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Maria Kilps

Project Manager/Brand Creation
Alpharetta,GA
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
4
Languages

Work History

Don Truffle - New Best Brand LLC
Alpharetta , Georgia

Brand Manager
03.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Negotiations with the manufacturer and ordering a product line
  • Market and competitor research
  • Naming
  • Supervision of the development of labels, packaging, etc. for products
  • Supervised the creation of a website
  • Search and negotiations with manufacturers in China for luxury magnet boxes for products.
  • Writing texts for product descriptions on the website
  • Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
  • Monitored and Evaluated marketing and advertising campaigns to support brand consistency and engagement.
  • Wrote and distributed press releases to increase brand visibility.
  • Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
  • Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
  • Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
  • Worked with graphic designers and writers to establish theme and tone for content.
  • Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.

KM-AI Analytics Of Consumer Behavior
Varna/Stockholm, Bulgaria/Sweden

Senior Project Lead
06.2017 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Selection of a development team based on psychological type to create an ideal team
  • Meeting and negotiations with partners
  • Planned, executed, and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.
  • Set up and managed team meetings.
  • Led team of engineers in providing design and engineering solutions to various clients and market sectors.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Developed and implemented project plans to ensure successful execution.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Met with manager weekly to provide detailed project report and milestone updates.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Assessed and analyzed customer requirements to develop effective IT project plans.
  • Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Coordinated the creation of a website for clients
  • Coordinated visual design and content
  • Preparation of texts for partners and clients
  • Preparing a project presentation for the European Commission
  • Attracting advertisers (among the clients there were such Toshiba, BMW, Nestle, Lukoil Europe)
  • Analysis of results, testing and analysis - introduction of improvements


In Art Bulgaria
Varna/Sofia, Bulgaria

Project Manager
04.2012 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors for constructive supplier relations.
  • Mentored and guided staff to enhance performance and exceed customer expectations.
  • Led team meetings to assess project progress and plan appropriately to meet delivery targets.
  • Meetings with clients and partners
  • Organization of events
  • Team selection based on psychrotype
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.

Partyvision Ent.(video Production,video Ad,events)
Saint-Petersburg, Russia

Division Director/Division Director/Senior Producer
10.2006 - 04.2012

Job overview

  • Promoted company by giving exciting and dynamic presentations to customers.
  • Trained staff and provided successful techniques to improve overall service to customers.
  • Attended weekly meetings to discuss and optimize strategies.
  • Provided strategic direction for team.
  • Recruited talented individuals video operators, editors, announcers
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
  • Selected favorable filming locations and attained required permits to support shoot schedule.
  • Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
  • Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.
  • Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew.
  • Managed and coordinated post-production video editing, motion graphics design, compositing and quality assurance reviewing.
  • Managed capture and editing of video footage to monitor consistency.
  • Wrote program content and produced broadcast segments.
  • Produced and edited high impact segments and stories.
  • Delivered branded content across advertising segments.
  • Oversaw and managed video production needs for diverse audiences on behalf of direct advertisers and programmatic buyers.
  • Oversaw creative development and filming of different types of video content.
  • Liaised between departments to create and execute elements for programming.
  • Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.
  • Analyzed project-related information and made recommendations based on discoveries.
  • Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
  • Prepared media stages for rehearsal, recording and live broadcasts.
  • Worked across departments to create on-target promotions for station activities, specific programs and special guests.
  • Coordinated camera shots, graphics and regulations compliance for productions.
  • Worked with camera operators and photography team.
  • Designed print media for use in brochures and flyers.
  • Provided ongoing training and development for media staff.
  • Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
  • Crafted plan for breaking news events and trained and prepared entire staff on how to handle such scenarios.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
  • Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
  • Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
  • Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
  • Alleviated issues between actors on set to keep projects on track and avoid delays or budget overages.
  • Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent releases, and distribution contracts.
  • Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.

Education

University Of Trade Unions
Saint-Petersburg, Russia

Bachelor of Science from HR Manager
09.2002 - 09.2006

Talensy

Master of Arts from Psychology
05.2001

University Overview

Human psychology, cognitive behavioral psychology

Course

from Neuromarketing
10.2017 - 08.2019

University Overview

Consumer psychology, cognitive behavioral psychology, consumer behavior


Skills

Brand development

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Timeline

Brand Manager

Don Truffle - New Best Brand LLC
03.2021 - Current

Course

from Neuromarketing
10.2017 - 08.2019

Senior Project Lead

KM-AI Analytics Of Consumer Behavior
06.2017 - 02.2021

Project Manager

In Art Bulgaria
04.2012 - 06.2017

Division Director/Division Director/Senior Producer

Partyvision Ent.(video Production,video Ad,events)
10.2006 - 04.2012

University Of Trade Unions

Bachelor of Science from HR Manager
09.2002 - 09.2006

Talensy

Master of Arts from Psychology
05.2001
Maria KilpsProject Manager/Brand Creation