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- Led strategy, coordinated cross-functional teams, and implemented on engagements across industry verticals spanning large websites, videos, marketing, branding, and more- Instituted client management best practices and restructured current processes to enhance work quality and accelerate efficiency and delivery- Communicated proposed project value to a client goal or strategy with a history of increasing organic engagement growth- Reviewed and managed team time entries to ensure billing and budget accuracy for all projects

Rockville, Maryland

- Developed deep understanding of project scope, goals, and deliverables that support client business objectives for all agency engagements- Translated client needs into specific goals and action plans for cross-departmental teams- Built deep relationships with key clients, including Brookfield Properties, which led to substantial budget growth on new engagements with expanded agency services- Spearheaded, created and managed the production of a 100-page operational process handbook for the account service team to serve as the foundation for day-to-day operations within agency- Ensured consistency and precision in monthly financial reporting (WIP and revenue forecasting)

Dc Metro Area

- Implemented on engagements across industry verticals spanning websites, magazines, research, marketing, and branding- Oversaw account team and effective project execution while managing teams time and maintaining 70-80% billability - Buily deep relationships with key clients, including Transurban and CREW Network, which led to budget growth on new engagements- Built and maintained new account/project management tools, techniques, and procedures to constantly evolve client communication model - Communicated proposed project value to a client goal or strategy with a history of increasing organic engagement growth- Identified opportunities to enhance client experience through improving communication and schedule challenges, which led to a 20-30% decrease in time utilization for publication design projects- Mentored account management team members- Wrote proposals aligned with client goals, set objective scopes of work inclusive of pricing, and pitch to potential clients- Developed deep understanding of project scope, goals, and deliverables that support client business objectives for all agency engagements- Created project plans and schedules in adherence with scope of work and budget - Led annual reviews for account management team members

Silver Spring, Md

- Successfully led 10-15 engagements across 8-10 different clients annually as the main point of contact throughout project life cycles, often translating technical requirements and recommendations- Managed scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality control on all relevant engagements - Identified and resolved project roadblocks and crises, proactively tracked changes in project scope, and implemented contingency plans- Evaluated profitability, revenue, bill rates, and utilization across projects- Managed team resources through daily trafficking, forecasting, delegating, and monitoring- Coordinated third-party resources and vendors, including successful website builds with offshore development teams and multi-day creative photoshoots

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Freelance Graphic Design specializing in print materials including, but not limited to, wedding invitations, direct mail pieces, banners and large scale signage, branding packages, logo development, and web graphics.

Washington, Dc

- Created and executed all graphic materials for corporate office and 36 retail stores nationwide - Updated and managed e-commerce website by creating all design elements for online marketing, thematically updated on a weekly basis- Maintained, managed, and organized web content, a 4k+ image library, press library, editor’s kits, and brand identity

- Managed and coordinated sales team and job production- Developed and managed graphic design projects for local and national clients while adhering to critical deadlines- Designed logos, advertisements, stationary packages, etc., to aid with both company and client branding- Managed prepress production and file fixing to ensure proper print quality- Led QA of production files, confirmed pre-press file requirements, and developed print and web ready files using RGB, CMYK, and Pantone (PMS) color systems

- Designed and executed nationwide broadcast PR campaigns with on-air and web elements for high profile clients such as Proctor & Gamble, Unilever, General Mills, and Suave- Executed online promotions, video and photo contests, and multi-channel social media promotions- Pitched national news stories and facilitated radio interviews- Designed all internal marketing collateral- Managed internal company PR and marketing plan

-Provided on-site support on red carpet and in media center at various MIRAMAX activities including the “Once in a Lifetime” press junket and the “The Night Listener” premiere-Wrote and edited press materials including pitch letters, releases, media alerts, fact sheets and backgrounders-Managed regional media aspect of campaigns through pitching local media, facilitating television and radio interviews, and compiling all press coverage