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Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

Traffic control

Denver, Colorado, United States

Led efforts to expand business through comprehensive market research and analysis, utilizing AI-powered tools to define B2B growth objectives. Utilized ZoomInfo and LinkedIn Sales Navigator for prospecting, and employed HubSpot for outreach automation to contact agencies. Tracked communications and campaign performance with HubSpot CRM, analyzed data for strategy optimization, and recommended an updated outreach strategy based on analysis.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Led B2B lead expansion efforts into new markets through targeted approaches. Leveraged market research, online directories, and social media to identify potential clients. Partnered with an SEO specialist to amplify search engine impact on business expansion.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Led a Brand Marketing team in the highly regulated pet insurance market, focusing on print and digital production. Utilized an agency model to manage cross-functional teams, execute high-profile campaigns, and collaborate on shared assets with partner corporations. Supported Social Media, Digital Comms, and E-Commerce teams on website design and consumer-facing content.• Managed production of diverse assets (digital, print, email images, banners, social media content, videos, and trade show materials), ensuring brand consistency. Collaborated with graphic designers using Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.• Facilitated Sprint planning, collaborating with team leadership to ensure smooth operations and effective implementation of day-to-day processes. Conducted weekly meetings to review progress and adjust plans as needed.• Implemented workflow change management processes for Wrike, optimizing end-to-end project management procedures.• Oversaw the installation and integration of the Box CM platform, including comprehensive guidelines for platform use.• Produced in-house photo/video shoots and content. Managed freelance Videographer, Editor, and motion graphics artist.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Creative Project Manager working on an agency-modeled Brand team. Utilized Agile and Waterfall methodologies to manage cross-functional teams and execute high-profile campaigns.• Facilitated Sprint planning and conducted weekly meetings to review progress and adjust plans as needed.• Managed the production of multiple asset formats (digital, print, email images, banners, social media content, videos, and trade show materials), ensuring consistent branding and messaging.• Acted as the marketing team's liaison with partnering corporations (AFLAC, Chewy, State Farm, and the Seattle Humane Society).• Produced end-to-end in-house photo/video shoots and content for marketing materials.• Oversaw end-to-end production of a 100+ page illustrated book. Produced a popular 13-episode puppy parenting video series for youtube.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Air traffic control of key dates and milestones for all marketing projects ensuring daily tasks are completed on time including product and lifestyle photography. Utilized agile project management practices given the dynamic setting.• Provided creative input and feedback during project development with producers and clients.• Utilized Asana to maintain and update the daily task traffic system, ensuring the efficient tracking of project tasks.• Led and coordinated key meetings, resulting in improved communication and adherence to project deadlines.

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Site Manager for 3D LIDAR Laser scans of survey environments and structures. Implement process management systems; translate requirements to generate existing condition data using a variety of software packages.• Utilized real-time data to create and present architectural models; securing buy-in from stakeholders, and add-on revenue for builder clients.• Led business growth strategy by implementing new marketing initiative and new interactive customer experience; utilizing virtual 3D modeling to demonstrate technological solutions and software ROI projected to save clients 3% across projects.

Los Angeles

Project Manager for a Sony Feature Film project. The project was ultimately shelved, and I was laid off due to the project cancellation. (Moved to Nashville, TN in September)

Los Angeles, Ca

Managed cross-functional coordination efforts and led presentation reviews with Film Directors, Producers, and Marketing teams. Acted as a primary liaison between the SVP Marketing at Universal Pictures and various departments.• Negotiated approximately $170K in cost savings in marketing spend by repurposing assets and marketing collateral from previously produced CG materials.• Resolved critical scheduling issues and delivered multiple versions of film trailers for theatrical and television release.• Ensured project timelines and budgets were met by coordinating communications across departments, processing reviews, and approvals.• Managed File and Media Assets including 600 Visual Effects shots and 1,300+ assets of 3D models, video, audio, and images.

