Project Manager

Summary

Project Manager with over 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams through significant projects in diverse settings. Build solid relationships with +25 clients. A fast and eager learner, I am detail oriented and adapt to changing project requirements quickly to meet business goals. Skilled in identifying roadblocks and finding creative solutions to keep projects on track.

Strengths

  • Strategic Planning - Establishing, executing, and maintaining project plans for multiple projects in diverse environments.
  • Effective Communication – Achieving clear communication between key stakeholders from concept to completion.
  • Delivering Results – Managing key inputs while removing roadblocks to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Strategic Planning -
    Establishing, executing, and maintaining project plans for multiple projects in diverse environments.
  • Effective Communication –
    Achieving clear communication between key stakeholders from concept to completion.
  • Delivering Results –
    Managing key inputs while removing roadblocks to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Experience

Full Stack Developer & Client Management

Jan 2021 - May 2023

Proxy Experience

Chicago, IL

Tech Stack: React, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, WebGL, AWS

  • Programming and managing 13 virtual reality projects for eight clients, including four major hotels.
  • Monitoring project scope, budget, and risk management.
  • Maintaining clear client communication throughout the project lifecycle to assure the product meets all requirements.
  • Testing each project from start to finish to ensure complete reliability and an on-time delivery.

Full Stack Developer
& Client Management

Proxy Experience / Chicago, IL

Jan 2021 - May 2023

  • Programming and managing 13 virtual reality projects for eight clients, including four major hotels.
  • Monitoring project scope, budget, and risk management.
  • Maintaining clear client communication throughout the project lifecycle to assure the product meets all requirements.
  • Testing each project from start to finish to ensure complete reliability and an on-time delivery.

Project Manager & Content Creation

Sept 2011 – Jan 2021

Hedgehog, Inc

Chicago, IL

  • Assessing the staffing needs of each project, identifying highly skilled candidates, and managing cross-functional teams through project completion.
  • Assuring all team members understand and comply with the project’s quality standards.
  • Keeping projects on schedule and under budget by providing effective solutions as issues arise.
  • Collecting data, writing reports, and archiving project documents.

Project Manager
& Content Creation

Hedgehog, Inc. / Chicago, IL

Sept 2011 – Jan 2021

  • Assessing the staffing needs of each project, identifying highly skilled candidates, and managing cross-functional teams through project completion.
  • Assuring all team members understand and comply with the project’s quality standards.
  • Keeping projects on schedule and under budget by providing effective solutions as issues arise.
  • Collecting data, writing reports, and archiving project documents.

Adjunct Faculty Member - Photography

Sept 2006 – June 2016

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL

  • Planning lessons, assessing student abilities, selecting effective teaching methods, and addressing student needs.
  • Proactively mentoring students in the development and achievement of their professional goals.

Adjunct Faculty Member
/ Photography

Columbia College Chicago / Chicago, IL

Sept 2006 – June 2016

  • Planning lessons, assessing student abilities, selecting effective teaching methods, and addressing student needs.
  • Proactively mentoring students in the development and achievement of their professional goals.

Education

1871 Innovation Hub

The Pyros Program

Bloc Bootcamp

Software Engineering

MFA, Columbia College Chicago

Photography

BA, Columbia College Chicago

Photography

1871 Innovation Hub

The Pyros Program

Bloc Bootcamp

Software Engineering

Columbia College Chicago

MFA, Photography

Columbia College Chicago

BA, Photography

Programs & Tools

Programs
& Tools

I learn new tools easily and I have a wide range of experience using different resources to get the job done.

  • Basecamp
  • Jira
  • Slack
  • SmartSheet
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • Planner
  • PowerPoint
  • Teams
  • To Do
  • Word
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • React
  • NodeJS
  • JSON
  • SQL
  • Wordpress
  • Acrobat Pro
  • InDesign
  • Lightroom
  • Photoshop
  • Premiere Pro
Ready for your next big thing?

Let's Move a Mountain Together

I am available for on-site positions throughout
the Chicagoland area and positions that are remote.