ENTREPRENEUR AND EXECUTIVE LEADER

Kimberly Maki

A savvy and respected leader with experience as a global tech association Executive Director, Entrepreneur/CEO, and C-Level Corporate Executive in the technology space with a proven track record articulating clear, compelling visions to strategically position organizations and optimize business results in competitive markets.

Skills and Expertise

Known as a motivational, influential leader, and collaborator, Kimberly builds and guides high-performing teams in resolving complex business challenges. She also works with organizations in a fractional capacity as a CRO, CMO and CCO, leveraging her expertise to drive impactful strategies.

Creative, engaging, and decisive — Kimberly is committed to continuously improving culture, methodologies, and systems to enhance business operations, reputation, growth, and profitability.

Strategically, she leads, builds, creates, manages, and produces highly valued customized programs, events, and services, overseeing revenue and budgets ranging from $1 million to $18 million. Her programs have attracted participation from intimate gatherings to large-scale events with more than 10,000 participants.

Utilizing her extensive background representing thousands of technology professionals and collaborating with hundreds of tech companies, Kimberly has a knack for aligning technical initiatives with business goals.

Experienced Tech Advancement on Global Scale 

  • Global Tech Event Strategy & Management

  • New Tech Product Launches

  • Enterprise & B2B Vendor Relationship Management

  • Executive Collaboration/Deal Making

  • Technical Certification & Standards Development

  • Major and Advanced Crisis Planning including Operations and Communications

  • Executive Publisher of Profitable Global Peer-Reviewed Tech Journals & White Papers

  • Keynote Speaker/Global Stages

  • Data Analytics/MarTech Stack

SUCCESS HIGHLIGHT

SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2023

Exhibitor Growth & Engagement
Substantially increased the number of exhibits by 24%. The show witnessed exceptional exhibitor engagement, highlighted by multiple companies’ earnings announcements referencing its success at the show and featuring significant deals.

Revenue Growth & Profitability
Revenue increased by 25%, and profitability increased by 76%, demonstrating expanded strategic focus, new revenue opportunities, keen expense management, and Expo’s long-term viability. 

Attendee Satisfaction & Growth
Attendance exceeded projections by 5% after already growing 2022 by 37%. Attendee satisfaction increased, underscoring our strengthened commitment to attendee feedback.

SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2023 Wrap Up Video

COMMUNITY IMPACT

STEM Education and Economic Development

“Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of impacting the work of hundreds of community-based organizations, particularly in STEM education and economic development. One of my most fulfilling endeavors has been spearheading the creation and leadership of an expansive initiative called Bright Ideas: STEM from Today’s Youth. This program was akin to a multistate Shark Tank for young innovators and leveraged our company’s strengths to provide opportunities for youth to showcase their creativity and vision for shaping the world through technology. It was incredibly rewarding to witness these bright minds incubating new ideas to solve real-world problems, embarking on a journey of innovation. I am immensely proud of the platform we created to empower the next generation of changemakers.”

“Bright Ideas: STEM from Today’s Youth” PSA

“Bright Ideas: STEM from Today’s Youth” Intro

Experience

Kimberly’s experience has equipped her with the ability to navigate complex technical landscapes, understand the intersection of technology and business, and drive forward-looking initiatives.

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  • FOUNDER/CEO
    Influential Voices, LLC • Greater Tampa Florida Area
    January 2020 – Present

    Influential Voices is a dynamic and agile organization that specializes in providing fractional executive services to a diverse range of clients. With a focus on leading high-value projects for engineering and membership-based organizations in the technology space, my firm has quickly established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking strategic leadership and expertise. Leveraging a flexible and innovative approach, my company has achieved remarkable growth by effectively utilizing a team of skilled contractors. In serving our clients, we have facilitated projects and contracts that contribute to 7-figure revenues.

    VP, MARKETING, CONFERENCES/EVENTS, MEMBERSHIP & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
    BICSI – The Global Leader in ICT Education, Certification & Standards • Tampa, FL
    October 2017 – December 2019

    Oversaw four departments including Marketing & Communications, Sales & Business Development, Membership & Customer Care and Conferences/Events with responsibility for approximately $16 million in revenue.

    CORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE
    Bright House Networks • Orlando, FL
    July 2009 – January 2017

    Oversaw corporate communications, public relations, online strategy, crisis management, community investment, corporate social responsibility, and multicultural engagement for privately held multibillion-dollar cable operator with 8,500+ employees. Aided in the acquisition process in one of the largest mergers/acquisitions in U.S. history by supporting due diligence and leading communications in the transition to the new entity.

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers & SMPTE Foundation • White Plains, NY
    October 2006 – July 2009

    Served as chief employed executive for this multimillion-dollar global standards-setting and professional membership organization in the broadcast TV and film/movie industry.

    VP, MARKETING, MEMBERSHIP & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
    Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers • Exton, PA
    August 2003 – October 2006

    Managed all aspects of membership, business development, marketing, communications, media relations, publications, website, the award-winning Operación Español and other diversity efforts and growth and diversification of approximately $8 million in revenue.

    FOUNDER
    Maki & Co • TX to PA Relocation/Remote Work
    March 2002 – July 2003

    Successfully consulted on multiple Government Affairs, PR and management consulting contracts during my family relocation to the Exton, PA area. Also, during this time, I published and sold The Original Grateful Journal for Children. This project was featured on Oprah Winfrey’s angel network/website.

    VP, PUBLIC AFFAIRS
    Time Warner Cable • Houston, TX
    May 1999 – February 2002

    Responsible for government affairs including franchise renewals, political action funds, retransmission consent agreements, media relations, and community affairs. Oversaw $8 million in cash and in-kind community sponsorships.

  • Emma Bowen Foundation

    Alliance for Women in Media and AWM Foundation

    Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission

    Cardiovascular Institute of Advent Health (formerly Florida Hospital)

    Big Brothers Big Sisters Association Statewide Board for Florida

    weVenture, Orlando Women’s Business Center powered by Florida Institute of Technology

    IBC: The Worlds Leading Content & Technology Event, Ownership/Partnership Board

  • Bachelor of Science, Public Administration
    Northern Michigan University

    Media Literacy Certificate Program
    Harvard Graduate School of Education

    Time Warner Cable Executive Financial Management Program
    University of Denver

    S.I. Newhouse School of Communications ACC Public Affairs Institute
    Syracuse University

    WICT Betsy Magness Leadership Institute
    Center For Creative Leadership

    Cable Executive Management Program, Telecommunications Management
    Harvard Business School Executive Education

    External Executive Coach Program, Continuing Education
    Columbia University

    Digital Marketing Certificate
    University of South Florida

Career and Entrepreneurial Highlights

  • Participating in key tech standards and professional development meetings with CEOs in Dubai UAE

  • Leading Bright Ideas STEM from Today's Youth multi-state Innovation Competition

  • Former Publisher of ICT Today: The Official Trade Journal of BICSI and the Motion Imaging Journal, SMPTE’s peer-reviewed magazine.

  • Facilitated a new Strategic Plan with the Board of Directors and rebranded/relaunched the SCTE Foundation

  • Creating award-winning mentor and leadership training programs.

  • SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2023 Opening General Session

  • Influential Voices, LLC: Learn from women who are paving the way — in career, business and next chapters.

  • Speaking at the Bright House Regional Business Awards in Tampa

  • Award for “Bright Ideas STEM From Today's Youth.”

  • Multichannel News Wonder Woman Award featured in my alma mater's magazine

  • Presenting BICSI ICT Canada Training Theater

  • Kimberly with Mary Spio, CEO/Founder, CEEK Virtual Reality at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2023

  • Facilitating women’s leadership session on influence and impact

Honors and Awards

WICT NEW YORK/ MULTICHANNEL NEWS WONDER WOMAN OF TELEVISION AWARD

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD

LOCAL EMMY® (MICHIGAN) & DURING KIMBERLY’S LEADERSHIP SMPTE WON A TECHNICAL EMMY®

NUMEROUS INDUSTRY AWARDS INCLUDING RECOGNITION AS A TOP WOMAN IN TECHNOLOGY

Let’s Work Together

As a seasoned executive with a demonstrated track record of achieving exceptional business outcomes in corporate settings and steering multiple nonprofit technology organizations to success, I am eager to bring my strategic leadership and passion to any project. Reach out today to learn more about how we can work together.