Mandy E. Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Lead Creative Asset Management teams during account transition across multiple lines of business (Streaming Theatrical, Content & Networks).Set up Workflow and communication process across internal and external marketing, media and ad ops teams.Play a key role in working with internal media activation and operations teams and external stakeholders to manage the creative asset workflow associated with digital media campaigns. Oversee the management of video/custom program development, including production timelines and technical specifications, and routing of digital display, video, and other creative assets between the client, internal teams, creative agencies, and media partners. Play a vital role in helping the media team build creative decks to illustrate the media plan and assists in presenting plans to the client.

Manage multiple complex campaigns and lines of businesses.Manage, execute and oversee the development of creative video/custom program development (concept to launch), including production timelines and technical specifications, and routing of digital display, video, and other creative assets between the client, internal teams, creative agencies, and media partners.Manage and oversee the internal creative traffic process from ideation to launch soup to nuts for all digital/advertising campaigns.Strategize and partner with the agency teams to establish baseline project plans for all agency deliverables - using Project Management best practices and/or tools Develop reports/documentation to keep clients and agency informed on projects/campaigns, deliverable progress and issue tracking.Analyzes and prioritizes multiple activities and project needs, while establishing attainable deadlines.Resolve project issues and escalates challenges and risk as needed to internal and external stakeholders.Manage and ensures efficient workflows within the department.Effectively assign, delegate, coordinate and monitor all PM team member’s activities and projects to ensure they are delivering as promised (on time, on budget, etc.) Manage the overall quality control process and verify all internal and external assets meets all specifications and uphold quality standards of client/agency.Provide leadership, motivation, mentoring and training for the project management team.Manage and direct outside partners as needed (specialized agencies, illustrators, photographers, graphic designers, etc.) Partner with Media Buyers to provide creative insights and advise on creative feasibility when evaluating new media opportunities/projects.

• Work with internal departments including executive leadership, events, sales, to field and fulfill marketing requests• Manage the pipeline of requests for integrated media and resources (video, photo, copy, graphic design & print teams)• Strategize requirements and develop marketing plans, communication plans and content briefs with stakeholders and partners• Implement process & workflow for best practices to develop marketing assets across all media• Liaise between all internal teams and external partners, vendors, freelancers, including print vendors, gifts, and more• Manage Creative team members, provide leadership and assign creatives to ensure deadlines and budgets have been met• Ensure project are on budget, approved by teams and paid to vendors in a timely manner• Monitor project activities, ensure routing (legal, creative, etc) & quality control

Altered Reality Corp. is creating fun hyper-realistic mobile AR experiences featuring major film characters, sports stars and personalities who will materialize in the user’s environment. These impossible magical presences are designed to ignite sharing of user-generated memes on social networks in order to fuel engagement and multiply reach. • Complex Photo/Video Capture System Management & Production• Manage Account Receivable & Payable, Payroll; filing all Federal (FUTA) & State (FTB & EDD) Reports.• Set up & maintain client & vendor database; invoicing systems; digital asset management systems.• Oversee company operations; Apply critical expense tracking methods and cost controls to every project ensuring adequate profit margins are met and maintained.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

This was a contract position.* Build cross channel production (work completion) schedules for all marketing communication work using existing Client tool sets (Word, Excel, Project).* Complete and deliver work/tasks outlined in the cross channel schedules within the identified time frames.* Manage schedule changes and update project schedules as needed.* Provide consistent communication with Project Leads, task owners and other key individuals, including work status, roadblocks, schedule changes, resource changes, etc.* Resolve or escalate issues impacting scheduled work completion.* Review preparation - plan, communicate, and execute the content review tasks for both business and legal reviews, insuring that the required documentation is obtained, and perform the legally mandated compliance and dealer filing activities.* Coordinate and execute the routine literature and pdf updates to our websites, which includes coordinating with other business areas as required.* Communicate in a consistent, timely and professional manner regarding work volumes, challenges, changes, etc., to impacted teams.* Work with ambiguous and changing work and processes as the new work processes are developed and implemented. Deliverables:* Weekly reports containing at a minimum: work volume, work type, and delivery metrics* Provide resources to execute the daily operation of the current process Assist with design of the new work processes:* Assess scheduling and work flow process and tool requirements for the Marketing Communications team, including but not limited to: Analyze, develop and document standard work processes, necessary programs, project management tools and templates.* Recommend best practices for workflow management.

