Charissa Fort

Project and Account Manager

Role
Senior Associate, Account & Project Management at Leo Burnett
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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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

  1. Senior Associate, Account & Project Management

    Leo Burnett

    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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