Nquavah James
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
A Certified Creative Project Manager and servant leader with 10+ years of experience and a CAPM certification. Skilled in leading creative direction and multimedia production across platforms, crafting operational plans, and driving seamless workflows between creative and cross-functional teams. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Monday.com, Workfront, Wrike, and Slack, delivering impactful results aligned with business objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, CREATIVE OPERATIONS
SiriusXM
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Orchestrated end-to-end management of multi-platform creative projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality programs from concept and kickoff to launch, which resulted in a 20% increase in project efficiency
- Acted as a strategic liaison between creative teams and business stakeholders, translating business goals into actionable creative deliverables that drove a 15% improvement in client satisfaction scores
- Optimized workflows by establishing structured project plans, managing milestones, and coordinating crossfunctional teams, reducing timeline bottlenecks by 30%
- Anticipated and mitigated risks across projects by proactively addressing resource constraints, shifting priorities, and team dynamics, ensuring all deliverables were completed on time and within scope
- Delivered transparent communication through real-time project dashboards and regular status updates, which improved stakeholder visibility and accountability
- Developed onboarding processes and materials that reduced new hire ramp-up time by 25%
MANAGER, VIDEO & GRAPHICS OPERATIONS
SiriusXM
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Designed and implemented an automated video and graphic request system using Monday.com, resulting in a 50% reduction in request processing time
- Led cross-departmental collaboration to manage video and creative project schedules, approvals, and budgets for high-profile campaigns, contributing to a 20% increase in output without sacrificing quality
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets for video production and negotiated vendor contracts, achieving 10% cost savings on freelance services
- Coordinated logistics for large-scale live events and entertainment productions, including asset management, scheduling, and freelancer oversight, ensuring flawless execution of all deliverables
BRAND CREATIVE PROJECT DIRECTOR (INTERIM)
FUSE MEDIA
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed and implemented operational plans that improved production efficiency for brand creative deliverables, enhancing team output by 15% while maintaining alignment with strategic objectives
- Streamlined workflows between creative and post-production teams, implementing an organized archival system that reduced asset retrieval time by 40%
- Aligned senior leadership on creative project strategies through clear reporting, performance tracking, and Wrike-based dashboards, resulting in better resource allocation and project transparency
PROJECT MANAGER, BRAND CREATIVE
FUSE MEDIA
02.2011 - 08.2020
- Directed end-to-end creative workflows for all graphic design and motion graphics projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables that met stakeholder goals and increased project turnaround by 25%
- Prioritized and managed over 100+ projects annually across NY and LA offices, optimizing timelines, resource allocation, and production schedules to meet demanding deadlines
- Recruited and led a team of graphic designers, providing mentorship and performance management that resulted in a 30% improvement in team productivity
POST-PRODUCTION MANAGER
Fuse Media
11.2004 - 02.2006
POST-PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Fuse Media
03.2003 - 11.2004
FREELANCE POST-PRODUCTION MANAGER
Brandeis Productions
07.2010 - 09.2010
EDITOR/POST-PRODUCTION SERVICE PROVIDER
United States Tennis Association
04.2008 - 12.2009
Education
Business Administration
Ashford University
Skills
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- CREATIVE OPERATIONS
- TEAM LEADERSHIP
- SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
- CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
- ADAPTABILITY & FLEXIBILITY
- STRATEGIC PLANNING
- BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Certification
- PMI CAPM Certification: Issued 10/24/Expires 10/27 - Certification #3956177
- McKinsey Management Black Leadership Accelerator Certification: Designed for high-performing early- to mid-career managers aspiring to take the challenging leap into senior leadership, this program focuses on building core management and leadership capabilities as well as the cross-functional knowledge needed to lead successful businesses and teams.
- McKinsey Adaptability and Resilience Badge
- McKinsey Problem Solving Badge
- McKinsey Business Strategy Badge
Volunteer Experience
PMI NYC Chapter, Director of Strategic Marketing Communications, 11/24 - Present
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionFlexible work hoursCompany CultureAffiliations
- Project Management Institute NYC Chapter
Quote
Stop chasing the money and start chasing the passion.
Tony Hsieh
Timeline
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, CREATIVE OPERATIONS
SiriusXM
02.2022 - 05.2024
MANAGER, VIDEO & GRAPHICS OPERATIONS
SiriusXM
10.2021 - 02.2022
BRAND CREATIVE PROJECT DIRECTOR (INTERIM)
FUSE MEDIA
09.2020 - 12.2020
PROJECT MANAGER, BRAND CREATIVE
FUSE MEDIA
02.2011 - 08.2020
FREELANCE POST-PRODUCTION MANAGER
Brandeis Productions
07.2010 - 09.2010
EDITOR/POST-PRODUCTION SERVICE PROVIDER
United States Tennis Association
04.2008 - 12.2009
POST-PRODUCTION MANAGER
Fuse Media
11.2004 - 02.2006
POST-PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Fuse Media
03.2003 - 11.2004
Business Administration
Ashford University
- PMI CAPM Certification: Issued 10/24/Expires 10/27 - Certification #3956177
- McKinsey Management Black Leadership Accelerator Certification: Designed for high-performing early- to mid-career managers aspiring to take the challenging leap into senior leadership, this program focuses on building core management and leadership capabilities as well as the cross-functional knowledge needed to lead successful businesses and teams.
- McKinsey Adaptability and Resilience Badge
- McKinsey Problem Solving Badge
- McKinsey Business Strategy Badge
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