KEVIN HUGHES
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic project manager with a proven track record at NASCAR, adept in Agile methodologies and JIRA. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and stakeholder relations, I have successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, enhancing operational efficiency and achieving strategic goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Digital Project Management
NASCAR
Charlotte, North Carolina
02.2025 - Current
- Developed project timelines and tracked progress against milestones using JIRA Software.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of projects.
- Led project teams in achieving strategic goals and deliverables efficiently.
- Facilitated meetings to communicate updates and resolve issues promptly.
- Monitored project progress and provided regular status reports to management.
- Managed website development projects from initiation through completion.
Senior Project Manager
Townsquare Interactive
Charlotte, NC
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
- Liaised between senior management, project team members and clients to ensure effective communication throughout the duration of the project.
- Evaluated, determined and delegated tasks to staff based on client needs, capacity planning and project-specific initiatives.
- Collaborated with designers and developers to implement SEO best practices into website design projects.
Onboarding Specialist
Townsquare Interactive
Charlotte, NC
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Defined project plans and timelines, managed workflow and personnel and achieved completion deadlines on or before schedule.
- Oversaw all facets of website projects throughout entire lifecycle.
- Checked all sites and online elements for proper adherence to brand guidelines and functionality.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated with content contributors to build optimization strategies.
- Planned, implemented and maintained successful SEO strategies.
- Served as main point of contact for clients, answering questions and responding to messages.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Senior Group Sales Account Executive
Charlotte Knights
Charlotte, NC
09.2014 - 01.2019
- Managed a portfolio of 400+ accounts, which generated $2.8 million in revenue over the last 4 years
- Planned and executed 300+ events per year
- Maintained productive relationships with existing customers through exceptional follow-up after sales
- Established new customer accounts
- Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products, prices, and availability
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management Sales, Marketing, and Business Management
Belmont Abbey College
2012
Skills
- Project development and management
- Agile methodologies and JIRA
- Team collaboration and engagement
- Stakeholder relations
Timeline
Manager, Digital Project Management
NASCAR
02.2025 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Townsquare Interactive
06.2021 - 10.2023
Onboarding Specialist
Townsquare Interactive
08.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Group Sales Account Executive
Charlotte Knights
09.2014 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management Sales, Marketing, and Business Management
Belmont Abbey College
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