•Manage all production and video projects, including budgets, unit production, freelancers, crews•Maintain client relationships and manage accounts as needed• Support Producers and clients to set up, coordinate and manage logistics on all video shoots and projects through pre-production, production, post production.• Work with Producers to strategize concepts, estimate project budgets & develop client quotes • Establish, build and maintain relationships with key production crews, vendors and suppliers• Appropriately staff projects, negotiate pay rates for crews, equipment (rentals & purchases), vendors, talent, locations, etc., within project budget parameters • Generate and maintain production schedules, call sheets, permits, insurance, legal agreements, purchase orders, invoices and other required paperwork on every project • Plan and book all travel arrangements for out of town productions, monitor and track petty cash advances, coordinate all equipment and vehicle rentals, organize all catering and craft services • Obtain Independent Contractor Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and payroll paperwork from all freelancers •Oversee day-to-day company operations; budgets & projections, payroll, AR/AP

Boston, Ma, Us

Project Manager, Creative Services Traffic Manager

Burbank, Ca, Us

• Interface with Studio Entertainment Print, Creative Services and Retail Marketing teams to source and procure materials and services to support Company operational requirements. • Build and lead cross-functional teams, responsible for developing and implementing Strategic Sourcing arrangements with preferred suppliers. Improve the company’s procure to pay process by identifying and leading efforts with departments to reduce cycle times, improve customer service and reduce total costs. • Source and negotiate supply relationships for print, premiums and creative services.

Burbank, Ca, Us

•Support Global Retail Marketing (RM) Strategy and Planning, Assist in preparation of RM strategies for new releases and catalog titles, Work closely with Brand teams for selected CBLs, Measure territory retail execution against targets•Support RM Initiatives at WDSHE Global Accounts•Develop and Promote Global RM Levers for Local Use, Participate in local territory planning sessions, Develop Innovative Turnkey RM Programs, Work with local territories to install RM programs, Support local teams in the creation of growth-driving programs•Collaborate with internal/external WDSHE partners•Collect and Promote Global RM best practices and establish new processes across multiple teams•Manage the development of SKU configurations and assets for local use, including the development of online tool, collecting territory quantities, ensuring appropriate use of levers and other components.

Glendale, California, Us

• Internal and External Communications: Primary category licensee contact for all product development• Communicate with internal creative resources, category, marketing and sales teams/Research and respond to all licensee requests. Manage Product Development Process: Lead product development meetings with Disney Creative to review all submissions• Coordinate creative programs across the various categories/Work with other categories to avoid product and/or concept conflicts• Ensure licensee product lines reflect Disney quality and brand and property objectives/Responsible for review of all pre-production and production submissions/Responsible for public relations and advertising coordination/Facilitate promotional approvals/Execute merchandising plans and display implementation for property/brand product rooms• Research and analysis support: Sales Forecasting/Trend research/Retail shopping analysis/Support manager in the contract and amendment process/Prepare retailer presentations/Have a good understanding of the relationship and dynamic between Disney, licensee, and the retailer

Oakland, California, Us

•Work closely with creative, production teams and managers to anticipate, plan and schedule production•needs on a daily basis•Ensure adequate resource allocation to meet project deadlines•Manage workflow and document process in an effort to identify and implement process improvement opportunities•Liaise with marketing communications managers to initiate projects•Assign and route all phases of projects for internal reviews and approvals; document approval history

Chicago, Il, Us

• Manage the progress and completion of projects to build the brands of non-profit organizations.• Work closely with art directors, production & graphic artists, copywriters, program managers, advertising agencies and other team members to produce materials for recruitment and retention of large scale cause related athletic events. Ensure & maintain correct implementation & execution of files for production or web.• Develop and monitor scheduling for projects from beginning to end. Ensure timely workflow and communicate project status to all department personnel utilizing online management tools.• Maintain relationships with printers, fulfillment and direct mail houses and other vendors.• Ensure resources required to complete projects were available and hold the production of all marketing and collateral projects to deadline, both print and on-line.• CLIENTS INCLUDE: National Philanthropic Trust, Susan G Komen Foundation, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, United Cerebral Palsy, Alzheimer’s Association, LIVESTRONG Foundation, VFW

Producer for Freelance productions, Creative Services Traffic & Production Manager, Print Producer - Photo Clients include:Imstepf Studios, Mark Hanauer, Inc, Robert Stevens Productions, Gary McGuire Photography, Peter Dokus, David Hanover, Ken Chernus • Manage all aspects of a large, commercial photo studio; produce shoots, lead contact point for creative, manage multiple product lines for clients; Clients Include: Baskin Robbins, BSH/Thermador, Morning Star Farms, Pavillion’s, Toyota, Nissan, Acura, GM• Creative service management: produce materials with third-party vendors from design to final including web, print and collateral• Negotiate rights and fees based upon media usage and frequency.• Manage the entire sales process: from portfolio presentations to negotiation and securing sales.