Hi, I am Chris.
A Project Manager & Process Improvement Specialist,
with Particular Experience in Creative Services.
CHRIS A. SHEMZA
Creative Services Project Manager
& Process Improvement Specialist
An experienced 15+ year Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager III with agency experience. A process Improvement Specialist, and Creative Services Account Executive possessing both soft skills for leading team work, and technical skills such as robotic process automation for efficiency and speed.
With a demonstrated history of driving successful client retention, managing complex projects and implementing process improvements, especially in marketing, creative, digital, internet, packaging and print industries. A strong background in project management software such as Smartsheet, to program and create project tracking systems, timelines and visual dashboards.
Skilled in planning, organization, implementation and timely, budget-oriented execution. Advanced-level user of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (digital, video, web and print software), Smartsheet-certified, Workfront, Monday.com, Asana, Jira, Basecamp and Trello. Excels in teamwork, communication, team building (including recruiting talent and training) and leadership. Strong, well rounded project management professional focused in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, an analytical engineering-based core study, as well a visual design degree. Currently pursuing a PMP certification.
Greatest strengths consist of team leadership, time management, a strong work ethic and above all a constant passion for multi-disciplinary integration and goal oriented team problem solving abilities. A fast learner, self-motivated, possesses excellent attention to detail and great verbal and written communication.
Developer | Activator | Maximizer | Stabilizer
SELECT CREATIVE PROJECTS & PROGRAMS MANAGED
From store openings, to product launches and packaging production. From website launches to print collateral and integrated marketing efforts.
BRANDING: HILTON LOS ANGELES WEST & CO DINING
Creative Project Management: Design, production and printing. Restaurant Branding (logo, slogan, mood boards), Menus.
Teams Managed: Design, production printing.
PM Tools: Monday.com, Basecamp and Trello.
RETAIL PACKAGING: AT&T’S CARSON & QUINN IPHONE CASES
Creative Project Management: Branding, Packaging Design & Production, Branded Collateral Project.
Teams Managed: Design, production printing.
PM Tools: Monday.com, Basecamp and Trello.
NATIONWIDE STORES LAUNCH: PETCO HEALTH & WELLNESS COMPANY
Creative Project Management: For 36 new stores, timeline and milestones management, from marketing briefing to creative assets release and store launch events.
Teams Managed: Sales, marketing.
PM Tools: Smartsheet, Trello.
PACKAGING PRODUCTION: WARNER BROS® MATRIX COLLECTOR’S SET
Creative Project Management: Timelines, planning and leading a creative team in a Packaging Design & Production project for a Creative Agency.
Teams Managed: Production, printing.
PM Tools: Asana, Trello.
WEBSITE LAUNCH: WARNER BROS® FRIENDS EUROPEAN SITES
Creative Project Management: Website design, asset collection, production and programming, launching the animated websites in 6 languages.
Teams Managed: Design, programming.
PM Tools: Asana, Basecamp and Lucid.
FLOORPLANS AND VIRTUAL STAGING: COLDWELL BANKER
Creative Project Management: Large Commercial Property Photography, laser-measuring, architectural plans drafting and Photorealistic Virtual Staging.
Teams Managed: Photography, surveying, drafting and virtual staging teams.
PM Tools: Asana, Trello and Basecamp.
REBRANDING: VCA ANIMAL HOSPITALS
Creative Project Management: Retail and Internal Rebranding Creative Project Management.
Teams Managed: Design, production, printing.
PM Tools: Asana, Basecamp and Trello.
REBRANDING: BLUE PHEASANT ANNUAL CATALOG
Creative Project Management: Project kickoff and timeline, client management, asset collection, layout and production for a creative agency.
Teams Managed: Design, production, printing.
PM Tools: Asana, Basecamp and Trello.
TRADESHOW PRESENCE: AXIOM FOODS PLANT PROTEINS
Creative Project Management: Design and Production of 20’x20′ tradeshow booth, printed collateral and video production for the annual Supply Side West show.
Teams Managed: Design, production, printing, manufacturing and assembly.
PM Tools: Monday.com, Trello.
WEBSITE LAUNCH: NEON POKER
Creative Project Management: Design, programming and launch.
Teams Managed: Design, programming.
PM Tools: Asana, Basecamp and Visio.
WEBSITE LAUNCH: FRESH NEW YORK PRODUCE
Creative Project Management: Design, programming and launch.
Teams Managed: Design, programming.
