Donna Eastman
Wheaton,IL
Summary
Dynamic Senior Manager with a proven track record in project management and team leadership. Expertise in enhancing operational efficiency and implementing process improvements to drive productivity across creative operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Global Creative Operations
Weber LLC
Palatine, Illinois
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance team efficiency and performance.
- Managed project timelines, ensuring deliverables met quality standards and deadlines.
- Coordinated resource allocation across projects to optimize workflow and productivity.
- Managed a team of 5 or more employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
- Implemented new technologies, such as Project Management Tools (Workfront) and a DAM.
- Managed annual budgeting process, including forecasting and financial analysis to optimize resources.
Senior Project Manager, Creative
Crate and Barrel
Northbrook, Illinois
03.2018 - 05.2023
- Streamlined workflow processes by identifying and coordinating critical milestones for various creative initiatives.
- Developed resource allocation reporting model to prioritize tasks and reduce annual headcount needs.
- Designed and implemented new workflows from intake through execution as Workfront System Administrator.
Increased user adoption of Workfront from 25 to 250 across four business channels. - Managed troubleshooting, administration, and governance of Workfront environment.
- Led alignment of workflows and timelines across Traffic, Production, and Asset Management teams.
Traffic Manager, Creative
Crate and Barrel
Northbrook, Illinois
03.2013 - 03.2018
- Established timelines for creative execution across all marketing channels, including signage and digital advertising.
- Assessed project risks and implemented mitigation strategies to prevent roadblocks.
- Facilitated weekly project status meetings to review progress and inform team members.
- Collaborated with Senior Art Directors and Production Artists to prioritize deliverables and deadlines.
International Traffic Coordinator
Crate and Barrel
Northbrook, Illinois
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Instituted translation program for internal systems and marketing materials in Montreal's first French-speaking store.
- Developed editorial style guide in collaboration with translation vendor Lionbridge.
- Partnered with International Franchise Creative and Marketing Teams to establish creative sharing and approval process for franchises in Dubai, Philippines, Mexico, and Singapore.
Custom Associate
Crate and Barrel
Northbrook, Illinois
03.2005 - 03.2011
- Organized and oversaw all custom furniture orders for seven stores nationwide, including high-volume locations in Chicago and New York City
Skills
- Project management
- Resource management
- Creative process development and improvement
- Associate development
- Team leadership
- Budget management
- Workflow optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration
Timeline
Senior Manager, Global Creative Operations
Weber LLC
05.2023 - Current
Senior Project Manager, Creative
Crate and Barrel
03.2018 - 05.2023
Traffic Manager, Creative
Crate and Barrel
03.2013 - 03.2018
International Traffic Coordinator
Crate and Barrel
03.2011 - 03.2013
Custom Associate
Crate and Barrel
03.2005 - 03.2011
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