Georgia College & State University

Senior Manager, Creative Operations at Group Nine Media

New York, New York

Group Nine Media

Senior Manager, Creative Operations

- Independently publish 10 original works by Edward Medina in both paperback and eBook formats via Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.• Ensure that every piece of work is thoroughly and correctly proofed, formatted and designed to be within Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing  standards and Mr. Medina’s brand standards.• Create and maintain personal and story related branding including, but not limited to, logos, graphic designs, book cover designs, digital advertisements, etc. • Produce independent short subject films, music videos, staged readings, live entertainment, etc.• Design, develop and maintain brand websites.

Edward Medina Independent Bestselling Author

Digital Producer

Manager, Creative Operations

Big Drop Inc

Creative Consultant

- Facilitates smooth and on time execution of the creative services department projects including informational websites, ecommerce websites, custom platforms, mobile apps, branding engagements and content creation. • Ensures optimal communication within five inter-departmentmental teams & throughout company.• Implements processes to streamline workflows and optimize department productivity.• Provide project management, consulting and creative support to select high level clients.• Mentor and guide project managers and creatives within department.• Generate new business by assisting sales team in scoping, pitching  and closing prospective clients.

Creative Services Director

- Managed over 1M+  worth of digital projects with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to the latest and greatest startups.• Provided kickoff-to-development project management for production of websites, applications, and platforms.• Facilitated efficient communication between all project stakeholders, including internal teams and external clients developing strong relationships that eventually led to repeated return business and many referrals.• Scheduled, organized, tasked, and reported on project progress.• Created technical specifications based on individual project needs.

Senior Web Design Project Manager + Team Lead

- Managed print and interactive marketing campaigns, liaising with product marketers, developers, and outside vendors to efficiently execute the client's vision.• Drive creative conception on new projects with designers.• Created and manage project related documents including: estimates, scope of work documents, requirements, schedules, and budgets.• Facilitated effective workflow between other projects managers, designers, copywriters & internal clients.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Project Manager

- Developed public relations strategies for leading firms in the engineering and construction industries including press calendars, press releases, newswire distribution, recruitment materials, crisis management plans, event proposals, award submissions, byline articles, clippings reports and industry publication submissions.• Managed website development for a range of clients from the accounting, construction, engineering and consulting sectors.

The Berman Group

Account Executive

- Collaborate with design and development teams to meet key deadlines and objectives, provide necessary assets, and develop engaging, measurable desktop and mobile campaigns for brands like Jameson, PayPal, Rembrandt, and P&G• Develop strategy, ideation and proposal materials for new business RFPs, including creative briefs, wireframes and user engagement • Ownership of the production life cycle of Desktop, Tablet & Mobile Landing Pages & Sitelets, Rich Media, static & flash banners• Fluency with ad servers including Sizmek, DART and Crisp Engage• Compile biweekly and monthly reports analytical reports utilizing Google Analytics, Adwords, Sizmek, and Crisp Engage

VisualMax

- Recipient of multiple Guest Service Fanatic cards for outstanding customer service, attention to detail, troubleshooting ability and being a team player• Used communication skills to assist guests through the parks• Composed photographs and captured memories• Guided guests through selecting and printing photo packages• Used critical thinking skills to problem solve difficult guest situations

Nate Hinkle

Nate Hinkle