WILLIAM NEWMAN

(541) 441-4272 - w@wnp.app - wnp.app/cv

As a content project manager, directed projects in Jira for 3D rendering at William Sonoma. At Health & Human Services, developed ADA-compliant web content. Led technical hardware direction for product display development with Bose, Samsung, Intel, Google, Rare Beauty, and ASUS at Outform. As a 3D Image Analyst for Apple, optimized maps data and improved map annotation processes. At Nike, managed digital assets for designers in digital product creation. As a WordPress development manager at 15Five, ensured code quality and content publication. Skills include leading technical website updates, managing cross-functional content teams in agile stand-up meetings. Expertise spans project management tools with a background in webpage development and multimedia content production.

Core Competencies:

Technical Project Management | Agile Web Development | Content Management Systems (CMS) | Front-End Digital Publishing | Art Direction and Visual Design | Photography | Multimedia Production | Graphic Design | Network System Administration

Professional Experience

CONTENT PROJECT MANAGER, William Sonoma International Contract Via KFORCE | Sep 2024 - Nov 2024
• Renovated project tasks and progress in Jira to ensure on-time delivery for brands West Elm and Pottery Barn.
• Documented project plans and meeting notes in Confluence to facilitate team collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Improved West Elm Spring ‘Photo Real’ scene deliveries by identifying and resolving texture reference delays in Jira.
• Managed 3D asset creation workflows for William Sonoma Home 'elevated color swap' scenes using Jira.
• Resolved critical rendering issues for West Elm, collaborating with the modeling team to implement a script-based correction for bed rotation errors, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of 130 assets for Western holiday imagery.
• Tracked rendering progress blockers, reallocating resources to maintain Pottery Barn 3D photo-real texture updates.
• Clarified West Elm reference delivery timelines and communicated impacts for Spring deliverables.
• Enhanced Jira architecture for granular task tracking of assets by creating issues, timelines, epics, and sprints.

WEB CONTENT DESIGNER, Health & Human Services, Oregon Contract Via ProKatchers | Jul 2023 - Feb 2024
• Led the 2024 site rebuild, incorporating modern UI and graphic design elements with Figma, VS Code, and Adobe InDesign.
• Launched new SharePoint HHS program websites with mobile responsiveness, migrating website content and database.
• Spearheaded the integration of a UI redesign to enhance user experience and HHS public program communications.
• Coordinated to streamline written content production and graphic content management.
• Ensured ADA-compliant design for all web pages, adhering to strict state accessibility standards and guidelines.
• Streamlined project workflows using Asana to manage tasks, prioritize Agile sprints, and ensure milestone adherence.
• Maintained documentation in SharePoint, optimizing UI/UX wireframes in InDesign, Asana, and Microsoft Project.
• Implemented digital management system, safeguarding multimedia assets in SharePoint backup processes.

TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER, Outform Contract Via LHH | Nov 2022 - Jun 2023
• Mentored technical hardware direction for Bose product display marketing, developing technical writing courseware.
• Directed technology design and display programming for Rare Beauty's Times Square store launch.
• Administered software project development and hardware for Intel Gaming Cube technology display.
• Created projects for Samsung LED display technology, building QA process for 3D SolidWorks schematics.
• Oversaw ASUS ROG Ally product demo display at over 800 store installations for product launch in Best Buy.
• Engineered BrightSign scripting and program automation for media playback and channel scheduling.
• Facilitated agile stand-up meetings with the Bose marketing team, reporting program outcomes and sprint initiatives.
• Championed deployment of H&M’s digital mannequin AR display, administering Linux-server-based custom software.
• Advised Meta Oculus product display with Giada media player technology implementation.

3D IMAGE ANALYST, Apple Contract Via Apex | Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
• Expanded 3D data projects for Apple Maps, ensuring GIS data accuracy and correcting deficiencies.
• Optimized 3D annotation processes for improved Apple Maps CarPlay product integration.
• Utilized SketchUp and ArcGIS software to query and QA internal, municipal, and national datasets.
• Efficiently identified and corrected map data issues through meticulous annotation of 2D imagery.
• Conducted comprehensive analysis and remediation of deficiencies in 3D-generated data.
• Leveraged advanced 3D modeling LIDAR data capture to enhance the quality and accuracy of spatial information.

