Deb Pagell
Summary
With over 15 years of experience in creative project management, I have a proven track record managing a variety of event production and brand marketing projects for international and local businesses, as well as producing award-winning television and film projects With the addition of my years in tech project management - coordinating logistics, research and development, sourcing resources, managing budgets, and translating client expectations into project realities are strong suits. I also have a passion for creating engaging and impactful content that connects with audiences and drives results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Welocalize
01.2022 - Current
- Executed project tasks including planning, scoping, requirements gathering, and validating outcomes.
- Achieved outstanding results by flawlessly executing and delivering client projects while meeting or surpassing KPIs rated at 4.5 to 5 on a 5-point scale.
- Consistently maintained a 99% on-time delivery rate
- Fostered productive collaborations with clients, internal teams, and external suppliers
- Demonstrated expertise in process documentation and knowledge management.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to develop creative solutions for challenging problems.
- Managed cross-functional collaboration for seamless project execution.
- Developed strategic plans to minimize potential risks in projects and successfully implemented them.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Maintained oversight of project progress, guaranteeing the timely delivery of high-quality deliverables.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
Creative Project Manager, Brand Manager & Client Services Liaison
Floating Pagella Productions
01.2007 - Current
- Creator of successful global, regional, and emerging TV, film, and event projects
- Successfully transforming client expectations into tangible project outcomes
- Developed and maintained strong partnerships
- Organized logistical aspects of complex schedules involving coordination with multiple vendors, management of various locations, and oversight of diverse cast and crew.
- Maintained efficient tracking and organization of paperwork, budgets, and clearances
- Drove the successful implementation of numerous social media and experiential marketing campaigns.
- Managed the creative process, from concept through execution of print, digital and video assets.
- Worked closely with content creators to develop engaging visuals that met brand standards.
- Clients include – PBR/Lone Star Beer, Bud Chelada, Saturn, Republic Records, Gutter Kitty Productions, High Beam Productions, Kind Bar, Saturn/Penske.
Vendor Project Manager
Menlo Tech
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Facilitated collaboration among top-tier global technology company's vendor, content management team, and leads for a successful worldwide digital streaming application
- Successfully coordinated and executed localized special initiatives involving cross-functional teams on a global scale.
- Played a critical role in the successful rollout of products in 3 international markets by coordinating queue creation, the development of training materials and curating metadata before the launch
- Successfully led a high-performing team of content specialists with exceptional track record in meeting 90-100% performance metrics and KPIs
- Successfully tested and evaluated various tools as part of the CMS pilot team
- Conducted team training while creating and updating processes.
Event Project Manager
OneCause
07.2016 - 03.2020
- Enhanced efficiency of multi-million dollar events by optimizing, auditing, and reviewing client auction and guest data.
- Setup and facilitated Bidpal technology as an onsite tech and subject matter expert.
- Achieved remarkable results in driving maximum event revenue for large-scale, multi-million-dollar fund-raising galas by developing strong client relationships
- Managed end-to-end production of events, overseeing diverse teams and ensuring successful execution.
- Monitored attendance levels at each event to assess success rates and make adjustments accordingly.
- Coordinated with staff members and volunteers to ensure smooth operations during events.
Creative Production Manager
Megalomedia
01.2014 - 02.2019
- Led the team in producing top-rated television programs, which included TLC's “My 600LB Life” and Skin Tight”, Travel Channel’s “UFOs: The Lost Evidence”, and A&E’s 'Shipping Wars'.
- Coordinated and supervised 3-5 shoots per week, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content
- Assisted in the conceptualization of creative content for top-rated television programs including story arc creation, interviews, and editing decisions
- Skillfully coordinated the selection and management of cast and extras.
- Managed a diverse team of 5-10 individuals by handling recruitment, providing ongoing support and training, as well as coordinating all logistical tasks.
- Leveraged expertise to handle logistics throughout the entire production process.
Event Production Manager
Capital Crew
Austin, TX
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Supervised the entirety of stage support operations for both international and regional events, serving crowds ranging from 100 to 15000 attendees.
- Effectively handled scheduling, people management, and venue management responsibilities.
- Established effective channels of communication among a diverse team consisting of 100+ crew members, production personnel, and clients
- Ensured smooth operation of high-visibility events through efficient management of insurance paperwork, permits, crew logistics, clearances, and build-in/out.
- Identified potential risks associated with event production activities and developed strategies to mitigate them.
- Organized and managed vendors to ensure the successful execution of events.
- Oversaw technical staff during setup and takedown of events in order to minimize errors or delays.
- Responded promptly to any unexpected issues arising during an event's production process.
- Developed and implemented detailed event plans, including budgets, timelines, staffing needs, and vendor requirements.
Creative Producer
The Dandelion Project
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Planned, conceptualized, and produced independent video content for a non-profit organization
- Achieved excellence in overseeing locations,timelines,budgets, logistics, clearances,and research and development.
- Actively participated in the creative decision-making process by contributing to story development, conducting interviews, performing edits on content, and suggesting suitable music choices.
- Organized and facilitated smooth collaboration among creative, production, and post-production teams.
- Evaluated scripts, treatments, and written material for upcoming productions.
- Researched production topics using internet, video archives and other informational sources.
- Created detailed project plans outlining timelines, budgets and resources needed for successful completion of each project.
- Managed coordination of more than 50 annual film festivals
- Cultivated partnerships with various global organizations.
Education
MA Film -
Georgia State University
BA Media Communication -
Florida State University
Skills
- Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Film, Television, and Event Production Management
- Creative Content Management
- Digital & Experiential Marketing
- Logistics
- Project development
- Resource Allocation
- Vendor Sourcing
- Project Coordination & Planning
- Client Relations
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Analytics & Metrics tracking
- Localization
- Virtual Events
- Prioritization & Organization
- Detail Oriented
- Planning & Time Management
- Creative problem solving & decision making
- Conflict Management & Resolution
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship & Trust building
- Adaptability
- Research & Development
- Strong, flexible interpersonal communication skills
- Stakeholder management & facilitation
- Experience with ambiguity
- Risk Management
- Ability to build relationships & trust, influence without authority, and effectively enforce accountability
- Remote Work
- High Level technical proficiency
Certification
- Agile MBA Certification
- PMP, in progress
Volunteer Experience
- Virtual Event Producer/Manager, Happy Hour with your Favorite Bartender, 2020, 2021
- Remote Content and Event Coordinator, The Amplified Sound Coalition, 2020, 2021
- Event Coordinator/Manager, Music Together/Heartsong Music, 2018
- Employer and Donations Team/Producer, Austin Free Net, 2015, 2017
- Promotions and Events Coordination, SCARE for a Cure, 2009
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Mac and PC
- Project Management Software: BaseCamp, HomeBase, Jira, Asana , DIscord, Slack
- Virtual Meeting Software: Skype, Zoom, Teams, GotoMeeting, WebEx
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Quickbooks
- Hootsuite
- HubSpot
- Word Press
- Quip
- Numbers
- BOX
- Keynote
- Confluence
- Tableau
- Content Management and workflow systems
Timeline
Project Manager
Welocalize
01.2022 - Current
Vendor Project Manager
Menlo Tech
03.2021 - 12.2021
Event Production Manager
Capital Crew
01.2017 - 12.2017
Event Project Manager
OneCause
07.2016 - 03.2020
Creative Production Manager
Megalomedia
01.2014 - 02.2019
Creative Project Manager, Brand Manager & Client Services Liaison
Floating Pagella Productions
01.2007 - Current
Creative Producer
The Dandelion Project
01.2007 - 01.2015
MA Film -
Georgia State University
BA Media Communication -
Florida State University