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I’m a Portland-based project manager, creative producer, and designer who thrives at the intersection of brand, digital, and experiential production. I excel at keeping budgets accurate, timelines on track, and brand experience uncompromised, delivering polished outputs across multiple client engagements for startups and established brands alike. In my freelance and studio roles, I lead cross-functional teams, coordinate vendors and field installations, and turn concepts into tangible, scalable products and experiences. I’m passionate about problem-solving, collaborative leadership, and building brands that resonate in real-world contexts.…I’m a Portland-based project manager, creative producer, and designer who thrives at the intersection of brand, digital, and experiential production. I excel at keeping budgets accurate, timelines on track, and brand experience uncompromised, delivering polished outputs across multiple client engagements for startups and established brands alike. In my freelance and studio roles, I lead cross-functional teams, coordinate vendors and field installations, and turn concepts into tangible, scalable products and experiences. I’m passionate about problem-solving, collaborative leadership, and building brands that resonate in real-world contexts.

Paulo O'Brien

Project Manager, Creative Producer, Production Manager, +3

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I’m a Portland-based project manager, creative producer, and designer who thrives at the intersection of brand, digital, and experiential production. I excel at keeping budgets accurate, timelines on track, and brand experience uncompromised, delivering polished outputs across multiple client engagements for startups and established brands alike. In my freelance and studio roles, I lead cross-functional teams, coordinate vendors and field installations, and turn concepts into tangible, scalable products and experiences. I’m passionate about problem-solving, collaborative leadership, and building brands that resonate in real-world contexts.…I’m a Portland-based project manager, creative producer, and designer who thrives at the intersection of brand, digital, and experiential production. I excel at keeping budgets accurate, timelines on track, and brand experience uncompromised, delivering polished outputs across multiple client engagements for startups and established brands alike. In my freelance and studio roles, I lead cross-functional teams, coordinate vendors and field installations, and turn concepts into tangible, scalable products and experiences. I’m passionate about problem-solving, collaborative leadership, and building brands that resonate in real-world contexts.

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I’m a Portland-based project manager, creative producer, and designer who thrives at the intersection of brand, digital, and experiential production. I excel at keeping budgets accurate, timelines on track, and brand experience uncompromised, delivering polished outputs across multiple client engagements for startups and established brands alike.

In my freelance and studio roles, I lead cross-functional teams, coordinate vendors and field installations, and turn concepts into tangible, scalable products and experiences. I’m passionate about problem-solving, collaborative leadership, and building brands that resonate in real-world contexts.

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Work Experience

Creative Project Lead at POB Design (Freelance)

November 20, 2023 - Present

Led a cross-functional team of UX designers for a MVP dating app from discovery through prototype; defined product vision and contributed to two AI feature concepts. Managed production for a large-scale, multi-sponsor live event on a waterfront barge, coordinating vendors, logistics, and on-site execution. Designed and built a 0→1 website for a functional medicine podcast with AI-generated art and maintained visual consistency over 2.5 years. Led a brand and digital launch for a Death Doula certification business, shaping brand identity and web architecture to drive workshop enrollments.

Interior Designer at Rocky Rochon Design

October 20, 2017 - May 20, 2018

Reviewed and redlined construction drawings; coordinated revisions between studio principal, architectural consultant, and contractors. Produced CAD plans for bid, and SketchUp models for client reviews and contractor coordination.

Project Design Manager at LightArt

May 20, 2018 - November 20, 2022

Led project design and fabrication management for custom architectural lighting and art fixtures for retail brands. Developed buildable concepts from loose client briefs, produced SketchUp models and time-and-materials estimates, and oversaw fabrication floor workflow; conducted value engineering with architects and clients to meet budget; managed field installation logistics, site assessments, crew planning, PPE, and installer briefings; implemented SKU-based spec and quoting process to improve turnaround and accuracy; performed material takeoffs and cost estimates; owned project accounting (deposits, invoicing, reconciliations).

Account Manager – Tile Specialist at Heath Ceramics

February 19, 2010 - Present

Iconic American ceramics manufacturer; managed a regional made-to-order tile pipeline generating $20M+ in annual sales, growing 10–12% year-over-year. Served as primary client liaison for architects, designers, and contractors, advising on product selection, tolerances, installation constraints, and lead-time across a catalog of 100+ options Owned full order lifecycle from specification through delivery, producing takeoffs, building SAP quotes, securing deposits, tracking production milestones, and managing client communications Played a founding role in launching an in-stock product program, establishing warehouse layout, distribution channels to 3 showrooms, and inventory planning logic based on historical sales data Designed and implemented a tiered cycle count system replacing an annual inventory count, improving stock reliability and reducing fulfillment gaps across three locations

Project Coordinator – Interior Design at Rocky Rochon Design

October 20, 2017 - May 20, 2018

Directed client-facing interior design projects by coordinating contractors, fabricators, and vendors; tracked scope changes and installation requirements to ensure successful project execution.