Kristen Sala
About Kristen Sala
Kristen Sala is the Senior Director of Global Data Management at Cision, with extensive experience in media research and a background in communication and English.
Title
Kristen Sala holds the position of Senior Director, Global Data Management at Cision. She is currently working in this role remotely based out of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Career at Cision
Kristen Sala has had an extensive career at Cision, starting in 2012. She initially served as Director of Media Research for six years. Following this, she was promoted to Senior Director, Media Research North America, a role she held for five years until 2023. Currently, she is the Senior Director, Global Data Management. Throughout her tenure, Kristen has been instrumental in managing and improving data-related functions, collaborating closely with Product and Engineering teams to implement system enhancements.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Cision, Kristen Sala worked as a General Assignment Reporter at Southwest Regional Publishing from 2003 to 2006. In this on-site role, she gathered and reported news, honing her skills in writing and editing.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Sala completed her BA in Communication and English from Saint Xavier University. She has a robust background in writing, editing, and customer service. Her academic and professional experiences have equipped her with unique skills in delivering productivity and quality improvements through well-managed projects and efficient resource allocation.
Roles and Responsibilities
In her current role at Cision, Kristen Sala focuses on gathering, tracking, and analyzing metrics to measure department success and identify areas for improvement. She works closely with various teams to implement system improvements, oversees training staff, and guides training initiatives. Additionally, she plans and implements specialized data collection and maintenance projects as needed, consistently aiming for maximum ROI through effective resource allocation.