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Acrylicize Brooklyn, N.Y. / London, U.K. May ‘22 - August ‘24
Senior Creative Project Manager - Environmental Graphic Design, Wayfinding and Code Compliance.
Managed design and production for corporate clients in numerous U.S. States, Canada and Mexico.
Work directly with architects WRNS, BDG, Gensler and M.Moser from creative consulting to closeout.
Assist with scope definition, write scope of work contracts, achieve agreements and enact resourcing plans.
Site surveys to develop user journeys, vetting and contracting fabricators, fine art shipping, international insurance.
Conduct creative development meetings between in-house design team and clients Spotify, LEGO, Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Jane Street Capital.
Note client preferences, organize information and ensure timely transmittals; Estimate costs conversationally.
Drive21 Manhattan, N.Y. June ‘21 - Present
Creative Project Manager - Environmental Graphic Design, Wayfinding and ADA Compliance
Simultaneously managed four projects valued at $400k for end clients Meta, TikTok and the Google NY Campus.
Work directly with architects Gensler, KPF and TPG teams, from creative consulting to completion reports.
Charter project plans, host kickoffs, create and maintain project schedules and commission or create shop drawings.
Conduct detailed site surveys aided by floor plans and design intents. Organize dimensions for future reference.
Attend weekly OAC meetings hosted by CBRE or GC’s StructureTone, Benchmark and JT Magen.
Walk sites weekly, oversee union or non-union installations, advocate for corrective action when unavoidable.
Rose Brand Secaucus, N.J. April ‘18 - June ‘20
Creative Project Manager in Custom Department
Managed the design, fabrication and installation of branded environments and integrated marketing for retail clients and cultural institutions such as Nike, Adidas, Proenza Schouler, Opening Ceremony, Los Angeles Opera.
Planning, execution, monitoring and controlling of many simultaneous projects with values over $100k.
Interpretation of creative proposals received in the form of architectural drawings/renderings, development of project charter as well as scope/schedule/budget baselines with data directly gathered from project stakeholders.
Conducted RFP’s with preferred vendors, developed procurement mgmt. plan and advised purchasing dept.
Utilized WBS and Gannt charts in order to form and autonomously direct project teams of skilled tradesmen.
Tracked progress daily against project management plan, recommending corrective action when necessary.
Baggu Brooklyn, N.Y. August ‘15 - April ‘18
Production Manager and Lead Sales Representative in Custom Projects Department
Responsibilities include clear and concise communication with clients and production facility, deep knowledge of material capabilities and production methods as well as organizational and operational oversight, keeping track of multiple productions in varying stages of completion at any given time. Ordering PPS/TOP samples for approval.
Provided art direction and account management for recurring clients like Metropolitan Museum of Art and Crate and Barrel, whose seasonal PO’s could reach 45K individual items.
Arenson Architectural Products Manhattan, N.Y. July ‘14 to August ’15
Project Manager at North America’s Largest Knoll Retailer
Led and directed custom acoustic panel projects at Credit Suisse, Google NY HQ and residential clients.
Conducted RFQ’s with Knoll Textiles, FilzFelt and Spinneybeck, advised purchasing dept. Engaged sub contractors and conducted quality assesments for sign-off. Planning and onsite installation oversight of FabriTrack systems.
Brooklyn Guild Brooklyn, N.Y. Oct ‘12-April ’14
Digital Output Studio Manager/Print Project Manager
Responsibilities included accurately estimating materials and machine time for large and grand format print jobs, creating detailed site surveys, staffing freelance and full-time teams, pre-and post-press work, overseeing onsite installations, often overnight or multiple days.
Project Management responsibilities included maintaining a clear and consistent line of communication with the client, sourcing materials, generating estimates/invoices promptly.
Created and managed installations for clients Nike, Adidas, Diane Von Furstenberg, Carven, Proenza Schouler, Opening Ceremony, Wired Magazine.
Grafix Solutions Inc. Sayreville, N.J. May ‘12-Oct ’12
Project Manager / Lead Production Artist of the Large Format Vinyl Facility
In charge of all creative aspects of the business, as well as organizational and operational oversight, and keeping track of multiple productions in varying stages of completion at any given time. Implemented productivity boosting systems within office for accuracy and expediency.