Christy Foster

• Directed forecasting activities and set program performance goals and objectives accordingly
• Managed budgets and resources to ensure successful program execution
• Identified opportunities for process improvements to optimize efficiency within program team
• Built strong relationships with customers or clients by understanding their needs, addressing concerns promptly, providing solutions accordingly
• Simplified project management processes using task management tools
• Eliminated resource waste through monitoring and improved controls.

• Collaborated with management and clients to meet specs and best practices and confirm adherence to branding, technical and client-specific guidelines.

• Established project roadmaps covering objectives, schedules and budget to identify opportunities to streamline processes or improve efficiency.
• Monitored work and addressed deficiencies to resolve problems and maintain project progress.
• Created contingency plans in anticipation of potential roadblocks or changes in scope.
• Monitored ongoing costs against budget projections and made adjustments as needed.
• Conducted post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and best practices for future projects.

• Managed event and marketing campaigns for Bacardi, including the US Open, Dewar's Pitchfork Festival event, DUSSE concert events in collaboration with Music Nation, and the Maison St-Germain event in NYC
• Prioritized and escalated critical operational tasks, executed project work plans (including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation), and revised to meet changing needs and requirements
• Developed strong professional relationships to mitigate roadblocks and client service issues
• Oversaw procurement processes to secure necessary equipment, materials, or services
• Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, or contractors as needed.

• Played a key role in expanding the responsibilities of the Project Manager position
• Led project planning and development, quality control and final review to control milestones and deliverables
• Liaised with team to define project scope, timelines, resources and requirements
• Interacted with clients throughout projects to present updates, incorporate feedback and redirect concerns
• Trained team members on project management tools, processes, and best practices to improve overall efficiency
• Conducted status meetings to communicate project updates with stakeholders and team members.

• Received offers for full-time employment from each freelance job
• Oversaw planning, monitoring and closeout phases to support on-time and on-budget project delivery
• Facilitated communication between project team members by organizing meetings, conference calls, and status updates
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify project requirements and resources needed for successful execution
• Acted as point of contact for any inquiries regarding project status or specific task assignments
• Monitored project progress and reported updates to stakeholders regularly.

• Responsible for creating and maintaining the sample run schedule for all accounts
• Led strategic decision-making in situations with limited information and tight time constraints
• Planned demand-based schedules and assignments, checking employee availability and abilities
• Led project planning and development, quality control and final review to control milestones and deliverables
• Tracked execution of key milestones, communicating potential issues and roadblocks.