David Brown
Senior Project Manager
New York,NY
Summary
Committed to continuous learning and seeking opportunities to contribute to the success of organizations through effective project execution and product development strategies. Able to thrive on the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals and collectively create extraordinary experiences that exceed user expectations. Passionate about driving innovation and leveraging market insights to create compelling products. Expertise in translating business requirements into precise technical specifications and adept at conveying them effectively. Proficient in working on various digital installations, website development, and mobile app experiences. Committed to continuous process improvements to optimize team's strength and maximize collective potential.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROJECT MANAGER, CONTRACTOR
Fannie Mae
New York, New York
09.2021 - Current
- Develop compelling and user-friendly digital experiences that align with Fannie Mae's mission of supporting individuals and families in the housing market
- Steered the upgrade of Fannie Mae's Drupal platform and content migration process by facilitating seamless communication between developers, the quality assurance (QA) team, and product owners
- Perform a range of tasks, such as creating schedules, managing teams, and establishing training documentation
PROJECT MANAGER, FREELANCE
MRM
New York, New York
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Coordinated the talented internal teams, MRM offices, and agency partners to support marketing efforts for AstraZeneca
- Contributed to the success of AstraZeneca's marketing objectives for the Farxiga medication by developing and executing branded digital marketing campaigns
- Promoted an unreleased medication for AstraZeneca by initiating and leading the competitive research and design process for the development of a new branded consumer web experience
PROJECT MANAGER, FREELANCE
Little Cinema
New York, New York
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Designed and implemented new features for a 'Backstage' virtual screening platform's product designers and developers
- Developed a unique experience for audiences by developing custom virtual movie screenings and events for clients
- Performed quality assurance during the three stages of the virtual screening experience: pre-production, live streaming, and postproduction
CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGER, FREELANCE
Courageous Studios
New York, New York
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Created branded web content, digital marketing and short-form videos on CNN.com by spearheading the digital production team consisting of designers, motion artists, and web developers
- Delivered exceptional user experiences and drove advertising success by overseeing the design and enhancement efforts for the digital advertising platform 'REform' within the Warner digital ad product suite
- Enhanced team productivity and achieved greater efficiencies by identifying opportunities for improvement in team communication and digital production workflows
PROJECT MANAGER, FREELANCE
DeSantis Breindel
New York, New York
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Provided an exceptional web experience for Chatham Financial's corporate site by implementing a user-centered design approach and leveraging innovative technologies
- Utilized valuable insights gained from an extensive competitive audit and in-depth stakeholder interviews to enrich and optimize the wireframing, design, and content production processes
DIGITAL PRODUCER, FREELANCE
Saatchi & Saatchi
New York, New York
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Facilitated the enhancement of P&G's largest consumer brand sites and delivered new programs and products for consumers by collaborating with account, creative, development and analytics teams
- Managed the flagship site experiences for Crest, Cascade, Dawn, and Oral-B
- Enhanced efficiency and maintained high-quality documentation by establishing and implementing best practices and process improvements in liaison with the digital team
PROJECT MANAGER, FREELANCE
R/GA
New York, New York
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Led the organization of an internal team dedicated to the redesign and relaunch of the Express Scripts website
- Leveraged findings from user and stakeholder research to inform the development of wireframes and key visual designs, driving the creation of user-centered and visually impactful solutions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
William Paterson University
Wayne 09.2015 - 06.2025
Skills
Project management
Project planning
Project tracking
Team collaboration
Project scheduling
Task prioritization
Client relations
Scope management
Project closure
Processes and procedures
CMS expertise
Certification
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) - Scrum Alliance.
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER, CONTRACTOR
Fannie Mae
09.2021 - Current
PROJECT MANAGER, FREELANCE
MRM
05.2021 - 09.2021
PROJECT MANAGER, FREELANCE
Little Cinema
03.2021 - 05.2021
CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGER, FREELANCE
Courageous Studios
06.2020 - 02.2021
PROJECT MANAGER, FREELANCE
DeSantis Breindel
02.2020 - 05.2020
DIGITAL PRODUCER, FREELANCE
Saatchi & Saatchi
05.2019 - 01.2020
PROJECT MANAGER, FREELANCE
R/GA
04.2019 - 05.2019
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) - Scrum Alliance.
06-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
William Paterson University
09.2015 - 06.2025