JULIE ESCALANTE
Phoenix
Summary
Certified Project Manager with extensive experience managing complex projects in marketing, product manufacturing, packaging, and education. Skilled in process development, system implementation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive strategic initiatives. Focused on project lifecycle management, risk mitigation, and resource optimization. Experienced in Real Estate and Restaurant sectors, aiming to apply servant leadership and lean principles in future projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
Green Compass
Wilmington
05.2024 - Current
- Developed comprehensive project plans with detailed timelines for efficient multi-channel campaign delivery.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align project goals, KPIs, scope, and budget with strategies.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks, and implemented solutions for on-time and on-budget completion.
- Acted as primary liaison for stakeholders, providing updates on status and key metrics.
- Facilitated internal and cross-functional team meetings to improve communication and align project objectives.
- Optimized processes for internal teams and vendors to enhance collaboration and drive continuous improvement.
- Led implementation of scalable systems like Monday and Ziflow to integrate automation and streamline workflows.
- Conducted post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and suggest enhancements for future projects.
Project Management Consultant
Alzheimer’s Association
Phoenix
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Architected and implemented a marketing project management system using Monday.com and Ziflow for asset management.
- Translated business requirements into actionable project plans, identifying resource gaps and mitigating risks.
- Developed complex workflows to streamline national and global marketing project requests.
- Facilitated strategic planning and project review meetings, promoting clear stakeholder communication.
- Collaborated with 40-member marketing team to implement creative solutions and standardize processes.
- Ensured deliverables complied with brand, legal, and cross-functional alignment through thorough reviews.
Project Manager
Dansons
Scottsdale
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed full project lifecycle, identifying risks and communicating milestones to stakeholders.
- Created large-scale workflow templates to streamline global marketing initiatives for events and product launches.
- Implemented innovative technologies and processes, achieving adoption through targeted training sessions.
- Developed integrations and automations within Monday.com to optimize operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with IT and product teams to integrate marketing, sales, and packaging workflows.
Project Manager
Plexus Worldwide
Scottsdale
10.2016 - 01.2022
- Directed projects from inception to closure while ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Executed projects including product launches, events, promotions, and marketing campaigns, coordinating efforts to meet deadlines and achieve strategic goals.
- Managed brand and product rebranding initiatives, ensuring thorough audits, strategic planning, execution, and evaluations to align with market needs.
- Led integration of Workfront asset management systems, boosting team productivity significantly.
- Developed workflow templates to enhance global marketing efforts and maintain departmental alignment.
- Collaborated on CRM campaigns, implementing targeted strategies for effective customer journey mapping.
- Created content for email campaigns, internal briefs, and communication channels to enhance engagement and support marketing objectives.
- Oversaw system/process implementations and developed packaging and e-commerce sales materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences (Business Option)
University of Idaho
Moscow, IDSkills
- Project management tools
- Agile methodologies
- Lean process improvement
- Real estate project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- CRM systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- SharePoint and Dropbox
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Sweet Assist proficiency
Certification
PMP
Timeline
Project Manager
Green Compass
05.2024 - Current
Project Management Consultant
Alzheimer’s Association
11.2022 - 05.2024
Project Manager
Dansons
01.2022 - 08.2022
Project Manager
Plexus Worldwide
10.2016 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences (Business Option)
University of Idaho