Mallory Shepherd
Dallas,TX
Summary
Creative Project Manager with 14 years of experience leading digital and creative projects, specializing in process improvement and stakeholder management. Proven track record in enhancing project workflows, optimizing resource allocation, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Expertise in Agile methodologies, creative workflow development, and client relationship management, seeking to leverage skills in a dynamic creative environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Project Manager (Contract/Consultant)
Gartner
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Oversaw the creation and deployment of digital creative products, ensuring timely delivery and optimal resource allocation.
- Improved departmental processes, redesigning meetings to enhance capacity and project velocity, and implementing workflow efficiencies in Workfront that reduced project delivery time by 6%.
- Developed comprehensive documentation and conducted training sessions for new departmental initiatives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans outlining scope, timeline, resources, and milestones for successful project completion.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality creative projects.
Technical Digital Project Manager (Contract/Consultant)
Thor Industries
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Facilitated the launch of a mobile application by collaborating with global remote teams.
- Developed a standardized development and implementation process using Monday.com, Jira, and Confluence, aligning North American and European operations.
- Coordinated with stakeholders across product, marketing, development, regulatory, legal, and executive teams to establish best practices and policies.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms that supported budgetary requirements.
Senior Digital Project Manager (Contract)
Ultra Maritime
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Led a comprehensive website redesign, improving user experience and functionality while maintaining clear communication with management and executive teams.
- Managed the overhaul of the company's SharePoint platform, enhancing team collaboration and ensuring a seamless transition for all stakeholders.
- Coordinated with global third-party vendors for creative and web services, effectively managing contracts and completing the project within budgetary constraints.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues and maintain project timelines.
- Evaluated vendor proposals and selected top performers to contribute to project success.
Senior IT Project Manager (Contract)
Sedgwick
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Oversaw software development projects utilizing Jira, ensuring completion within defined scope and budget constraints while upholding client commitments.
- Developed and communicated risk mitigation strategies and project status updates to executive leadership, improving overall decision-making processes.
- Led daily scrum rituals and facilitated development sprints, maintaining transparent communication with stakeholders regarding project activities.
Software Implementation Project Manager
Tyler Technologies
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Oversaw resource allocation, testing monitoring, risk management, and fiscal oversight, enhancing operational efficiency and adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Facilitated the transition to Agile methodologies, resulting in improved project execution and elevated client satisfaction levels.
- Optimized project processes, achieving a 5% acceleration in project completion, while directing multiple development teams and managing project budgets up to $10M.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as sales, marketing, finance, IT support services ensuring a smooth execution of multiple concurrent projects.
- Managed stakeholder expectations through clear communication of goals, objectives, and timelines.
Founder, Project Manager and Marketing Campaign Consultant
Clever Fox Consultants
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed end-to-end project processes using Workfront and Monday.com, ensuring adherence to sector-specific standards across manufacturing, marketing agency, e-commerce, and software development sectors.
- Executed comprehensive product rollouts and marketing initiatives, including email campaigns, print production, website launches, digital marketing, and crowdfunding efforts, contributing to enhanced client engagement and product visibility.
- Improved operational efficiency by 10% and increased profit margins by 7% through process optimization, while elevating team morale by 20%.
Project Manager, Global New Product Development and Campaigns
AdvoCare International
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Led the redesign of the company website and implementation of Workfront, becoming SME for project management software.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for comprehensive product marketing campaigns, ensuring cohesive execution across creative, sales, web, social, events, and e-commerce channels.
- Developed and refined Project Management Office processes, incorporating Agile methodologies to increase project adaptability and throughput by 10%, while managing budgets ranging from $100K to $1M.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Global Media Traffic Coordinator/Project Manager (Contract)
Mary Kay, Inc
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed the creation and distribution of digital and print marketing collateral, achieving a consistent 3% cost reduction.
- Enhanced departmental efficiency by 4.6% and increased profit margins through strategic process improvements and team restructuring efforts.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new hires on all aspects of traffic coordination duties within the organization.
