RESUME
WORK
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:
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Lead end-to-end project delivery, aligning cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships, expectations, and communication to ensure on-time, on-budget execution
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Oversee project operations, including budgeting, vendor management, and stakeholder coordination
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Facilitate collaboration between internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and issue resolution
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Translate strategy into execution through detailed planning, production specs, and retail implementation
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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:
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Lead project workflows from kickoff to completion, managing status, creative reviews, deliverables, and approvals
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Develop and manage project timelines to ensure efficient, on-time execution
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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.
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Managed licensed artwork approvals and workflows from internal teams through final production
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Led pre-production setup for printed materials, including packaging and FDA-compliant labeling
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Supported concept development, product ideation, and packaging design
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Developed trade show and sales presentation materials, including 3D prototypes
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Conducted market and trend research to inform product, packaging, and brand development
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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:
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Designed and delivered 6 annual print catalogs and multiple look books
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Produced collateral print materials, managing press schedules and review cycles
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Edited photos and optimized color accuracy for print and digital use
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Updated and maintained home page and web imagery
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Developed and executed e-marketing assets and targeted email campaigns
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Led brainstorming sessions, sourced trends, and conducted market research to inform design strategy
Skills
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Project & Leadership Skill
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Leadership & Team Management
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Project Planning & Scheduling
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Cross-Functional Coordination
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Task & Workflow Management
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Risk Mitigation & Problem Solving
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Critical Thinking & Decision Making
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Stakeholder Communication & Alignment
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Agile Workflow & Process Management
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Organization & Time Management
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Empathy & Collaborative Leadership
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Shopper Based Design
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Creative & Technical Skills
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Microsoft 360
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Project Managment Software
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Art Direction & Design Oversight
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Brainstorming
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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.