Cameron Baker
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dynamic Project Director at Edelman with a proven track record in strategic project planning and client relationship management. Successfully led integrated campaigns and managed multi-million dollar project budgets. Expert in budget administration and cross-functional collaboration, driving efficiency and delivering projects on time while fostering strong team dynamics.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Director
Edelman
09.2024 - Current
- Project and account manager lead on Ajinomoto and Amex accounts, collaborating closely with internal leadership to manage and grow high-value firm accounts and relationships.
- Overseeing a cross-functional team of designers, copywriters, strategists, influencer marketers, community managers, and data intelligence specialists to create cohesive, multi-channel campaigns for Ajinomoto.
- Coordinating global operations involving over 50 specialists in 20 countries to facilitate rapid influencer vetting.
- Collaborating with clients to identify strategic objectives and ensure alignment between client vision and campaign execution.
- Managing project budgets ranging from $2M to $5M, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget, without compromising on quality.
- Reporting to clients and firm leadership on KPIs for campaign performance and account spend, ensuring optimal campaign performance and cost-efficiency.
- Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including task lists, resource allocations, issues logs, status reports, and risk assessments.
Senior Project Manager
Edelman
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Managed end-to-end execution of integrated marketing campaigns, ensuring effective coordination across all functions.
- Spearheaded launch of Ajinomoto's #CancelPizza campaign, achieving 2.05 billion impressions and winning a Bronze Lion at Cannes Lions 2024.
- Developed and managed timelines, budgets, and resources for multiple campaigns across Ajinomoto, Genentech Roche, and Reynolds Consumer Products accounts.
- Drove adoption of new project management tools to enhance workflow and cross-disciplinary team integration.
- Cultivated and maintained key client relationships to support successful brand-agency partnerships.
- Oversaw junior staffing within reporting and account management roles to strengthen team performance.
Project Manager
Edelman
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Established project manager role for Samsung Mobile, enhancing integrated product campaign management.
- Secured in-agency and freelance resources for effective campaign execution across mobile devices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to scope, plan, and deliver large-scale sustainability programs.
- Managed SOWs, staff plans, budgets, and burn reports for $1M+ high-priority accounts.
- Oversaw team administration, ensuring alignment with project goals across all levels.
- Executed D&I initiatives by coordinating efforts among creative and production teams.
- Developed streamlined ways-of-working for enhanced operational efficiency on global accounts.
- Facilitated communication among stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Senior Account Executive
Edelman
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Supported Samsung Mobile flagship launches from conception to completion through collaboration with senior staff.
- Developed product messaging and organized media briefing materials for effective communication.
- Planned and executed large-scale in-person events for media and Samsung C-Suite executives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications
University of Nevada
Reno, NV05-2016
Skills
- Strategic and integrated project planning
- Client relationship management
- Cost control and budget administration, including project scoping
- Data analysis
- Cross-functional leadership and collaboration
- Workflow optimization
- Timeline and milestone management
- Risk assessment
- Problem solving
- Vendor and partner collaboration
- Conflict resolution and team collaboration
- Project management tools, including Workday, SmartSheet and Power BI
- Microsoft Office suite
Websites
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Project Director
Edelman
09.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Edelman
10.2022 - 09.2024
Project Manager
Edelman
03.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Account Executive
Edelman
11.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications
University of Nevada
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