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Patrick Adams

Patrick Adams

Leander,TX

Summary

Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders. Focused and hardworking, my Clifton Strengths fall in the strategic and executional realm, enabling ease with multitasking, as well as identifying opportunities to create efficiency. I have successfully guided creative teams supporting retirement communications for various brands who utilize Schwab's services. I recently took a professional sabbatical to travel and spend time with family. This time enabled me to expand my understanding of various cultures and apply this learning to future opportunities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Services Project Manager

Charles Schwab & Company
Austin, TX
12.2013 - 05.2023
  • Facilitated communication between various stakeholders involved in the creative process including designers, copywriters, developers and production vendors.
  • Created detailed reports outlining project statuses which were presented at weekly and monthly management reviews.
  • Managed timelines, budgets, resources, and staffing to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
  • Monitored progress of projects throughout all stages of development to ensure quality control and compliance with client expectations.
  • Developed relationships with external vendors to secure the best possible pricing for materials and services required for successful completion of projects.
  • Coordinated internal teams from concepting through execution of creative projects.
  • Conducted post-project reviews in order assess successes and challenges encountered during implementation phase.
  • Consulted with clients regarding design concepts, brand guidelines, marketing strategies, media selections. that would best meet their needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of all creative services activities within designated databases or tracking systems.
  • Reviewed artwork proofs prior to production to ensure accuracy of design elements, content, colors, and branding standards.
  • Kept daily operations and projects in line with schedule and budget demands.
  • Strengthened vendor programs to more effectively onboard producers, negotiate contracts and maintain service quality.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to ensure brand consistency in all creative projects.
  • Oversaw the development and execution of integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
  • Managed the design and production of all digital assets including websites, marketing materials, and multimedia presentations.
  • Developed project plans, managed budgets, and tracked progress.
  • Defined project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
  • Managed client communication, resolving concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Established strong relationships with key business partners.

Education

Communications

Austin Community College
Austin, TX

Skills

  • Campaign execution
  • Adobe Products
  • Workfront project management
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Creative Services Project Manager

Charles Schwab & Company
12.2013 - 05.2023

Communications

Austin Community College
Patrick Adams