Brittgustafson

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Throughout my career I have worked extensively with advertising agencies of all sizes, Walt Disney World and a social media start-up. My responsibilities were to deliver consumer-facing and business to business go to market strategies, overall corporate communications and various marketing projects at large. I have also worked with major international brands, with ownership of the project from the planning and scope phase through to final delivery and execution. I thrive working within a team of specialists and taking full responsibility for the smooth delivery of the team's work, from both large web builds to digital marketing solutions. I also pride myself on delivering qualitative as well as quantitative results and am keenly focused on ROI in everything I do. 

LANGUAGES
English and French

Banyan Branch, Project Manager-Contractor, Seattle, WA (5/2011 - Current)
Beyond the scope of standard client project management also planned and executed on a complete corporate website design and build. Implemented best practices across multiple groups around PM flow and standardization at this startup. Brought a methodical and veteran approach to a growing business and delivered on time and always within budget.

Wunderman, Project Manager - Contractor, Seattle, WA (2/2011 - 5/2011)
Executed and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and partners in order to deliver projects according to plan. In addition defining the project objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.


Intelius, Project Manager/ Design Consultant, Seattle, WA (8/2010 - 2/2011)
Primary responsibility included design strategy and creative briefs for multiple display ad channels. Executed Mobile, SEM and Social Media creative advertising.


Isobar North America, Sr. Project Manager Consultant, San Francisco, CA (3/2010 - 8/2010)
Responsible for the delivery of consumer-facing, business to business, corporate communications and marketing projects. Working on major international brands, with ownership of the project from the planning and scope phase through to final delivery. Working within a team of specialists, and responsible for the smooth delivery of the team's work, from both large web builds to digital marketing solutions. Reporting daily/weekly to accounting and operations team.

Catalyst:SF, Project Manager/ Design Consultant, San Francisco,CA (10/2009 - 3/2010)
Responsible for the creation of all visual design concepts for both online and print projects. Communicate and coordinate with business partners, developers and copywriters to ensure that the visual design communicates the desired message, and functions successfully for varying projects.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online, Project Manager/Online Producer, Celebration, FL (09/29/2008 - 09/29/2009)
Facilitated the technical and content objectives for all special offers. Responsibilities included scoping projects, budgeting, communicating with the business partners and the development team, along with managing these projects from inception through completion. Additional responsibilities included:

* Provided feedback to our marketing partners on how to better leverage our offers online based on online conversion.

* Worked closely with internal creative and tech team to assist in continuously improving the special offer space.

* Established better working relations between WDPRO and our sales, marketing and yellow shoes creative partners.

* Provided structure and organization to the department to ensure our projects and the team were running efficiently.

IZEA/PayPerPost, Marketing Program Manager, Orlando, FL (10/2006 - 07/18/2008)
Manage planning and execution of marketing projects for IZEA and other online brands. IZEA is the sister company to MindComet where I had been recruited by the founder to become Marketing Manager. I developed marketing plans, coordinate creative services, manage media campaigns, supervise all production, oversee budgeting and tracking, and coordinate promotions and events. Integrate with marketing and sales department to ensure continuity of programs and procedures

* Create marketing budgets and manage monthly including: collateral, promotions, events, exhibits/displays, signage, media campaigns (print, online, broadcast), direct marketing (mail, email), field marketing programs, etc.

* Write marketing plans for each project including: creative platforms, target markets, market feasibility, SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats), budgets, promotions, media campaigns.

* Brainstorm and develop creative platforms for campaigns, advertisements, collateral and e-newsletters.

* Handle all vendor relations with agencies, freelance copy writers, printers and media.

* Manage planning, coordinating, and speaker engagements for all industry trade shows as well as sales support at all events.

* Manage planning, coordinating, budgets and execution of yearly company Blogger/Advertiser conference and award ceremony.

* Conduct continual updates to community websites and online marketing efforts.

MindComet, Inc., Web/Graphic Designer, Maitland, FL (5/2006 - 9/2006)
Interpret client's needs as outlined in creative briefs and translate them into compelling visual designs. Combined design theory, and took into consideration content, navigational structure and usability issues to create a powerful and integrated experience. Work within project schedules and within deadlines.

Stulz Golf Tech., E-Solutions/Marketing Manager, Winter Park, FL (7/2005 - 5/2006 )
Project manager and creative director for online sales and brand development. Managed all aspect of website design, development and integration. Creative development for trade show banners, corporate brochure and E-newsletters. Responsible for event planning and product launch at the 2006 PGA show.

Nutmeg Interactive/Bargain News, Creative Director, Trumbull, CT (6/2003 - 6/2005)
Responsible for launching new company division in all aspects of branding, sales, marketing, creative and website development. Project manager for all sales and client presentations. Creative Director for all client's visual communication and integrated page layouts.

Virago New Media, Web/Graphic Designer, Montreal, QC (3/2001 - 6/2003)
Managed client's website creations, presentations and teaching of our content manager tool. Integrated websites and content layout through our site manager technology. Produced additional marketing assets for supporting projects, such as flash animation and banner ads.

Proficient in both PC and Mac platforms, Keynote, Microsoft Word, Excel.

Technological background: Adobe/Illustrator/Image Ready/After Effects/ Photoshop, In Design, QuarkXpress, Director, Flash MX, Homesite, Flash, Swish, Dreamweaver MX, HTML, Cold Fusion Programming, Premiere, Acid loop and Sound Forge.

REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST