Justin Sims, Icp-Mkg Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Manage duties traditionally undertaken by both a Project Manager and Account Manager for multi-month long projects in a variety of scope sizes for branding and web design.-Support clients navigating a variety of stakeholder needs ranging from heavy leadership involvement with large secondary stakeholder groups to single founders engaging with a project on their own-Balance supporting both internal project team needs and client team needs, which I don't always have visibility to, to ensure projects progress on time and on budget-Proactively manage expectations with clients as shifts in timeline occur-Manage a variety of projects with complex scopes and deliverables reaching clients on a weekly basis across multiple simultaneous project phases-Review all deliverables for projects I manage at both the macro and micro level, ensuring both a high quality in detail and that work is strategically answering client needs and feedback-Coordinate with internal growth team to build out timelines for proposed scopes and change requests or scope expansions for existing projectsAdditional-Built first in agency YoY project debrief insights data gathering and insights creation process, empowering leadership, Marketing, and Operations to solve for trends in constructive criticism while highlighting the differentiating aspects of our work-Built first in agency project health insights gathering process, exploring trends across company size and type, geographic location, and nuances between different scope types as they all relate to the extent to which a project stays on budget-Consistently contribute to internal process documentation to solidify processes we've found work well-Spearhead numerous iterative tests within projects for better transparency with clients, like better ways of tracking shifts to project timelines not formally documented in change requests-Support both clients and internal growth team in finding opportunities for scope expansion

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Using Agile methodology, continuously roll out and refine new processes for teams across Target's multi-national media agency, Roundel.-Represent 35 person team in cross-team tool and process projects-Act as Scrum Master for two four-person teams, managing ceremonies and ensuring collective accountability across the team-Manage implementation of numerous simultaneous process updates throughout the year-Collaborate with Target Digital Product Owners and outside vendors to ensure team needs are met-Build out library of Confluence training materials for self-guided walkthroughsNotable Projects:-Spearheaded initial push for and sat on core team for launch of agency-first project management system, redefining and streamlining entire agency workflow across multiple offices and ~300 users-Co-led planning, architecture, communications, and implementation of file storage solution transfer from internal servers to new Microsoft SharePoint ecosystem-Led the design perspective of an agency-first landing experience study/retrospective, sparking renewed interest in A/B testing and providing a benchmark for future iterations of the study-Overhauled internal training and onboarding process for 35 person team to be more empathic and easier to understand across different learning styles

Minneapolis, Mn

Hybrid client/creative team facilitator overseeing the development of campaigns for vendors across the Target Home Electronics space-Lead the creative strategy on campaigns for brands like Samsung, Canon, Energizer, and Bose-Collaborate with creative teams from multiple agencies to produce best work and strategy for vendors' goals-Forecast sales and media teams needs to distribute workloads effectively across multiple creative agencies-Actively consult on Account Manager onboarding processes by developing intuitive resources, as well as training new Account Managers

Minneapolis, Mn

Consultancy combining the narrative power of performance with the visual impact of design to create brands for ethically-driven organizations.-Provide design services across naming, identity design, graphic design, and brand strategy-As sole proprietor, I wear all hats related to business development, client and vendor relations, project management, creative work, and invoicing.

Minneapolis

Marketing firm focused primarily on the building tools industry. Includes clients in both the US and Canada.-First Project Manager in the company-Bolstered existing tech stack and processes to streamline workflow for the owner, contractors, and clients-Collaborated with owner in executing creative vision for portfolio of clients-Oversaw logistics for print and digital projects across a 100% remote team-Manage relationships between clients, contractors, and vendors

Burnsville, Mn

In-house Graphic Designer for building automation company that combines cloud computing and Internet of Things to create predictive building management solutions. -Build upon initial rebrand and create materials across channels-Balanced prioritization between creating external marketing materials and internal resources-Solidified and built permanent brand standards to ensure brand consistency for years to come-Collaborated on multiple unique projects including brand story video production, in-office artwork, and one-of-a-kind tradeshow display

Minneapolis, Mn

Globally-renowned and forward-thinking architectural design firm focused on medium- and large-scale public spaces. I joined as the first in-house combination of Graphic Designer and Print Coordinator.-Create graphic materials for pre-design work in the Planning+Strategies department, marketing collateral, and various other departments as needed-Oversee printing, binding, and shipping of proposals for new client work.-Manage printing machinery and print inventory

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Organization focused on advocacy for permaculture, a design methodology that works with nature instead of over nature. As a design fellow, I not only created work for commissioned projects, but also helped the staff and board gain a better understanding of how to effectively and consistently use a brand that typically did not have an in-house designer to funnel through.-Art directed, designed, and named first-of-its-kind permaculture subscription program-Solidified brand standards to ensure organization produced visually consistent messaging-Created promotional and educational materials for annual certification programs and workshops

Managed entire production process for lifestyle product design and manufacturing startup bringing natural wood to consumer goods in corporate gifting.-Collaborated with Operations Lead to ensure smooth order flow and shipment-Supervised and mentored design interns to ensure their experiences were impactful-Created material processes that reduced environmental impact by better matching product needs with material already cut to size, reducing waste, energy, and wear on equipment-Maintained equipment related to production process to minimize downtime for product development

Minneapolis, Mn

Internship focused on elevating the design quality and product offerings of the company.

Bachelor Of Design In Architecture, Sustainable Studies Minor, Architecture

Activities and Societies: Minnesota Quidditch League, Bachelor of Design in Architecture Student Advisory CommitteeArchitectural design.

Architectural Foundations Program, Sustainable Design, Architecture, Fine Art

Non-profit study abroad institution that mixes rigorous coursework with field studies and international excursions to build a complex.