- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
- Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Coaching with youth sports programs as a Head Track & Field coach
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as mountain biking and backpacking
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Jamie Petross
Sandy,OR
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with over 11 years of agency experience, skilled in leading strategic, creative, and technical teams to deliver a diverse range of successful marketing projects and programs. Recognized for exceptional decision-making abilities and a talent for confident, persuasive communication with clients and team members. Expertise in guiding cross-functional teams to achieve high-quality outcomes on time and within budget, leveraging effective communication and collaboration. Committed to optimizing daily operations while fostering an innovative work environment, with a strong focus on personal development and team success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Project Manager
Portland General Electric (Utility)
07.2024 - Current
- Streamlined creative workflow to improve efficiency by 20%.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive onboarding training program for new hires for both creative team and project manager.
- Formulated a strategic company-wide rollout plan for new brand guidelines.
- Implemented a systematic approach of identifying, analyzing, and redesigning business processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and agility for a high-profile end-of-year report.
Senior Project Manager
Broadhead (Ad Agency)
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Demonstrate proficiency in managing and optimizing resources, budgets, and timelines, thereby enhancing overall project success and increasing business profitability.
- Innovatively created and integrated an efficient workflow process and documentation to meet departmental requirements, consolidating and enhancing visibility of tactical statuses throughout the department.
- Cultivate a positive and collaborative work culture, emphasizing effective communication across teams, and aligning operational strategies with the company’s long-term vision.
- Maintain a keen focus on continuously monitoring performance metrics, identifying risks, and implementing proactive measures to mitigate potential challenges.
- Distinguished for mentoring, training, and coaching junior staff to enhance their professional growth and contribute to the overall success of the team.
- Demonstrated expertise in reviewing and establishing processes and best practices to cultivate an organized, efficient, and error-free workflow.
- Launched a $2M enterprise level website in 9-months with groups of five cross-functional teams.
- Developed relevant updates to company wide-template to increase clearer communication for budget analysis by 50%.
- Clients: Norfolk Southern Railway, Trident Seafoods, Freightliner, Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus, Western Star, Estrotect, Fortiva, Liphatech, HELM, Wilbur-Ellis, ChargePoint
Senior Program Manager
Fiction Tribe (Ad Agency)
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Directed teams through dynamic project timelines and changing objectives, implementing structured communication strategies to proactively manage expectations, troubleshoot obstacles and nurture a culture of teamwork and adaptability.
- Clients: Cisco, AT&T, Coupa, Global Benefits Group, Fresh Solutions Network/Side Delights
Project Manager
CMD (Ad Agency)
10.2015 - 04.2021
- Maintained fiscal health on a portfolio of creative, digital, and strategic projects with total budgets in excess of $2.4M in a calendar year.
- Managed the development and execution of project assets, timelines, and budgets, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to align on campaign objectives and foster cohesive project delivery.
- Developed and maintained actional project scope, schedule and agency resource plans to keep multiple deliverables on track with quality standards while remaining flexible to overcome unexpected obstacles/complications.
- Led the end-to-end oversight of production processes for integrated marketing campaigns, assuming a pivotal role in ensuring successful collaboration among cross-functional teams comprising creative, marketing, and technical departments.
- Cultivated a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting effective teamwork, and proactively identified and addressed potential risks and challenges to ensure project success.
- Clients: Intel, Head Glove Source, NW Natural, Western Star, JELD-WEN
Freelance Project Manager
Sasquatch (Ad Agency) | Fred Meyer (Grocery) | Grady Britton (Ad Agency)
12.2013 - 08.2015
- Managed a worldwide advertising conference, hosted by Sasquatch; due to the success of the 2014 conference, I was asked to help manage the 2015 conference even with another agency as the host.
- Manage client relationships while translating goals and initiatives to the creative team through a creative brief.
- Provided both simple and complex project schedules throughout the entire project cycle.
- Manage integrated campaign work, event design and video production.
- Clients: Travel Portland, Bob’s Red Mill, Port of Vancouver, Enhabit, Fred Meyer, Gerber, Sierra Designs, Shari’s, Ecliptic Brewing, Widmer/Omission, Nectar Creek
Department Manager
New Seasons Market (Grocery)
01.2008 - 02.2013
- Developed merchandising standards that were used across all 13 store locations.
- Planned and designed department displays and fixtures at the opening for 2 new stores in a 12-month period.
- Reached new business growth goals (achieved a 26% growth compared to the previous year) by developing seasonal business plans while managing budget and vendor relationships.
- Recruited, supervised and designed a training program for up to 8 staff members.
- Planned, marketed, and executed monthly floral design classes to the public from December 2011 through December 2012.
Service Manager
New Seasons Market (Grocery)
07.2006 - 01.2008
- Coordinated the Meals on Wheels program for one store location and later developed the first Meals on Wheels by Bike program which was since adopted by the entire company, spanning 6 store locations at the time.
Assistant Property Manager
Guardian Management (Real Estate)
07.2005 - 07.2006
- Created a database that assessed the effectiveness of marketing strategy through customer experience management.
- Acknowledged unnecessary marketing expenses that later saved the property $300 a month in advertising costs while increasing occupancy rate by 5%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing, Management
Evangel University
Springfield, MO06.2005
Skills
- Experienced with PC and Mac operating systems
Interests
Timeline
Contract Project Manager
Portland General Electric (Utility)
07.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Broadhead (Ad Agency)
01.2022 - 05.2024
Senior Program Manager
Fiction Tribe (Ad Agency)
04.2021 - 11.2021
Project Manager
CMD (Ad Agency)
10.2015 - 04.2021
Freelance Project Manager
Sasquatch (Ad Agency) | Fred Meyer (Grocery) | Grady Britton (Ad Agency)
12.2013 - 08.2015
Department Manager
New Seasons Market (Grocery)
01.2008 - 02.2013
Service Manager
New Seasons Market (Grocery)
07.2006 - 01.2008
Assistant Property Manager
Guardian Management (Real Estate)
07.2005 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Marketing, Management
Evangel University
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