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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Strategic Project Management & Delivery:Led end-to-end delivery of 100+ annual projects, driving operational excellence through data-driven planning and execution. Managed 20+ simultaneous initiatives while optimizing resource allocation and capacity forecasting, successfully reducing contractor costs while maintaining quality standards and timeline adherence.Organizational Transformation & Process Improvement:Spearheaded enterprise-wide transformation by modernizing project management systems and establishing comprehensive delivery playbooks. Implemented robust KPI tracking systems that drove 15% improvement in project completion times and enabled measurable growth across the organization. Championed adoption of emerging technologies and mentored teams through change initiatives.Scoping and Budget management: Led the creation of scope, milestones, and project budgets for all company programs and projects with the use project profitability data. Leadership & Stakeholder Management:Built and maintained strategic partnerships across executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive project success. Led executive-level presentations and stakeholder alignment meetings, effectively communicating project progress and strategic value. Developed deep understanding of business context to provide value-driven recommendations across multiple work streams.Team Development:Designed and implemented collaborative mentorship program for project management teams, focusing on professional development and skill enhancement. Set clear performance expectations and provided ongoing guidance, resulting in improved team capabilities and project delivery outcomes.

Established and led newly formed technology department, implementing comprehensive project management processes and delivery frameworks from the ground up. Cultivated strong partnerships between internal stakeholders and technology partners through effective relationship management and open communication strategies, resulting in $200K increase in partner-related agency revenue.

Led end-to-end management of 100+ research, strategy, and digital marketing initiatives across five business lines. Established streamlined communication protocols and standardized delivery processes, while overseeing Project and Account Manager outputs. Conducted strategic discovery sessions with stakeholders to align projects with organizational objectives and success metrics. Built strong partnerships with internal teams, clients, and contractors to optimize workflow and drive continuous process improvements throughout project lifecycles.

Client & Project Portfolio Management:Managed 15+ concurrent client relationships with portfolios exceeding $5 million, showcasing strong multi-project leadership capabilities. Established comprehensive quality assurance processes and approval workflows to ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables. Optimized team productivity and project profitability through detailed timeline management, resource allocation, and budget oversight.

Strategic Project & Resource Management:Led strategic resource planning and workload management alongside Creative Directors and VPs, balancing shifting priorities while maintaining project deadlines. Pioneered execution frameworks for company's first complete website redesign project, establishing innovative project methodologies. Developed comprehensive project scope documentation to ensure alignment between deliverables and strategic objectives.

Iowa City, Iowa Area

Event Planning & Management Leadership:Directed comprehensive planning and execution of 30+ annual events ranging from 20-800 attendees, managing a $300,000 yearly budget. Orchestrated all aspects of event operations including staffing, travel, audiovisual, catering, and venue coordination. Led high-profile Advisory Board meetings and expanded international reach by successfully launching new recruiting events in Beijing, managing Chinese social media marketing and local partnerships. Collaborated with 20+ campus departments and Communications team to ensure cohesive branding, marketing materials, and registration processes. Implemented data-driven improvements through post-event analysis, stakeholder feedback, and attendance metrics.

Iowa City, Iowa Area

Managed logistics for 150+ group visits annually, coordinating programs for 10-100 visitors per event. Pioneered 10 new recruitment events to strengthen organizational outreach goals. Played key role in executing large-scale campus events, including a 2,500+ person visit day and the annual "On Iowa" program, where recruited and trained 400+ volunteers to facilitate check-in for 5,000+ first-year students. Built strong stakeholder relationships to ensure continuous event improvement and visitor satisfaction.

Iowa City, Iowa Area

Managed recruitment territory of 100+ high schools, delivering engaging presentations to audiences of up to 1,000 people. Developed and executed strategic recruitment initiatives, including three new partnership events to support institutional enrollment goals. Built strong relationships with prospective students, families, counselors, and educational agencies through consistent engagement (120+ weekly communications). Analyzed territory data to optimize recruitment strategies and provide actionable insights for achieving enrollment targets.