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Phoenix, Az, Us

At H2 Creative, the focus is on leading the production of creative and marketing initiatives that align with the strategic goals across various creative and technology sectors. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing cross-functional processes to bolster collaboration among teams, ensuring efficient project workflows. Managing a diverse project portfolio requires balancing priorities, timelines, and resources, all aimed at driving successful campaign and brand executions. A significant part of the function involves facilitating effective communication throughout the organization to maintain alignment on project status, deliverables, and objectives. Additionally, this service is instrumental in cultivating a culture of excellence and innovation, creating an environment where creativity and strategic goals flourish together, demonstrating a commitment to both leadership and collaborative success in dynamic settings.

Austin, Texas, Us

As a Head of Production / PM I spearheaded the end-to-end creative development and execution of high-impact video and brand campaigns for industry giants such as Amazon, Google, Oracle, Broadcom, Intuit, and LEGO. I led a dynamic team of video editors, 3D artists, illustrators and designers, ensuring seamless collaboration and the delivery of visually compelling and strategically aligned content. My role involved not only managing the creative process but also driving process optimization across the production lifecycle, enhancing efficiency and elevating the overall quality of our output. Through my leadership, I consistently delivered projects that exceeded client expectations and contributed to the agency’s reputation for excellence.

Redmond, Washington, Us

The role at Microsoft involved leading a broad spectrum of creative projects, encompassing digital and brand design, video, print production, photography, and motion graphics. This position required the initiation of project roadmaps, management of Statements of Work (SOWs), and coordination of regular status meetings to ensure projects adhered to timelines and budgets. Collaboration was key, with the role demanding close work with designers, editors, producers, and art directors to uphold the organization's high standards of creative excellence. The position played a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency, mediating conflicts, and maintaining studio standards, highlighting the critical capacity for leading and successfully executing complex creative initiatives.

New York, Ny, Us

An e-commerce direct-to-consumer CPG start-up in nutraceuticals and wellness, leading a company of more than 130 people in creative, video production, customer success, product development, supply chain, research and development, technology, email marketing, social media, HR/culture, and brand direction. Enabling forward momentum and big picture thought leadership by effective management of cross-functional team initiatives within a portfolio of brands and fostered by top agency relationships. Use of strategies like project roadmapping, resource management, agile and waterfall project management methodology, software vetting for increased productivity, process and workflow development, and risk assessment allow a unique view into the overall operation of the company, using keen business acumen and strategy to positively influence growth and culture.

California, Us

Managed workflow, led process development and improvement functions, managed external public relations press-driving activities, served as communications liaison with external vendors and partners in the CPG space. Established and executed marketing campaigns for in-store and digital experience.

La Jolla, Ca, Us

Creative Producer for elite client roster, fusing multiple departments to provide a seamless approach to the live event space: branding and creative experiential design, video production, technical production, scripting, presentation design, showflow, production timeline + account management. -Producer and Creative Lead for over 10 global events in 2018, including: Amsterdam, Munich, Naples, Denver, San Diego, New Orleans, Nashville, and New Jersey. -Planned the entire production process for an array of video and creative projects in support of client strategies and business objectives-Created and maintained timelines and budgets for all production activities-Booked and communicated with talent agencies, technical production companies, directors, editors, animators, recording studios, venues, freelancers, etc to ensure every aspect of production was on time and within scope of work-Prepared SOW packages, generated estimates and secured client approvals on estimates and overages-Motivated the team by holding quarterly creative brainstorming meetings with the Creative Director, Vice President of Video Production, Producers, Designers, and other Creative Storytellers.

Chicago, Il, Us

Drove private event sales for three music venues within the React Presents group: the MID, Prysm Nightclub and Concord Music Hall. Exceeded sales goals through proactive client outreach, follow up, and effective client management and contracts. These events were pivotal in reaching company sales goals as it provided large contract guarantees to venues when not open for normal business.

New York, Us

Strategic marketing planning for the hotel's food and beverage outlets. Worked directly with the food and beverage director and general manager to devise sales-driving activities for the hotel guests and local patrons. Outlets include Library Bar, Pump Room, and private hotel rooftop suites.

Chicago, Il, Us

Managed marketing planning and operations for a multi-venue establishment: The Underground Chicago, Rockit Bar & Grill, Sunda.

Us

Creative Management role focused on creative project management and recruiting at the company's corporate headquarters.My focus there was on driving the company's large-scale creative projects supporting sales, HR, finance, etc., along with creating and tracking team timelines and creative recruiting. Our scope of work included anything from packaging design to radio spots, to Elf Yourself campaign, and/or guerrilla marketing activities.