Hi, I’m
Erik Bieszczad
Scottsdale
Summary
Creative Operations leader with 17+ years of expertise orchestrating digital content workflows and creative team processes. Proven track record of implementing creative technology solutions, optimizing production workflows, and scaling creative operations. Demonstrated success in managing high-volume creative projects while ensuring brand consistency and operational excellence. Skilled in bridging the gap between creative teams and stakeholders through effective process design and team leadership.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
WALGREEN CO.
Senior Digital Project Specialist
01.2013 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Directed comprehensive digital campaigns spanning marketing, brand, and retail strategies, overseeing 100+ concurrent projects and facilitating strategic collaboration between stakeholders and creative teams
- Accelerated project delivery by 30% through deployment of integrated Adobe-Workfront system and SharePoint marketing briefs, driving 40% boost in team collaboration effectiveness
- Transformed owned media strategy through unified planning system and Workfront vendor integration, resulting in 50% faster planning execution
- Pioneered offshore creative vendor integration program, establishing standardized processes and training protocols that achieved 80% adoption across in-house agency operations
- Optimized content delivery through structured UX planning cadence and Workfront production calendar, driving 75% fewer project delays and 35% higher resource efficiency
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
Project Manager
01.2012 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Successfully managed workload of two staff members on leave while maintaining 100% on-time project delivery rate
- Directed translation and design adaptation of eight-book education series into Spanish, expanding reach to 50,000+ Spanish-speaking families
- Managed comprehensive event marketing campaigns and educational content development
ALLSTATE INSURANCE CORP.
Account Manager
01.2007 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Identified and onboarded new manufacturing vendor, resulting in significant annual cost savings for program materials while expanding product offerings
- Reduced design costs by 40% by assuming additional role of creative designer for program materials and packaging, eliminating need for external design resources
- Orchestrated quarterly vendor trade shows with 95% positive feedback from stakeholders
- Managed flagship marketing programs including Allstate Branded Retail Environment and Good Hands Television, overseeing marketing calendar, creative direction, compliance and legal approvals
Education
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Bachelor of Science from Journalism (Advertising)
Skills
- Adobe Workfront
- Jira
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Workflow Optimization
- Digital Campaign Management
- Process Design & Implementation
- Team Training & Development
- Resource Optimization
- Workflow Automation
- Documentation management
- Project management
Timeline
Senior Digital Project Specialist
WALGREEN CO.
01.2013 - 10.2024
Project Manager
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
01.2012 - 12.2012
Account Manager
ALLSTATE INSURANCE CORP.
01.2007 - 12.2012
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Bachelor of Science from Journalism (Advertising)
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