Anthony Siwajian, PMP

PROJECT MANAGER

Fostering a productive and supportive workplace to achieve maximum results

Motivated, empowering, and passionate project manager and producer, with extensive experience delivering products on time and within budget while promoting inclusion and positivity in highly collaborative environments. Clear and competent communicator, who sets expectations and solves and addresses risks and issues efficiently with a knack for translating complex concepts for non-technical individuals in cross-functional teams. Known for a positive attitude, bringing peace to chaotic situations, and seamlessly working with diverse personalities. Thoughtful decision maker, who champions the accomplishments of individuals while creating an atmosphere of flexibility, fun, and trust.

Skills

Experience

FEB. 2021 – PRESENT

PROJECT CONSULTANT

SELF EMPLOYED, GLENDALE, CA

Increased productivity and value delivery for several clients ranging from web development and campaign management to building computers for architectural engineers

JAN. 2015 – FEB. 2021

WEB AND DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGER

THE FOURSQUARE CHURCH (U.S. HEADQUARTERS), LOS ANGELES, CA

Oversaw execution and served as primary innovator in an internal creative agency for development and marketing on web, mobile, email, and additional digital platforms for U.S. and global audiences.

  • Managed 4 corporate websites—from inception to launch—on WordPress and iMIS platforms, resulting in easier access to company news and resources and achieving the vision for business stakeholders, including directors and executives.
  • Researched CMS solutions and search technology, managed content processes, and transitioned news and resource catalog from ExpressionEngine to WordPress while increasing SEO and searchability through custom implementation.
  • Effectively managed project plans and budgets between $10,000 and $300,000+ to completion of product lifecycle while exceeding internal and external standards.
  • Drove projects to completion by facilitating kickoffs and design reviews, increasing clarity throughout project execution, reporting project status and roadblocks, promoting collaborative thinking and problem solving.
  • Motivated team and served as a mentor to encourage servant leadership for project coordinators, leading to productive and effective product development.
  • Analyzed metrics and facilitated reviews to identify wins and implement improvements to increase user engagement and experience.
  • Established a Scrum software development team and streamlined goal identification by liaising with product owner, creative, and development teams to discover actionable requirements and eliminate ambiguities within a variety of complex projects.
  • Managed scope, schedule, budget, and increased transparency and productivity by using Basecamp, GitHub, and Atlassian suite to manage backlog and sprints. 
  • Served developers as needed to perform QA testing and troubleshooting on bug and release related tickets and stories.
  • Inspected all team pipelines and assessed priorities to address team member and stakeholder needs.
  • Project manage communications from operations and other external teams as needed, and train teams on systems, best practices, and latest technology.
MAR. 2013 – JAN. 2018

FREELANCE WRITER

SELF EMPLOYED, GLENDALE, CA

Developed, storyboarded, and wrote “A Shard of Elsar,” the first book of a fantasy series titled “Shade of Silver,” and completed contract work for several organizations.

  • Wrote heroic-verse piece for “American Pantheon,” an MFA Exhibition by Pacific Northwest artist Colby Stephens.
  • Wrote digital and magazine articles as contracted.
  • Wrote titles, descriptions, and lower-thirds content for videos as contracted.
JUN. 2010 – FEB. 2013

SCIENTIFIC COORDINATOR AND PORTAL MANAGER

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES, RENO, NV

Managed study workload for 12+ scientists while refining and creating process updates for scientific and report coordination departments.

  • Improved study director workload by removing barriers and establishing study scope and timelines.
  • Increased productivity by adapting the study pipeline while collaborating with leadership and technical staff to implement best PM practices.
  • Improved client communication by implementing secure data portal between scientists and clients.
  • Helped foster productive environment for in-person client visits with pharmaceutical firms’ sponsors, including Pfizer and Moderna.
  • Reviewed and wrote protocol for study data, analytics, and QA processes.
AUG. 2005 – JUN. 2010

LAB ASSISTANT I

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES, RENO, NV

Managed process for all data entry while updating and maintaining development on a Microsoft Access Database and Excel templates for data analysis.

  • Generated accurate records of study movements and maintained databases.
  • Re-engineered database to accurately monitor data.
  • Performed general laboratory functions, including process set-up and data collection.

Education + Awards