Maria Elena Smith, PMP

Project Manager

Creative & Brand Strategist

Operations Manager

New York, NY, US

Brand Development

Digital Marketing

Event Coordination

Scheduling

Rolling Wave Planning

Advertising

Event Marketing

Brand Strategy

Marketing Strategy

Event Management

Project Planning

Project Management

Available for hire fromNegotiable

Contracts

Creative Project Manager | Event Production & Brand Development

Creative professional and strong team leader using core competencies in brand development, event production, creative strategy, and project management to create authentic experiences for brands and organizations. Experienced in arts and entertainment, nonprofit and association, startups, small businesses, political campaigns, and creative agencies. Project Management, Marketing, Event Production, Content Strategy, Brand Development, Business Development, Creative Writing, Client Relations.

Projects

SIX National Conference

Managed the production and planning of a national conference for 600 state legislators and policy stakeholders.

National Charter School Conference

Project manager for a 6,000 person conference. Managed a team of 25 and oversaw procurement of materials.

Wicked on Broadway 20th Anniversary Celebration

Oversaw the production of digital assets to promote the anniversary of one of Broadway’s most popular shows.

Work History

Senior Associate Producer (Contract)

Weymouth WatsonSep 2024 - Dec 2024 • 4 mosManaged the production and planning of a national conference for 600 state legislators and policy stakeholders. Led the vendor procurement process and breakout session program for the 3-day conference.

Senior Creative Project & Account Manager (Contract)

Situation GroupOct 2022 - Jun 2023 • 9 mosManaged a portfolio of clients with multiple ongoing projects. Created production timelines and allocated creative resources. Spearheaded the production of a full agency rebrand.

Consultant (Freelance)

Good Mess CreativeJun 2020 - Sep 2024 • 4 yrs 4 mosCoached entrepreneurs on brand strategy. Assisted clients with marketing and sales project management. Consulted on marketing strategy, business development, contract negotiation, and event design.

Sr. Account & Project Manager, Events and Special Projects

Collaborative Communications GroupFeb 2018 - Mar 2020 • 2 yrs 2 mosManaged project team and ensured deadlines were met using project management tools. Created project work plans and budgets for projects.

Education

Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business

BSM, Marketing2010 - 2014

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