
Interactive Project Manager at Proximity Canada
Canada

Interactive Project Manager at Proximity Canada
Canada
Extremely well organized, motivated, and hard working individual with an energy and passion to learn and gain experience. Exceptional client service and people skills, who works well both independently and as a member of a team. Experience in data analysis, programming, design, and other computer related areas, bringing a positive well rounded attitude into the work environment. Proven track record for delivering on-time and on-budget projects that meet and surpass the client’s needs and expectations.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
- Develop estimates, scope of work documentation, and detailed project plans for all Interactive work within a given project
- Work with all involved disciplines to ensure project delivery occurs on-time and on-budget
- Manage budget, timeline, agency and non-agency resources to ensure a quality experience on large and small scale projects
- Clients include: RBC, Frito Lay, Mars, AstraZeneca, Gillette
- Track, report and regulate major client issues relating to a given project
- Develop, implement and report change order process to remain within scope
- Assist in the management of vendor relationships from beginning to end
- Provides regular estimates vs. actuals to ensure smooth operation of the project
- Managing multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional product teams within budgetary and schedule constraints
- Collaborate with Account Management team to manage client expectations and communications flow
- Negotiate, define, communicate and manage the scope of the project
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
August 2006 — February 2008 (1 year 7 months)
- Manage and assist in a variety of large projects.
- Manage and maintain client and account relationships with a variety of Fortune 500 companies across multiple verticals.
- Clients include: Universal Studios Canada, Amgen, GE Mabe, Sears, Hershey, Thomas Cook, Parmalat, Sam's Club, and Scotiabank.
- Schedule and manage internal and external resources, including the coordination and management of third-party vendors.
- Work with information architects, designers, and developers to determine project scope, work effort estimates, timelines, and deliverables.
- Communicate schedules, deliverables, and risks to stakeholders and assist in determining how to meet core business
objectives.
- Assist senior team members with reporting and strategic brainstorming.
- Participate and lead team meetings to ensure that all members are aware of the progress of the current project and
upcoming deliverables.
- Monitor and assist in the quality control process in both the pre and post development stages.
- Manage, organize, and improve on various internal projects, initiatives, and processes.
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
September 2005 — July 2006 (11 months)
- Manage internal and pro bono project work (Second Harvest), ensuring deliverables that are on-time and on-budget.
- Assist with the maintenance of internal processes and procedures.
- Assist with Project Management and Graphic Production overflow.
- Contribute to weekly resource meetings that prioritize, organize, and schedule internal/external resources per client initiative requirement.
- Communicate client requirements, progress, and deliverables to appropriate resources, through regular status meetings and standardized reports.
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
July 2005 — August 2005 (2 months)
- Assist with Project Management overflow, including but not limited to: copydeck creation and editing, timeline creation, and internal resource management.
- Assist with Graphic Production overflow, including editing and manipulating creative as well as the creation of original
banner ads.
- Assist with the Quality Control process, including copydeck line editing and final product reviews.
Design Certificate , Advanced Interactive Multimedia , 2004 — 2005
Graduated with Honours.
Received the President’s Letter for academic achievement and the Academic Award of Excellence.
Specialized Honours B.A. , Information Technology , 2000 — 2004