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Andrew Sanders

Denver,CO

Summary

With over a decade of experience in driving high-impact projects across marketing, media, IT, and hospitality, I specialize in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. In my role at Sage Hospitality’s Studio Division, I led projects to design and launch distinctive restaurant and hotel brands. I am proficient in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, managing enterprise-scale projects from conception to completion. As a servant leader, I foster collaboration, ensuring teams feel supported and empowered to succeed.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Creative Project Manager

Sage Hospitality Group – Studio Division
01.2023 - 04.2025

Led the optimization and execution of projects within the Studio Division, ensuring alignment with company goals. I customized Asana to enhance visibility, streamline collaboration, and track progress in real time. By integrating tech tools like ReviewStudio, Slack, and Box’s version control, I improved file management and communication across teams.

Key Contributions

  • Spearheaded the enterprise-wide rollout of Asana, creating dynamic templates, automated workflows, and real-time reporting systems that increased collaboration, visibility, and productivity.
  • Implemented streamlined SOPs and best practices, boosting team efficiency and ensuring consistent, high-quality project outcomes.
  • Developed a unified folder structure, reducing file duplication and enhancing organizational efficiency.
  • Managed vendor relationships, overseeing RFP processes and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality final products.

Project Manager

Evolve Vacation Rental, Denver, CO - Marketing
01.2021 - 01.2023

Led the execution of both marketing-specific and cross-departmental projects from inception to delivery, aligning efforts with organizational goals. Leveraged Agile methodologies for resource planning, adapting to shifting priorities, and proactively removing roadblocks.

Key Contributions

  • Streamlined the monthly email & creative review processes by creating standardized workflows, reducing turnaround time and increasing efficiency.
  • Customized project management workflows with Kanban and Waterfall methodologies, optimizing project execution based on specific needs.
  • Expanded the project management team, increasing capacity and enabling the successful completion of more projects with improved productivity.
  • Launched team-building initiatives, such as “Friday Fun” on Slack, enhancing collaboration and boosting team morale.

Marketing Project Manager

University of Denver, Denver, CO - Marketing
09.2018 - 06.2020

Managed enterprise-wide projects that produced digital and print assets, videos, and web content. Collaborated with campus stakeholders to support major university initiatives, including homecoming and fundraising campaigns.

Key Contributions

  • Rolled out Workfront, implementing a streamlined intake process and customizing workflows to improve flexibility, execution speed, and workflow efficiency.
  • Built real-time reporting dashboards, enabling data-driven decisions and improving operational performance.
  • Systemized quarterly magazine production by developing standardized templates and assigning clear roles, enhancing team collaboration and accelerating delivery.

Marketing Project Manager

Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver, CO - Marketing
10.2017 - 09.2018

Led marketing projects for the Denver Theater Company, managing production of materials for Broadway touring shows. Improved the client approval process to ensure timely signoffs on all designed assets.

Key Contributions

  • Led the team in analyzing and optimizing the weekly email program process, identifying inefficiencies that reduced the timeline from eight weeks to just three achieving a 60% reduction.

Project Coordinator

Pinnacol Assurance, Denver, CO - IT
11.2013 - 09.2017

Led cross-departmental projects from IT, facilities, and security, developing business requirements, facilitating leadership meetings, and conducting Scrum ceremonies.

Key Contributions

  • Completed Scrum Master training and earned Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA hons) - Media Production

University of Lincoln

Skills

  • Agile project management certification
  • Process improvement
  • Proficient in Agile and Waterfall frameworks
  • Proactive risk management strategies
  • Vendor and client engagement
  • Leadership in cross-departmental projects
  • Project reporting
  • Collaborative team leadership
  • Resource allocation
  • SaaS and API deployment
  • Experienced with Workfront, Wrike, Monday, Asana, and MS Project

Accomplishments

  • Achieved increased efficiencies by introducing project management software for tracking tasks.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with large cross-functional team in the development of Call Me Pearl Cocktail Bar.

Certification

Certified ScrumMaster – cert: 000384773 – SCRUM ALLIANCE

Timeline

Creative Project Manager

Sage Hospitality Group – Studio Division
01.2023 - 04.2025

Project Manager

Evolve Vacation Rental, Denver, CO - Marketing
01.2021 - 01.2023

Marketing Project Manager

University of Denver, Denver, CO - Marketing
09.2018 - 06.2020

Marketing Project Manager

Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver, CO - Marketing
10.2017 - 09.2018

Project Coordinator

Pinnacol Assurance, Denver, CO - IT
11.2013 - 09.2017

Bachelor’s degree (BA hons) - Media Production

University of Lincoln
Andrew Sanders