Susannah Lancaster

Project Manager Senior Photographer @Winston Brands Inc

Elk Grove Village, IL, US

Lead end-to-end commercial production projects, managing budgets, vendors, creative teams, and production schedules.Directed a high-volume studio with 100+ projects annually, ensuring all deliverables met scope, budget, and deadlines.Achieved 40% cost savings by transitioning outsourced set production in-house and streamlining workflows across carpentry, design, and creative departments.Strengthened cross-functional collaboration by aligning diverse teams, boosting accountability, and ensuring consistent project outcomes.Identified and eliminated inefficiencies, redesigning workflows to reduce redundancy and increase efficiency by 25%.Adapted project strategies to market demands, managing risks quickly and delivering high-quality outputs that drove sales performance.