DIGITAL CREATION LEAD, Nike Contract Via Mindlance | Mar 2022 - Aug 2022
• Drove digital product assets with the Nike Kids apparel design team in Adobe Illustrator.
• Assigned, tracked, and managed daily content management tasks with Wrike, Excel, and Miro.
• Spearheaded clarifying questions with cross-functional design team members in Slack and Zoom.
• Coordinated updates between product design partners and studio image artists.
• Managed analytical data for studio leads, managed deadlines for the design team, and negotiated timelines with ops.
• Directed database visibility project management tasks using Smartsheets workflows.
• Advocated for team workflow needs when negotiating calendar gates with studio partners.
• Guided seamless design project forecasting, resource allocation, and updates by leveraging waterfall handoff.

WORDPRESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM MANAGER, 15Five Contract Via Planet Technology | Oct 2021 – Apr 2022
• Maintained digital assets in WordPress, managing front-end web content projects in cPanel.
• Aligned website brand strategy and standards and worked with cross-functional remote teams using Zoom and Slack.
• Championed Asana, WordPress, website localization, and web content creation.
• Supervised the web content projects team and proactively maintained the 15five.com site and subdomains.
• Mentored internal content contributors and back-end development teams.
• Built master data record management to ensure accuracy in endpoint WordPress workflow integration.
• Strengthened ADA-compliant website content by supervising project management for page creation using Asana.

MARKETING CONTENT PRODUCER, GUARANTY | Sep 2013 - Mar 2020
• Led commercial image production for display marketing of recreational vehicles, ensuring high-quality visuals.
• Managed multimedia capture and coordinated on-location production with precise digital asset management.
• Oversaw visual marketing content, including web videos, retail billboards, social ads, and direct mail campaigns.
• Implemented 360 VR and AR product walkthroughs and virtual tour workflows with Theta 360 VR experience.
• Created and managed WordPress with HTML, CSS, and Amazon AWS Alexa Skill Development and courseware.
• Wrote and designed detailed seasonal onboarding print materials, optimizing customer engagement.
• Boosted integration of multimedia content into web projects by managing digital video assets and optimizing mobile viewing experiences through advanced compression and encoding techniques.
• Conducted successful high-profile seasonal marketing campaigns by coordinating cross-functional teams.

Other Professional Experience

PHOTOGRAPHER, Airbnb | Oct 2018 - Apr 2020
Supervised media teams, coordinated video and photo sessions, conducted inspections, provided feedback and training, and maintained visual consistency for high-quality photography in alignment with Airbnb Plus.

WEB DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER, Presentation Design Group | Oct 2012 - Jul 2013
Drove WordPress development, social media content management, and developed and curated photo and video content along with graphic design elements. Established optimal viewing experiences across platforms and seamless online deployment.

DIGITAL TECHNICIAN, Oregon State University | Aug 2008 - Jun 2011
Provided comprehensive training on computer software, implemented strategies for live event digital statistics, troubleshot computer hardware and software, managed network operations, and organized digital asset servers.

Education & Professional Development

New Media, Digital Communication Bachelor's Degree
College of Liberal Arts, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Technical Skills
Web Development: WordPress, AEM, SharePoint, HTML, CSS, GitHub, Visual Studio Code, cPanel.
Technical Project Management: Jira, Asana, Wrike, Excel, Smartsheets, Confluence, Trello, Linux-Server Admin.
UI/UX Design: Figma, Adobe Illustrator.
Digital Publishing: Apple Books, Amazon.
Multimedia Production: Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, CapCut, Lightroom, Photoshop, Logic, Audition.
Graphic Design: InDesign, Canva.
Tools: HubSpot, Salesforce, Microsoft Office, BrightSign, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Blender, ArcGIS, PimCore.