Senior Project Manager

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Lauren Gavel

Chicago, IL ***** ad19ij@r.postjobfree.com 708-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EDELMAN Chicago, IL

Senior Project Manager May 2022-Present

● Own the intake of new work, define scopes, staff plans, and budgets upwards of $8MM+ that align with final deliverables and work effort. Managed budgets, proactively identify scope creep, and forecasted monthly spend.

● Drive internal and client discussions related to project plans, setting expectations for due dates to meet project goals, scope, and budgets. Identifying necessary specialty groups and resources in collaboration with Resource Managers to accomplish client goals.

● Own the delivery of client workstreams from small projects to large integrated campaigns including website development and updates, social campaigns across multiple platforms, content development utilizing video and photo shoots, etc.

● Oversee, manage, and communicate the status of integrated initiatives across multiple projects to ensure successful delivery against client assignment and scoped deliverables. ENERGY BBDO Chicago, IL

Project Manager May 2021-April 2022

● Scope, plan, execute, and track integrated projects (Digital, TV, Social, and Print) from briefing to delivery ensuring quality and timely delivery. Including small budgets as well as budgets exceeding $1,000,000.

● Collaborate with department and client leads to forecast project timelines and resourcing needs across multiple disciplines. Identify strategies and solutions to best accomplish client needs and alert of possible constraints and watchouts. Coordinate with the Resource Manager to secure all necessary resources for projects.

● Optimize communication between internal and external team members. Ensuring all details are communicated accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely fashion. Working in tandem with teams as a close-knit partner in all aspects.

● Create yearly and incremental Scopes, SOWS and project plans for clients including detailed deliverable lists and delivery assumptions.. Tracking of scope delivery status and financial reconciliations to provide regular updates to internal and client teams. CLOSERLOOK, INC. Chicago, IL

Project Manager January 2021-April 2021

● Partner with Account, Creative, Finance, Strategy and Production/Technology to determine project scopes and see through the work from initial job activation to end delivery on all projects.

● Financial management of all projects including estimating work, budget management, resource allocation and reconciliations of all work.

● Deliver projects on time and within budget through active communication, risk mitigation, resource forecasting, and analysis of project activity on all teams.

● Prepare, submit and manage all necessary documentation and details for client and regulatory review and approval.

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FCB CHICAGO Chicago, IL

Associate Producer November 2016 – January 2021

● Oversee all phases of projects, from creative development to final approval for projects of all sizes. Including smaller projects consisting of <10 tactics, to mid-size and upwards of 100+ tactics.

● Direct a full range of duties, including bidding, estimating and budgeting, timing, and delivery for print and digital projects with internal and external partners on time and within budget.

● Collaborate with internal creative, account and production teams to review and execute creative and ensure best practices and quality standards.

● Lead a broad range of projects involving retail materials, promotional items, direct mail, brochures, newspaper and magazine advertising, and digital loop and banner advertising. FCB CHICAGO Chicago, IL

Production Manager Oct 2012 to Nov 2016

● Developed strategies to streamline production processes and ensure timely delivery.

● Liaised with Studio, Art Buyers, Creative Directors, Account Managers, and Production to communicate project goals and expectations. Ensure all resources are properly allocated for.

● Managed up to 10 accounts simultaneously and monitored deliverables.

● Owned all project documentation, such as project plans, status reports, internal meeting notes, change requests, and resource requests.

● Prepared estimations and monitored project budgets from start to finish. Created solutions to significantly improve project quality.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Marketing Minor Loyola University Chicago, 2008

Chicago, Illinois

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kappa Kappa Gamma

Alumni Advisor to the Events Director – Feb 2017 to Present

● Work with the Events Director and Committee to plan events for 200-300 Undergraduate Students in the Fall and Spring Semesters.

● Review all venue contracts and ensure all risk management requirements are met between the venue and Fraternity Headquarters.

● Attend Leadership Conferences and Trainings throughout the year to keep up to date with any changes to procedures and policies and to ensure all undergraduate members are receiving the best mentorship possible.

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