
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB)
• Google AI Certified
• HubSpot Digital Marketing Certified
About me
I’m Christel Koos, a digital business leader with over a decade of experience transforming ideas into action through technology, innovation, and collaboration. I specialize in leading global, enterprise-scale digital initiatives that drive measurable business value, elevate experiences, and create operational efficiency.
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My career blends expertise across digital strategy, marketing technology (MarTech) ecosystems, AI-driven automation, and data analytics - enabling organizations to modernize how they work and make smarter, faster decisions. Known for my hands-on, down-to-earth leadership style and ability to bridge business and technology, I’m passionate about building solutions that empower teams, simplify complexity, and fuel sustainable growth.
Strategic Highights
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Digital Innovation, Automation & AI
Championed the integration of AI and automation across digital operations, building intelligent frameworks and ethical-use standards that improved efficiency and empowered smarter decision-making. Developed internal Copilot agents, chatbots, and predictive analytics models that streamlined workflows, reduced manual effort, and accelerated insights across global teams. -
Learning Management System (LMS)
Spearheaded the design and global implementation of the organization’s first external LMS - creating a unified, scalable learning platform that advanced global training strategy and improved learner engagement companywide. -
Digital Education & eLearning
Developed and launched the company’s first Plasmapheresis & Apheresis eLearning suites, achieving 100,000+ logins and a 99% learner approval rating in year one. Established new digital learning standards that elevated global scalability and compliance readiness. -
Video & Media Strategy
Directed the production and deployment of a comprehensive training video library for the American Red Cross, delivering on-demand educational access that enhanced workforce readiness and operational efficiency. -
Webinar Enablement
Created a centralized webinar training portal during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring business continuity and maintaining a 98% approval rating while significantly reducing travel and training costs. -
Digital Experience & Web Development
Led strategy, design, and deployment of new digital properties for key business segments (Blood Center, Plasma, Hospital), managing Sitecore 10 CMS development and hands-on content authoring to deliver a cohesive, high-performing digital experience.
Experience
SENIOR DIGITAL MANAGER (GLOBAL)
Haemonetics
May 2021 - Jan 2025
Identified organizational challenges and implemented strategic digital solutions to drive value, improve customer experience, streamline systems, and foster a more efficient use of resources. Reinvented business processes, leveraging technology, to digitally transform business performance. Led the strategy, development, and execution of digital technologies, projects, and marketing programs, with a focus on MarTech innovation and automation to enhance efficiency. Managed global digital initiatives, oversaw cross-functional teams and vendor partnerships, and leveraged data analytics to drive business insights. Additionally, collaborated with key stakeholders across commercial, legal, and compliance teams while managing department budget to optimize digital performance and growth.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Project Pride
Nov 2023 - Oct 2024
Played an active role in advancing the non-profit's mission to foster inclusivity, advocacy, and community engagement. I collaborated with fellow board members to develop strategic initiatives, onboard digital solutions to maximize efficiency, enhance fundraising efforts, and expand outreach programs that supported the region's LGBTQ+ community. My experience included public speaking, event planning, stakeholder engagement, and working with local businesses and organizations to create meaningful partnerships. This role deepened my passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion while strengthening my leadership and nonprofit management skills.
DIGITAL MANAGER (GLOBAL)
Haemonetics
June 2018 - May 2021
Led cross-functional initiatives to address global organizational challenges, implementing strategic digital solutions to drive business value, enhance customer experience, and optimize resources. Developed and executed digital strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders, improving operational workflows and integrating MarTech solutions for greater efficiency. Leveraged data-driven insights to inform decision-making and ensure alignment between digital transformation efforts and business objectives. Focused on streamlining systems and fostering innovation to create a seamless and effective global digital ecosystem.
PRODUCT TRAINER & DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
Haemonetics
Jan 17 - June 2018
Combined technical training, instructional design, and digital learning development to enhance user adoption and product proficiency. Developed and managed the creation of the company's first suite of plasmapheresis elearning courses, which included vendor management, corporate marketing design, and cross-functional collaboration whilst conducting technical training sessions in the field and at corporate facilities.
PRODUCT TRAINING SPECIALIST
Haemonetics
March 2016 - Jan 2017
Delivered product training both internally and externally while assisting in the development and design of technical training curriculum for plasmapheresis device repair and maintenance. Worked closely with subject matter experts to maintain validity of technical content and updated accordingly.
PRESIDENT
Koos Marketing, LLC
Dec 2011 - March 2016
Provided comprehensive marketing consultative services, specializing in brand strategy, marketing automation and communications, market research, SEO/SEM, and promotional planning. I collaborated with clients to develop tailored marketing solutions, executed campaigns to enhance brand visibility, and analyzed market trends to drive strategic decision-making. Additionally, I oversaw all aspects of business operations, including client relations, project management, and the development of marketing materials, ensuring the delivery of high-quality results that met clients’ goals and objectives.
Education
August 2009 - June 2012
MBA: MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMIN
Webster University
August 2005Â - May 2009
BBA: BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMIN
Northwood University
Dual Major: Marketing & Management
April 2022
PMP® CERTIFIED
Project Management Institute