Top Talent like Kim are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility 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.

Kim Howe, PMP

Operations Manager
Project Manager
Long Beach, CA, US
Program Management
Problem Solving
Communication
Contracts
Quickbooks
Scheduling
Process Optimization
Process Improvement
Systems Management
Team Management
Leadership
Quality Control
Adaptability
Portfolio Management
G-Suite
Slack
Notion
Asana
Web Development
Agile Project Management
Project Planning
Project Management
Operations Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Fractional Operations & PMO Leader | Scaling Workflows for Teams in Growth Mode
I help organizations move from idea to execution. With over two decades of executive and operational leadership experience, I help marketing teams, agencies, and tech startups build systems and processes that streamline creative and technical execution. I build lightweight PMOs that allow fast-moving companies to streamline delivery, eliminate project chaos, and ship work efficiently. Areas of focus: – Aligning strategy and operations – Setting up (or cleaning up) delivery systems and PMOs – Coaching delivery leads, PMs, and production teams – Running programs and cross-functional initiatives Industries: Technology, Marketing, Creative Agencies Let's connect!

Work History

S

Head of Operations

SHFT Labs• Developed and implemented marketing operations infrastructure, enhancing automation, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration. • Led strategic planning efforts, ensuring smooth integration of marketing technology with broader business objectives. • Optimized digital marketing tools and platforms, improving campaign efficiency and ROI tracking. Managed vendor relationships and procurement processes, aligning technology investments with business goals.
A

Fractional COO & Project Management Lead

AKH Holdings LLCI work with organizations as a fractional leader to drive complex initiatives, stand up delivery systems, and create the foundation for effective execution. I’m typically brought in during periods of growth, transition, or strategic complexity when teams need senior-level support but not a full-time hire. My role flexes based on need: part builder, part operator, part delivery lead. Clients include tech companies, professional services firms, nonprofits, membership organizations, and private equity-backed ventures. Focus areas include: • Leading cross-functional programs and initiatives • Designing and implementing delivery systems and PMOs • Coaching PMs, delivery leads, and emerging operators • Translating strategy into actionable, prioritized execution • Driving alignment, focus, and accountability across teams I bring a structured, systems-oriented approach that helps organizations execute with clarity, consistency, and speed without adding unnecessary complexity.
K

Head of Operations

KRMA• Strategic planning and execution oversight of product design and development. • Establishing agency-wide operational infrastructure, tooling, policies, and procedures. • Responsible for resourcing teams, vetting and hiring vendors, and onboarding team members. The team at KRMA have defined their careers executing digital campaigns for some of the largest brands in the world, including Nike, Coca-Cola, and Disney. We deliver Creative and Technology at the highest level, underpinned by Data Science for maximum performance.
S

VP, Operations & Delivery

SprintFWDJan 2020 - May 2022 • 2 yrs 5 mos• Strategic planning and delivery oversight of roughly $6MM in annual web and mobile technology budgets for national brands including Club Pilates, Pure Barre, CycleBar, TRX, and Sky Zone. • Established agency-wide operational infrastructure, policies, and procedures, allowing SprintFWD to grow from a team of 12 to 35+ within its first 12 months of operation. • Initiated operational efficiencies resulting in 48% year-over-year revenue increase from 2020 to 2021. • Founded the Project Management Office (PMO) which defines the guidelines for project planning and day-to-day execution. • Implemented and administered tooling for sprint planning using Scrum/Agile methodologies, employee time tracking, customer support, employee onboarding, and professional development and retention. • Managed Xponential Fitness portfolio of large-scale technical initiatives which support 2,300+ franchise studio locations, 3.5MM users and 10 brands nationwide.
H

Head of Operations & Delivery

HYFNMay 2018 - Feb 2020 • 1 yr 10 mos• Led cross-functional teams in delivering $10MM in annual web development, social creative, and content creation projects for clients including GE, Frito Lay, and MGM Resorts. • Supervised Project Management, Interactive Creative, Social Creative, and external Quality Assurance teams, totaling 20+ members. • Initiated time tracking across the organization, providing data to analyze budget health and ensure efficient resource utilization.
H

Director of Production

HYFNJul 2017 - May 2018 • 11 mos• Redefined Project Management philosophy, processes, and organizational production methodology. • Planned and staffed 40+ ongoing projects as part of a three-person Resource Management team.
H

