Charissa Fort
Project and Account Manager
- Role
- Senior Associate, Account & Project Management at Leo Burnett
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Charissa Fort
Strategic and results-driven Senior Associate Project & Account Manager at Leo Burnett, bringing expertise in end-to-end project leadership for high-profile, global brands. Skilled at managing complex initiatives with precision, balancing creative vision and business objectives to deliver campaigns that drive measurable impact.Proficient in Jira and Smartsheet, I excel at coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing workflows, and ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest standard. My ability to manage resources, track deliverables, and resolve roadblocks allows creative and strategic teams to focus on delivering their best work.Now seeking to apply my brand storytelling, project leadership, and process management skills in a Brand Manager role, where I can lead initiatives that strengthen brand equity and market position.Strengths & Insights:Gallup StrengthsFinder: Belief, Responsibility, Discipline, Focus, CommunicationEnneagram Type 8: The Challenger — driven, decisive, and results-focused.
Experience
Senior Associate, Account & Project Management
Jul 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Education
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Study Abroad , Business Administration and Management, General
Wheaton College
B.A. Degree, Business/Economics Major and Spanish Minor
2014 — 2018
Learning Centre Academy
High School Diploma
2011 — 2014
Oakland Community College
None, Undeclared
2013 — 2014
Skills
- Event Planning
- Nonprofits
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Childcare
- Tutoring
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Word
- Public Speaking
- American Sign Language
- Research
- Spanish
- Teaching
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