Top Talent like Maria Elena are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Maria Elena Smith, PMP

Project Manager • Creative & Brand Strategist • Operations Manager • New York, NY, US
Brand Development
Social Media
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

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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.
S

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.
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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.
C

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

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Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business

BSM, Marketing2010 - 2014

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How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

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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.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Similar Pangeans

Jennifer Louissaint

Creative project manager with experience with entertainment, promotional, and gaining clients.
Project Management • Content Marketing • Community Management • 6 years of exp. • Los Angeles, CA, US

Olivia Vander Tuig

Head of Production at Creech with extensive experience in creative production, design strategy, and project management
Creative & Brand Strategy • 12 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Cassi Hentzel

Creative Project Manager | Experienced in Brand Strategy, Digital Transformation & Stakeholder Engagement
Project Management • Operations Management • 13 years of exp. • Des Moines, IA, US

Danielle Jackson

Freelance Projector Manager and Graphic Designer ( Great w/ Marketing Decks and Logos )
Social Media Marketing • Project Management • Content Marketing • Atlanta, GA, US

Top Talent like Maria Elena are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Maria Elena Smith, PMP

Project Manager • Creative & Brand Strategist • Operations Manager • New York, NY, US
Brand Development
Social Media
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

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

W

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.
S

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.
G

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.
C

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

T

Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business

BSM, Marketing2010 - 2014

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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