About
A master at juggling multiple projects, providing superior client service, budget management and meeting tight deadlines. Long to do lists, collaborating with colleagues and constantly learning new skills are things that keep me happy at work. I’m looking for a position that challenges me with a variety of projects and responsibilities.
Skills
Shifting gears from one project to another and back again, on-boarding new clients, Mac and PC computer systems, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Basecamp, Pro Workflow, Workhorse, Intacct, Concur, Aproove, Google Docs, file organization, layout and design, marketing, event planning, meeting preparation, vendor management, trustworthy with confidential matters, able to teach myself and others new skills quickly with little to no assistance, excellent communication skills and solid in navigating through stressful situations.
Work Experience
Straub Collaborative Producer/Project Manager March 2012 – Present
Portland, OR
A commercial photography studio specializing in eCommerce and advertising imagery for multinational corporations.
Started with Straub as the Office Administrator – Promoted to Project Manager of the Reebok account after 1 year. After 5 years in charge of Reebok I am now working with 15 smaller clients and newly procured accounts. A few among them include Danner, Bogs, Kuhl and Dakine. I am tasked with on-boarding both the client and the team when the sales team wins a new account.
Create estimates, statements of work and in depth style guides for a wide variety of projects.
Create profit and loss documents for individual projects as well as yearly profit calculations for key accounts.
Plan and act as producer on location shoots including location scouting, permitting, model casting and creative direction.
Interface with internal teams and clients via email, basecamp, Pro Workflow, Webex, Skype, Slack, telephone and in person.
Schedule crew, hire/manage talent and facilitate in studio and on location shoots.
Manage a variety of vendors including talent agencies, creative staffing and post production outsourcing.
Plan and perform meetings for project kick offs, retrospectives and client check ins including creation of meeting agendas, running the meeting and sending out meeting notes to all pertinent parties.
Track article samples and project progress using data management software.
Collaborate with a wide variety of staff to keep projects on budget and on deadline.
Manage, schedule and check in with staff members on a daily basis.
Train and mentor newly hired Project Managers.
GISI Marketing Group Graphics Specialist / Client Services Coordinator June 2010 – December 2011 Portland, OR
A full service marketing company offering graphic design, digital and commercial printing, bindery, promotional products and mailing.
Delegated tasks to staff members, consulted with clients, estimated projects, processed orders and placed outside service orders.
Designed marketing materials, set files for print, performed color separations and pre-press operations.
Merged files for Mailing purposes, updated data in old files and sent out proofs.
Ran printing, folding, punching, cutting and drilling machines as well as hand bindery work.
Marketplace Media Designer / Event Planner / Office Administrator March 2008 – November 2009 Missoula, Mt
A Marketing firm offering media planning, TV/radio/print production, web site creation, branding and large scale events/workshops.
Designed all forms of marketing materials, assisted in brand identity and media budget planning.
Planned and facilitated 4 large non-profit events per year.
Performed client services, processed marketing materials and clerical duties.
Composed weekly newsletter, press releases and radio ads.
Performed search engine optimization, social media marketing and online marketing.
Education
University of Montana January 2003 - May 2008
Missoula, MT
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design with honors.
