Kendra Cleary
About Kendra Cleary
Kendra Cleary is an Enterprise Account Manager with extensive experience in sales and account management across various industries. She has held leadership roles at notable organizations, including ION Media Networks and Gannett, and has a strong background in building relationships with key decision-makers.
Current Role at WorkStep
Kendra Cleary serves as an Enterprise Account Manager at WorkStep since 2022. In this role, she specializes in navigating complex client organizations and building relationships with c-suite decision-makers. Her focus is on managing enterprise-level accounts and driving business growth through strategic partnerships.
Previous Experience at ION Media Networks
Kendra Cleary worked at ION Media Networks as Vice President of Network Sales from 2011 to 2015 in the Greater Detroit Area. During her tenure, she was responsible for overseeing network sales strategies and developing key partnerships to enhance the company's market presence.
Background in Sales and Account Management
Kendra has extensive experience in sales and account management, having held positions at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK as Senior Key Account Executive for Automotive & Finance in 2016, and at Turner Broadcasting System, where she served in various account executive roles from 1996 to 2009. Her career reflects a strong focus on cross-platform selling, including digital marketing and media sales.
Education and Academic Background
Kendra Cleary studied at Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising from 1985 to 1989. Her education provided a foundation for her career in sales and marketing within the media industry.
Collaborative Projects and Initiatives
Kendra has been involved in various collaborative projects aimed at enhancing employment opportunities. She developed partnerships with the University of Texas System for UT Connects Talent and collaborated with JPMorgan Chase and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce on the Chicago Opportunity Exchange project. Additionally, she worked with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Minnesota Legislature on the Minnesota Job Match initiative.