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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sony Pictures Interactive Culver City, CA
Digital Project Manager, Client Services
2013 2014
Guided the launch of an international content management system for the Studio and executed more
than 30 digital campaigns for film releases.
Served as Agile Product Owner and interim Scrum Master for development of a global CMS which
included: user stories, product backlog grooming, sprint planning and review, and UAT testing.
Collaborated with in-house production team to create a broad scope of digital campaign components,
ranging from websites to social media efforts.
Increased marketing reach for India by launching the countrys inaugural branded web portal, which
significantly enhanced their capacity to promote tentpole and local titles.
Realized significant cost savings upon implementation of monthly review of domain portfolio that
contained over 17,000 domains and worth over $350K.
Managed one direct report, created comprehensive training documentation that ensured successful
transition.
Sony Pictures Interactive Culver City, CA
Digital Project Coordinator, Client Services
2011 2013
Led marketing efforts for four brands, including daily oversight of their websites. Improved processes
and found efficiencies across the board.
Served as Site Manager for the official website for Sony Pictures, which included curating and
scheduling content, multiple daily updates and global trailer launches for different time zones.
Increased efficiencies and saved time by establishing new update process for 13 international
websites.
Drove CRM strategy and led creative for the launch of Sony Pictures Store, an e-commerce
destination for films available on UltraViolet format.
Developed curriculum on the full scope of Studio processes in collaboration with Account Managers
and Creative and presented to team.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - Culver City, CA
Project Coordinator, Retail Operations
2010 2011
Facilitated a multi-department merger by realigning responsibilities, strengthened internal and vendor
communications.
Led a team of 15 analysts to identify and document over 17 business processes for a newly merged
department, which led to efficiencies of time and resources.
Cultivated merchandiser compliance and corrugate placement by creating merchandising vendor
appreciation program.
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Melissa A. Childs
themelissachilds@gmail.com
310.903.0424
Improved department oversight of various account promotions and shipment dates by creating
calendar on Sharepoint.
Managed department overhead and expense budgets for five cost centers, generated monthly
reports for senior management review.