PM Tools: Asana, Trello, Lucid.
RETAIL BRAND AND PACKAGING: SIMPLY SOAP BERRY
Creative Project Management: Design and Production a line of natural soapberry laundry detergents.
Teams Managed: Design, production, printing.
PM Tools: Asana, Basecamp and Trello.
BRANDING & PACKAGING: BITE ‘EMS SNACKS
Creative Project Management: Branding, design and printing a line boxes and bags of thai jasmine rice snack.
Teams Managed: Design, production, printing.
PM Tools: Monday.com, Basecamp, Trello.
WEBSITE LAUNCH: WELLNESS CLINIC
Creative Project Management: Design, programming, testing and launch.
Teams Managed: Design, production.
PM Tools: Asana, Basecamp and Lucid.
WEBSITE LAUNCH: SACRED GARDEN DESIGNS
Creative Project Management: Design, programming and launch.
Teams Managed: Design, programming.
PM Tools: Asana, Basecamp and Visio.
RETAIL PACKAGING: FRESH LIFE TONICS
Creative Project Management: Design and Production of a line of CBD retail bottles.
Teams Managed: Design, production, printing.
PM Tools: Asana, Basecamp and Trello.
RETAIL PACKAGING: PIUTE PEAK FUDGE BARS
Creative Project Management: Design and Production of a line of confections.
Teams Managed: Design, production, printing.
PM Tools: Asana, Basecamp and Trello.
WEBSITE LAUNCH: AXIOM FOODS
Creative Project Management: Design, programming and launch.
Teams Managed: Design, programming.
PM Tools: Asana, Basecamp and Lucid.
MORE CREATIVE SERVICES PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Clickable for Project Details)
Project planning and kickoff, setting milestones and delivery schedules, process improvement, stakeholder communication, progress tracking and risk mitigation.
I specialize in launching and leading projects for on-time, on-budget deliveries.
GROWING NATURALS PURE PLANT PROTEINS
Branding, Packaging, Tradeshows, Web Presence
SIMPLY SOAPBERRY™ NATURAL CLEANERS
Branding, Packaging, Tradeshows, Videos
TOM AQUARIUMS & PETCO® ANIMAL SUPPLIES
Branding, Packaging, Tradeshows, Advertising
IN2RIDE’S EZRAIDER – ELECTRIC ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES
Branding, Web Strategy, Social Media Advertising
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
PMP – Project Management Professional PMI
Online Certification in Progress
Bachelor of Arts Business & Marketing
Cal State University, Northridge
Design & Visual Communication
University of California
Engineering & Applied Sciences
Los Angeles Valley College
RECOMMENDATIONS
Chris is knowledgeable, articulate and a pleasure to work with. He has a well-rounded skillset with agency experience and expertise in process improvement, and project management. He’s highly collaborative and solutions-oriented. Chris is dependable and takes pride in his work, ensuring projects are well executed above and beyond expectations. He builds a great rapport with team members and clients and is always willing to help where he can. He would be an incredible addition to any team.
– Michelle Bentley, Marketing Operations & Project Management Leader, Petco Health & Wellness Company
“Chris is a pleasure to work with and an excellent Project Manager.
He joined Petco and soon supported my direct team in developing specific project trackers and detailed timelines to keep everyone on track. Instrumental role in working closely with each team member to ensure the tracker provides the visibility everyone needs. Chris is always looking for the best solution.”
– Eli Panek, Veterinary Services Marketing Specialist, Petco Health & Wellness Company
“Chris is a rock star! He was the most committed, creative and innovative director I’ve ever worked with. Anyone would be lucky to have him on their team. As a Project and Process Director, Chris blew us away managing the company’s annual international trade show efforts from ideation to execution, keeping the project, timelines, internal and external teams on track, delivering beyond expectations.”
– e, , Growing Naturals, LLC.
I worked with Chris at Petco in the Marketing Operations team, and from the day I met him I knew he had talent. His experience with managing client expectations is not to be taken lightly. His talent goes beyond just project management, after watching him put together a sophisticated reporting suite for one of the Marketing teams I came to appreciate his gift of looking for the best solutions to a problem, and if he didn’t know how to build it, he would dive in deeper and keep working through it.
– Mike Graf, Business Operations, Process Specialist and Program Manager, Petco Health & Wellness Company
“Vision without action is a dream. Action without vision is simply passing the time. Action with Vision is making a positive difference.” ~ Joel Barker
