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HOLLYANN BUCCI

New York

Summary

Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in luxury brand activations and experiential marketing. Proven ability to negotiate with vendors and manage budgets, consistently delivering impactful events. Skilled in strategic planning and cross-functional team leadership, ensuring successful execution and high client satisfaction under pressure.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager/Senior Manager of Project Operations

Crush Studio
Denver
07.2022 - Current
  • Lead strategic planning and execution of Chase Sapphire airport lounge experiences, managing premium brand activations from concept to nationwide implementation
  • Develop B2B partnerships and luxury brand experiences for Chase Sapphire, Netflix, Disney, and Live Nation, ensuring alignment with client objectives
  • Direct vendor negotiations and contract management for experiential marketing programs with budgets exceeding $3M annually
  • Travel every 4-6 weeks to oversee nationwide event installations, managing cross-functional teams and external partners
  • Oversee project lifecycles for 20-25 annual events including trade shows, conferences, and brand activations from initial scope to post-event analysis
  • Develop contingency plans to mitigate risk and ensure flawless event operations in high-pressure environments
  • Collaborate with internal creative teams and external fabrication partners to translate strategic briefs into memorable luxury experiences

Project Manager

Collage.com
10.2020 - 07.2022
  • Managed client communication for D2C projects with budgets up to $500,000, covering scope discovery and proposal writing.
  • Formulated budgets and technical schematics tailored to client requirements, ensuring timely execution.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans detailing tasks, timelines, and necessary resources.

Program Management Assistant

Hangar Theatre Company
Ithaca
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Developed and launched annual new works festival that attracted 200 participants in inaugural year and continues today
  • Scouted and coordinated community events, including budget planning and grant application management

Program Management Apprentice

NextStop Theatre Company
Herndon
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Scouted and oversaw community events, including budget planning and grant applications.
  • Developed and led a theatre festival with 200 participants in its inaugural year.
  • Coordinated logistics for annual community events to ensure smooth execution.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Production

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Skills

  • Luxury travel relations
  • Sponsorship strategy
  • Vendor negotiations
  • Partner management
  • Premium events
  • Experiential marketing
  • Trade show execution
  • Brand activations
  • Contingency planning
  • Cross-functional management
  • Budget oversight ($3M)
  • Timeline management
  • Strategic planning
  • Google Suite proficiency
  • Microsoft Office expertise
  • Adobe Creative Suite skills
  • JIRA project management
  • Asana task management
  • Mondaycom coordination

Certification

Certified Associate in Project Management

Timeline

Senior Project Manager/Senior Manager of Project Operations

Crush Studio
07.2022 - Current

Project Manager

Collage.com
10.2020 - 07.2022

Program Management Assistant

Hangar Theatre Company
09.2018 - 08.2019

Program Management Apprentice

NextStop Theatre Company
01.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Production

George Mason University
HOLLYANN BUCCI