Executive Producer

HYFNApr 2015 - Jul 2017 • 2 yrs 4 mos• Oversaw, mentored, and supported a team of 5 Producers while actively managing 7+ concurrent projects. • Presented ongoing comprehensive production status of all projects in motion to executive stakeholders. • Collaborated with Sales, Integrated Marketing, Creative, and Technology leads to define SOW terms, deliverables, and timelines.
H

Senior Producer

HYFNMay 2014 - Apr 2015 • 1 yr• Day-to-day manager of client relationships and production resources for web and native mobile applications with cumulative budgets in excess of $2MM annually. • Negotiated contracts with, directed, and monitored third-party creative and development vendors.
I

Senior Producer

IgnitedAug 2012 - May 2014 • 1 yr 10 mos• Managed internal Media team and external publishers through digital media campaigns with spends in excess of $1MM. • Handled scope definition and enforcement, budget estimation and burn reporting, resource management, SOW development, and execution of deliverables for interactive web technology projects and media campaigns for clients including NBCUniversal, SONY, DTS, and Sanuk.
F

Senior Producer

Funny GarbageAug 2008 - Aug 2012 • 4 yrs 1 mo• Planned and executed all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including translating business requirements into executable project plans, strategy, content creation, design, development, and quality assurance for the production of websites, content management systems, native mobile and web-based applications. Award-winning projects included: Smithsonian Institution Ocean Portal (2010 Webby Nominee, 2010 Communicator Awards Gold), PBS Kids GO! Cartoon Studio (2011 W3 Gold Award), Cartoon Network Mixit Video Creator (2011 W3 Silver Award)

Education

S

SUNY Geneseo

BA, Communication: Mass Media Production1994 - 1997
N

NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies

Certificate, Multimedia Design & Production1999
B

Bentley University

Finance1993 - 1994

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How 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!

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Fractional Operations & PMO Leader | Scaling Workflows for Teams in Growth Mode
I help organizations move from idea to execution. With over two decades of executive and operational leadership experience, I help marketing teams, agencies, and tech startups build systems and processes that streamline creative and technical execution. I build lightweight PMOs that allow fast-moving companies to streamline delivery, eliminate project chaos, and ship work efficiently. Areas of focus: – Aligning strategy and operations – Setting up (or cleaning up) delivery systems and PMOs – Coaching delivery leads, PMs, and production teams – Running programs and cross-functional initiatives Industries: Technology, Marketing, Creative Agencies Let's connect!

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Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Fractional CMO | Strategic Marketing Leader
Growth Marketing Management • 9 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Katherine Spansel

Motivated, multi-talented professional with a broad range of experience and skills. Looking to help you where you need!
Email Marketing • Growth Marketing Management • Los Angeles, CA, US

Eliza Gerland

Global Head of Marketing | Fractional CMO | Growing Startups & Scaleups | MBA
Product Marketing • Creative & Brand Strategy • Growth Marketing Management • 12 years of exp. • Dublin, D, IE

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Top Talent like Kim are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility 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.

Kim Howe, PMP

Operations Manager
Project Manager
Long Beach, CA, US
Program Management
Problem Solving
Communication
Contracts
Quickbooks
Scheduling
Process Optimization
Process Improvement
Systems Management
Team Management
Leadership
Quality Control
Adaptability
Portfolio Management
G-Suite
Slack
Notion
Asana
Web Development
Agile Project Management
Project Planning
Project Management
Operations Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

Head of Operations

SHFT Labs• Developed and implemented marketing operations infrastructure, enhancing automation, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration. • Led strategic planning efforts, ensuring smooth integration of marketing technology with broader business objectives. • Optimized digital marketing tools and platforms, improving campaign efficiency and ROI tracking. Managed vendor relationships and procurement processes, aligning technology investments with business goals.
A

Fractional COO & Project Management Lead

AKH Holdings LLCI work with organizations as a fractional leader to drive complex initiatives, stand up delivery systems, and create the foundation for effective execution. I’m typically brought in during periods of growth, transition, or strategic complexity when teams need senior-level support but not a full-time hire. My role flexes based on need: part builder, part operator, part delivery lead. Clients include tech companies, professional services firms, nonprofits, membership organizations, and private equity-backed ventures. Focus areas include: • Leading cross-functional programs and initiatives • Designing and implementing delivery systems and PMOs • Coaching PMs, delivery leads, and emerging operators • Translating strategy into actionable, prioritized execution • Driving alignment, focus, and accountability across teams I bring a structured, systems-oriented approach that helps organizations execute with clarity, consistency, and speed without adding unnecessary complexity.
K

