Carrie Ellingson Email & Phone Number

Arizona, United States

Global Director of Project Management | Moving Brands15+ Years in Project Delivery, Strategic Leadership, and OperationsAs the Global Director of Project Management at Moving Brands, I lead a global team, managing the full project lifecycle for creative, digital, and strategic initiatives. I specialize in project governance, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and profitability. My expertise includes leadership, budget management, and aligning projects with business objectives to… Show more Global Director of Project Management | Moving Brands15+ Years in Project Delivery, Strategic Leadership, and OperationsAs the Global Director of Project Management at Moving Brands, I lead a global team, managing the full project lifecycle for creative, digital, and strategic initiatives. I specialize in project governance, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and profitability. My expertise includes leadership, budget management, and aligning projects with business objectives to drive client success and growth.Key Responsibilities: • Leadership & Team Development: Lead and mentor a team of project managers, setting strategic goals and promoting accountability and innovation. • Operational Efficiency: Oversee daily operations, utilizing Agile and Waterfall methodologies to optimize resources, manage risks, and improve delivery. • Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management: Build relationships with C-suite executives and senior clients, aligning project outcomes with strategic goals and ensuring long-term satisfaction. • Business Development: Spearhead RFP responses, project scopes, and KPI management to align new business opportunities with organizational strengths. • Global Project Management: Manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects across international markets, adapting strategies to meet diverse client needs.Key Achievements: • Delivered large-scale projects, improving delivery timelines by 30% and increasing client satisfaction by 40%. • Developed a mentorship program that increased team retention by 25% and fostered a culture of continuous improvement. • Enhanced project profitability by 15% through resource optimization and effective budget management. Show less

Arizona, United States

Project Lead | Brand Identity, Strategy, and Digital InitiativesI led the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of diverse projects in brand identity design, brand strategy, and digital initiatives, including website development and mobile apps. I coordinated efforts across global teams to ensure innovation and excellence in all deliverables.Key Responsibilities:• Project Management: Directed the development and execution of comprehensive projects, ensuring alignment… Show more Project Lead | Brand Identity, Strategy, and Digital InitiativesI led the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of diverse projects in brand identity design, brand strategy, and digital initiatives, including website development and mobile apps. I coordinated efforts across global teams to ensure innovation and excellence in all deliverables.Key Responsibilities:• Project Management: Directed the development and execution of comprehensive projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.• Client Relationship Management: Collaborated with Creative and Strategic Leads to strengthen client relationships, providing expert guidance to optimize service delivery.• Strategic Planning: Worked with Business Development to scope new projects, draft Statements of Work (SOWs), and create budget plans, ensuring clarity across all phases of project execution.• Operational Oversight: Managed project tracking, resource allocation, and team scheduling to align project objectives with business goals. Maintained effective cross-functional communication to ensure seamless project delivery.• Team Leadership: Led internal teams through project lifecycles, facilitating stand-ups, overseeing creative reviews, and ensuring alignment with project vision and deadlines.• Revenue Growth: Identified opportunities for incremental revenue, enhancing client engagements, and contributing to overall profitability.Key Achievements:• Delivered high-profile projects, consistently meeting or exceeding client satisfaction and business objectives.• Improved project delivery frameworks, reducing timelines by 20% and increasing team efficiency and client retention.• Expanded the digital portfolio, driving 25% growth in digital project revenues. Show less

Senior Project Manager | Brand Identity, Strategy, and Digital InitiativesIn my role as a Senior Project Manager, I effectively managed both simple and complex projects, ensuring timely escalation of issues to maintain project momentum and quality.Key Responsibilities:• Project Management: Directed the planning and execution of projects, preparing comprehensive scopes and plans that included deliverables, schedules, budgets, and assumptions.• Financial Oversight:… Show more Senior Project Manager | Brand Identity, Strategy, and Digital InitiativesIn my role as a Senior Project Manager, I effectively managed both simple and complex projects, ensuring timely escalation of issues to maintain project momentum and quality.Key Responsibilities:• Project Management: Directed the planning and execution of projects, preparing comprehensive scopes and plans that included deliverables, schedules, budgets, and assumptions.• Financial Oversight: Monitored the financial health of all assigned projects by analyzing financial and burn reports to mitigate risks and ensure projects remained within budget.• Client Communication: Conducted internal and client-facing project status meetings in collaboration with Account Management, keeping clients informed of project schedules, critical milestones, and dependencies.• Process Improvement: Actively participated in agency-wide initiatives, including process training and the implementation of the ERP system (Hive), to enhance operational efficiency.• Team Leadership: Mentored junior project management team members, supervising direct reports and fostering their professional growth and development within the agency. Show less

Project Manager Supervisor | Project Management Team LeaderAs a Project Manager Supervisor, I lead and develop a high-performing Project Management team, training and motivating team members to achieve project goals while adhering to responsibilities and milestones. My focus is on fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.Key Responsibilities:• Team Leadership: Drive team success through training, development, and motivation, ensuring alignment with… Show more Project Manager Supervisor | Project Management Team LeaderAs a Project Manager Supervisor, I lead and develop a high-performing Project Management team, training and motivating team members to achieve project goals while adhering to responsibilities and milestones. My focus is on fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.Key Responsibilities:• Team Leadership: Drive team success through training, development, and motivation, ensuring alignment with project objectives and fostering accountability.• Client Management: Cultivate strong client relationships by understanding their needs and providing clear, actionable updates through various communication channels, including phone calls, written reports, and presentations.• SOW Development: Partner with Client Services and extended teams to create, negotiate, and finalize Statements of Work (SOWs) that align with client expectations and project deliverables.• Strategic Project Planning: Demonstrate expertise in project planning and strategy, offering original insights on campaigns from concept through execution and evaluation, all while adhering to the client’s marketing strategy and budget.• Creativity & Quality: Passionate about supporting the delivery of high-quality work, I prioritize creativity in problem-solving and drive the development of skills among team members.• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements, leading a team to implement time and cost-saving improvements that optimize project efficiency. Show less

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Senior Project Manager | Operations Improvement | Team LeadershipIn my role as a Senior Project Manager, I successfully supported operations by implementing a new company-wide process, training a team of 20 to ensure a smooth transition while maintaining a positive attitude throughout.Key Responsibilities:• Operations Support: Led the implementation of a new process across the organization, effectively training a team of 20 employees to foster knowledge and ensure… Show more Senior Project Manager | Operations Improvement | Team LeadershipIn my role as a Senior Project Manager, I successfully supported operations by implementing a new company-wide process, training a team of 20 to ensure a smooth transition while maintaining a positive attitude throughout.Key Responsibilities:• Operations Support: Led the implementation of a new process across the organization, effectively training a team of 20 employees to foster knowledge and ensure compliance during the transition.• Project and Team Management: Managed multiple teams and projects in the Phoenix and Las Vegas offices for high-profile clients, including Live! Casino & Hotels, Gila River Hotels and Casinos, Virgin Hotels, Wynn Las Vegas, and Encore Boston Harbor.• Mentorship and Development: Mentored direct reports by setting achievable goals and encouraging professional growth, facilitating shadowing opportunities across departments to enhance their skills and overcome challenges.• RFP Management: Supported the New Business team by managing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), conducting research on potential clients, negotiating resource allocation, and coordinating timelines with multiple teams to meet deadlines.• Process Integration: Improved the integration of the Social Media team into the new process by collaborating with team members to identify their needs for success and ensuring seamless incorporation into the company-wide system.• Culture Committee Leadership: Led the Culture Committee, planning and executing initiatives such as Spirit Week, Halloween Party, OH Family Thanksgiving, Holiday Party, and Trivia Lunches, resulting in a notable increase in overall company morale. Show less

