James Seaston
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James Seaston

Senior Project ManagerLondon, United Kingdom
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James Seaston
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James Seaston

Senior Project ManagerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
An energetic and motivated project manager with a passion for delivering transformative digital projects, using both waterfall and agile methodologies. I have experience producing innovative advertising campaigns on mobile and web applications for global brands, harnessing cutting-edge augmented reality and image recognition technologies. Currently available and looking for an exciting new opportunity!
Projects
  • McDonalds Interactive Christmas Trayliner
    McDonalds Interactive Christmas TraylinerBlippar and McDonald’s partnered up to offer customers a joyous and unique way to celebrate the festive season. Users can blipp an interactive tray liner in-store and stand a chance to win great prizes. There are also different activations everyday, including a selfie feature, a game and a customisable avatar.
  • Covent Garden's Augmented Reality Christmas Wonderland
    Covent Garden's Augmented Reality Christmas WonderlandThroughout the festive period in 2016, people were invited to embark on an augmented reality treasure hunt to catch eight of Santa’s hidden reindeer, including the largest digital reindeer ever, which soared around that famous Piazza on their phones. People could also scan shop window posters to claim exclusive discounts and savings.
  • Launch of the New £5 Note (Bank of England)
    Launch of the New £5 Note (Bank of England)For the release of the new £5 note in 2016, Blippar partnered with the Bank of England to give the public a sneak preview. Users could scan any existing Bank of England banknote and instantly see "The New Fiver" appear right in the palm of your hand via Augmented Reality & Artificial Intelligence technologies. You could also take a selfie with The New Fiver, share it on social media and learn about the new security features built into the note in this partnership between Blippar and The Bank of England.
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Work history
    Project Manager
    London, United KingdomFull Time
    As a project manager at Blippar, I am responsible for delivering innovative digital advertising campaigns for clients including Nestlé, McDonalds, Pepsi, L'Oreal and P&G. Responsibilities include: • Managing workflow and resource allocation using Agile methodologies (run daily stand-ups, plan weekly sprints, maintain Kanban board) • Coordinating multi-disciplined teams across Design, Development, Marketing and QA, communicating continuously to ensure design and technical details are followed • Sourced and implemented roll-out of Global PMO data visualisation software across 12 offices, increasing project transparency and driving cost efficiencies
    Insight Analyst
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    A broad, international role within the Brand Strategy and Insights Group covering a range of commercial and strategic responsibilities: • Worked directly with clients in EMEA & APAC regions, creating value by turning app analytics into actionable insights and optimising their advertising campaigns with Blippar • Developed data models to predict, measure and optimise campaign performance • Delivered data-driven workshops to each geographical sales team, equipping them with the tools required to maximise user engagement
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Skills
  • Project Management
  • Media Production
  • Augmented Reality
  • Digital Producer
  • Digital Advertisement
  • Data Visualisation
  • Digital Analytics
  • Agile
  • Waterfall
  • Client Management
Education
    MSc International Business and Manangement
     - Manchester, United Kingdom
    BA Business and Management
     - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Awards
    PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certificate
    CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting