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EXPERIENCE
Senior Project Manager
Omnicom / FutureBrand
Cincinnati, OH

July 2021 - Present

 

Senior Project Manager specializing in behavior-change design, leading strategic initiatives for Fortune 500 health and wellness clients and adjacent industry sectors. Experienced in managing complex, cross-functional programs with significant financial scope, partnering with senior stakeholders to align strategy and execution. Builds trusted relationships to drive collaboration and deliver retail innovation with measurable, human-centered outcomes—on time and on budget.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Lead end-to-end project delivery, aligning cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships, expectations, and communication to ensure on-time, on-budget execution

  • Oversee project operations, including budgeting, vendor management, and stakeholder coordination

  • Facilitate collaboration between internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and issue resolution

  • Translate strategy into execution through detailed planning, production specs, and retail implementation

  • Drive operational excellence through documentation, process development, and quality control

Senior Project Manager | Design
Galerie
Hebron, KY

July 2019 - June 2021

 

Manage cross-regional project delivery for the in-house design agency (US & Mexico), driving on-time, on-budget execution through proactive risk mitigation, team coordination, and performance tracking. Initiated and led the adoption of a project management solutions software, including research, implementation, and team training.

Specific responsibilities included:

 

  • ​Lead project workflows from kickoff to completion, managing status, creative reviews, deliverables, and approvals

  • ​Develop and manage project timelines to ensure efficient, on-time execution

  • Drive alignment on design approvals across all creative requests

Senior Graphic Designer & Packaging Coordinator
Galerie
Hebron, KY

January 2017 - July 2019

 

Oversee end-to-end process management and workflow coordination for packaging design and pre-production across a broad portfolio of licensed and branded products.

​Specific responsibilities included:

 

  • Managed licensed artwork approvals and workflows from internal teams through final production

  • Led pre-production setup for printed materials, including packaging and FDA-compliant labeling

  • ​Supported concept development, product ideation, and packaging design

  • Developed trade show and sales presentation materials, including 3D prototypes

  • Conducted market and trend research to inform product, packaging, and brand development

  • Executed product photography and photo editing to support marketing and sales efforts

Senior Graphic Designer
The Salyers Group

Fabulous-Furs, Fabulous-Bridal & The Madison Event Center
Covington, KY

​September 2008 - July 2016

 

Successfully managed graphic design projects from concept to completion across three companies, collaborating with management to ensure brand consistency, timely delivery, and quality.

 

Specific responsibilities included:

 

  • Designed and delivered 6 annual print catalogs and multiple look books

  • Produced collateral print materials, managing press schedules and review cycles

  • Edited photos and optimized color accuracy for print and digital use

  • Updated and maintained home page and web imagery

  • Developed and executed e-marketing assets and targeted email campaigns

  • Led brainstorming sessions, sourced trends, and conducted market research to inform design strategy

Skills
  • Project & Leadership Skill

  • Leadership & Team Management

  • Project Planning & Scheduling

  • Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Task & Workflow Management

  • Risk Mitigation & Problem Solving

  • Critical Thinking & Decision Making

  • Stakeholder Communication & Alignment

  • Agile Workflow & Process Management

  • Organization & Time Management

  • Empathy & Collaborative Leadership

  • Shopper Based Design

  • Creative & Technical Skills

  • Microsoft 360

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Project Managment Software

  • Art Direction & Design Oversight

  • Brainstorming

  • Research

EDUCATION
Digital Media Design Certification
Gateway Community & Technical College
Web/Digital Design & Animation

2007 - 2008

Achieved an advanced understanding of the background of web design with a focus on HTML and various coding. 

Visual Communication Arts Diploma
Gateway Community & Technical College
Graphic Design

1995 - 1997

One of two recipients of the 1996 IPMA Scholarships for students advancing their careers in Visual Communication Arts.

 

Successfully gained an early understanding of the fundamentals of Graphic Design & Layout.

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