Jan Morris Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte, NC

• Utilize a high level of expertise to mentor all members of the Account Management and Project Management teams.
• Review and communicate clearly any clarification or feedback regarding all creative briefs and brandbriefs for projects to make sure strategic direction is clear and on target for the client’s deliverablesand meets.
• Lead, develop, and present all marketing strategies with clients and internal team.
• Align with Creative and Digital Marketing Departments to ensure clear communication andaccountability of staff to maximize efficiency as an overall agency.
• Exceed client expectations with ROI for the agency and client’s investment of the work produced and delivered.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Provide overall leadership in project management to bring best practices and improved workflow to agency
• Manage traditional and digital projects including estimating, kickoff, resource allocation, scheduling, client correspondence and print production
• Responsible for creating and maintaining accurate project timelines using project management software Asana
• Manage freelance and vendor relationships needed to complete project, including copywriter, designers, developers production assistants and print vendors

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Manage projects from ideation through completion that support the CRVA and its brands
• Allocate and manage internal creative resources, as well as provide direction and prioritize assignments for agency and freelance creative resources
• Develop new company-wide project management system, and create and implement training curriculum to onboard all current and new employees
• Manage project communication with stakeholders to develop creative briefs and ensure accurate updates are available throughout the project lifecycle
• Execute project planning for monthly publication "Charlotte Happenings" and quarterly publication "Ignition"
• Integrate information and strategies with senior management in an effort to develop seamless marketing delivery

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Manage traditional and digital projects from initiation through completion.
• Create and maintain accurate project timelines and monitor resource management in Webvantage software.
• Oversee and implement best practices in agency process, including launch of paperless routing through Webvantage Software and ProofHQ.
• Track project activity to ensure key milestones in the project lifecycle are met.
• Identify and communicate potential roadblocks, escalated issues as necessary and provide weekly status updates to agency management.
• Manage all outgoing new business marketing materials, including RFPs, pitch presentations, credentials books, direct mailers and monthly newsletters.

Charleston, SC

• Responsible for coordination of Alumni Relations and Alumni Association events, including signature events such as the Alumni Awards Gala and A Charleston Affair.
• Assist with updating data on records in Raiser's Edge as it relates to Alumni Relations & Alumni Association functions.
• Manage calendar, reservations & activities of public spaces in the Blacklock House and ensure that the property is properly equipped and managed for all events.
• Responsible for all negotiating, coordinating, tracking, accounting and implementing all vendor contracts associated with events and programs for the office of Alumni Relations/Institutional Advancement.
• Research and recommend various venues, entertainment and decorating options for events
• Accurately compile relevant event needs to include, marketing, promotion, ticketing, registration, catering options, technology, equipment and photography as necessary.

Mt. Pleasant, SC

• Develop and write all marketing materials, press releases, campaign letters, sales packages, customer qualifying forms and other written materials.
• Fulfill sales orders, including order input, material purchasing, production scheduling and shipping.
• Research federal and state government bidding opportunities and write-up proposals for submission.
• Complete training on product design, development, planning and manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Generate new sales leads in each of the industries served by company.
• Schedule routine meetings with current customers to educate them on company capabilities to seek out new opportunities to problem solve customer issues.