CLIFF NGWAFON
Washington
Summary
Collaborative leader who partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Chief of Staff
Harris For President
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed creative team business operations while overseeing contractors and consultants to verify on-time completion of key deliverables.
- Encouraged coordination and cooperation among departments and continuous review of interdepartmental processes to support quality control and improvement.
- Led operational plan to scale up team staffing
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Spearheaded project management of the campaign brand refresh
- Spearheaded project management of the campaign website launch
Creative Producer (Freelance)
Porter Novelli
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed creative strategies to drive growth in key performance metrics.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Delivered consistently exceptional results within tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks effectively under pressure.
Senior Creative PM (Freelance)
PMG Worldwide
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed and created new business integration process
- Maintained timeline and budget guidelines for daily operations and all projects
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within budget and timeline constraints.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication and implementing effective time management strategies.
- Delivered high-quality projects with thorough risk analysis and proactive issue resolution.
Creative Services Director
BPI Media
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Oversaw budget management for all creative projects, ensuring cost-effective use of resources while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of integrated marketing strategies that drove growth.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes that streamlined project timelines while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
- Mentored junior staff members to develop their skills, bolstering productivity within the creative team and contributing to overall company success.
- Hired, developed and managed creative services team of internal employees and freelancers.
- Optimized vendor programs by vetting producers, negotiating rates and monitoring services.
DIGITAL PRODUCTION MANAGER
WEBER SHANDWICK
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed large scale video production budgets over $1MM
- Managed and resourced video production/post production operations
- Developed comprehensive project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality digital products.
- Optimized budget allocation for digital projects, reducing costs without compromising on quality or deadlines.
- Established clear communication channels between departments, facilitating smooth project execution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Los Angeles Film School - Hollywood
09.2009
Associate of Arts -
MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
05.2006
Skills
- Interview management
- Contract Negotiation
- Budget Management
- Production Operations
- Performance Evaluations
- Team building
- Collaborative mindset
Additional Information
- VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP , Led Black ERG at BPI (2021-22)
Timeline
Creative Chief of Staff
Harris For President
05.2024 - 11.2024
Creative Producer (Freelance)
Porter Novelli
10.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Creative PM (Freelance)
PMG Worldwide
02.2023 - 11.2023
Creative Services Director
BPI Media
05.2018 - 08.2022
DIGITAL PRODUCTION MANAGER
WEBER SHANDWICK
01.2015 - 01.2017
Associate of Arts -
MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts -
Los Angeles Film School - Hollywood
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