PROFILE
I am a certified Project Management Professional (PMP, ACP). I have successfully managed projects across multiple channels and disciplines – interactive (website builds, mobile apps, CMS, email marketing, social media), video production (U.S. and Canadian corporate shoots – planning, production, and post-production), print production (branding, DM, POS), and experiential marketing (installations, external resource procurement, logistics).
CERTIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP)®
- Issuing authority – Project Management Institute – June, 2021
- Verification Badge
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®
- Issuing authority – Project Management Institute – June, 2023
- Verification Badge
- Fundamentals of Agile Project Management
- Issuing authority – Project Management Institute – March, 2023
- Verification Badge
- Fundamentals of Predictive Project Management
- Issuing authority – Project Management Institute – March, 2023
- Verification Badge
- Generative AI Overview for Project Managers
- Issuing authority – Project Management Institute – January, 2024
- Verification Badge
HARD & SOFT SKILLS
- Firsthand experience with project management software; Smartsheet, ClickUp, Workamajig, Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana
- Strength in managing multiple schedules and deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable in a modern working environment
- Thrives in a high-performing cross-functional team
- A solutions finder – able to identify issues and fulfill requirements using external/third part suppliers as needed
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Microsoft Office
- Fluent in scripting languages HTML and CSS
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
FREELANCE PROJECT MANAGER: 2021 – Current
Contract positions with:
- Cundari (Halifax)
- Performance Art (Toronto, NYC)
- Believco-Brightworks (Toronto)
- FleishmanHilliard Highroad (Toronto, St. Louis)
- Apollo HVAC (Nova Scotia, Jiangsu China)
- IG Wealth Management (Burlington)
- AI Nexus Healthcare (Champaign Il)
- Fairbrother Designs (Texas)
- Enlightened Artist Management (Toronto)
- Woodman Rentals (Wolfville NS)
PROJECT MANAGER: 2020
Healthwise Creative Resource Group (Toronto)
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- Proactively implemented company-wide digital guidelines resulting in expanded digital efficiency and increased revenue opportunities
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- Spearheaded the development of digital marketing templates with cross-functional collaboration – digital checklists, digital workback schedules, scorecards, project briefs
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- Experience working with PAAB, the customer advisory board/pre-clearance service – recognized by Health Canada for advertising directed to healthcare professionals
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- Experience with cloud-based customer relationship management systems (Veeva CRM)
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- Clients: AstraZeneca, Allergan, Eisai, Vista Eye Centre
PROJECT MANAGER: 2015 to 2019
Dept. 9 Studios (Edmonton & Toronto)
Americana Music Publishing / Dept.9 Music Inc.
Autumn Productions – Film Production Company
Autumn VR – Virtual Reality Gaming, 360° Storytelling
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- Oversaw all aspects (Developers – mobile app, gaming, and web, songwriting and voice-over talent, video and commercial production, print production suppliers) – of multiple interactive and print projects for Edmonton based Americana Music Publishing and subsidiaries
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- Decreased production costs by:
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- Creating all corporate websites (front-end and back-end development, sitemaps, wireframes)
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- Developing branding for AMP and Dept.9 Music
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- Creating all company social media outlets including YouTube channels and Facebook ads
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- Managing content for all company social media outlets and websites
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- Decreased production costs by:
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- Provided music supervision and music placement – licensing for film and television
DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGER: 2015
Anderson DDB Health & Lifestyle (Toronto, US, UK)
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- Proactively implemented digital standards and procedures guidelines for the Toronto office, leveraging best practices from team resources
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- Point person on training new hires, interns, and external suppliers on new digital standards and procedures guidelines
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- Managed multiple projects utilizing internal resources; to manage resource overloads, timelines, and to ensure project successes, external resources and suppliers were utilized when needed
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- Proactive in developing new relationships with external suppliers to save on production costs
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- Clients: GSK U.S. (Benlysta), GSK Global, Toronto Transit Commission, Amarin U.S. (Vascepa)
PROJECT MANAGER: 2014 to 2015
Kenna Toronto
A marketing solutions provider, offering innovative technology solutions, hosted CRM solutions, digital, media and social capabilities.
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- Hired on a short-term contract to manage and deliver a range of digital projects
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- Proactive in implementing new digital planning process
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- Clients: Mercedes-Benz, Four Seasons, Dr. Otker, SONOS
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER: 2012 to 2014
Inventiv Health / GSW Worldwide
One of Canada’s largest communications firm specializing exclusively in health care.
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- Implemented digital standards and procedures guide for Montreal office
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- Procurement of new external suppliers for video production and web development that improved project efficiency and created future business
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- Troubleshooting – Identified and resolved issues in regard to:
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- International shipping – customs clearance of digital hardware to the U.S.
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- Brand ambassador talent for Canadian healthcare conferences (Booking talent, costumes, accommodations, flights)
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- Canadian production team logistics for U.S. client corporate video shoots (Planning, production, and post-production)
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- Troubleshooting – Identified and resolved issues in regard to:
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- Managed multiple projects, simultaneous, across several teams – utilizing internal and external resources and suppliers
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- Clients: Kimberly Clark (U.S.), Shire, Pfizer, Valeant Canada, Seattle Genetics, Gilead, Takeda, Janssen, Amgen, Biogen
PROJECT LEADER, DIGITAL SERVICES: 2007 to 2012
Trojanone / The T1 Agency
A Toronto-based brand engagement agency.
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- Proactive in bringing digital advertising, web development, and video production in-house, creating a separate department, which resulted in increased revenue streams
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- Oversaw a team of 5 including web developers (inrernal & external), designers, and video production (pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution)
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- Clients: Canadian Tire, RBC, Hudson’s Bay, Mattel, Speed Skating Canada, NIKE, OLG, ParticipAction