Lakshmi Iyer

Lakshmi Iyer has a diverse work experience spanning over several organizations and roles. Starting in 1994, they worked as a Sales and Marketing Manager at MassFabs for five years. In 1999, they joined Pramod Associates as an Advertising, Project and Account Manager, where they successfully oversaw project planning for clients' advertising campaigns and achieved a 15% sales growth target. From 2001 to 2001, they interned as a Marketing and Communications Project Intern at Deaconess Billings Clinic. In 2005, Lakshmi worked as a Content Editor (Contract) at Verizon Information Services. In 2007, they had a brief stint as a Content Editor and Technical Writer (Contract) at Amazon, where they contributed to the pre-launch content and guidelines for Amazon Kindle. Also in 2007, Lakshmi co-founded Abhinay Fine Arts, an organization dedicated to promoting Indian classical art forms and culture in the Seattle Area. Lakshmi served as the Co-Founder and Director of Programs and Projects, overseeing operations, administering budgets, and driving substantial business growth. From 2016 to 2019, they worked as a Manager for University and Affiliate Partner Relations at Beta Gamma Sigma, where they rebuilt partnerships, initiated new partnerships, and collaborated with the marketing team on marketing strategies and automation. From 2019 to 2021, Lakshmi served as a Digital Content Specialist at Elsevier. Currently, they are a Portfolio Manager at Skill-Up Technologies, specifically engaged in managing the IBM portfolio. In addition to their extensive professional experience, Lakshmi is also the Founder and Creative Director, Choreographer, and Instructor (Part-Time) at Kala Arangam, where they choreograph dance shows and promotes arts in the Greater St. Louis and Seattle areas.

Lakshmi Iyer completed their Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, English Literature, and Journalism from Bangalore Jobs Youth between 1996 and 1999. Lakshmi then pursued a Master's Degree in Public Relations and Communications from Montana State University Billings from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, they obtained certifications in Web Designing and Graphic Designing from Arena Multimedia, Certified Project Manager (CPM) from Project Management Institute, and Technical Writer and Editor from the University of Washington. No specific information about the months and years of obtaining the certifications is provided.