Ellis Descant

Creative Project Manager at Teladoc Health
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Jamey Crump

Ellis is a pleasure to work with; his attention to detail and professionalism will be an asset anywhere he goes. I appreciate Ellis' contribution to Xdesign and would recommend him for any career he seeks.

Trammie Anderson

Ellis is a passionate, articulate and creative individual. He takes initiative in his work and contributed to the success of our nation-wide research campaign.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Creative Project Manager
      • Jan 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Integrated Project Manager
      • Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

      • Managed workflow of internal creative, digital and multimedia departments as well as external resources/freelancers • Managed timelines and budgets for a variety of projects spanning full-scale branding and brand identity to fully-customized websites • Led and facilitated project kickoffs and status updates between account and creative departments ensuring all project team members are aligned • Assisted in scope planning and writing creative/project briefs • Supported process improvements to increase efficiency by training team members on the approved workflow Show less

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Account Executive
      • Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

      • Facilitated day-to-day client communication and consolidated client direction into actionable tasks • Communicated client requests to project management, media planning, and/or strategy teams • Ensured creative product was consistent with client-approved strategies and objectives • Managed budgets and timelines while holding internal teams accountable to agreed deliverables • Facilitated day-to-day client communication and consolidated client direction into actionable tasks • Communicated client requests to project management, media planning, and/or strategy teams • Ensured creative product was consistent with client-approved strategies and objectives • Managed budgets and timelines while holding internal teams accountable to agreed deliverables

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

      • Trusted advisor for the Healthcare/Life Sciences industry vertical • Led all project communication between Account team and Creative team including timelines, estimates and deliverables/tasks • Facilitated daily standups with each team to ensure project accuracy and timelines are being met • Managed workflow and resourcing for a team of nine creatives spanning 400+ projects a year • Managed relationships of all vendors including printers, media trafficking, talent agencies, fulfillment, photography, translation services and stock imagery/footage • Coordinated all talent needs (voiceover and on-screen) for video and radio projects • Streamlined project management processes and developed the Project Manager role • Part of a core team to implement new project management software • Created and implemented training for the agency on a new project management software Show less

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Traffic Manager
      • Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

      • Managed workflow of entire creative department consisting of writers, designers, developers, photographers and videographers • Improved communication between Creative and Account Service teams by efficiently utilizing project management software and creating a collaborative work environment • Increased accuracy and efficiency of projects by researching new ways to estimate projects and continually tracking hours spent on each one • Led weekly status meetings with entire agency to keep everyone up-to-date on all current and upcoming projects • Handled all vendor relations for any printing, audio, video, photography or voiceover needs including press checks, auditions, recording sessions, file transfers and gathering estimates and invoices Show less

    • United States
    • Printing Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Account Coordinator
      • Apr 2014 - Dec 2015

      Worked with an Account Manager to oversee a portfolio of 400+ clients and annual sales of 1.2MM Managed 200+ projects each month from conception to completion including design, production and installation, as well as interaction with clients to ensure their printing needs were met Portfolio saw an increase of 20% in year-over-year sales from 2013 to 2015 due to successful project management Built relationships with contacts of both active and dormant accounts through communication and education on products and services offered Maintained the highest quality of support for all clients/accounts Active in the creative process to help clients reach their target audience through marketing of their brands by working closely with internal and external graphic designers Drove process improvements for internal and external communication including daily meetings and streamlined work orders in order to deliver timely products of the highest quality to all clients for the organization Show less

    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Beer Pro / Bar Manager
      • Apr 2013 - Apr 2014

      Stayed current on the latest trends in the American Craft Beer market. Met and built relationships with Sales Reps to make sure The Cock and Bull was carrying the best and most popular products. Managed all vendor relations. Managed a team of 10+ servers and bartenders. Responsible for hiring, scheduling, payroll and other management duties. Maintained a schedule of what beers were tapped next and where they went in order to have a well-rounded selection of draft beer. Updated menus, draft boards, website and social media pages with new and upcoming beers. Educated the servers and bartenders on styles of beer and what's popular in order for them to successfully recommend the correct beer to a customer. Show less

  • LSU NSAC Team
    • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area
    • Account Executive
      • Jan 2012 - May 2012

      Helped create an entire branding campaign for Nissan that included Account Planning, Media Planning, Social Media Strategy, Creative Production, and creating a Plans Book. Directed the design, production and printing of the LSU National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) Plans Book. Proofread and edited the entire LSU NSAC Plans Book. Managed the relationship with the LSU NSAC printer, Moran Printing Inc. Managed and organized the entire LSU NSAC Team by scheduling meetings, assigning deadlines and collecting work and payments. Show less

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Advertising Intern
      • Jun 2011 - Jan 2012

      Researched, examined and rated potential clients throughout the Baton Rouge, Lafayette and New Orleans areas and presented my findings to the Associate Creative Director. Generated ideas in the creative process of projects and assisted directors with building models and creating visuals for current clients. Drafted press releases and blogs for both the clients and Xdesign. Researched, examined and rated potential clients throughout the Baton Rouge, Lafayette and New Orleans areas and presented my findings to the Associate Creative Director. Generated ideas in the creative process of projects and assisted directors with building models and creating visuals for current clients. Drafted press releases and blogs for both the clients and Xdesign.

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Marketing Intern
      • Jan 2011 - May 2011

      Assisted the Marketing department with branding initiatives and marketing strategies to assist local and national sales representatives in educating consumers, media buyers, ad agencies and the community on the features and benefits of Eyes On measurement. Collaborated with the Marketing department to support a sales force of 900+ Account Executives in 150 offices throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada with Eyes On marketing collateral, sales material and research. Involved in the creative process of brainstorming, designing, editing and maintaining internal and external corporate communications. Show less

Education

  • Louisiana State University
    Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication - Advertising
    2007 - 2012

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