Ray P.

About Ray P.

With over 15 years of experience leading complex initiatives at the intersection of project management and creative operations, I specialize in turning strategy into execution at scale. As a Project Manager and Creative Operations leader, I’ve overseen multimillion-dollar programs across government and commercial environments, guiding cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle—from intake and planning to delivery and optimization. My work has included managing software development initiatives, coordinating UI/UX enhancements, overseeing technical facilities, and ensuring performance, security, and compliance in mission-critical environments. I lead with an Agile, outcomes-driven mindset, prioritizing clarity, accountability, and stakeholder alignment to deliver consistent, measurable results.In parallel, I’ve led creative operations supporting high-volume content and brand initiatives, providing direction, structure, and governance across photo, video, digital, and marketing programs. I’ve overseen brand refreshes, website redesigns, and integrated campaigns, partnering closely with designers, producers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure creative work is strategically aligned, operationally sound, and delivered on time and on budget. Rather than operating as a traditional Creative Director, my focus is on enabling creative teams to do their best work through strong processes, clear priorities, and effective resource management.Bridging project management discipline with creative execution allows me to connect vision to delivery. I bring a leadership-first approach that blends operational rigor, cross-team collaboration, and creative fluency—helping organizations scale output, reduce friction, and deliver work that is both impactful and well executed.

Experience

1. Production Operations, Creative Services

   Air Line Pilots Association

   Mar 2025 — Present · McLean, VA, US

   Oversee design production and operations; from initiation to closure, ensuring content aligns with brand standards and strategic communication goals.• Manage workflows and resources for digital, print, and multimedia content, optimizing processes for efficiency and scalability.• Develop and implement SOPs to streamline production and improve team output.• Lead intake-to-delivery execution, aligning internal partners and vendors to meet deadlines, budgets, and brand standards.• Review and approve deliverables, ensuring quality, consistency, and on-time delivery across campaigns.• Support long-term strategy development to improve design/content planning, brand alignment, and team performance.