Developing the detailed strategy, scope, communication and implementation plans for a portfolio of projects that directly influence customers' shopping experiences. Working with multi-functional teams across the business. Manage multiple projects at the program level, from discovery through to delivery. In addition to showing innovative thought leadership, required to utilize core project management, communication, presentation and creative problem solving skills to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Manage every aspect involved in publishing educational textbooks with special focus on client needs and wants. Prepare project scope definition and conduct launch. Partner with multiple internal and outsourced departments to participate in various client projects. Secure resources. Develop project methodology and schedule timeline. Monitor and control project deliverable for quality and timeliness. Manage project budget focusing on plan versus actual, and explain variances. Provide project communication reporting to both client and home office senior staff on a regular basis. Accountable for multi-client workload with concurrent critical deadlines. Develop multiple business opportunities from current project assignments and direct relationships.

Assisted and provided support to Project Managers involved in publishing educational textbooks. Expanded skills and knowledge about the managing responsibilities of developing new editions as well as revising reprints.

Developed concepts, researched, commissioned, and art directed all art or illustrations needed in educational textbook publications. Prioritized concurrent assignments to meet urgent deadlines. Directed design of spread layouts for final art product. Granted primary contact with all clients to gain approval of artists, final art and report on budget status. Managed all contracts and invoice approvals. Responsible for updating clients’ online image databases.

Created logos and applied branding to flyers, brochures, newspaper advertisements, other material and signage. Spearheaded design assignments from initial concept through final production. Provided administrative support, file management and maintenance.