Creative Development Manager
Current- Oversee the development of a variety of communications and products and resources from concept to completion based on the organization's brand guidelines and best practices, including multimedia resources and materials (i.e., WIEGO Publications Series, research and other academic publications, worker education materials, audiovisual material, comms strategy, copyediting, quality control, graphic design, photo assets, video production); - Provide leadership and supervision to the members of the Creative Development team and external consultants; prepare annual terms of reference (ToRs) for the team and external consultants; closely monitor project progress to ensure alignment with timelines and budgetary requirements;- Support the Communications Director in the development of the department’s annual work plan/priorities and budget.- Regularly monitor and evaluate the impact of WIEGO communications materials and marketing efforts, and document communications outcomes and lessons learned to inform future activities.Notable Accomplishments:- Promoted to Creative Development Manager in September 2020 as a direct result of project management and communications expertise; entrusted to provide leadership to a team of 7 within the production/creative development department.- Played a key role as member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to contribute integral efforts in maintaining a culture that provides a sense of belonging and value to all employees.- Chosen as one of two team members to serve on the Status Employment Advisory Committee in March 2022 to evaluate contracting model and improve comprehensive benefits package for employees. - Streamlined communication systems following employment in 2018 through electronic production and event management forms, as well as simplified infographics and materials communicating processes.
