SUMMARY

Highly motivated and results-oriented Creative Project Manager with 18+ years of experience leading and managing photo shoots, video productions, and creative teams for luxury brands. Proven ability to translate brand vision into cohesive and impactful design solutions across various media formats. Skilled in budget control and fostering strong collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.

EXPERIENCE

Production and Project Manager, KODI COLLECTIVE, New York, 2016-2023

(Clients: Chantecaille, NARS, Shiseido, L’Oreal, Mizani, Maharam, Amazon, IBM, Calvin Klein)

 · Led the expansion of production services for a key client, resulting in a 25% increase in project revenue by successfully integrating video and photography production.

· Managed the complete lifecycle of photo shoots and video projects, from conceptualization and budgeting to execution and delivery, ensuring alignment with brand identity.

· Sourced and managed freelance designers, photographers, and crews; negotiated contracts; and served as the primary point of contact for external vendors, overseeing all  aspects of production logistics.

· Implemented efficient workflows and fostered accountability among team members, consistently delivering high-quality creative assets with budget and on time.

· Decreased production expenses by 15% and accelerated project timelines by 2-3 days by streamlining internal processes through the development and implementation of enhanced procedures.

· Managed a team of five direct reports while overseeing annual budgets totaling $1M.

Senior Account Manager, HUDSON YARDS STUDIOS, New York, 2015-2016

(Clients: Bobbi Brown, Redken, Pureology, Carolina Herrera, Swarovski Lighting,)

· Led and managed all aspects of post-production for high-volume retouching studio specializing in luxury beauty and lifestyle brands.

· Collaborated with the IT team to adopt and restructure information architecture on servers, ensuring an up-to-date record of all creative assets was maintained.

· Was recognized as the key asset and retained through an acquisition to facilitate a smooth transition.

Junior Account Manager, shootdigital, New York, 2014-2015

(Clients: Darphin, Origins, La Mer, Moroccan Oil)

·  Built credibility, established rapport, and cultivated effective working relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.

· Oversaw multiple postproduction accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals and client satisfaction.

· Interpreted client vision and directed retouching team to ensure client needs were met while maintaining high standards of the final product.

Project Manager / Photo Editor, Stockland Martel Inc., New York, 2008-2014

· Managed entire project lifecycle from initial design concept through final delivery of annual limited-edition book, showcasing company's photographers and contributing to a 30% annual growth in new      business.

·  Developed and monitored marketing budgets and content calendar website, blogs, and social media accounts.

· Supervised day-to-day activities of portfolio and digital asset departments.

· Created high-quality, message-driven content for marketing materials, including quarterly newsletters, e-blasts, blog posts, and printed communications.

· Successfully reorganized and refocused photographers’ marketing collateral for website reconstruction.

Digital Asset / Photo Editor Assistant, Stockland Martel Inc., New York, 2006-2008

· Compiled images and built customized supplemental PDF materials of photographers’ work to secure new projects.

· Assisted photo editor in building seasonal newsletter and weekly e-blast layouts.

· Managed ongoing and recurring marketing projects, including leave-behinds, seasonal greeting cards, and website updates.

· Executed duties of photo editor in supervisor's absence.

EDUCATION

BROOKLYN COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, Brooklyn, New York

B.F.A., Photography

CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Management

PMP Certification

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Project Management

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Vendor Management

Communication & Collaboration