Meredith Pearson
Marketing Project Manager
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Diversely Skilled Project Manager with 13 years experience in planning, coordinating and overseeing multiple simultaneous projects with a wide range of needs from start to finish in a fast paced studio environment. Successful at creating and maintaining ongoing professional relationships with clients, teams, and management, fostering a productive work environment to deliver exceptional results and contribute to business growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Stylist Assistant
Self Employed
09.2020 - Current
- Support Lead Stylist and partner with Photographers in planning, organizing and styling products on photo shoots for clients such as Target, Schwans, 3M, and Valspar amongst others.
- Work with stylist team to source props and create beautiful photos that realize brand guidelines and articulate art direction.
Workshop Lead- Sr Marketing Project Manager
Target Royalston Studio
Dahl Consulting Inc
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Worked closely with clients and scenic team to design interior and exterior sets for both photo and video shoots.
- Created and grew ongoing professional working relationships with numerous clients and partners
- Simultaneously managed multiple projects with various budgets, timelines and needs
- Oversaw a diverse crew of carpenters, painters and fabricators to build scenic elements, while maximizing sustainability and efficiency
- Communicated clearly and effectively with clients, partners, team members, and management throughout the project, addressing and resolving conflicts as needed
Creative Production Specialist
Target Royalson Studio
Dahl Consulting Inc
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Worked on a collaborative team to fabricate large scale, experiential sculptures, store concepts, and events for Target including Miami Art Basel, Open House in San Francisco, Fall National Meetings, and Pride Week celebrations.
- Scenic fabrication for photo and video production, including multi-use customizable photo sets.
Furniture Design and Fabrication
Willie Willette Works
01.2011 - 09.2015
- Team lead and social media manager for dozens of custom furniture and cabinetry projects for large and small scale retail and residential clients
- Met with clients to design projects, created timelines and budgets to meet their needs and wants
- Managed and trained employees in furniture production, worked with team to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Furniture Design
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Skills
Managing multiple projects simultaneously
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Aligning resources to maximize labor efficiency and meet timelines
Designing visual elements for photo and video shoots
Photo and video styling and artistic direction
Visual marketing across a wide array of platforms and products
Wide-ranging knowledge of construction and fabrication
Budgeting, forecasting, time management and quality control
Thriving in a fast paced studio environment
Timeline
Stylist Assistant
Self Employed
09.2020 - Current
Workshop Lead- Sr Marketing Project Manager
Target Royalston Studio
Dahl Consulting Inc
01.2017 - 03.2020
Creative Production Specialist
Target Royalson Studio
Dahl Consulting Inc
09.2015 - 01.2017
Furniture Design and Fabrication
Willie Willette Works
01.2011 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Furniture Design
Minneapolis College of Art and Design