Brian Sturtz Csm, Cspo Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

• Responsible for collaboration with the release manager, portfolio manager, impacted product(s), their delivery team(s) and vendors to determine the release planning/sequencing of dependencies to build out a plan..
• Expert knowledge in all business processes across an entire line of business, as well expertise in other lines of business and technology disciplines
• Understanding of global and line of business project and program management standards and methods
• Working with high-performing teams in complex program execution
• Strong understanding of Waterfall and Agile methods; stakeholder management; risk management and operations
• Create and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders throughout the firm

Atlanta, GA, US

• Consultant with 3Ci – An MAU Company based in Atlanta, working with Regions Bank, ranked 434th on the Fortune 500 and headquartered in Alabama. Regions is also on the list of largest banks in the United States.
• Provided project management and change management leadership for Regions UX
• UX Lead for two squads, Web Publishing and the Design System, including owning and leading Scrum process, planning, and backlog grooming
• Apply broad understanding of all UX skillsets — interaction design, content strategy, content authoring, art direction, prototyping, journey mapping, user research, motion graphics, front end development
• Plan and execute change management at both the squad and organization levels
• Advanced experience with Agile/Scrum/SAFe development methodologies and ability to align UX processes with multiple Agile process frameworks

US

• Provided design operations support for EIDO Innovation, Digital, User Experience, Experimentation, and the business partners
• Partnered with EIDO Operations team and EIDO Portfolio Operations Director to support Nationwide Financial EIDO partners, NF Innovation product and service development pods, and NF Innovation Councils, including.
• Supported Innovation product owners as business project manager for new product application development, prototype testing, user education materials, and launch
• Worked closely with internal business partners and UX leadership to sell and define project needs for the annual UX pipeline, including intake, scoping, and resource assignment for a total of 100+ projects annually
• Heavily involved in setting up of dedicated UX practice area/LOB-focused squads
• Provided design operations support for Innovation, Digital, User Experience, Experimentation, and the business partners, including communications, portfolio management, resource management, and program management

Columbus, Ohio, US

• Led Digital Marketing project teams to successfully delivery on projects in support of business objectives across Nationwide’s digital properties to facilitate the IT delivery
• Responsible for creating and maintaining project plans and timelines as well as maintaining the resource forecast for the project when resource needs
• Responsible for the day-to-day flow of work within the project team to ensure that all deliverables are of high quality and meet the project objectives
• Owned project risks and issues log and escalate any roadblocks
• Primary point of contact for project team and our clients including status reports, change management communications and leadership updates
• Tracked and reported project spend against the agreed-upon budget

Lewis Center, Ohio, US

• Led creative efforts for technology-driven companies plan, develop, execute, and measure the success of their digital marketing strategies.
• Led day-to-day management of all client account interactions as well as optimization of all client campaigns, including website, mobile, design, development and content marketing services.
• Managed both agency and off-shore development teams for complex enterprise-level website design and development projects, including those for Exel Logistics and Highlights for Children.

• Effectively managed and led creative projects, and provided strategic and tactical recommendations for Telhio Credit Union and other accounts.

Columbus, Ohio, US

• Managed project inspiration, project initiation, creation of site maps, coordination of developer and development, content entry, testing, approvals, and site launches for over 15 websites
• Led unprecedented organic growth with the senior level clients at McGraw-Hill College & Career Readiness division, planning and executing over 10 new web site solutions
• Proposed, planned, and produced a very effective new series of testimonial videos for Hocking College following a brand evolution during which extensive first-person research led to internal consensus and a progressive.
• Leveraged brand planning experience to propose, create, and implement a new brand development process
• Clients included: Granville Recreation District; Hocking College; McGraw-Hill; Ohio University; Titebond

Columbus, Ohio, US

• Identified client objectives and introduced firm via networking, cold calls, events, and cultivation of referrals
• Provided daily operations leadership including client service, brand strategy, and media planning
• Implemented a new sales process using Salesforce, call scripts, proposals, presentations, and self-promotion
• Acquisitions and strategies included: Girl Scouts; LiveSafe Foundation; Mario Tricoci Salons; Neuro Behavorial Systems; Rife's Autobody; United Cerebral Palsy of Central Ohio

Columbus, OH, US

• Managed the brand development process for the Prevacid pediatric brand, including messaging and concept development, market research, photo shoots and print production
• Planned direct mail campaigns, convention materials, and new product launches for the Humalog brand
• Hired, mentored and directly supervised an Account Executive
• Clients included: Eli Lilly & Company; Takeda-Abbott Pharmaceuticals

Columbus, OH, US

• Managed timeline, estimation, and assignment of creative resources for development of branding, radio and television, annual reports, and integrated marketing campaigns
• Clients included: Cityspace Realty Estate Development; Duke Realty; ProCard; The Ohio State University

New York, NY, US

• Managed the development and production of national print ads, broadcast television and radio commercials, in-store and drive-thru signage and packaging for the Hamburger, Late Night, and Super Value Menu brands
• Planned and produced a major promotional sponsorship with ESPN, including planning and development of the contest web site and ESPN The Magazine print campaign and television spots
• Client: Wendy’s International

US

• Produced integrated marketing campaigns for Bremer Bank including print ads and broadcast television and radio commercials, branch point of sale materials, brochures and annual reports
• Managed development of the logo identity, marketing materials, web site and signage for the grand re- opening of the Minneapolis Depot Hotel & Resort
• Clients included: Bremer Bank; CSM Development Corporation; UCare Minnesota

Columbus, OH, US

• Managed timeline and estimate development while supporting senior leadership in client relations, project management, production, and media planning and placement
• Clients included: Family Health Plan; Maumee Bay Brewing Co.; Mercy Health Partners; Owens Corning

Communications, Interpersonal Communications

Bucyrus, Ohio