• Directed project programs and portfolios, adapting plans as necessary, coordinating changes with team members, and meticulously tracking progress to ensure successful completion.• Fostered proactive communication within cross-functional teams to establish clear project expectations, anticipate challenges, and mitigate potential issues, thereby optimizing project outcomes.• Collaborated with stakeholders to resolve issues, identify and mitigate risks, and seize opportunities for process improvement, fostering a culture of continuous enhancement.• Identified areas for system and process enhancement, driving cooperative efforts towards effective solutions and streamlined operations.

lagom-mpls.com• Spearheaded the establishment of a graphic apparel brand, overseeing all facets from conceptualization and financing to sales, marketing, and production.• Drove the selection of apparel types, fabrics, and designs, setting competitive pricing based on meticulous analysis of production costs.• Managed end-to-end operations, from third-party vendor coordination to e-commerce and shipping logistics, while identifying and targeting specific market segments.• Maintained comprehensive financial oversight, managing business bank accounts, payment processing, and accounts receivable/payable with meticulous attention to detail.

Clients: Analog Devices & Excel Energy• Led multiple projects, ensuring effective resource allocation, conflict resolution, and profitability management to achieve project objectives.• Served as a pivotal point for project communications, disseminating crucial information to global creative teams and cross-functional stakeholders.• Ensured timely and high-quality project deliverables within budget constraints, maintaining transparent client communications and internal reporting.• Leveraged expertise in project estimation, timeline management, and resource tracking to drive successful project outcomes.

Client: Microsoft Retail Stores• Led the management of print and interactive projects for clients including Microsoft Retail Stores, overseeing initiatives spanning social media, digital banners, in-store displays, out-of-home advertising, and direct mail campaigns.• Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery, maintaining adherence to defined scopes and timelines.• Facilitated seamless communication between internal teams and clients, ensuring alignment on project goals and expectations.• Coordinated cost analysis reports and printing specifications to facilitate internal budget approvals, while managing procurement processes including bid requests and purchase orders.

• Directed creative projects from inception to completion, ensuring the maintenance of workflow processes and adherence to best practices.• Served as a key liaison for project communications within the global creative department and across cross-functional teams, facilitating smooth information flow and collaboration.• Managed project and production budgets, handling purchase orders, accruals, cost tracking, and reconciliation efforts.• Maintained schedules, managed external vendors, and oversaw system tools and portals to support project execution and efficiency.

Clients: iShares, Microsoft & Hewlett Packard• Oversaw the definition, scoping, and management of print and interactive projects for clients such as Microsoft, Xbox, Hewlett-Packard, and iShares, encompassing various advertising mediums and digital platforms.• Developed detailed project plans to ensure projects were delivered on time and within budget, adhering to predefined scope, timeline, and cost parameters.• Managed project teams and third-party vendors throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring successful internal and client communications.• Played a key role in fostering successful collaboration and delivering high-quality projects that met client expectations.

• Managed print and mail projects from estimation through to delivery, overseeing all aspects including planning, design, in-house production, and coordination with third-party vendors.• Implemented environmentally sustainable practices, offering FSC certified and post-consumer recycled paper options to customers, while educating them on the importance of sustainability.• Developed and enforced quality control measures for print production and direct mail teams, ensuring consistency and excellence in deliverables.• Provided training and guidance to employees on newly implemented processes and technologies, contributing to team development and efficiency.