Experience

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  Energy BBDO

  • United States
  • Advertising Services
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Sr. Producer, New Business

    • Oct 2015 - Present

    Worked as part of a small team to win new business for Energy BBDO. Was the lead Producer on numerous pitches including successful pitches for Kerrygold, ZTE, Home Instead, American Egg Board, and Kohl's. Aside from the normal job responsibilities, I've moved giant TVs across town, found someone to paint clouds on the ceiling over a weekend, wrapped rooms in custom wallpaper repeatedly. Aside from the New Business work, I also have created multi-media tours of the office for important visitors, led the project to have a mural installed in the office space and was the lead producer for the 2016 Off the Street Club Holiday Luncheon, that raised more money than any other luncheon.

  • Project Manger

    • Oct 2011 - Oct 2015

    For AB InBev, shepherded integrated work for Bud Light, Bud Light Lime Bud Light Platinum and Bud Light Lime-a-Ritas. Responsibilities included scheduling, staffing, and resourcing for TV, digital, OOH, radio and PR work for campaigns such as Whatever USA, NFL season and the creative development of the Bud Light Super Bowl commercial "Coin."Worked across SC Johnson brands, primarily Ziploc. Launched several drive period campaigns including the Fresh 180 campaign. Lead Project Manger on Frito-Lay brands, Lay's, SunChips and Lay's Kettle Cooked. Helped launch the first year of Lay's integrated "Do Us a Flavor" campaign.

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  Tangible Worldwide

  • Chicago, Il

  • Chief Operations Officer

    • Feb 2008 - Feb 2011
    • Chicago, Il

    Project management for web and digital projects, consisting of staffing, scheduling, milestone setting, client relations and final deployment for clients including Walmart, TalentDrive, Motorola, Second City, and Gran Gala. Worked on a series of projects with T-Mobile with billing in excess of $2.5 million. Collaborated with the client to set schedules and identify issues for programmers and designers. Administered a kiosk program that guided customers in choosing a handset. Worked with the client to integrate database and Flash front-end with the existing client intranet system which enabled easy update of new phone information and promotions. Lead the project to launch Kindermusik’s on-line music store. Worked with the client to set goals, then selected a team to design and execute the project. Responsible for setting schedules and deadlines, ensuring client’s needs were met and ongoing client support post-launch.Worked directly with Pitchfork Media to launch a redesigned website, develop a corporate identity and numerous advertising projects. Responsible for P&L estimations on projects totaling almost $200k. Teamed with Manifest Digital on an on-line campaign for NEC Displays. Coordinated creation of large number of Flash banner ads under tight schedule and integrating them into a DART ad serving platform to target and track ads. Carried out usability architecture, motion graphics and copywriting projects. Administrated finances, human resources, information technology and operations.

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  Tangible Worldwide

  • Chicago, IL

  • Office Manager

    • 2004 - 2008
    • Chicago, IL

    Coordinated office support systems, including purchasing and facilities management.

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  Freelance, self-employed

  • Chicago, IL

  • Freelance Presentation Designer

    • 2001 - 2004
    • Chicago, IL

    Worked with major advertising companies such as RSCG, Energy BBDO and Flair Promotions on new client pitches. Served as Marco Consulting’s lead designer for annual Client Information conferences.

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  Image Source

  • Chicago, Il

  • Presentation Specialist

    • 1997 - 2001
    • Chicago, Il

    Worked as a graphic designer specializing in presentation software and theory.