Hi, I’m
KRISTOFER RODRIGUEZ
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced Project Manager with 15 years in the creative and marketing sectors, specializing in process improvement and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams to deliver timely and high-quality innovative solutions. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and strategic planning, consistently driving results and enhancing operational efficiency. My career goals include leveraging my extensive experience to develop innovative and creative strategies within the industry.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Impossible Foods Inc.Remote
Creative Packaging Manager - Contract
02.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Oversee the design and development of new packaging formats for retail and foodservice products, ensuring they align with brand identity.
- Collaborate with brand, product development, and supply chain teams to gather insights and refine packaging solutions.
- Create and communicate packaging timelines to the brand and product development team to align with manufacturing schedules.
- Review, approve, and attend press checks for all creative packaging.
- Conduct regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against milestones.
- Identify project risks and implement proactive strategies to mitigate potential obstacles.
- Manage production designers, allocate resources, and collaborate with vendors and stakeholders across departments.
- Ensure final packaging assets are stored and accessible through the company's digital asset management platform (DAM).
Califia FarmsLos Angeles
Creative Packaging Manager - Contract
06.2024 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables while managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Facilitated weekly status meetings, monitored dependencies, and addressed risks promptly to ensure projects remain on schedule.
- Oversaw the workflow and asset creation of the creative team, ensuring projects are prioritized and effectively resourced.
- Manage tasks and timelines, providing regular updates to ensure clear visibility into project progress.
- Reviewed and approved all assets before team submission to ensure alignment with the brief and adherence to brand standards.
- Maintained accurate records of purchase orders, including pricing details, delivery dates, and timelines.
StiiizyLos Angeles
Sr. Creative Project Manager - Contract
03.2023 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Established and executed efficient project management practices to enhance workflows, ensure timely execution, and achieve successful completion of all creative projects.
- Effectively managed a high volume of asset requests, prioritizing them to ensure deliverables were met on time and within budget.
- Set clear project goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocations to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Streamlined and managed go-to-market project workflows to enhance collaboration among Marketing, Copy, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Product Development, Packaging, and Operations.
- Managed the PM team by overseeing project progress, identifying potential roadblocks, and offering solutions to ensure timely and budget-friendly project delivery.
Clif BarLos Angeles
Creative Project Manager - Contract
03.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Led the design and development of creative projects, ensuring alignment with brand identity.
- Managed intake and project setup of creative briefs in Adobe Workfront.
- Led creative innovation by exploring new materials, formats, and designs to improve retail visibility and engage consumers.
- Oversaw the entire creative development process, from concept initiation to launch, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
- Worked collaboratively with brand, product development, and supply chain teams to gather insights and enhance creative solutions.
- Managed artwork development and changes, ensuring timely and accurate submission of information to customer dashboards and websites.
- Coordinated with Legal and Regulatory to ensure new packaging labels meet food safety standards and verify certifications as required.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory and FDA requirements when creating artwork for primary packaging.
SGK, Brand SolutionsLos Angeles
Creative Project Manager
08.2019 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for overseeing the creation, approval, and implementation, of a large-scale labeling change program for 400+ SKUs.
- Led design and development of packaging creative, ensuring alignment with brand identity.
- Defined the project approach and scope of creative and strategic assignments, including details on how the work will be done, the timelines, deliverables, staffing and cost estimations.
- Monitored project progress to identify potential risks and delays, implementing proactive measures to mitigate them.
- Managed stakeholder expectations by setting clear goals, effectively managing scope creep, and communicating any necessary adjustments.
Urban DecayLos Angeles
Print Procurement Manager
02.2017 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Collaborated with the Marketing to assess printing needs and provided expert guidance on design, materials, and finishing options.
- Oversaw the complete print production process from RFQ to delivery, ensuring that all projects were completed accurately and on time.
- Maintained careful attention to detail to ensure project quality and compliance throughout all development stages.
- Served as main point of contact, managing deliverables, approvals, timelines and project workflow.
- Explored alternative substrates and printing methods to provide clients with more creative options while maintaining print quality.
Graphic SystemsMinnesota
Print Project Manager - POP/Event
06.2013 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Oversaw the print production process, from design to final delivery, ensuring all projects were completed accurately and on time.
- Worked closely with clients to identify their printing requirements and offered professional guidance on design, materials, and finishing options.
- Completed all job estimates according to project specifications, adjusted jobs based on customer requests, and addressed billing questions prior to final invoicing.
- Developed and nurtured strong relationships with clients, vendors, and executive leadership.
- Oversaw the development and testing of prototypes or proof of concepts for innovative projects and initiatives.
- Collaborated with external vendors to coordinate specialized finishing processes, including embossing, foiling, and die-cutting.
Education
Pasadena City College
Print Technology
University Overview
City College of San Francisco
Photography
University Overview
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Print Management
- Change Management
- Risk Management
- Creative Problem Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Vendor Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Budget Management
- Team Leadership
- Effective Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Smartsheet
- Adobe Workfront
- Asana
- Wrike
Websites
Timeline
Creative Packaging Manager - Contract
Impossible Foods Inc.
02.2025 - Current
Creative Packaging Manager - Contract
Califia Farms
06.2024 - 11.2024
Sr. Creative Project Manager - Contract
Stiiizy
03.2023 - 03.2024
Creative Project Manager - Contract
Clif Bar
03.2022 - 02.2023
Creative Project Manager
SGK, Brand Solutions
08.2019 - 12.2022
Print Procurement Manager
Urban Decay
02.2017 - 08.2019
Print Project Manager - POP/Event
Graphic Systems
06.2013 - 10.2016
Pasadena City College
Print Technology
City College of San Francisco
Photography