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Project Manager | Team Leadership | Client ServicesAs a Project Manager, I transformed a fractured team of Client Services, Project Management, and Creative Services into a cohesive unit in under three months. By maintaining a positive attitude and promoting collaboration, I positioned myself as a leader and problem-solver.Key Responsibilities:• Team Leadership: Fostered a collaborative environment by promoting teamwork and demonstrating expertise in project management.•… Show more Project Manager | Team Leadership | Client ServicesAs a Project Manager, I transformed a fractured team of Client Services, Project Management, and Creative Services into a cohesive unit in under three months. By maintaining a positive attitude and promoting collaboration, I positioned myself as a leader and problem-solver.Key Responsibilities:• Team Leadership: Fostered a collaborative environment by promoting teamwork and demonstrating expertise in project management.• Project Management: Launched diverse projects, including cross-property initiatives and brand campaigns, consistently delivering on time and within budget.• Client Development: Identified upsell opportunities for branding initiatives, printing options, and event enhancements, contributing to revenue growth.• Post-Mortem Analysis: Conducted post-mortems for large campaigns to gather insights on successes and areas for improvement, promoting continuous learning.• Financial Oversight: Collaborated with Accounting to ensure timely invoice processing, maintaining financial health across projects.• Vendor Relations: Established relationships with vendors, including printing and video production companies, to ensure high-quality deliverables.• Project Intake & Prioritization: Managed incoming job requests, prioritized projects, and negotiated deadlines based on resources.• SCRUM Leadership: Led daily SCRUM meetings to discuss upcoming projects, resource needs, and resolve challenges.Key Achievement:• Promoted to Senior Project Manager due to contributions to team cohesion and project success.• ERP System Expertise: Proficient in Workamajig for project management and resource allocation. Show less

Los Angeles, Ca And Louisville, Ky

Event Project Manager | Team Leadership | Vendor CoordinationAs an Event Project Manager, I successfully led a team of 12 in executing high-profile events, including the Kentucky Derby, Paley Center for the Media Honors, and Women in Sports Awards Ceremony.Key Responsibilities:• Event Leadership: Managed a diverse team to deliver successful events, ensuring all aspects met high standards of quality and client expectations.• Proposal & Invoice Management: Developed… Show more Event Project Manager | Team Leadership | Vendor CoordinationAs an Event Project Manager, I successfully led a team of 12 in executing high-profile events, including the Kentucky Derby, Paley Center for the Media Honors, and Women in Sports Awards Ceremony.Key Responsibilities:• Event Leadership: Managed a diverse team to deliver successful events, ensuring all aspects met high standards of quality and client expectations.• Proposal & Invoice Management: Developed detailed event proposals and invoices, submitting them for timely approval and payment to maintain financial accountability.• Vendor Coordination: Collaborated with multiple vendors to coordinate delivery and pick-up schedules, ensuring seamless event execution.• Post-Event Accountability: Conducted thorough checks post-event to account for all company materials and tools, ensuring nothing was lost or damaged.• Client Communication: Maintained regular communication with clients, providing updates on event progress and addressing any concerns promptly. Show less

Los Angeles, California

Project Manager | Creative Operations | Team IntegrationAs a Project Manager, I successfully integrated a newly formed in-house creative team with various departments, streamlining workflows and enhancing inter-department efficiencies.Key Responsibilities:• Team Integration: Integrated the new in-house creative team with other departments, fostering collaboration and communication to achieve shared objectives.• Workflow Optimization: Developed and implemented a… Show more Project Manager | Creative Operations | Team IntegrationAs a Project Manager, I successfully integrated a newly formed in-house creative team with various departments, streamlining workflows and enhancing inter-department efficiencies.Key Responsibilities:• Team Integration: Integrated the new in-house creative team with other departments, fostering collaboration and communication to achieve shared objectives.• Workflow Optimization: Developed and implemented a streamlined workflow process to improve efficiency across departments, resulting in faster project turnaround times.• Training & Development: Trained over 20 employees on the newly established processes and created a comprehensive training manual for onboarding new hires.• Project Management System Implementation: Researched, vetted, and implemented the project management system Assembla for a team of 10, improving project tracking and accountability.• Creative Project Support: Collaborated with the Creative Director and team to complete various projects, including retail signage and digital advertising programs, ensuring alignment with brand objectives.• Central Coordination: Acted as the hub of creative development, managing the production calendar and overseeing the intake of new job requests from the internal Marketing team.• Timelines & Approvals: Established project timelines with the creative team, securing approvals from cross-functional partners to ensure timely delivery of projects.• Budget Management: Managed all creative production invoices, ensuring projects were completed within budget while maintaining quality standards.• Shoot Production Coordination: Coordinated production for various shoots, including campaign, e-commerce, and social media shoots.• ERP Systems Proficiency: Experienced in Asana and Assembla for project management and resource allocation. Show less

Scottsdale, Az

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

Santa Monica, Ca

North Hollywood, Ca

North Hollywood, Ca