David Platt Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

Mississauga

• Lead all aspects of multiple interactive projects including scope definition, project planning, execution of deliverables, development of estimates, management of change requests & timelines.• Participated in the ongoing improvement of project management practices and processes. • Prepared project scope and developed project plans based on information provided and information contained in job brief and selling strategy.• Prepared, coordinated, tracked and trafficked all interim and final deliverables with Account Team, Creative Team, Production Team and Tech team, as required.• Created timelines, maintained and updated project and program schedules, including activities and milestones, and flag risk to timeline where there is threat of slippage.• Managed day-to-day activities to ensure that timelines and deliverables for projects are met. • Created ballpark budgets and detailed estimates, and maintain and update project and program budgets. • Oversaw the accuracy and quality of agency product and participated in QA and approvals for all project and programs.• Defined resources skill requirements and sourced internal/external production resources as required.• Provided leadership to a complete Digital web development team of 10 (web dev, creative/copy, QA, database dev & social media team), in creating websites, custom applications and promotions for high profile clients.• Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality interactive products and services to scope, on schedule and within budget.• Communicated project status including scope, timeline and budget parameters on a regular basis to all program stakeholders.• Tracked and managed multiple project budgets from $200K – $500K.• Clients included, L’Oreal, Match Marketing Group, Mars Pet Brands (Cesar, Whiskas)

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto

As project manager, I was responsible for the development of interactive web-based solutions for all my clients. My role encapsulated working with cross-functional teams, securing resources across multiple disciplines, and ensuring that solutions were delivered as per scope, on time and on budget, all while building professional relationships with clients, vendors and associates.Key Responsibilities:•Develop, maintain and effectively execute project plans throughout the life of multiple projects according to internal/external processes and success expectations.•Effectively manage internal teams of 5 – 10 people across multiple disciplines.•Define, negotiate, communicate and manage the scope of assigned projects and implement and monitor quality standards on all project deliverables.•Communicate client objectives/needs to internal team.•Develop and maintain a project schedule which defines tasks, proper project sequences, dependencies, work effort, duration and resource requirements.•Track and manage multiple project budgets from 500K – 1.5M and accurately forecast until project completion.•Secure appropriate resources based on project needs.•Mitigate project risk by identifying, analyzing and prioritizing solutions based on project need.•Clients have included Citibank, Clorox, and the Bank of Nova Scotia.

Duties included tracking budgets, monitoring project timelines and progress, and tracking change management throughout project/program delivery. Also responsible for coordination of information flow within product team, supporting quality assurance review, client reporting, and tracking delivery of required information, project timelines and deliverables between the client, third party and internal resources.•Managed 5 - 10 team members in the areas of creative, online production, web development, quality assurance, reporting & analytics, value, & experience design.•Monitored all project processes and operations for time and resource efficiencies, cost management, and process improvement opportunities; took corrective action to stay within time and expense limits.•Tracked and managed multiple project budgets from $200K – $1.5M•Clients included FedEx, Pitney Bowes, Dairy Management Inc.•Projects included managing new email service provider (ESP) internal integration.•Spearheaded and managed RFP/RFI process in Campaign Management platform selection.•Led team in redesign of parent company Pitney Bowes’ corporate website.•Managed the execution of the Kraft “Recipe By Email” program (RBE) which is delivered weekly to approximately 5 million consumers across 4 markets: USA, Canada English & French & Spanish.•Conducted additional research project evaluating best practices in software and systems purchasing and presented to management for review.•Researched, developed, and implemented new procurement process used company-wide.•Received Contribution Award for exemplifying the organization’s core values.

Supported Project Manager in execution of weekly “Recipes by Email” program for Kraft. Partnered with team to plan and manage for highest quality client experience and results; worked with leaders of the team to coordinate and manage internal teams, client teams, third-party providers, etc.•Communicated creative direction & managed the design of “one off’s” from within RBE, Quick Polls, Recipe Solicitation Pages & Reader Recipe Reviews across all 4 markets.•Created and maintained documentation such as creative & project briefs, internal pricing documents, statements of work, change request for both internal & client stakeholders.•Assisted in tracking budgets for all Kraft projects.•Participated in the definition, cost estimation & management of project scope for additional baseline programs such as Kraft Hockeyville & Kraft Reconnect.•Effectively managed & maintained relationships with creative agency & Kraft clients.

Position involved proactively sourcing new sales and renewing current business, recognizing and responding to business opportunities, as well as single game order taking and fulfillment. As part of sales team, duties also included constructive work with other core members of the team to achieve total Consumer Sales goals and objectives.•Utilized the systems to drive new subscription sales and renewals for flex packs.•Recognized new business opportunities and “up-sold” subscription level packs.•Handled incoming calls and processed single game ticket orders for TBJ Clients.•Recognized and reacted to customer service issues with quick and positive solutions.•Proactively sourced new business through cold calling 100 extra consumers per shift.•Worked constructively with other core members of the Consumer Sales team and achieved total Consumer Sales targets on a weekly basis.•Exercised strong relationship building and people skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external clients at all levels within the organization.

Co-op position. Duties included research and assistance in the development & planning of special events; acted as a liaison and contact for performers and other participants. Participated in the Cavalcade of Lights, WinterCity & Celebrate Toronto Street Festivals where responsibilities included set-up/take down, and on-site problem solving.•Worked collaboratively with other sections including sponsorship, marketing and production for the execution of seamless event products.•Researched leading-edge talent in all artistic disciplines from performance art to visual art, music, interactive activities, attractions and spectacle shows as well as pertinent lifestyle and entertainment trends, assisting in the development of fresh, innovative, inspiring event designs reaching target markets for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, Wintercity, Cavalcade of Lights & Toronto Summer Street Festival.•Provided on-site event execution.•Participated in the programming planning cycle and vital critical paths.•Participated in innovative programming strategies, enhancing Toronto signature events and festivals.

Post-Graduate Program, Sport & Event Marketing

Activities and Societies: Dean's Honor List. Successfully organized and hosted fundraising event which raised awareness and over $2000.

Computer Programming, Computer Science, Diploma

Film/Cinema/Video Studies