CHRISTOPHER S. WHITLEY
Denver
Summary
Dynamic Operations and Program Manager with a proven track record at Rocky Mountain Graphics, excelling in project management and vendor relations. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, I drive efficiency and foster team collaboration, ensuring successful deployment of large-scale projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
OPERATIONS AND PROGRAM MANAGER
ROCKY MOUNTAIN GRAPHICS
12.2022 - Current
- Maintains extensive projects that are directly related to public large service/large-format art printing and, installation
- Manages substantial projects from intake to final deployment (proof, scope, budget, design, production, and installation)
- Provides support to the design team, production department, and contractors
- Oversees and schedules all aspects of projects required for strict deadlines that demand little margin for error
- Focused on creating the highest level of efficiency possible
SENIOR CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGER
WORDBANK
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Helps run four highly involved and time-sensitive client accounts
- Manage three junior PMs ensuring goals and training initiatives are being met
- Monitor and maintain project scopes, communicate vital information to internal and external stakeholders; document any issues that may affect projects
- Skillfully tracks projects through brief, approval, copy-writing, design, and development for Netflix movie title applications, social ads, landing pages, and emails
- Localizes and translates necessary copy for ads designed for deployment in different languages - a skill that requires managing very complex software systems and human interactions
- Expert in trafficking a high volume of work, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
PROJECT MANAGER
GYRO
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Work with account and client teams to scope projects and ensure that undertakings are managed according to timelines budgets and goals
- Create brief material and coordinate creative teams from conception to final delivery, ensuring timely distribution of work and final assets
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including director, account, strategy, UX, SEO team, and media to understand creative needs for all efforts
- Successfully manage multiple social media campaigns; coordinate creative production of images, copy, and specs. for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn posts
- Coordinate a robust email marketing campaign designed to on-board new agents
- Effective guidance ensures precise creation of LPs, web banners, interactive PDFs, and more
TECHNICAL PRODUCT SALES SUPPORT
COMCAST BUSINESS
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Directly supports over 20 dedicated inside sales reps. who regularly require immediate support and guidance
- Navigate complex software systems to build, track, and monitor orders
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
IGE [INTERGLOBAL EXHIBITS]
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Assist in the production and installation of over 300 large-format digital prints for Dish Network's 2018 Team Summit
- Works hands-on with layout, logo design, digital illustration, and photo retouching
PRODUCTION / PROJECT AND COORDINATION LEAD
INK MONSTR
12.2014 - 07.2017
- Lead and direct staff (6 production + 2 seasonal interns through full production cycle) over 150 projects on deck per day
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Fort Lewis College
Durango, COArt Minor -
Fort Lewis College
Durango, COGraphic Design Certificate -
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, COGlobal Business and Research Classes -
Universidad Libre de Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa RicaBusiness Management Classes -
Fachhochschule Regensburg University
Regensburg, GermanySkills
- Project management
- Operations management
- Vendor and client relations
- Public art expertise
- Customer service excellence
- Attention to detail
- Creative innovation
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Technical aptitude
- Software proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Mondaycom
Personal Information
Title: OPERATIONS MANAGER
Timeline
OPERATIONS AND PROGRAM MANAGER
ROCKY MOUNTAIN GRAPHICS
12.2022 - Current
SENIOR CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGER
WORDBANK
02.2021 - 12.2022
PROJECT MANAGER
GYRO
03.2019 - 05.2020
TECHNICAL PRODUCT SALES SUPPORT
COMCAST BUSINESS
05.2018 - 02.2019
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
IGE [INTERGLOBAL EXHIBITS]
08.2017 - 05.2018
PRODUCTION / PROJECT AND COORDINATION LEAD
INK MONSTR
12.2014 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Fort Lewis College
Art Minor -
Fort Lewis College
Graphic Design Certificate -
Arapahoe Community College
Global Business and Research Classes -
Universidad Libre de Costa Rica
Business Management Classes -
Fachhochschule Regensburg University
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