Isabel Balee
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Versatile creative agency Director seeking to leverage expertise in a challenging leadership role within Public Relations sphere. Proven track record in client engagement and account direction, complemented by strong leadership and relationship-building abilities. Skilled in leading agency pitches, developing scopes of work, and ensuring project deliverables meet timelines and budget constraints. Open to relocation for new opportunities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Orrbitt Creative Group
10.2022 - Current
- Owned the end-to-end client pitch process, including developing, refining, and presenting capabilities deck. Highlighted agency's key differentiators and aligned solutions with client objectives to secure new business opportunities.
- Developed proposals and work scopes, ensuring alignment with both client needs and agency capabilities; negotiated work agreements based on client's budget and the cost of requested services.
- Maintained and grew key client relationships, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Delivered top-tier client satisfaction through personalized, solution-oriented account direction and service excellence.
- Re-scoped existing projects and developed change orders if new services were requested, or if client's demands exceeded budget agreement.
- Led agency operations, overseeing business development, client engagement, and account direction across multiple creative projects.
Project Manager
Orrbitt Creative Group
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for multiple large projects simultaneously.
- Conducted regular portfolio reviews to guarantee success based on evolving client needs and timelines.
- Maintained project momentum by closely monitoring milestones; ensured team's billable hours goals met monthly revenue targets.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Ensured on-time project delivery through phased execution of critical deliverables.
Marketing Manager (Contract)
IT and Consulting Sectors
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
- Conducted comprehensive SWOT analyses to assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, enabling data-driven marketing strategies that aligned with business objectives.
- Maintained documentation, detailing assignments, in-progress work and completed project milestones.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Literary Arts
Brown University
Providence, RI05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA05.2013
Skills
- Client Relationships
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Development & Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Deliverables oversight
- Staff training/development
- Effective leader
- Written Communication
- Project Management
- Account Management
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Managing Director
Orrbitt Creative Group
10.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Orrbitt Creative Group
06.2021 - 10.2022
Marketing Manager (Contract)
IT and Consulting Sectors
10.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Fine Arts - Literary Arts
Brown University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Tulane University
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