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MARIANNE BERNARD

El Segundo,CA

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Desired Job Title

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGERMANAGER, CREATIVE OPERATIONSPRINT PRODUCERPROJECT MANAGERLEAD PROJECT MANAGER

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkVolunteer

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: El Segundo, CA, USLos Angeles, CA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$65000/yr - $200000/yr

Summary

Sr. Project Manager with 15+ years of experience leading creative production initiatives from concept through deployment. Experienced in developing structured timelines, managing cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring high-quality delivery across retail, entertainment and toy focused environments. Skilled in production workflows, vendor coordination, quality control, and performance tracking. the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced settings.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

PhatMojo
01.2023 - 01.2026
  • Served as operational lead across concept development, costing, sourcing, production, and final delivery, ensuring steady forward momentum and accountability at every stage.
  • Implemented structured project plans, schedules, and status reporting to maintain visibility across all stakeholders.
  • Lead weekly production, design, and development meetings and communicated regularly with internal and external partners to provide updates and resolve issues quickly.
  • Maintained organized systems and documentation to ensure clarity and accountability.
  • Supported daily operations by coordinating multiple teams to ensure projects ran smoothly and efficiently.
  • Partner with sales on pricing updates, cost sheets, and evolving quote details, ensuring scope, budget, and deliverables remain aligned.

MANAGER, CREATIVE OPERATIONS

Spin Master Toys
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Oversaw end-to-end creative initiatives across 14+ global brands, maintaining visibility from early concept through final production and keeping teams aligned at every stage.
  • Built and maintained structured timelines for hundreds of localized SKUs, proactively identifying risks and resolving bottlenecks before they impacted production.
  • Strengthened documentation standards and workflow processes to improve visibility, reporting accuracy, and cross-team communication.
  • Optimized resource allocation across designers, production artists, and engineers to balance creative integrity with operational efficiency.
  • Acted as key liaison between internal creative teams and external brand/licensing partners, facilitating approvals, routing assets, and ensuring alignment on scope and expectations.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives that streamlined creative operations and enhanced overall project performance.

PRINT PRODUCER

Midnight Oil Agency
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Managed entertainment client campaigns, coordinating timelines and workflows for print and digital OOH and lithographic production.
  • Served as point of contact for clients and creative teams, ensuring high levels of service and responsiveness.
  • Conducted quality checks on final content and resolved issues related to formatting, timing, or asset accuracy.
  • Negotiated contracts and deals with vendors, suppliers, and talent and managed relationships with professionalism and attention to detail.
  • Managed the budgeting process of production projects from preproduction through post-production.

PROJECT MANAGER

Jakks Pacific Toys
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Assisted 15 team members with design and marketing projects, planning and tracking outdoor and seasonal products from concept to completion.
  • Coordinated product approvals with design team daily, ensuring creative deliverables were on task for production with overseas factories.
  • Managed design schedules on 100+ licensed SKUs.
  • Maintained documentation of the creative process, working closely with the creative planning team.

LEAD PROJECT MANAGER

Coloredge Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Managed several customer accounts, assisting VP of Sales with onsite client meetings, product presentations, and client follow-up.
  • Tracked projects through all phases of print production including color and quality approvals ensuring high-quality work.
  • Led project kickoffs and overall management of print campaigns.
  • Oversaw timelines, cross-team approvals, and delivery of media assets for in-store and retail environments.
  • Supervised multiple project managers providing organization, prioritization solutions, and client/process support.
  • Generated client cost estimates and worked closely with clients daily, assuring quality control and consumer satisfaction.
  • Ensured all client creative notes were met and finalized upon delivery.
  • Clients: Netflix, Comic Con, Madison Square Gardens, Sketchers, GAP, Mattel, Warner Brothers, Roblox, Disney, Monster Jam/FELD Entertainment, and more.

PROJECT / ACCOUNT MANAGER

GP Color Imaging Group
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Managed client projects assuring quality control and deadlines were met to client satisfaction.
  • Maintained strong client relationships while coordinating internal print production from conception to completion, delivering on time.
  • Created client cost estimates and coordinated with external vendors.
  • Tracked projects through all phases of print production, including color and quality approvals.
  • Communicated with clients daily, followed up on accounts, and provided technical information to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Expanded project scope by working closely with design teams and clients, providing solutions that met their creative vision.

CREATIVE PRODUCER / ART DIRECTOR

Mattel Toys
01.2001 - 01.2008
  • Produced consumer insights commercials for market research, from concept to final deliverable.
  • Developed marketing brand campaigns, collaborating closely with design and marketing teams on multiple girls' brands.
  • Managed $50k-$120k budgets, performing cost analysis and project planning.
  • Conducted focus groups, capturing interviews and creating presentations for research, marketing, and design.
  • Designed and wrote scripts, developing overall brand vision.
  • Managed and supervised all production shoots, overseeing editing/voice-over sessions and approving final products.
  • Art-directed photography of new toy concept prototypes for marketing research studies, delivering high-quality results.

Education

ASSOCIATES OF ARTS - COMMUNICATIONS

University of Phoenix, Axia

LITHO PRINTING AND PRINT BUYING COURSE -

PIASC

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SEMINAR AND TRAINING -

Career Track

Skills

  • Project and workflow management
  • Production management
  • Client collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Product development
  • Costing and sourcing
  • Creative services
  • Marketing strategies
  • Relationship management
  • Multitasking expertise
  • Problem-solving skills

Key Clients

  • Netflix
  • Comic Con
  • Madison Square Gardens
  • Sketchers
  • GAP
  • Mattel
  • Warner Brothers
  • Roblox
  • Disney
  • Monster Jam/FELD Entertainment
  • And more.

Timeline

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

PhatMojo
01.2023 - 01.2026

MANAGER, CREATIVE OPERATIONS

Spin Master Toys
01.2019 - 01.2023

PRINT PRODUCER

Midnight Oil Agency
01.2017 - 01.2019

PROJECT MANAGER

Jakks Pacific Toys
01.2016 - 01.2017

LEAD PROJECT MANAGER

Coloredge Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2016

PROJECT / ACCOUNT MANAGER

GP Color Imaging Group
01.2008 - 01.2013

CREATIVE PRODUCER / ART DIRECTOR

Mattel Toys
01.2001 - 01.2008

ASSOCIATES OF ARTS - COMMUNICATIONS

University of Phoenix, Axia

LITHO PRINTING AND PRINT BUYING COURSE -

PIASC

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SEMINAR AND TRAINING -

Career Track

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