Carly Nigh
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record at Vera Bradley, excelling in creative workflow optimization and project management. Spearheaded 15+ successful product launches, enhancing brand collaboration and team mentorship. Adept at stakeholder engagement and innovative problem-solving, I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering impactful solutions that drive success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Collaborations & Special Projects Manager
Vera Bradley
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2006 - 01.2024
- Led high-profile creative projects, including brand collaborations, in-store experiences, and seasonal launches, managing full lifecycle from intake to execution.
- Streamlined creative operations and introduced new tools to reduce production timelines by 20%.
- Partnered with product development, marketing, and retail teams to ensure on-brand and production-ready assets across channels.
- Oversaw creative reviews, vendor coordination, and brand guidelines adherence.
- Mentored junior creatives and project coordinators, contributing to a more agile and quality-focused team culture.
- Successfully launched 15+ product lines annually, ensuring cross-team alignment and on-time delivery.
- Piloted a packaging redesign initiative that improved shelf impact and reduced production costs by 12%.
- Played a key role in transitioning the studio to a remote-friendly workflow during organizational changes.
Studio Manager (Previous Role)
Vera Bradley
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2006 - 01.2024
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Skills
- Creative Workflow Optimization
- Project management
- Brand collaboration
- Vendor coordination
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Team mentorship
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder engagement
- Communication skills
- Innovation and creativity
- Risk assessment
- Processes and procedures
- Project requirements
- Interpersonal communications
- Meeting facilitation
- Budget development
- Resource allocation
- Event coordination
- Project scheduling
- Contract administration
- Stakeholder relations
- Data collection
- Administrative leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Project lifecycle management
- Resource coordination
- Task prioritization
- Cost control
- Problem-solving abilities
- Performance metrics
- Mind mapping
- Adaptability
- Staff management
- Multitasking capacity
- Team building
- Vendor management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team leadership
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making
- Documentation and reporting
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Brand Campaign Execution
- Packaging & In-Store Marketing (ISM)
- Resource & Capacity Planning
- Stakeholder communication
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Project Management Tools
Professional Traits
- Strategic thinker with strong creative sensibility
- Calm under pressure, thrives in fast-paced environments
- Collaborative leadership style and proactive communicator
- Quality-obsessed and highly organized
- Positive, people-first mindset
Certification
- Project Management Certification
Timeline
Collaborations & Special Projects Manager
Vera Bradley
01.2006 - 01.2024
Studio Manager (Previous Role)
Vera Bradley
01.2006 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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