Throughout my illustrious 18-year career, I have been a stalwart in the realms of account and project management, leaving an indelible mark on both retail and event landscapes—both physical and digital. My footprint in the industry extends to pivotal roles supporting marketing, design, and production for global juggernauts such as Nike, PlayStation, and Verizon.

A defining chapter of my journey spans a decade, during which I've had the distinct privilege of not only navigating but elevating teams ranging from 5 to 40 professionals. My leadership style is a testament to the principles of servant leadership, emphasizing open communication, and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability within the teams I've had the honor to guide.

With an unwavering commitment to operational excellence, I champion the mindset that well-crafted tools, techniques, and processes form the bedrock of consistency and efficiency. This operational acumen isn't just about systems; it's about understanding and catering to the nuanced needs of clients, ensuring their objectives are not just met but exceeded.

I thrive as a collaborative force in complex, matrixed organizations, seamlessly navigating cross-functional partnerships. My strategic outlook and hands-on experience have equipped me with the ability to synchronize diverse elements within multifaceted environments, delivering results that resonate on a global scale.

In essence, my career is not just a chronicle of years spent in the industry; it's a saga of leadership, innovation, and unwavering dedication to excellence. I look forward to leveraging this wealth of experience to contribute significantly to future endeavors.

It starts with the team...

With experience that began in Project Management and blossomed into a desire to better understand how to positively motivate my peers, my career has traversed a natural path towards company-wide leadership. I have a deep knowledge in strategic planning, operations and process implementation, with a talent for fostering cross-functional partnerships. My professional experience includes department leadership, account and project management, extensive product creation and marketing communications collaboration. I’ve been recognized for excellent organizational skills, focused energy and positive leadership of project teams in high demand environments with an emphasis on strategic marketing and financial development. I hold a positive track record of strong mentorship of new talent across disciplines, with focus on the importance of a solid onboarding process.

Key Strengths:

Strategic Leadership: Successfully led project and account managers, estimators, engineers, and design teams, fostering high-performance environments.

Large Account Management: Managed accounts with annual revenues as high as $20 million, ensuring client satisfaction and project success.

Team Leadership: Orchestrated teams of up to 40 members, developing standard operating procedures and workflow processes to enhance efficiency.

Corporate Collaboration: Collaborated with stakeholders at all corporate levels, driving cross-functional projects to completion.

Adaptive Project Management: Proven track record of overseeing diverse projects in time-sensitive environments, including complex portfolio pieces.

THESIS AGENCY
Group Director
Dec. 2021 - Oct. 2023
Managed a team of 40 professionals, including Account Directors, Account Supervisors and Producers, dedicated to servicing a $20M digital production account for Nike.

TWENTY FOUR 7
Studio Director
Dec. 2020 - Dec. 2021
Provided leadership and support to a diverse, multi-functional creative team, including interactive, environmental, graphics and motion designers, developers, strategists and copywriters.

SATIS&FY
Design & Engineering Manager
April 2019 - Dec. 2020
Directing project management, engineering, graphic design, environmental design and estimating teams. Collaborated with teams to manage omni-channel campaigns, experiential marketing, bespoke retail experiences, product launches, global brand activations and events.

NIKE
Senior Project Manager - Flagship Projects, Global Retail Design
Jan. 2018 - Jun. 2019 
Managed the store design for Nike NYC, including the environmental concept and architectural design. Oversaw the execution of all exterior and interior spaces for Nike’s 7-floor global flagship on 5th Ave. Collaborated with a studio of Nike designers to develop the form and function of the House of Innovation 000.

PINNACLE EXHIBITS
Project Management Supervisor
Aug. 2010 - Jan. 2018
Directed the project management team responsible for $15 million in annual revenue. Developed standard operating procedures and best practices to enhance company efficiency. Implemented communication tools and techniques to normalize workflows.

LIT WORKSHOP
Project Manager
March 2010 – Aug. 2010

FACET INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
Account Manager
Sept. 2008 – March 2010 

PPC DESIGN
Account Manager
July 2007 – Sept. 2008 

KING RETAIL SOLUTIONS
Project Manager
Feb. 2006 – July 2007

Skills

A results-driven and adaptive leader with a proven track record of success in creative project management and team leadership. Experienced in directing multi-functional teams, maximizing collaboration and delivering exceptional results.

Personal Advocacy

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advocate: Dedicated to the principles of equality, I actively engage in dismantling discrimination against women, minorities, and LGBTQ individuals. I am passionate about fostering inclusive environments and championing diversity as a catalyst for innovation and growth.

Environmental Steward: Committed to the well-being of our planet, I am a staunch advocate for sustainability and the responsible use of natural resources. Beyond rhetoric, I integrate climate-conscious practices into my daily choices, contributing to the collective effort for a greener and more sustainable future.

Renaissance Spirit: My interests traverse a diverse spectrum, reflecting a profound appreciation for art, design, music, science, history, nature, and sports. Embracing the Renaissance spirit, I find inspiration in the interconnectedness of various disciplines, fostering a well-rounded perspective that fuels my creativity and curiosity.

Gregarious and Humorous Connector: Known for my gregarious nature and a delightful sense of humor, I thrive in building connections and creating positive, enjoyable environments. I believe in the power of laughter to enhance collaboration and bring joy to both professional and personal spaces.

• Leadership

• Risk assessment

• Communication

• Complex problem solving

• Critical thinking

• Creativity

• People management, empathy and advocacy

• Cross-functional coordination

• Initiative towards action

• Emotional intelligence

• Judgment & decision making

• Service orientation

• Negotiation

• Cognitive flexibility

• Quality control

• Active listening

• Accountability

• Resilience

• Planning and forecasting