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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.
• 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:

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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Scottsdale, AZ

Phoenix, Arizona Area

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Greater Los Angeles Area

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Santa Monica, CA

North Hollywood, CA

North Hollywood, CA