KRISTOFER RODRIGUEZ
Long Beach,California
Summary
Detail-oriented Project Manager with 15 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Demonstrated success in developing comprehensive project plans, fostering strong client relationships, and maintaining effective communication across all stakeholders. Proficient in project management tools such as Workfront, Wrike, and Smartsheet, complemented by skills in Adobe Creative Suite for design-related tasks. Committed to driving process improvements and team development while managing multiple projects efficiently.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Project Manager - Contract
Califia Farms
Los Angeles, California
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
Temporary Creative Project Manager
BC Design
Los Angeles
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Engineered detailed project plans that encompass scope outlining, scheduling of timelines, identifying key milestones, tracking deliverables and implementing risk minimization tactics.
- Advised clients on design decisions based on their goals and objectives.
- Worked closely with content creators to develop engaging visuals that met brand standards.
- Facilitated effective communication among team members, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Sr. Project Manager - Contract
Stiiizy
Los Angeles
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Optimized workflow through collaboration on best practices and SOPs for designers.
- Supervised creation and execution of visual designs for multiple marketing initiatives.
- Worked with marketing, product development and sales teams to create effective design solutions.
- Reviewed creative briefs to outline project scope, objectives, target audience, and deliverables.
- Led brainstorming sessions with the creative team to generate innovative concepts that match brand identity.
Marketing Project Manager - Contract
Clif Bar
Los Angeles
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Led cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver marketing projects within specified timelines and budgets.
- Created detailed project plans encompassing scope, resource distribution, scheduling tasks, and risk control.
- Streamlined the process of milestone delivery through effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Maintained compliance with copyright regulations during the reproduction of copyrighted materials.
- Managed creation process for various visual elements such as packaging artwork, videos, and photos.
Sr. Project Manager - TEMP
BERKLEY
Los Angeles
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Created detailed project plans covering timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Conducted regular status meetings and compiled reports to monitor project progress.
- Escalated issues as necessary and worked on resolving project-related conflicts alongside stakeholders.
- Cultivated customer loyalty via ongoing discussions about expectations.
Creative Project Manager
SGK, Brand Solutions
Los Angeles
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Spearheaded the creation, approval, and implementation of a large-scale labeling change program for over 400 SKUs.
- Crafted detailed project plans involving timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Managed cross-functional teams for the successful execution of more than 50 projects on time and within budget.
- Engaged stakeholders to outline project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, or industry standards, throughout the duration of each project.
- Conducted meetings with stakeholders to communicate project updates.
Print Procurement Manager
Urban Decay
Los Angeles
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided expert recommendations on printing needs for marketing projects.
- Oversaw all phases of print production, including pre-media and final delivery.
- Identified alternative substrates that preserved print excellence while being environmentally conscious.
- Managed prototype and proof-of-concept creation for forward-thinking projects.
- Performed detailed analysis of supplier costs associated with different items purchased by the organization.
- Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, and sustainability.
Print Project Manager - Retail Displays
Graphic Systems
Minnesota
06.2013 - 10.2016
- Supervised stages of print production, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Increased efficiency in print production by effectively allocating resources based on comprehensive project analysis.
- Tracked printing expenses and identified cost-efficient opportunities preserving quality.
- Managed external vendor relationships for specialized finishing processes like embossing, foiling, and die-cutting.
- Excelled in utilizing diverse printing methods such as offset lithography, digital printing, and screen-printing.
Education
PMP Certification - Print Technology
Skills
- Project tracking
- Project development
- Process Improvement
- Change Management
- Project tracking
- Project development
- Agile methodology
- Vendor sourcing
- Product Launch Management
- Budget Management
- Adaptability
- Effective Organizational Skills
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Strong Verbal Communication Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Smartsheet
- Liquid Planner
- Adobe Workfront
- Asana
- Project tracking
- Project development
- Wrike
- Trello
Timeline
Packaging Project Manager - Contract
Califia Farms
06.2024 - 11.2024
Temporary Creative Project Manager
BC Design
09.2023 - 02.2024
Sr. Project Manager - Contract
Stiiizy
03.2023 - 09.2023
Sr. Project Manager - TEMP
BERKLEY
08.2022 - 12.2022
Marketing Project Manager - Contract
Clif Bar
03.2022 - 02.2023
Creative Project Manager
SGK, Brand Solutions
08.2019 - 08.2022
Print Procurement Manager
Urban Decay
02.2017 - 08.2019
Print Project Manager - Retail Displays
Graphic Systems
06.2013 - 10.2016
PMP Certification - Print Technology
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