GINA GONZALEZ
NJ
Summary
Results-driven Senior Project Manager with 7 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional projects from conception to completion. Combines technical acumen with a public relations background to enhance client communications, stakeholder engagement, and brand alignment. Known for fostering collaborative environments, mitigating risks proactively, and consistently delivering projects on time, within budget, and above expectations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, PMO
FreeWheel, A Comcast Company
12.2021 - Current
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex project implementations, managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality to meet client and business objectives
- Coordinate and motivate cross-functional teams—including engineers, product managers, and account teams—to ensure seamless collaboration and timely delivery
- Develop detailed project plans, risk assessments, success criteria and retrospectives, adapting to changing priorities and mitigating risks proactively
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including product owners, C-level executives, and cross-functional department heads, to ensure alignment and buy-in
- Develop stakeholder communication plans and escalation paths, enabling rapid decision-making and minimizing delays
- Drive change management initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new technologies, processes, and workflows across teams and stakeholders
- Monitor project performance through KPIs and dashboards (JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, Workbook), using insights to drive continuous improvement
- Mentor and develop junior project managers and team leads, fostering a culture of continuous learning and accountability
- Proactively identify and implement business-wide improvements in project and program management practices
- Champion diversity, inclusion, and professional development by actively participating in company resource groups, employee engagement initiatives, and culture committees
- Lead monthly PMO team meetings to align on priorities, business updates, team KPIs, Employee Net Survey results and foster a positive company culture
Project Manager
Sandrine Charles Consulting
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: New York City, NY
- Managed and executed PR strategies for 16 clients across men's and women's fashion, lifestyle, tech and food and beverage
- Coordinated and led regular meetings with structured agendas while ensuring alignment across stakeholders
- Contributed to high-impact pitch decks and proposals, helping secure new clients and expand agency business
- Oversaw end-to-end campaign planning by managing release calendars, defining project scope, and coordinating brand activations
- Planned and executed events from concept to completion, managing venues, vendors, guest lists, on-site setup and breakdown, and post-mortems—while ensuring alignment with budget and brand vision
- Collaborated with stylists, publicists and media outlets to confirm VIP orders and secure brand placements
- Executed influencer seeding campaigns by identifying key targets and managing distribution, resulting in increased brand visibility and engagement
- Created and presented weekly, monthly, and annual KPI report decks for clients using PowerPoint, showcasing performance and strategic outcomes
- Led recruitment and onboarding processes for interns and new hires, while managing a 5-person team and overseeing showroom operations
- Experienced in pitching new product launches, brand announcements, and press releases to key media outlets to secure editorial placements
- Handled monthly expense reporting for CEO and personal accounts via Expensify, while overseeing complex calendar scheduling, domestic and international travel, and accommodations
- New York City, NY
Freelance Fashion Assistant
Celebrity Fashion Stylist
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: New York City, NY
- Assisted leading stylists (Eyob Yohannes, Brett Nelson, B. Akerlund, Calvy Click) in dressing A-list talent, including Madonna and Nicki Minaj, for music videos, red carpets, performances, and editorial shoots
- Supported head stylist in style-outs, shot list development, and execution of campaign and e-commerce photo shoots for brands such as Bandier, Fila, Timberland, G.H. Bass & Co., Brooks Running, and Autumn Cashmere
- Executed detailed on-figure technical styling to ensure high-quality visual results across commercial and editorial content
- Managed on-site styling logistics, including sample preparation, troubleshooting, and continuity during high-pressure shoots
- Liaised with PR representatives to coordinate timely delivery of wardrobe pieces and fulfill high-priority look requests
- Oversaw handling, tracking, and organization of samples and fine jewelry through systematic check-ins, checkouts, pickups, and returns
- New York City, NY
Copywriter
The RealReal
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Company Overview: Secaucus, NJ
- Composed informative product descriptions for e-commerce site to sell products and decrease return rates
- Performed quality control by pricing merchandise based on consumer buying trends, retail value and condition
- Worked with editors, merchandising and photography teams to ensure accuracy of product copy
- Secaucus, NJ
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration Marketing -
LIM College
New York, United States 05.2001 -
Fashion Styling And Image Creation Course -
University of The Arts London
Central Saint Martins, London, UK 05.2001 -
Skills
- Client & Stakeholder Communication
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Decision Making
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Change Management
- Data Analysis & Reporting Tools (JIRA, Smartsheet, Workbook, Confluence)
- Team Building & Process Improvements
- Scope Management
Timeline
Project Manager, PMO
FreeWheel, A Comcast Company
12.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Sandrine Charles Consulting
03.2019 - 12.2021
Freelance Fashion Assistant
Celebrity Fashion Stylist
05.2018 - 03.2019
Copywriter
The RealReal
12.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration Marketing -
LIM College
05.2001 -
Fashion Styling And Image Creation Course -
University of The Arts London
05.2001 -
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