnersJun 2020 - Apr 2021 • 11 mosDevelopment and Implementation of the Strategic Events Partner Program, including onboarding and training Partner Program Managers. Created and maintained a training manual and standards of practice for CommPartners' software use and program management. Building and strengthening relationships with a variety of partners and external stakeholders by deepening engagement with the association community and other sectors and working with partners to foster and develop mutually beneficial relationships for both organizations.C
Marketing Manager
CommPartnersNov 2019 - Jun 2020 • 8 mosResponsible for internal and external marketing efforts, including but not limited to Strategic Marketing Planning and Execution, Website Management, Social Media Content and Management, External Outreach, Webinar Planning and Execution, Marketing Research, and Internal Engagement.C
Event Producer
CommPartnersAug 2018 - Nov 2019 • 1 yr 4 mosAssisted in the logistical execution and production of clients' online learning via webinars, virtual conferences and live streams.U
Event Services Coordinator
University of Maryland College ParkAug 2016 - Jul 2018 • 2 yrsAssist clients in the planning and implementation of successful and safe events. Manage all events in the building from Non-University clients and Departmental clients. Event preparation and set-up. Onsite team management. Interviewing, hiring, and training of employees. Provide positive customer service and interaction. Assist in the creation and implementation of a new marketing campaign.S
Junior Event Designer
Syzygy Event ProductionMar 2016 - May 2016 • 3 mosAssisted the design team with the lifecycle of events. Developed event concepts and designs. Drafted and submitted proposals and contracts to clients. Event preparation and set-up including but not limited to pack-lists, purchasing, and creation of event elements.N
Event Manager
National Conference Services, Inc. (NCSI)Jan 2014 - Mar 2016 • 2 yrs 3 mosProduce, market, and execute 20+ on-site tabletop technology expositions a year. Develop and maintain relationships with government clients. Prospect and develop new business. Prepare promotional and marketing materials for each event including flyers, posters, invitations and banners. Secure space, organize catering, and facility needs for each event. Market and promote each event, including meetings with leadership and advertising on the installation(s). Promote attendance through effective marketing calls. Oversee logistics on event day including set-up/breakdown, registration, facilitation of the senior leadership tour, and all customer service needs. Accountable for meeting and exceeding goals in relation to event attendance, event rebooking, and overall team expectations.U
Sales Associate, Visual Specialist, Cash Wrap Specialist
Under ArmourAug 2013 - Dec 2013 • 5 mosProvides quality customer service part-time in busy retail settings. Responsible for maintaining visual standards of the store.Education
U
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology2010 - 2013G
George Mason University
Certification, Wedding and Event Planning2013 - 2014F
Flagler College
2009How Pangea Works
Effortlessly discover top talent
We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.Start working with talent today
The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.Track work and invoices in one place
Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!Talk with a Talent Expert
Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Book a Call
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