Marketing Project/Traffic Coordinator/Project Manager (Contract)
World Ventures
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Coordinated the development and delivery of marketing materials, improving project collaboration across departments and standardizing digital workflow procedures in Workfront and ProofHQ.
- Enhanced quality control measures, leading to heightened client engagement and a 5% improvement in operational efficiency.
- Built project timelines, team delegation plans and provided instructions for task completion.
- Organized frequent meetings for team members to report and track status of material movement.
National Marketing Coordinator/Project Manager
Securadyne Systems
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Administered a $300K budget for marketing initiatives, optimizing expenditure across digital and print channels to enhance media reach.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for growth and expansion within the target demographic.
- Managed event logistics for nationwide product launches, resulting in higher visibility and customer engagement.
- Organized trade show participation to showcase products and services to a wider audience while generating valuable leads for sales follow-up efforts.
Engineering Project Coordinator/Project Manager
Intertek Testing Services
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Developed and documented training materials in collaboration with leadership, enhancing team productivity and streamlining the onboarding process for new hires.
- Managed an average of 60 to 90 testing projects monthly, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction, while implementing process improvements that increased efficiency of subcontracted projects by 15%.
- Boosted team collaboration with regular status meetings and clear goal-setting for individual team members.
- Ensured timely completion of all assigned tasks by effectively managing competing priorities and deadlines.
- Contributed to stakeholder relationship management, addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication throughout projects'' duration.
Production Analyst/Project Coordinator
Brierley + Partners
11.2012 - 09.2013
- Delivered final creative products and trained staff on systems and enterprise software, contributing to development and testing to ensure high-quality output.
- Analyzed KPI reports to measure email campaign effectiveness and conducted quality assurance testing, resulting in improved product integrity and increased client satisfaction.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall operational efficiency within the organization.
- Implemented new software tools in the production process, improving information tracking and data analysis capabilities.
Sample and Project Coordinator/Project Manager
Andra Group
03.2010 - 11.2012
- Implemented refined sample tracking methods, which increased productivity and enhanced process efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate studio and video shoots, ensuring on-time delivery of final web media content.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Decreased project completion times by efficiently prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to team members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Advertising
University of Texas At Arlington
Skills
- Marketing Campaign Project Management
- Agile and Predictive Methodologies
- Budget Management
- Process Improvement
- Creative Workflow Development
- Performance Tracking
- Relationship Building
- Capacity Planning
- Risk Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Management
- Adobe Workfront
- Video Campaign Management
- Project Planning
- Adaptability
- Website/App Development
- Strategic Project Management
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Relationship building
- Time Management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Concept development
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI May 2017
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Alliance May 2020
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance Mar 2023
Timeline
Digital Project Manager (Contract/Consultant)
Gartner
09.2024 - 04.2025
Technical Digital Project Manager (Contract/Consultant)
Thor Industries
05.2024 - 09.2024
Senior Digital Project Manager (Contract)
Ultra Maritime
05.2023 - 11.2023
Senior IT Project Manager (Contract)
Sedgwick
06.2022 - 04.2023
Software Implementation Project Manager
Tyler Technologies
11.2020 - 06.2022
Founder, Project Manager and Marketing Campaign Consultant
Clever Fox Consultants
01.2019 - 07.2020
Project Manager, Global New Product Development and Campaigns
AdvoCare International
07.2017 - 04.2019
Global Media Traffic Coordinator/Project Manager (Contract)
Mary Kay, Inc
12.2015 - 08.2016
Marketing Project/Traffic Coordinator/Project Manager (Contract)
World Ventures
08.2015 - 11.2015
National Marketing Coordinator/Project Manager
Securadyne Systems
01.2015 - 07.2015
Engineering Project Coordinator/Project Manager
Intertek Testing Services
09.2013 - 12.2014
Production Analyst/Project Coordinator
Brierley + Partners
11.2012 - 09.2013
Sample and Project Coordinator/Project Manager
Andra Group
03.2010 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Advertising
University of Texas At Arlington
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