What does the client’s business do?
Our client is a full-service design partner specializing in helping startups bring their ideas to life. With over 20 years of experience, they have a proven track record of success, having worked with top-tier companies like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Their services include various design needs, from branding and go-to-market materials to fundraising, website development, and product design and prototyping.
What were the requirements?
For this position, we were seeking a proactive, solutions-oriented thinker who can learn quickly. This is an opportunity to join a growing business early with opportunities for career growth.
The requirements for this were:
- Experience: 5-6 years in operations or project management roles.
- Skills: Strong communication, organizational abilities, and execution-focused.
- Tech-savvy: Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Linear, or Trello.
- Education: Bilingual background preferred, with a startup mindset—flexible and available outside standard hours if needed.
- Language: Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Which led us to Manuela.
What were the responsibilities?
As soon as Manuela started in the position, she adapted to our client's business and managed client relationships.
She gradually took on the rest of the responsibilities, which are as follows:
- Customer Relationships: Onboard and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring clear communication and project alignment.
- Project Scope: Define and manage project scope, addressing changes and conflicts effectively.
- Project Execution: Implement best practices, develop project plans, and monitor progress.
- Team Collaboration: Coordinate with design teams to ensure project success and client satisfaction.
What was the candidate’s background?
Manuela is an exceptional candidate for the Project Coordinator position, thanks to her extensive experience in project management and customer service in international environments. Although she is Argentinean, she has experience working in remote as Digital Account Manager in a US digital marketing agency, she acted as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, developing strong relationships and managing project deliverables to meet expectations. His ability to coordinate cross-functional teams ensures the smooth execution of initiatives.
During his career, he also served as Senior Digital Analytics Manager at Adidas, the renowned sportswear brand, where he provided cutting-edge analytics that enabled teams to make informed decisions. His experience managing over 40 social media activations, as well as creating visualization dashboards, demonstrates his ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. This is critical to meet the challenges of the new position.
Manuela also excels at building trusted relationships, as she demonstrated in her role at MediaCom, an Argentine media agency where she coordinated the market for EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and became the main contact for digital questions.
With years of experience in international companies and a background in remote work, Manuela is perfectly equipped to contribute to our company's growth. Her proactivity and communication skills make her the ideal choice for the Project Coordinator position. Both our client and we are excited to see her in action!
How did they find their last candidate?
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