I have a decade of experience managing, producing and executing projects/programs, varying in scope and budget, in the marketing, events, creative and digital spaces.

  • 5+ years working at agencies (Porter Novelli, Edelman, Medical Dynamics, Flag Communications, Freeman, Kyle Arnett)
  • 6+ years working in non-profits and trade associations (4A’s, The TORCH Program, Ice Hockey In Harlem)

More On What I Do

Project Management and Production (Creative, Digital, Marketing) – my resume
  • 8+ years of project management experience
    • Scoping
    • Budge Management (Burn Reports, Forecasting)
    • Agile & Waterfall Methodologies  
    • Vendor Management   
    • Contract Negotiations   
    • QA   
    • Business Development   
    • Process Documentation   
    • Resource Management   
    • Account Management  
    • Client Relationships
    • Remote Team Management
Events Management and Production – my resume
  • 10+ years of event management, planning and production experience
    • Experiential: Product & Service Launches, Recognitions & Awards, Film Festivals/Music Performances, Media/Press Events, Influencer Events, Movie Premieres
    • Corporate/Fortune 500: Conferences, Conventions & Trade Show Exhibitions, Workshops & Training, Happy Hours/Black-Tie, Teambuilding Events
    • Non-Profit/Education: Fundraisers (Galas, Poker Tournaments, Benefits, Golf Tournaments, Performances/Cabarets), Board Meetings, Info Sessions, Workshops & Training
    • Social/Personal: Birthdays, Celebrations & Parties, Late-Night Events
  • 6+ years of event marketing experience
Integrated Marketing Communications
  • 8+ Years of Strategy Experience
    • Audience Profile
    • Research & Insights
    • Multicultural Marketing  
    • Content Planning  
    • Corporate Communications
    • Executive Visibility  
    • Employee Engagement
    • Diversity Strategy & Inclusion Programming  
    • Partnerships & Sponsorships   
    • “Big Idea” campaign
  • 6+ Years of Digital (Website, Social Media, Emails) Experience
    • Content Development & Creation  
    • Community Planning & Management   
    • Web Management (HTML, WordPress, Squarespace)   
    • Wireframes   
    • Email Management (Real Magnet, Constant Contact, MailChimp)
    • Analytics & Reporting (understanding)
  • 4+ Years of Video Production Experience
    • Script Development
    • Production
    • Location-Scouting
    • Talent Management
    • Contract/Vendor Negotiations
  • 5+ Years of Public Relations Experience
    • Media Strategy & Planning
    • Media & Blogger Outreach   
    • Influencer Engagement   
    • Media Interview Training   
    • Material Development (press release, fact sheets, FAQs, pitches, etc)
I’m able to…
  • Lead and motivate cross-functional teams in multiple time zones, managing projects from start to finish with success.
  • Build consensus among all stakeholders, including C-suite, keeping projects on track and on budget.
  • Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
  • Adapt quickly to changes or work with ambiguity if needed.
  • Identify and anticipate potential roadblocks or issues, and problem-solving effectively.
I’m skilled in…
  • Creating and managing timelines, resource needs and budgets, always seeking to improve efficiencies.
  • Managing the production of various types of materials including videos, toolkits, event collateral, signage, project books, digital banners, annual reports and presentations.
  • Drafting, editing and proofreading materials including process documentations, FAQs, briefing notes, client correspondence, press releases, blog content, pitches, and fact sheets.
  • Several tools including JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, Dropbox, Microsoft Office (Project, Word, Excel, PPT), Slack, Adobe (Acrobat, ID, PS, AI) and FileMakerPro
  • Speaking, reading and writing in Spanish; French/German (beginner).
I’m knowledgeable in…
  • Agile, scrum and waterfall project management methodologies
  • Logistical aspects of event and live production
  • Technical aspect of digital/web production
  • A multitude of verticals including:

Lifestyle, Sports & Entertainment   ●   Education   ●   Consumer Products/CPG   ●   Travel & Hospitality   ●   Food & Beverage   ●   Retail   ●   Technology   ●   Pharma/Medical   ●   Health & Wellness   ●   Financial Services   ●   B2B   ●   Fashion & Footwear   ●   Start-Up

I continue to develop my skillset.

My employment highlights

  • Proprietor / Marketing Consultant / Project Manager, JCVasq LLC (Formerly JCV Consulting) – May 2009 to Present
    • Digital Content Specialist, Pantone – March 2020 to Present
    • Digital Project Manager, Freeman – December 2019 to March 2020
    • Marketing Consultant, IBM Watson Advertising – July to October 2019
    • Marketing Communications Manager, The TORCH Program – May 2014 to February 2016
    • Account Manager, Kyle Arnett – April 2014 to June 2015
    • Publicity Team, New York Latino Film Festival – Seasonal 2008 to Present
    • Additional Clients: Lend A Hand Uganda-USA, Timberland PRO, Lyrics2Literature, Taiwan Excellence Showcase, Jopwell
  • US Account Manager (Remote), Flag Communications US – January to May 2019
    • Clients: Apple, Nike, AT&T, Facebook
  • Manager, Digital Productions (Marketing), 4A’s – July 2016 to November 2018
  • Account Supervisor, Edelman – January 2013 to April 2014
    • Clients: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Toyota’s “Buckle Up For Life”, Time Warner Cable, Starbucks, Unilever, Georgia Pacific, The College Board, Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design
  • Account Executive, Porter Novelli – November 2009 to December 2012
    • Clients: SOYJOY, Capital One, Timberland, Sony Computer Entertainment America, FDIC, Yahoo!, Merck, Bayer, HP, Coinstar
  • AmericaShare Assistant, Micato Safaris – June to September 2009
  • Special Events Assistant, Ice Hockey In Harlem – Summer 2008 and Summer 2009
  • Event Producer, Syracuse University, Office of Student Life – September 2006 to May 2009
  • Publication Assistant, Syracuse University, Office of Publications – September 2005 to May 2009