Havas,
Chicago, IL
Senior New Business Manager (May 2023 – April 2025)
Led Havas Chicago’s New Business department, driving double-digit financial growth from 2022 to 2024. Oversaw end-to-end development of the RFI and RFP submission process, resulting in high-profile client wins including Chamberlain (MyQ), Hilton, Wayfair, James Hardie, Carl Buddig, Yumbo, RTX, Starbucks, Maria Pinto, PLEZi, and the Chicago Red Stars.
Built and implemented foundational new business capabilities and pitch processes, establishing a repeatable, results-driven approach that contributed to consistent success within the agency. Adept at navigating scopes, managing budgets, and balancing day-to-day execution with long-term growth.
New Business Project Manager (January 2022 – May 2023)
Lead Project Manager for Havas Chicago’s New Business department, overseeing high-stakes pitch initiatives and contributing to wins with MyEyeDr., the City of Chicago Tourism, and the Chicago Community Safety Coordination Center. Directed cross-functional pitch teams, aligning strategy, creative, and production resources to deliver compelling RFI/RFP submissions under tight deadlines.
Drove process innovation, implementing new workflow systems and project management tools that improved transparency, streamlined collaboration, and reduced turnaround times by greater than 20%. Created standardized templates and briefing frameworks that enhanced consistency and elevated the quality of client deliverables.