Renata Jenkins

About Renata Jenkins

I’ve spent my career at the intersection of creativity and operations, helping teams turn big ideas into real, deliverable work.Starting in project management within agency environments, I quickly discovered that my strength wasn’t just keeping timelines on track, but creating clarity where things felt complex. Over the years, I’ve grown into a creative operations and program leader who enjoys building structure, aligning stakeholders, and helping talented teams do their best work without unnecessary friction.My experience spans agencies, consulting, and enterprise organizations, where I’ve led global initiatives, executive communications, corporate brand programs, and high-stakes pitches for well-known consumer and technology brands. I’m known for bringing calm to fast-paced environments, translating leadership vision into actionable plans, and building workflows that scale as organizations grow.What motivates me most is partnering with leaders and creative teams to solve real operational challenges - whether that means refining processes, strengthening collaboration, or shaping how creative work gets delivered across an organization.I’m currently exploring senior opportunities in creative operations, program leadership, or strategic project leadership where I can continue helping organizations scale thoughtfully, while protecting the quality and impact of their creative work.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   UKG

   Feb 2025 — Present · Weston, FL, US

   Led creative project management for ongoing internal brand and marketing initiatives, ensuring alignment, quality, and on-time delivery across a high-volume pipeline across multiple departments.Served as Program Manager for the internal Presentations team, supporting the entire organization while successfully managing a small, high-performing team under intense deadlines and workload demands.Owned end-to-end project execution, including detailed kickoff calls, comprehensive project briefs, action items, timelines, and thorough follow-up documentation.Known for exceptional stakeholder communication, relationship building, and over-communication to ensure clarity, alignment, and realistic expectations at every stage.Expert at multitasking and prioritization, keeping multiple fast-moving projects on track through daily touchpoints, proactive problem-solving, and clear deadline management.Worked directly with executive leadership (CEO, CMO, and senior leaders) on high-level, high-visibility presentations and strategic messaging.Responsible for all presentation content during UKG’s yearly Aspire event in Las Vegas, managing multiple simultaneous decks, speakers, sessions, and evolving timelines.Actively participated in and supported internal organizational initiatives, contributing beyond core responsibilities to improve collaboration and processes.Created and led PowerPoint Office Hours to educate and empower teams across the organization, improving presentation skills and cross-functional collaboration.A highly collaborative team player focused on solutions, continuous improvement, and shared goals, even in high-pressure environments.

Education

• Nova Southeastern University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2009 — 2010