Ellen Suttle
Maynard,MA
Summary
Creative professional turned operations leader with a background in design and content production. I transitioned into creative operations after recognizing how essential structured workflows, tools, and support are for creatives to thrive. I bring a unique perspective of understanding both the creative process and the operational systems that fuel it—bridging the gap to help teams deliver their best work efficiently and at scale. Passionate about empowering creatives with the clarity, resources, and tools they need to succeed.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Operations Manager
47 Brand
Westwood, MA
2024.01 - Current
- Manage end-to-end delivery of omni-channel creative projects (seasonal campaigns, hot market launches, social, web, video, retail trade), ensuring assets are delivered on-brief, on-time, and aligned with business goals.
- Oversee photoshoot planning and execution (internal and external), coordinating sample sourcing, scheduling, and asset pipelines to maximize efficiency and elevate creative output.
- Implement and refine workflow systems in Asana to streamline project intake, maintain timelines, track progress, and report on KPIs, improving cross-functional visibility, and accountability.
- Analyze workload and creative performance data to identify bottlenecks, optimize resource allocation, and support monthly, seasonal, and long-term planning cycles.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders in Marketing, E-comm, and Product to align creative resources, strengthen processes, and reinforce brand consistency across all touchpoints.
Project Manager
Cylindo part of Chaos
Boston, Massachusetts
2021.02 - 2022.08
- Coordinated cross-functional creative, production, and technical teams to allocate resources strategically and resolve blockers, maintaining project momentum.
- Implemented workflow improvements in Jira and Smartsheet to optimize scheduling, track progress, and increase team efficiency.
- Delivered clear status reporting and performance updates to internal stakeholders and clients, driving transparency and alignment.
3D Viz Senior Artist
Wayfair
Boston, MA
2017.08 - 2020.02
Image Operations Manager
Wayfair
Boston, MA
2015.01 - 2017.08
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Northeastern University
Boston, MA2014-05
Skills
- Project management
- Workflow optimization
- Resource allocation
- Creative strategy
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem solving
Timeline
Creative Operations Manager
47 Brand
2024.01 - Current
Project Manager
Cylindo part of Chaos
2021.02 - 2022.08
3D Viz Senior Artist
Wayfair
2017.08 - 2020.02
Image Operations Manager
Wayfair
2015.01 - 2017.08
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Northeastern University