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Primary cross-functional contact across multiple departments; Responsible for meeting and event management, communications, staffing, implementation of operational policy and processes. Tracked change requests to ensure program status deadlines and needs were addressed in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. • Schedule and track the progress of tasks for assigned vendors or sequences in the project.• Follow up with vendors daily to ensure task deliverables remain on schedule, communicating any scheduling changes to the appropriate Artists, Supervisors, and Production team as needed.• Coordinate all vendor deliveries; physical media and digital asset deliveries to DAM system.• Oversee delivery of all project materials to Clients and Program Managers at the conclusion of the Project.

Burbank, California, United States

Coordinated multimillion-dollar visual effects projects, contributing across multiple departments. Tracked change requests to ensure program status deadlines and needs were addressed in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. • Led review meetings with stakeholders and VP Visual Effects. • Managed team requests, and collaborated with artists and editors. Responsibilities include asset tracking, budgeting, vendor relations, and cross-coordination.• Oversaw vendor change requests to ensure that stakeholder satisfaction and critical deadlines were met. • Delegated task assignments and scheduling for the in-house visual effects team

Los Angeles, California, United States

Provided administrative support to clients and Program Managers. Led meetings and reviews with Film Directors, Producers, and Marketing teams. Tracked change requests to ensure program status deadlines and needs were addressed in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. • Ensured project timelines and budgets were met by coordinating communications across departments, processing reviews, and approvals.• Schedule and track progress of tasks for assigned vendors or sequences in the project.• Follow up with vendors on a daily basis to ensure task deliverables remain on schedule, communicating any scheduling changes to the appropriate Artists, Supervisors, and Production team as needed.• Coordinate all vendor deliveries; physical media and digital deliveries via approved designated system. • Oversee delivery of all project materials to Clients and Program Managers at the conclusion of the Project.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Operations Manager for Pre-Production on James Cameron’s Avatar Sequels; Program Manager for insert Film shoot on The Jungle Book and Special Projects Manager assigned to the visual effects, virtual production, and motion capture units.• Developed the project planning and installation of multi-million-dollar truss and winch system for the Film's Stunt team on main-stage; sourced and hired vendors to provide regulatory safety compliance measures. • Managed daily operations and interdepartmental requests. Supported motion capture system testing, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity.• Production Supervisor for a joint Fox / Disney Imagineers motion capture shoot for Disney World ride; overseeing a Union crew of ten, plus two talent for Disney World that comprised a $250K budget. • Produced additional photography for Disney’s Jungle Book; accountable for a $1.5M spend budget; scouted and negotiated stage rental, equipment rental, and manpower for the shoot requiring 60+ crew.

Playa Vista, Ca

Managed team requests, supported CG shot review meetings, and collaborated with artists and editors for stakeholder reviews. Core member of the Visual Effects team on 'The Jungle Book' which won the 2016 Oscar for Best Visual Effects.• Oversaw vendor change requests to ensure that stakeholder satisfaction and critical deadlines were met. • Media and Asset manager• File management and storage across multiple formats.• Primary cross functional coordination and communications.• Responsible for international digital media deliveries on a global scale.

Playa Vista, California, United States

Developed plans to maximize employee productivity by creating and managing personnel schedules. Facilities management for IT networks, PO Billing, and security.• Production Managed a multi-million dollar Film shoot for Jungle Book; Scouted and Negotiated Stage, Equipment rental, and Manpower for the shoot requiring 125 crew• Facilitated insurance compliance through liaison with Attorneys, Risk Management departments, and vendors. Upon completion of projects, tracked recoverable assets by reviewing purchase history and requesting returns. • Produced and upheld filing system for sensitive information and specific documentation.Selected Contributions:• In food cost alone, saved $10K in a 4-month period • Reduced supply expenses by 30% over 7 months

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration And Management, General

Pending course work

Associate Of Applied Science, General Studies

Professional Certifications, Audiovisual Communications

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas