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Mike Grutza is a seasoned project management professional with extensive experience in managing complex projects across various industries. He has held senior leadership positions at prominent companies, including 21GRAMS Gotham, McCann Health New York, and Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness. Grutza's expertise spans multiple aspects of project management, including operational management, team supervision, and process improvement. He has a strong background in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a proven track record of delivering results-driven solutions. Grutza holds a Certificate in Media Production from the Center for Media Arts and a Certificate in Dreamweaver & HTML Development from Noble Desktop Publishing. He has also completed assorted classes in business writing at the Gotham Writers Workshop. Grutza is proficient in multiple languages, including English and Spanish. He is based in Brooklyn, New York, and has a strong understanding of the local market.

Experience

  • 21GRAMS Gotham
    • New York City
    • SVP, Operations
      • Dec 2020 - Mar 2022
      • New York City

  • McCann Health New York
    • 622 Third Ave, NY, NY
    • Senior Vice President, Project Management at McCann Health New York
      • Apr 2017 - Dec 2020
      • 622 Third Ave, NY, NY

    • Director of Project Management
      • Mar 2014 - Mar 2017

    • Director of Production
      • May 2009 - Dec 2013

      Mange all daily operations of staff & resources, overall work flow, logistics, agency, pharma & direct client interaction, scheduling, vendors, milestones, deliverables & risk management.Direct supervision of staff & freelance teams, resources, vendors including cross-competency development teams to ensure maximum effectiveness and optimal utilization.Implementation & supervision of process and work flow initiatives & improvements. Overall P&L responsibility for project, resource, account & vendor financial tracking, reporting, allocations & forecasting.Assist in new and current business scoping, estimating, and requirements gathering. Generate, manage & review internal and client facing documentation & communication.High-level project management & client relationship management. Supervise and mentor Project Management/Digital Producer Staff and onsite interns.

    • Senior Project Manager/Producer
      • Aug 2006 - May 2009

      Manage Corporate Internet Marketing retainer; develop projects and oversee P&L, technical, strategic, and short/long term projects.Senior Project Manager for long term redesign of client’s entire website presence including management of IA, Creative and Tech resources.Develop campaign based deliverables including rich media, videos, landing experiences, micro sites, etc. Produced & managed entire virtual world initiative including in-world development, online promotion, viral videos and landing page.Craft SOW’s, estimates, budgets, and all necessary project documentation and review & approve similar documentation from junior team members. Contributed to agency-wide Accountability Framework and project documentation resulting in increased profit margins and improved process/work flow.Supervise and mentor PMs and APMs on a rotating or project basis.

    • Senior Interactive Project Manager/Producer
      • May 2005 - Aug 2006

      Extensive client facing experience with pharmaceutical clients and Grey Healthcare Group/Summit Grey. Manage production of websites, micro sites and online environments containing extensive. back-end data capture functionality, online advertising, training & orientation, disc based marketing initiatives, and interactive sales presentations.Supervise utilization of staff, freelance, vendor, and offshore resources.Built and implemented numerous work and process flow improvements including resource management, asset control, account management, and financial reporting.

    • Co-Owner & Executive Producer
      • May 1997 - May 2005

      Boutique interactive agency producing web and CD-ROM based distance and eLearning programs, marketing campaigns, and video production.

    • Assorted Management Positions
      • May 1988 - May 1997

      Served as New Media Operations Manager, Production Manager, Post Production Manager, and Operations Manager.

    • Senior Scheduler
      • Jun 1986 - May 1988

      Scheduled facilities and crew for major NYC post production house: editorial, color correction, duplication and ancillary services for clients such as BBDO, Young & Rubicam and Viacom.

Education

  • 1986 - 1987
    Center for Media Arts:
    Certificate in Media Production
  • 2004 - 2004
    Noble Desktop Publishing
    Certificate in Dreamweaver & HTML Development
  • 2003 - 2005
    Gotham Writers Workshop
    Assorted classes in business writing

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