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Championed and drove adoption and effectiveness of project management tools, system and functionality and tools across the agency, as well as built and managed a department of three. Additional responsibilities included managing workflow and overseeing agency projects, including scheduling and resource management. Worked with all departments to ensure that work is completed on time and on budget. Continued to manage the Deluxe, Small Business Revolution Campaign, as well as Jack Link’s… Show more Championed and drove adoption and effectiveness of project management tools, system and functionality and tools across the agency, as well as built and managed a department of three. Additional responsibilities included managing workflow and overseeing agency projects, including scheduling and resource management. Worked with all departments to ensure that work is completed on time and on budget. Continued to manage the Deluxe, Small Business Revolution Campaign, as well as Jack Link’s, Trystar, Rise Inc. Led a committee to develop and launch Fast Horse’s intern program, Integrate, a first of it’s kind in the marketplace. Worked closely with account staff and departments to ensure maximum success of all projects and campaigns. Show less

Project managed the Deluxe Small Business Revolution Campaign including cross-channel advertising, PR, website design, web series launch, as well as the city revitalization budget for first SBR on Main Street winner. Provided project management consulting services related to internal processes and practices, staffing, and agency’s implementation of project management software and tools. Conduct learning and training opportunities for Fast Horse employees related to project-management practices… Show more Project managed the Deluxe Small Business Revolution Campaign including cross-channel advertising, PR, website design, web series launch, as well as the city revitalization budget for first SBR on Main Street winner. Provided project management consulting services related to internal processes and practices, staffing, and agency’s implementation of project management software and tools. Conduct learning and training opportunities for Fast Horse employees related to project-management practices as needed. Show less

Managed print and digital marketing projects for Kubota, Syngenta and Finnegans from concept to final production.

Position combines Project Management with Account Management and responsibilities included leading agency team through all project aspects from concept kick-off through final execution of cross-media deliverables. Interfaced and collaborated directly with client team on project timelines, approval milestones, photo shoot product priorities & shoot production, asset management as well as partnered with Target vendor for final file hand-off.

Helped to build Target’s agency partner roster, managed relationship between internal Marketing teams and external partners. Develop training programs for partners, managed communication with partners, facilitated Target/Agency performance evaluations and Best of the Bullseye nomination & selection process, conducted new partner searches, maintained database of current and potential partners, stayed on top of trends and resources in the agency arena.PRINCIPLE DUTIES &… Show more Helped to build Target’s agency partner roster, managed relationship between internal Marketing teams and external partners. Develop training programs for partners, managed communication with partners, facilitated Target/Agency performance evaluations and Best of the Bullseye nomination & selection process, conducted new partner searches, maintained database of current and potential partners, stayed on top of trends and resources in the agency arena.PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*Managed partner/Target relationship & development process:- Interacted directly with Target Marketing teams.- Conducted agency evaluations and created developmental action plans for selected agencies.- Coached agency to meet Target’s needs & succeed within our culture. Ensured they are motivated, collaborating, partnering and capable of meeting the needs of internal teams.- Coached Marketing teams to allow agency their best chance to succeed.- Institutionalized knowledge of agency capabilities & performance & communicated to Target teams.- Maintained & improved best practices for use by agencies & cross-media groups within Marketing pyramid.- Lead & collaborated with Marketing teams to ensure agency onboarding process was successful.- Managed online tools including Marketing Resources, Sharepoint & Target Wiki.- Participated in utilization of technology to support business processes as needed.*Conducted agency searches, including research, interviews & providing recommendations to support internal business needs:- Onboarding selected agency partners, including development & optimization of training programs for agency teams.- Worked with Marketing category teams to establish resources & tools to help new partners understand the organization & the Target brand.*Worked closely with Marketing teams to ensure agency remains a productive & valuable resource for the Marketing organization.*Identified & recommended opportunities to improve efficiencies on team. Show less

Managed print and interactive marketing projects from concept to final production. Assisted with Marketing Workflow Process Training and created Onboarding Process for new Project Management hires.

