Namita Howard
Rego Park,NY
Summary
Seasoned Senior Project Manager with over a decade of hands-on experience demonstrating meticulous attention to detail. Adept in managing complex projects with exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving proficiencies. Known for fostering engaging relationships and effectively handling challenges to achieve key milestones, delivering exemplary results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor, Project Management
TAGFI
03.2023 - Current
- Managed recruitment and hiring processes for writers and creative teams, effectively allocating resources for the startup's projects
- Established and maintained clear communication with hired talent, providing them with weekly assignments and ensuring seamless workflow
- Collaborated with the team to generate blog ideas, conduct research, and produce high-quality content for the company's website
Integrated Producer
BBDO NY
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Integrated Producer: Botox, Quidel & Tagrisso BBDO Health
- Collaborated with Account, Creative, and Regulatory teams to prepare for all medical, legal, and regulatory submissions
- Partnered with Account and Finance teams to track billings and to ensure estimates & budgets were kept up to date
- Assisted in assigning and monitoring resources to ensure project efficiency and maximize deliverables
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors
- Created high-level, detailed schedules and timelines to ensure on-time releases
- Identified potential risks to the project and developed contingency plans to mitigate those risks
- Worked with BBDO Print & Digital Studios to prepare deliverables for release
- Contributed to new business opportunities and managed timelines, budgets, and creative teams under the supervision of CCO
- Manager/Project Management: Exxon Mobil
- Transitioned as SME from DDB to BBDO to lead/liaise with the Studio team and internal partners on Exxon Mobil to manage OSA (on-site signage) collateral material
- Oversaw and led the development & production of Exxon Mobil OSA collateral material for over 12,000 Exxon Mobil stations nationwide
- Updated timelines based on client expectations and/or internal changes, keeping accurate timelines throughout the project
- Tracked expenses, created & revised estimates and ensured the project stayed within budget
- Worked with Production Vendor to ensure the timely release of OSA collateral materials
Senior Project Manager
DDB Worldwide
02.2004 - 12.2016
- Initiated and developed projects on Exxon Mobil (creative kick-offs, internal routing, managed out-of-pocket costs, monitored performance throughout lifecycle)
- Developed timelines including timing for each development process step
- Developed comprehensive estimates and project schedules for projects and programs
- Facilitated daily/weekly status meetings and created status documentation for internal and external stakeholders as needed, ensuring all parties were kept abreast of action items, feedback, and next steps
Traffic Manager
Bozell Worldwide
10.2001 - 02.2004
- Collaborated with team to effectively and efficiently plan all deliverables for the Verizon Wireless Client
- Assisted in managing resources working across project(s) based on project deliverables
- Kept team members aware of upcoming due dates
- Conducted weekly status meetings to assess work and discuss changes
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French
St. John's University
Jamaica, NYSkills
- Thorough knowledge of Agency Project Management process
- Experience leading complex projects with multi-disciplinary teams and facilitating effective team communication and collaboration
- Excellent communicator, able to gain the respect of the team, stakeholders, and management
- Able to identify dependencies and the impact of delays
- Able to ensure a collaborative approach comprising both client and agency
- Drive continuous improvement, and retrospectives on lessons learned
- Capable of effectively utilizing both Smartsheet and Workfront platforms for project management and task coordination
Timeline
Supervisor, Project Management
TAGFI
03.2023 - Current
Integrated Producer
BBDO NY
01.2017 - 01.2023
Senior Project Manager
DDB Worldwide
02.2004 - 12.2016
Traffic Manager
Bozell Worldwide
10.2001 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Arts - French
St. John's University
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