Cathy Lynne Virgil
New York,USA
Summary
Dynamic Global Program Manager with a track record of leading successful initiatives across international teams. Expert in developing strategic plans that improve program efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Program Manager
Omnicom
New York, New York
03.2025 - Current
- Led global program initiatives across diverse markets, driving alignment and collaboration among teams.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
- Managed stakeholder relationships, fostering support and engagement for program success.
- Collaborated with cross-functional partners to align project objectives and deliverables.
- Streamlined communication processes among international teams for better coordination.
- Facilitated training sessions to empower team members in program execution.
- Coached, mentored, and trained personnel, enhancing team cohesion and effectiveness.
Producer + PMP, Consultant
L'Oreal, Topix Brands, Shiseido, AIG
New York, USA
02.2017 - Current
- Led operations for creative development and production
- Managed multiple channels and prioritized project portfolio for print and digital assets, including video/photography, social, CRM, events, education/training, retail design, and visual merchandising to ensure alignment with strategic goals
- Supervised team and facilitated creative development and production of 360 integrated campaigns from concept to execution for new product launches and resupport
- Developed project plans, allocated resources, tracked performance, and monitored budget to meet project deadlines and deliverables
- Communicated and collaborated with various internal groups and external vendors to ensure program objectives were met
- Oversaw creative workflow, enhancing quality and productivity throughout project lifecycle
Director, Creative Operations
Estee Lauder Companies, La Mer
New York, USA
10.2014 - 02.2017
- Led staff, schedules, and creative production, ensuring alignment with project goals
- Defined project scope, assigned resources, initiated timelines and managed workflow process of all creative from inception to on time completion liaising with key stakeholders
- Monitored execution and quality assurance of fully integrated campaigns, including packaging, visual merchandising, copy, photography, print and digital assets
- Oversaw internal and external trafficking, confirming approvals and final release to worldwide markets
- Built team and established best practices, improving efficiency and capacity
- Facilitated planning, review, and status meetings, clarifying next steps and accountability
- Analyzed and maintained department job budgets
Producer, Creative Services
Tiffany & Co
07.2005 - 10.2014
- Produced photo shoots and events, including research exploratory, casting, location scouting, logistic planning, procuring props/supplies, set construction, contract negotiations and budget management
- Conceptualized and constructed mood/storyboards for image branding, advertising campaigns, creative visual merchandising and new product launches
- Developed visual presentations and materials for marketing/pr events, meetings, and conferences to support brand messaging.
- Executed special marketing initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to enhance project effectiveness.
- Managed creative assets and fulfilled all creative service requests, ensuring timely delivery and optimal usage across projects.
- Structured creative department, production area and marketing library facilitating productivity and conducting administrative functions
Education
Certificate - Advanced Project Management
Stanford University
Stanford, CABachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design & Marketing
Parsons School of Design
New York, NYSkills
- Project management and agile methodologies
- Resource allocation and budget planning
- Operations management
- Stakeholder engagement and change management
- Strategic thinking and leadership
- Team building
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridSalary Range
$200000/yr - $250000/yrTimeline
Global Program Manager
Omnicom
03.2025 - Current
Producer + PMP, Consultant
L'Oreal, Topix Brands, Shiseido, AIG
02.2017 - Current
Director, Creative Operations
Estee Lauder Companies, La Mer
10.2014 - 02.2017
Producer, Creative Services
Tiffany & Co
07.2005 - 10.2014
Certificate - Advanced Project Management
Stanford University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design & Marketing
Parsons School of Design