Project Manager Management

MEM LEGROS

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Brand Experience Design Project Management Strategic Marketing

Communication

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

A result oriented, passionate professional with diverse skills and

background in business, design, brand marketing strategy. First rate

training in experiential storytelling and abilities for transforming brand

values into expressive, relevant, communicative, and memorable experiences

for target audiences. 8+ years of proven success in several key areas;

including project management, design, marketing communication, presentation

development/delivery, and client relations. Additional success as a client-

centric designer includes managing creative projects from design strategy

to execution. Another key strength is the ability to creatively synthesize

business acumen and emerging technologies.

EDUCATION:

MASTER OF ART, Exhibition Design: Brand Experience, Fashion Institute of

Technology, State University of New York, 2009

Focus Highlights:

. Integrated marketing communication, brand strategy, branded experiential

environments - Museum, Trade and Retail Design

. Audience study, design research, idea generation, storytelling, concept

and multimedia content development, 3D visualization

. Brand communication - visual materials, customer touch-points,

informational graphics, brand identity, packaging design

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Business Administration: Management / Marketing,

Bentley University, Waltham, MA, 1998

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY:

Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash,

Dreamweaver, PDF Professional / Google Sketchup Pro

Autodesk - 3ds Studio Max, AutoCAD-2D and 3D / Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Nathan Adam Designs, Hartford, CT, 2004 - 2008

PROJECT MANAGER / DESIGN CONSULTANT

. Owned and operated a high-end interior design and project management

studio with diverse projects and clientele

. Provided leadership on project management, budget planning, design

concept, client relations and marketing communication

. Recruited, hired and managed interior design employees and sub-

contractors; cultivated key industry vendor relationships

. Conceived, designed and published promotional and marketing

communication; and multimedia presentation storyboard

. Expanded market reach, doubled profits with strategically designed

advertising, promotional and customer loyalty programs

. Developed and prepared project schedules, plans, scope of service,

client budget proposals, and led new business pitch

. Liaison between client and sub-contractors, coordinated activities,

resolved issues, and drove projects through completion

. Produced architectural renderings, space planning, color/scheme

development, and led client presentations and negotiations

Design Associate -TSKP Architects, Hartford, CT (2007 - 2008) -Freelance

. Produced architectural/construction documents and finished presentation

storyboards for Institutional and commercial projects

. Responsible for project budget and cost tracking, interior space

planning, FF&E specifications, and scheme development

The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA / Coca-Cola Enterprises, Boston, MA 1996

- 2001

PROJECT / PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR (1999 - 2001)

. Managed the McDonald's quality maintenance program account serving

15,000 owners nationwide and area agent relationships

. Led quality management coordinators on project management, customer

issues, scheduling, reporting, and system data entry

. Managed and tracked program and project priority lists to ensure that

all projects are aligned with cross-functional team

. Collaborate with others; both internally and externally on sales,

operations and ensure business needs, and resource are met.

. Created and managed program master file to maintain quality customer

data information and eliminate reporting errors

. Prepared status reports for senior management, including detailing

progress, financials, challenges and recommendations

. Initiated and implemented several program enhancements to add value,

improve program focus and saved $100K annually

. Received recognition for improved program focus, and strength in

forging and managing productive client relationships

. Rewarded high-level outstanding contributor and leadership award from

senior management and group leadership

Human Resources Generalist - Coca - Cola Enterprises (1996 - 1999)

. Managed regulatory compliance program, provided HR Representation for

300 employees - employee relations, new hire, HRIS

. Developed and delivered employee policy and compliance trainings and

presentations, including supporting training materials

. Planned and executed annual safety event, tasks included: budget,

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