Kris Whitfield
About Kris Whitfield
Kris Whitfield is a Campaign Digital Project Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in marketing project management, primarily with Target, where he held various roles over a span of 19 years.
Work at Patterson Companies
Kris Whitfield has served as the Campaign Digital Project Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc. since 2018. In this role, Whitfield is responsible for overseeing digital marketing campaigns and managing project workflows. Whitfield has successfully trained the entire marketing team on the Workfront tool, enhancing the team's efficiency in project management. Additionally, Whitfield completed the onboarding of a digital ad agency to support the animal companion business unit, ensuring that marketing managers understood the agency's capabilities. Whitfield also resource manages for the Dental business unit, delegating tasks based on team members' skill sets and availability.
Previous Experience at Target
Kris Whitfield has extensive experience at Target, where they held various roles over a span of nearly two decades. Whitfield's positions included Senior Marketing Project Manager, Marketing Operations Specialist, and In-Store Marketing Project Management Specialist. Whitfield began their career at Target as a Merchandise Specialist and progressed through multiple project management roles, including Brand Promotions and In-Store Marketing Managing Producer. This extensive background provided a strong foundation in marketing project management and operations.
Education and Expertise
Kris Whitfield holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Phoenix, where they studied from 2012 to 2015. Prior to this, Whitfield attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, earning a degree in Business Administration and Management. Additionally, Whitfield studied Computer Graphic Design at North Hennepin Technical College. Whitfield also holds a Plan administrative license with Workfront, showcasing expertise in project management tools and digital marketing strategies.
Professional Skills and Training
Kris Whitfield possesses a range of professional skills in digital project management, marketing operations, and team training. Whitfield has demonstrated the ability to build user dashboards and daily resource reporting within Workfront, improving project tracking and management. The successful training of the marketing team at Patterson on the Workfront tool highlights Whitfield's capability in enhancing team productivity and collaboration. Resource management for the Dental business unit further illustrates Whitfield's skills in task delegation and project oversight.