Hi, I’m Steve. I’m a seasoned digital marketing professional with a strong track record in project management, platform operations, client account management, and delivering creative, technically complex projects across digital platforms. My background spans marketing and the creative arts, with strengths in UX design, creative writing, events management, broadcasting, and digital design. I lead with organization, collaboration, and a calm, personable leadership style, and I deliver large, multi-million-dollar technical projects on time and within budget.

Steve Sandford

Hi, I’m Steve. I’m a seasoned digital marketing professional with a strong track record in project management, platform operations, client account management, and delivering creative, technically complex projects across digital platforms. My background spans marketing and the creative arts, with strengths in UX design, creative writing, events management, broadcasting, and digital design. I lead with organization, collaboration, and a calm, personable leadership style, and I deliver large, multi-million-dollar technical projects on time and within budget.

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Hi, I’m Steve. I’m a seasoned digital marketing professional with a strong track record in project management, platform operations, client account management, and delivering creative, technically complex projects across digital platforms.

My background spans marketing and the creative arts, with strengths in UX design, creative writing, events management, broadcasting, and digital design. I lead with organization, collaboration, and a calm, personable leadership style, and I deliver large, multi-million-dollar technical projects on time and within budget.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Project Manager at Trew Knowledge Inc.
May 18, 2018 - June 25, 2025
Led high-profile projects and client relationships for organizations such as RBC, Maple Leaf Foods, Sonova, and the Conference Board of Canada. Acted as the primary client liaison in a hybrid account management role, including oversight of ongoing support and issue resolution. Oversaw full project lifecycles—from discovery to deployment—leveraging both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Served as Scrum Master, managing product and project release increments within structured Agile sprint cycles. Directed resource and skill allocation across cross-functional teams, including digital production, quality assurance (QA), and design. Managed client and internal reporting with a strong focus on milestone tracking, budget adherence, and deadline alignment.
Senior Integrated Project Manager (Contract) at Publicis
April 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Senior integrated project manager, focused on rapid delivery of micro site and digital ad production as well as integrated broadcast and print production management. Coordinated campaign assets across a multitude of media platforms Leader of project teams from concept, creative right through to quality check and delivery. Management of junior / intermediate project managers across various agency divisions Clients include: FCA automotive, Walmart retail USA, Rogers Communications, Metrolinx, Canada Post.
Project Manager (Contract) at KBS
September 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Utilized waterfall and agile project methodologies from creative concept to development delivery for various clients in a fast paced agency environment Process development and collaborative working with other offsite KBS teams Project timing, budget reconciliation and estimation technology handoff and liaison between creative disciplines and technical teams Resource coordination Clients include: The Keg restaurants, Church & Dwight Arm & Hammer pet products, Oxiclean products and Trojan Condom products, BMW automotive
Project Manager (Contract) at Aimia
February 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015
Loyalty and brand marketing and support Project & Process development Resource coordination
Digital Project Manager (Contract) at Twist Image
September 1, 2013 - February 1, 2014
Large scale project delivery with tight timelines Time and budget reconciliation Process development
Project Manager at Filemobile
December 1, 2011 - July 1, 2013
Project production / Account coordination hybrid role for all client facing direct projects UGC - CMS Platform sales and project coordination including contest widgets, and custom development Agile Project production approach for core development Project process development including the creation of Basecamp templates to match our client delivery lifecycle process from sales to post launch support. Product Project producer support via Agile sprint methodology including mobile application development
Digital Project Manager at Proximity BBDO
June 1, 2008 - June 1, 2011
Pure digital project production under a large PMO. Clients included: New Balance, Gillette, Braun. Front-line operations traffic coordinator for a fast paced leading digital advertising agency Freelance liaison for both in-house auxiliary staff and external support staff
Project Manager (Contract) at Indigo Books and Music
January 1, 2008 - April 1, 2008
Project production for single large scale internal cross retail project for the development of in-store digital touch-screen kiosk with web enabled networking tools.
Digital Project Manager (Contract) at Draft FCB
October 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Day to day project production for a number of core clients including S.C. Johnson, and WSIB,
Digital Production Manager at Corus Interactive
December 1, 2006 - October 1, 2007
Interactive production shop with over 40 designers, web builders, flash and games developers & web programmers. Developed traffic coordination and time tracking process Resource and deadline forecasting
Project Manager at Telus
January 1, 1996 - June 1, 2008
Responsible for delivering online experience for TELUS Mobility clients. Online Marketing Internet properties project production.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Internet Business Technology at George Washington University
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Certificate / Program at University of Toronto
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001
Project Management Fundamentals at Seneca College
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994

Qualifications

Scrum Master Certification
January 1, 2017 - November 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet