Sales Project Manager

Cathy Lynne Virgil Project Manager

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New York, NY 10280 people, processes and tools to deliver

M: 917-***-**** projects according to specification,

E: **********@*****.*** on time and within budget

PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESOURCE ALLOCATION BUDGET PLANNING QUALITY ASSURANCE PRODUCTION

Estee Lauder Companies, La Mer New York, NY

Director, Creative Operations 2014-Present

Manage staff, schedules and creative production

Define project scope, assign resources, initiate timelines and manage workflow process of all creative from inception to on time completion liaising with key stakeholders

Oversee internal and external trafficking, confirming approvals and final release to worldwide markets

Monitor the execution and quality assurance of all packaging, visual merchandising, copy, photography, print and digital assets

Analyze and maintain department job budgets

Organize and lead planning, review and status meetings, communicating next steps and accountability

Build team and establish best practices, improving efficiency and capacity

Tiffany & Co. New York, NY

Producer, Creative Services 2005-2014

Support special marketing initiatives

Produced photo shoots and events, including research exploratory, casting, location scouting, logistic planning, procuring props/supplies, set construction, contract negotiations and budget management

Created visual presentations and physical materials for marketing/pr events, meetings and conferences

Conceptualized and constructed mood/storyboards for image branding, advertising campaigns, creative visual merchandising and new product launches

Managed creative assets and fulfilled all creative service requests ensuring timely delivery and proper usage

Structured creative department, production area and marketing library facilitating productivity and conducted administrative functions

bliss, LVMH Brooklyn, NY

Manager, Client Relations 1999-2005

Set up and managed client services department

Developed and implemented new policies and procedures to improve client relations and increase sales revenue

Wrote division manual and drafted forms, reports and reference materials to provide a consistent workflow and improve operations

Hired, trained and supervised call center team

Planned and conducted training programs

Executed sales strategies with responsibility of obtaining sales goals

Tempo New York, NY

Design Director 1996-1999

Revamped and expanded existing corporate division

Established and launched new product lines

Managed operations in manufacturing and bringing new products to market

Worked with both domestic and international suppliers, vendors and contractors and opened new accounts

Negotiated production prices for piece goods, trims and finished products

Interfaced with sales representatives and buyers at all major markets in the United States

East West New York, NY

Associate Designer 1994-1996

Introduced new Menswear line

Forecasted trends and interpreted styles for the marketplace

Created storyboards for sales and marketing presentations

Systematized and maintained designs and materials for reference library

Prepared technical and instructional packages for manufacturing and production

Delegated responsibilities and supervised international affiliates

Integrated the use of Computer Aided Design to improve operations

Stanford University, Certificate in Advanced Project Management Stanford, CA

Parsons School of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts New York, NY

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