Ariel Zachman
Columbus,OH
Summary
Versatile Project Coordinator with background successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues and stakeholders, monitoring status and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
BlueOrange Compliance
02.2022 - Current
- Supervise 96 projects from start through delivery with 31 clients.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Liaise between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define clear project goals via Smartsheet presentations, leading to consistent alignment with expectations throughout the process.
- Track hours and assigned project tasks via Quickbase.
- Create job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Maintain accurate documentation and note taking of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
Digital Content Scheduler
Orange Barrel Media
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Managed content with CMS, acting as traffic coordinator with multiple outside property schedulers, for 50+ large format digital displays and 200+ interactive kiosks.
- Maintained client relations with companies including HBO, Anheuser-Busch, and Facebook. Generate reports and support client's needs, offering excellent customer service, helping to exceed projected sales goal by 13%.
- Managed Trello, collaborating cross functionally with Sales and Photography, organizing weekly tasks and communicating client requests.
- Drove operational improvements resulting in savings and improved profit margins.
Social Media and Restaurant Manager
The Boat House
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Coordinated creation and deployment of social media posts and other marketing collateral, resulting in 89% increase of followers in 7 months (compared to 4 years).
- Trained 15 staff members on protocols and best practices, resulting in rating increase from 3 to 4 stars, doubling loyalty members, and exceeding quarterly goals.
- Cultivated and managed relationships with key clients and vendors.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments, conducted inventory, managed money drops, and drafted employee schedule.
Graphic Designer
A&R Creative Group
04.2016 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with consulting agency, Basecraft, assisting in developing TRISM's brand and launching marketing campaign.
- Developed creative design for marketing packages, including print materials, menus, banners and signs for 9 full-service restaurants.
- Managed photoshoots and social media platforms.
- Coordinated with local vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of all marketing communications materials.
- Maintained complete database of all files, contacts and project materials.
- Tracked projects via Asana.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design - Film Photography - Writing
Otterbein University
05.2011
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Presentation Delivery
- Efficient Multi-Tasker
- Cross Collaboration
- Stakeholder Relations
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Adaptable in Fast-Pace Environment
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Project Coordinator
BlueOrange Compliance
02.2022 - Current
Digital Content Scheduler
Orange Barrel Media
03.2019 - 02.2022
Social Media and Restaurant Manager
The Boat House
05.2018 - 03.2019
Graphic Designer
A&R Creative Group
04.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design - Film Photography - Writing
Otterbein University