Head of Operations

KRMA• Strategic planning and execution oversight of product design and development. • Establishing agency-wide operational infrastructure, tooling, policies, and procedures. • Responsible for resourcing teams, vetting and hiring vendors, and onboarding team members. The team at KRMA have defined their careers executing digital campaigns for some of the largest brands in the world, including Nike, Coca-Cola, and Disney. We deliver Creative and Technology at the highest level, underpinned by Data Science for maximum performance.
S

VP, Operations & Delivery

SprintFWDJan 2020 - May 2022 • 2 yrs 5 mos• Strategic planning and delivery oversight of roughly $6MM in annual web and mobile technology budgets for national brands including Club Pilates, Pure Barre, CycleBar, TRX, and Sky Zone. • Established agency-wide operational infrastructure, policies, and procedures, allowing SprintFWD to grow from a team of 12 to 35+ within its first 12 months of operation. • Initiated operational efficiencies resulting in 48% year-over-year revenue increase from 2020 to 2021. • Founded the Project Management Office (PMO) which defines the guidelines for project planning and day-to-day execution. • Implemented and administered tooling for sprint planning using Scrum/Agile methodologies, employee time tracking, customer support, employee onboarding, and professional development and retention. • Managed Xponential Fitness portfolio of large-scale technical initiatives which support 2,300+ franchise studio locations, 3.5MM users and 10 brands nationwide.
H

Head of Operations & Delivery

HYFNMay 2018 - Feb 2020 • 1 yr 10 mos• Led cross-functional teams in delivering $10MM in annual web development, social creative, and content creation projects for clients including GE, Frito Lay, and MGM Resorts. • Supervised Project Management, Interactive Creative, Social Creative, and external Quality Assurance teams, totaling 20+ members. • Initiated time tracking across the organization, providing data to analyze budget health and ensure efficient resource utilization.
H

Director of Production

HYFNJul 2017 - May 2018 • 11 mos• Redefined Project Management philosophy, processes, and organizational production methodology. • Planned and staffed 40+ ongoing projects as part of a three-person Resource Management team.
H

Executive Producer

HYFNApr 2015 - Jul 2017 • 2 yrs 4 mos• Oversaw, mentored, and supported a team of 5 Producers while actively managing 7+ concurrent projects. • Presented ongoing comprehensive production status of all projects in motion to executive stakeholders. • Collaborated with Sales, Integrated Marketing, Creative, and Technology leads to define SOW terms, deliverables, and timelines.
H

Senior Producer

HYFNMay 2014 - Apr 2015 • 1 yr• Day-to-day manager of client relationships and production resources for web and native mobile applications with cumulative budgets in excess of $2MM annually. • Negotiated contracts with, directed, and monitored third-party creative and development vendors.
I

Senior Producer

IgnitedAug 2012 - May 2014 • 1 yr 10 mos• Managed internal Media team and external publishers through digital media campaigns with spends in excess of $1MM. • Handled scope definition and enforcement, budget estimation and burn reporting, resource management, SOW development, and execution of deliverables for interactive web technology projects and media campaigns for clients including NBCUniversal, SONY, DTS, and Sanuk.
F

Senior Producer

Funny GarbageAug 2008 - Aug 2012 • 4 yrs 1 mo• Planned and executed all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including translating business requirements into executable project plans, strategy, content creation, design, development, and quality assurance for the production of websites, content management systems, native mobile and web-based applications. Award-winning projects included: Smithsonian Institution Ocean Portal (2010 Webby Nominee, 2010 Communicator Awards Gold), PBS Kids GO! Cartoon Studio (2011 W3 Gold Award), Cartoon Network Mixit Video Creator (2011 W3 Silver Award)

Education

S

SUNY Geneseo

BA, Communication: Mass Media Production1994 - 1997
N

NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies

Certificate, Multimedia Design & Production1999
B

Bentley University

Finance1993 - 1994

How 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.
Available Now
Book a Call
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