WORK EXPERIENCE

SR. PROJECT MANAGER 2019 to Present

Launch

• Client-facing project management of digital and strategic projects for Salesforce, Pardot, Quip, Gas South, Stanley, Akamai and The Home Depot.
• Proven track record of creating effective project plans to meet project deadlines, while providing leadership to the team in prioritizing goals.
• Experience managing smart home appliance applications and augmented reality applications.

SR. PROJECT MANAGER 2017 to 2018

IfThen Digital Advertising Agency

• Client-facing project management of digital and strategic websites for National Geographic global sites, Coca-Cola SmartLabel and Product Facts, Ingersoll Rand, AGCO Corporation and Southern Company.
• Proven track record of creating Agile-based project plans to meet project deadlines, while providing leadership to the team in prioritizing goals.
• Forecasting revenue projections and managing client budgets on a yearly and project basis.
• Writing functional and business requirements.

SR. PROJECT MANAGER (CONSULTING MANAGER) 2011 to 2017

VML (formerly Studiocom. Other positions: Project Manager, Resource Manager)

• Client-facing project management of digital, channel, mobile, kiosk and strategic projects for Coke.com, Purina Beggin’ Strips, Purina Busy Treats, Barilla, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Microsoft Cortana, U.S. Navy, PhRMA.org, and World of Coca-Cola.
• Project management of a global enterprise-level, responsive website for Deltek, which includes Sitecore personalization and Eloqua marketing automation integration. Oversight of up to 25 person project team.
• Integrated production of the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts “Joy Goes Around” promotion, managing Google licensing, equipment, translations and support to 16 global markets. Project management of creative, kiosk application, multi-location video shoot and social strategy in an 8 week timeline.
• Produced videos and photo shoots for Purina Beggin’ Strips, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Viva Towels.
• Solutions-oriented results in tackling limited budgets, aggressive timelines and risk management.
• Program management experience with leading up to seven campaigns simultaneously.
• Extensive experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, vendors and legal, including a Coca-Cola and Lionsgate collaboration for Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Purina Beggin’ Party Poppers Sweepstakes, and the Krispy Kreme Ghostbusters Doughnuts launch microsite.
• Proven track record of creating effective project plans to meet project deadlines, while providing leadership to the team in prioritizing goals.
• Monitoring utilization and resourcing of technical, creative and strategic resources for all projects by working closely with discipline leads in multiple offices.

RESOURCE CONTENT MANAGER (PROJECT MANAGEMENT) 2010 to 2011

BBDO

• Managed multiple projects simultaneously for REI, Hewlett-Packard and Florida Department of Citrus, including print, television, radio, digital, social media, mobile and out-of-home.
• Managed the project lifecycle from briefing to launch with scheduling, resourcing, distribution of feedback, monitoring of creative content, maintaining project scope and coordinating the workflow through multiple team members such as: account management, creative directors, digital/print/broadcast producers, business managers, art buyers, strategists and the studio.
• Successfully project managed the Hewlett-Packard Mobile Home Park for the SXSW 2011 Conference and Festival. This live-in community entailed the design and complete custom-printed production of blankets, pillows, T-shirts, umbrellas, a stage backdrop, fence wraps, Airstream/mobile home wraps and a trade show booth – all in a tight, three-week period.

DOCUMENT AND CREATIVE SERVICES COORDINATOR 2009 to 2010

Deloitte

• Managed projects and assigned resources for financial statements, presentations, marketing materials and audit letters.
• Worked with internal customers to define projects, meet deadlines and provide quality results with excellent customer service.

PRODUCER/TRAFFIC MANAGER 2008 to 2009

Brunner

• Budgeting, estimating, resourcing and scheduling of digital, direct mail, print and broadcast advertising for clients such as Atlanta Bread Co., Beazer Homes, Dow, Golf Pride and Edwin Watts Golf.
• Successful project management of national Beazer Homes promotion with 50+ different assets across multiple channels, working with multiple departments and offices, under tight time constraints.
• Worked with third-party vendors for retouching, dynamic email deployment and broadcast production.

PROJECT MANAGER 2005 to 2008

Nurun | Ant Farm Interactive (Other positions: Creative Traffic Manager, Jr. Project Manager, Project Assistant)

• Project Management: budgeting, estimating, resourcing and scheduling of interactive banners, websites, email communications and alternative media for clients such as AT&T, AutoTrader, The Home Depot.ca and InterContinental Hotels.
• Project Manager for The Home Depot.ca website team. This entailed managing hundreds of website components rapidly, yet accurately, in both English and French. Management also included eCRM and microsites.
• Worked with Rich Media and other third-party vendors.
• Project managed the development of proprietary FileMaker application for internal account and project management. I created the technical requirements and wireframes, and led agency training.
• Co-produced The Home Depot.ca Dad-alyzer Father’s Day Microsite including planning, photo shoot, execution and bi-lingual launch in 10 days.

FREELANCE AND PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 2004 to 2004

• Office and set PA work for companies such as Comotion Films.
• Assisted media specialists with acquiring broadcast rates and comparing competitor media plans for political candidates at LUC Media.

CREATIVE COORDINATOR 1998 to 2004

Sawyer Riley Compton

• Assisted creative director and creative department, coordinated all contest entries and materials, and established processes for art buying and purchase orders.
• Coordinated content and designed over 100 presentations for new business prospects and current clients.
• Agency producer for Partnership Against Domestic Violence’s “Hearts With Hope” video. Procured production company, locations, talent, props, extras and all licenses and releases.
• Agency Producer on Dow Chemical’s “Great Stuff Sales Video.” Assisted art director with selecting music, stock footage and negotiating licensing. Selected SAG talent and executed VO production.
• Produced retagging of commercials including VOs and Supers.
• Negotiated licensing of talent, music, locations, film and photography for clients – managed over 150 still images for The Ritz-Carlton alone.
• Researched and negotiated legal rights for copyrighted material.
• Oversaw editing of reels for presentations.
• Trafficked TV and radio broadcast instructions and materials for numerous Comcast markets, as well as handled dub orders and traffic instructions for other clients.
• Maintained broadcast and photography library.