Jennifer launched Radar, an independent concierge service based in Mpls, out of pure passion for the Twin Cities. Radar gave an insider view and provided recommendations, itineraries and reservations for Twin Cities residents and visitors in dining, retail, arts, music, theater and event offerings. Within these arenas, the personal service matched the needs and wants of locals and visitors with innovative, rare, notable, specialized and often locally owned options in the Twin Cities. In… Show more Jennifer launched Radar, an independent concierge service based in Mpls, out of pure passion for the Twin Cities. Radar gave an insider view and provided recommendations, itineraries and reservations for Twin Cities residents and visitors in dining, retail, arts, music, theater and event offerings. Within these arenas, the personal service matched the needs and wants of locals and visitors with innovative, rare, notable, specialized and often locally owned options in the Twin Cities. In 2009, Radar's services expanded into event planning and execution. Jennifer's local love approach and connections created a variety of thoughtful and distinct events - including corporate parties and dinners with award-winning chefs and notable sommeliers, cocktail classes with James Beard award-winning bartenders and sought-after DJs. Jennifer's drive and enjoyment was to create a memorable event that connected people to people, food, music and an environment. Jennifer also helped manage the branding, marketing and launch of Tour de Farm - started by Mpls chef, Scott Pampuch. TdF dinners were set on and hosted by a variety of MN farms with rotating chefs.Published articles on Radar:http://www.minnesotamonthly.com/media/Minnesota-Monthly/December-2010/Gifted-and-Talented/http://metromagazine.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vtwincm10/i5/p32 Show less

Digital Producer for American Standard Site refresh. Managed schedule and team responsibilities from IA through agency final file delivery to client. Worked with internal account team, developers, designer, writer, external IA vendor and client.

Perishables/food shoot with photographer Erwan Frotin, client: SuperTargetItso storage re-shoot with photographer Lauren Krysti, client: TargetBedding shoot with photographer Joel Larson, client: Target

Partnered with agency staff and Target client on overall print campaign projects for Community Relations, Education & Pharmacy from kick-off through client production hand-off. Responsibilities included developing timeline, estimating, negotiating and managing art buys, making certain internal teams are meeting deadlines as well as working closely with client partner to ensure project expectations are met.

Project managed the break-through reality webisode series "Brawny Academy", as well as responsible for making certain interactive projects met deadlines and budgets. Managed internal agency creative resources and worked with Interactive Producer to acquire any external resources needed to complete the project. Worked closely with Interactive Designers, Writers, Multi-media artists to make sure on task and given necessary assistance to complete the project. Also acted as a liason between… Show more Project managed the break-through reality webisode series "Brawny Academy", as well as responsible for making certain interactive projects met deadlines and budgets. Managed internal agency creative resources and worked with Interactive Producer to acquire any external resources needed to complete the project. Worked closely with Interactive Designers, Writers, Multi-media artists to make sure on task and given necessary assistance to complete the project. Also acted as a liason between creative and account management teams to facilitate creative approvals, meeting project timelines to assure on-time delivery of creative assets.Client work included:Koch Industries, Inc. (Brawny Paper Towels)NYSE TravelersBahamas Show less

Promoted to manage the following campaigns: Community Relations Arts Branding Sponsorships, involves 30+ national level sponsorships, and Internal Communications including ''RED'', Target's company-wide Team Member monthly magazine. Additional responsibilities included: Media Captain Representative, managed communication between Team and Haworth Media, as well as Target internal Media Department. Represented Team as SWAT Lead in the Marketing Online Proofing System from initiation through… Show more Promoted to manage the following campaigns: Community Relations Arts Branding Sponsorships, involves 30+ national level sponsorships, and Internal Communications including ''RED'', Target's company-wide Team Member monthly magazine. Additional responsibilities included: Media Captain Representative, managed communication between Team and Haworth Media, as well as Target internal Media Department. Represented Team as SWAT Lead in the Marketing Online Proofing System from initiation through development to the ongoing system communications with Team. Previous campaign management and responsibilities included; Branding, Branding Architecture, Holiday, Holiday Toy Catalog, Grand Opening, Back to College, Back to School and Design For All. Management Supervisor of both Project Coordinator Level 1 and Project Technician; Completed Leadership Training, Business Writing as well as other Target University courses. Show less

Responsible for project timelines, creative and production resource schedules, routing of creative and gathering approvals to assure projects deadlines are met. Mentored and managed entry-level project management staff.

Promoted to Fujitsu Worldwide Account to manage traffic process within agency as well as interface with Team Fujitu's offices in Japan, London and Singapore. Print Producer on international B2B campaign and handled all art buying on a local, national and international level. Managed and staffed Traffic Coordinator position which involved overseeing the global media and copy translation workflow.

Managed production of print advertising, collateral and direct mail projects from job initiation, estimating, management of budgets to final print production.

As John Olson's fifth hire in 1997, lead the account management of Mall of America, Meet Minneapolis and Lake Country Builders.