ANITA JOHNSON
Smyrna,TN
Summary
Operations and project management professional with strong grasp of creative process optimization, strategic planning, and project management. Known for effective team collaboration and delivering consistent results in creative environments. Adept at improving operational efficiency, managing cross-functional teams, and adapting to evolving business needs. Recognized for leadership, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Operations Lead
Neil Patel Digital
Remote
05.2024 - 01.2026
- Managed day-to-day operations for a global company, ensuring organizational accuracy and efficiency.
- Mapped and documented processes, tools, timelines, and deliverables across the department.
- Populated project management systems (AirTable and Asana) to coordinate, track, and monitor the scheduling and execution of activities.
- Partnered with creative leaders to support change management and process alignment.
- Acted as a key connector across teams and partners to keep high-visibility initiatives moving forward.
- Identified opportunities to streamline workflows and improved processes throughout the global organization.
- Maintained and balanced departmental budget by reviewing and processing invoices, setting up vendors, generating purchase orders, and tracking expenses.
- Supported and organized the transition to a centralized project management platform for global company.
Operations Associate, Creative Team
Penta
Washington, DC
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked between different creative teams including design, photo, video, social, and production.
- Evaluated current end-to-end workflows across creative disciplines, from intake through delivery.
- Ensured DAM considerations are built into workflow planning and process design.
- Provided ongoing administrative and operational support to marketing leadership and creative teams.
- Identified breakdowns, bottlenecks, and opportunities for efficiency.
- Kept campaigns running smoothly by managing timelines, deliverables, approvals, and launch readiness.
- Helped establish clearer visibility into workload, status, and forecasting.
Marketing Coordinator
Red Curtain Addict
Remote
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Developed and executed integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels to enhance brand visibility.
- Managed social media accounts, creating engaging content that increased audience engagement and follower growth.
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables to ensure seamless execution of events and initiatives.
- Supported and grew a dynamic pipeline of brand partnerships, coordinating outreach, meetings, and follow-ups.
- Helped shape and execute co-branded activations, including partnership materials and launch plans.
- Maintained organization of assets and collateral, ensuring proper file management and version control.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management - Major
Hampton University
05.2020
Skills
- Creative Operations & Project Management
- Project Management Tools (Asana and AirTable)
- Workflow Design & Optimization
- Strategic Thinker
- Process Improvement
- DAM Workflows
Timeline
Creative Operations Lead
Neil Patel Digital
05.2024 - 01.2026
Operations Associate, Creative Team
Penta
03.2023 - 05.2024
Marketing Coordinator
Red Curtain Addict
09.2020 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Business Management - Major
Hampton University