OVERALL:-Astute Project Manager focused on supporting cross-functional creative teams to help increase satisfaction and productivity through process improvements.-Respected and respectful professional with exceptional knowledge of strategic plan development for service excellence.TEAMS:The Boeing Company (April 2017 - Ongoing)-Primary point of contact for design and print projects to support Boeing Commercial Aircraft-Maintain intimate knowledge of both Boeing products and internal processes so projects can be executed and navigated through approvals systems quickly and smoothly-Organize, design-directed, and proofread production-ready artwork for coffee table books, direct mail, and packaging; work with printer for press checks.-Analyze data and develop reporting tools to streamline invoice processingVMWare/Carbon Black (6/20 - 03/22)-Developed and implemented a successful process plan supporting an Intrinsic Security Ad campaign from design development through final delivery of nearly 350 deliverables, on time and under budget-Coordinate timely launch of client campaigns with internal and external teams including communications, tracking and managing status, creative check-in reviews, deliverables, and approvals from project start to completion-Initiate project kick-offs with client and Internal Design Teams to include scoping, creation of creative briefs, estimates, and statements of work development

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• Initial Creative Services point of contact for business partners within Boeing Commercial Aircraft Sales & Marketing Division.• Develop process improvements and define workflow patterns.• Provide leadership, prioritization and project support for a variety of concurrent projects within a cross-functional 20-25 member team; ranging from single deliverable quick-turn to year-long multiple deliverable projects for print, web, multimedia, and video.• Shepherded year-long branding and imaging refresh for the 737 MAX, providing Program and Brand Managers with regular project status reports, budgeting information as well as acting as liaison between customer and design team to ensure Brand standards are adhered to across all communication platforms.• Partner with key stakeholders to align expectations and strategies, communicate milestones and estimates, as well as regular updates over lifespan of project.• Initiated several process improvement efforts to drive workflow, resource efficiencies and effectiveness.• Facilitate daily staff production meetings, assign resources and provide status reports to second level management team.• Develop multiple and multi-track project plans specific to campaign target dates.• Track project milestones and estimate-to-actual reports, making any necessary adjustments to plan or resources to ensure commitments are met.

• Leader of 12+ member Medicare Annual Enrollment Team; optimizing efforts to develop efficient workflows ensuring print and mail deliveries were on time, accurate and met governmental requirements and deadlines. • Reduced costs of overall project by nearly 50% in 5 years’ time, by targeting key strategic areas of improvement after in-depth process analysis. • Constructed formal vendor selection process, including assisting in contract negotiation and oversight of contract compliance in excess of $5M per year.• Negotiated multiple RFI/RFPs and associated ancillary costs for complex, multi-faceted projects and reporting analysis reports and recommendations to senior management.• Created and monitored project timelines and milestones, communicating progress to affiliated team members and stakeholders.• Prepared budget reports and reported results to stakeholders and senior management.• Coordinated kitting, fulfillment, and distribution of multiple-part print packets to field sales teams.• Created and distributed purchase orders, and assisted Accounts Payable with final billings.• Write Statements of Work and all corresponding exhibits• Participate in negotiations and vendor on-boarding.

• Facilitated efficient performance of team members, vendors and clients by expertly anticipating and prioritizing production and management tasks.• Trained colleagues and clients in new software.• Set up and managed travel schedules for in-house technical consultants.• Managed daily operations and identified project priorities for several production teams.• Built milestone checklist, including forecasting of vendor issues and staffing choke-points.

• Member of FileMaker Pro database development team designed to track digital and print assets, both for online use and in-house solutions.• Research and/or liaison with image houses for photo documentation, including image rights and licenses.• Met with clients to determine requirements and assess user experience to develop improvements to systems.

• Developed and documented streamlined operational processes.• Interviewed and trained new hires, developing skills needed.• Managed file and asset organization on servers for retrieval on current projects.• Created and maintained databases to track project development, specific to individuals and/or teams.• Managed production team and increased efficiencies by 140%, enabling the department to run faster with fewer errors and smaller staff.

• Refined and maintained scrupulous archive notes, enabling quicker recall of data.• Archived expired files and assets.• Overhauled and refined existing history database, creating a more intuitive user experience and easing the learning curve for new hires.• Edited and updated files to new assets• Checked for detail matches, such as trim size and color space.