Lex Chapman, MBA
Seattle,WA
Summary
Experienced Project Manager skilled in managing cross-functional projects and team operations. Key focuses have been in managing projects and programs from end-to-end for teams within Amazon (Prime Video, Amazon Studios, Amazon Books, Amazon Vendor Services). Experience in managing multiple high-priority projects with leadership visibility, all with competing deadlines and requiring exceptional organizational skills. This has helped in developing excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager II - Licensing Strategy
Amazon Studios
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Updated and maintained team project milestones, tracking key project deadlines and completion.
- Lead and supported cross-functional projects involving title procurement and licensing, and improved internal processes around film rights and title acquisition regulations.
- Assisted senior level team members with meeting management and scheduling.
- Supported daily operational processes for internal Amazon stakeholders, including tracking key project and program milestones, identifying issues and opportunities for growth, and resolving blockers that arose.
- Improved internal communication pathways across 150+ internal stakeholders.
- Created trainings, websites, and internal documentation resources for 300+ stakeholders across 20+ teams to increase partner productivity, knowledge, and visibility.
- Performed logistical data analyses and presented metrics on a weekly cadence.
Project Manager I - Partner Programs
Amazon Studios
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed multiple cross-functional projects across 8+ teams.
- Worked internally with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and improve existing processes.
- Established and implemented projects across global tax, film rights, title publishing processes, and updated processes and programs.
Strategic Account Manager - Books
Amazon
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed influential book publishing partners business and their product lines within Amazon, while maintaining partner relationships and serving as the main point of contact.
- Worked with Marketing and In-House Creatives to design and successfully launch campaigns for titles available on Amazon.com
- Experience using data analysis and metrics to make strategically motivated decisions.
- Solved complex issues that arose and delivered timely, accurate results under tight deadlines to key stakeholders.
- Increased book publishing partner satisfaction through improving metrics and strengthened relationships.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Seattle University
Seattle, WA08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
Baylor University
Waco, TX08.2017
Skills
- People-oriented, creatively driven, and motivated team player
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Experience in leading and assisting on multiple projects across conflicting priorities and competing deadlines
- Work well with cross-functional teams across technical and non-technical departments to drive alignment and deliver results
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Airtable, and Adobe Creative Suite (strong in Excel and Google Sheets)
- Critical thinker, experienced in complex problem-solving
- Learning and applying strategies effectively across key projects
Timeline
Program Manager II - Licensing Strategy
Amazon Studios
11.2021 - 03.2024
Project Manager I - Partner Programs
Amazon Studios
03.2020 - 11.2021
Strategic Account Manager - Books
Amazon
10.2018 - 03.2020
MBA - Business Administration
Seattle University
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
Baylor University