PAM ROWE
Mocksville,NC
Summary
Experienced Project Manager with over 20 years managing multiple projects in both Agency and Client settings. Self-starter with a strong ability to build relationships. A solid reputation for understanding and managing deadlines. Personal Philosophy: Energy, Collaboration, Positive Attitude, Take Ownership
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Collateral Production Analyst/Project Manager
Lowe's Home Improvement
04.2018 - Current
- Coordinate project resources involved in the production and deployment of non-retail items including signage, fixtures, and product displays in conjunction with Merchandising and Supply Chain to ensure consistent and clear project execution across all Lowe's stores
- Establish work plans and timelines to meet execution deadlines
- Work closely with 3rd party vendors to maximize transportation savings and ease of execution
- Responsible for on-boarding new vendors
- Provide analytical reports such as vendor scorecards, spend analysis and operational dashboards to highlight project performance and provide insights to leadership
- Provide budget-related information to Project Teams
- Manage vendors and coordinate project resources by identifying, organizing, resolving, and elevating project issues if needed
Creative Services Project Manager
Lowe's Home Improvement
03.2010 - 04.2018
- Ensure the successful adoption of Private Brand packaging standards
- Review and approve packaging and POS for Private Brands with ultimate responsibility for final product on the shelf
- Manage, evaluate and leverage outside resources
- Present packaging standards in vendor and internal forums
- First to adopt on-line proofing vs hard copy proofing
- Increased client spending by average of [Number]% with consultative and strategic approaches.
Project Manager
Wildfire Ideas
09.2007 - 03.2010
- Clients: Hanesbrands, Hanes.com, Neighborhood Dining Group
- Key Client contact for daily management of print and on-line projects
- Prepare bids and proposals
- Manage timelines with internal and external partners
- Create and present creative briefs to the Design Team
- Provide feedback to the Creative Team throughout the project
On-Line Expeditor
Hanesbrands
08.2005 - 09.2007
- Perform content uploads for Hanes.com
- Determine cross-merchandise opportunities for the website
- Evaluate issues and discrepancies during test phase prior to Go-Live
Freelance Project Manager
Hanesbrands
08.2003 - 08.2005
- Responsible for execution of major packaging evolution across all brands within the Hanesbrands portfolio
- Key contact between Brand Managers, local production agencies, and packaging agency in NY
- Manage local agencies to produce final artwork for production
- Assist Brand Manager with talent acquisition for photography
Traffic Manager
The Woodbine Agency
02.2001 - 09.2003
- Set up Traffic Department for growing agency
- Created an agency Traffic Manual to ensure consistent and efficient workflow
- Assist Creative Director with internal workflow
- Lead weekly project status meetings
- Manage Traffic Coordinator
Traffic Manager
Walt Disney World Resort - Yellow Shoes Creative
05.2000 - 09.2000
- Responsible for managing timelines for Vacation Planning Video and Disneyworld.com
- Ensure all pertinent business partners review and sign off on content
- Deliver feedback and give direction to creative team
- Provide input and guidance for preparation of yearly calendar
- Assist with project prioritization and process improvement
Estimator
Long Haymes Carr Advertising
04.1992 - 05.2000
- Prepare estimates for print and collateral projects
- Track project costs from the initial estimate through final production
- Prepare job specifications for Production Managers
- Work with third-party cost consultant for major client to ensure adoption of client's standards and policies
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
High Point University
High Point, NCSkills
- Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Workfront
- Sharepoint
- SQL
- Workday
- Workflow optimization
- Relationship building
- Capacity planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Timeline
Collateral Production Analyst/Project Manager
Lowe's Home Improvement
04.2018 - Current
Creative Services Project Manager
Lowe's Home Improvement
03.2010 - 04.2018
Project Manager
Wildfire Ideas
09.2007 - 03.2010
On-Line Expeditor
Hanesbrands
08.2005 - 09.2007
Freelance Project Manager
Hanesbrands
08.2003 - 08.2005
Traffic Manager
The Woodbine Agency
02.2001 - 09.2003
Traffic Manager
Walt Disney World Resort - Yellow Shoes Creative
05.2000 - 09.2000
Estimator
Long Haymes Carr Advertising
04.1992 - 05.2000
Some College (No Degree) -
High Point University
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