Creative Project Manager skilled in organizing the entire life cycle of written and visual communications collateral.
Experienced in managing cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative solutions based on client
needs. Possess a strong knowledge of editorial and video production processes. Have an ability to evaluate and
improve workflow, information systems, and policies.
2/2006 - Present
TMP Worldwide/Monster Worldwide, New York, NY
INTERACTIVE PRODUCER / PROJECT MANAGER 2006 to Present
Currently manage complex/large-scale interactive projects for one of the most recognized interactive brands in the
world. Translate client solutions into detailed project plans and functional specifications for delivery channels, which
include Interactive Development, Branding, Media/Research, Email Marketing, Educational Marketing and Employee
Communications. Facilitate communication among team members, including the client, to ensure that interactive
project and all related collateral is delivered on time and within budget. Initiate client billing process and monitor
profitability analysis. Identify best practices and new technologies to help streamline the interactive process. Manage
video and photo shoots and partner with front and back end programming to ensure that the final product is both
creative and functional. Unveil completed product to client and their colleagues.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Managed the creative and roll-out of one of the most blogged career sites this past year, www.T-Mobile.com/jobs.
• Produced and launched, across three countries, the career site for one of the country’s premiere financial services
firms: www.careers.edwardjones.com.
• Rolled out the Diversity Intranet for United Technologies Corporation, one of the world’s largest industrial
conglomerates. See all produced sites in my samples section.
FREELANCE, New York, NY, Provincetown, MA & Phoenix, AZ 2002 to 2006
INTERACTIVE PROJECT MANAGER
Managed the content, logistics and expectations of events based upon budget, theme and weather. Managed the
creation and writing of print and interactive marketing and communications collateral. Partnered with clients and
affiliates to select entertainment, speakers, event site, hotel accommodations, banquet arrangements, transportation,
audio/visual staging and production. Coordinated contract negotiations with affiliates and vendors. Maintained
budgets and change management.
J. WALTER THOMPSON CO., New York, NY 1999 to 2002
STUDIO MANAGER - JWTWO POST PRODUCTION
Lead the post production team of the agency's in-house studio. Liaised with producers to obtain dailies and estimate
each production's budget. Allocated the appropriate human resources and facilities and monitored the project's life
cycle to maintain or shift the parameters as needed. Marketed the studio and its services to internal and external
clients. Lead the development team in migrating to a paperless, enterprise-wide, order and billing application. Also
worked as part of the company's event planning team.
METLIFE, INC., Scranton, PA 1997 to 1999
COMMUNICATION / DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST
Collaborated as one of five key members of the division’s process improvement team. Spearheaded the internal and
external communications environment for the company-wide IT Help Desk. Wrote, designed and edited the division’s
newsletter and press materials. Participated in implementing a new database that significantly improved workflow
and reduced paper usage by allowing users to access troubleshooting guides on their desktop. Made instructional
presentations to Northeast offices of MetLife which facilitated the migration of all IT Support calls to the Help Desk.
STATESWEST COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, Phoenix, AZ 1994 to 1997
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Assisted the Managing Editor for the corporation's three in-flight magazines: Reno Air Excursions, Western Pacific
SkyView, and American TransAir Sunsations. Developed article ideas. Traveled to destinations to interview local
offices of tourism. Conducted phone interviews as needed. Wrote feature articles on a range of travel-related topics.
Checked facts and requested submissions from freelance journalists and photographers. Assisted art director as
needed.
SKYMALL, INC., Phoenix, AZ 1993 to 1994
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Wrote all documentation and training manuals for the proprietary order and fulfillment software of the nation's largest
in-flight retail catalog. Collaborated with IT to test and document all changes to the system, and roll-out the finished
project to end users.
INFOSOLUTIONS, INC., State College, PA 1991 to 1993
TECHNICAL WRITER / COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Wrote all communications collateral and internal and external product documentation for award-winning software
which aided in the publication production process. Pitched stories to national media when relevant. Planned the
company's presence at publishing industry trade shows such as BookPub World and Seybold. Compiled press kits,
media lists and clips.
Mac and PC proficient MS Office Suite Adobe Illustrator Adobe PageMaker
Adobe Photoshop Lotus Notes Adobe Acrobat FileMaker Pro Impromptu Schedu-all
BA, Journalism, Penn State University, University Park, PA, 1991
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