Daniel Varela

Experience

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  Oracle

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2019

  Technical Project Manager

  ● Managed large-scale multimedia projects at Oracle’s Executive Briefing Center, leading cross-functional teams and external vendors.● Developed immersive digital media and interactive demos for customer-facing events like OpenWorld, HQ, trade shows, and remote offices.● Managed an annual budget of over $750K, investing in next-gen media technology to drive innovation in customer experiences.● Introduced AR/VR demos, resulting in a 20% increase in customer engagement.● Tools used: Microsoft Projects, MS Office Suite, Multitaction, Linux Show less

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  Big Break Sound

  Mar 2017 - now

  Creative Director

  Founder of Emmy Award-winning company specializing in comprehensive media solutions for storytellers across various fields.● Collaborate with brand leaders, directors, and artists to produce media, including podcasts, films, music releases, and marketing campaigns to deliver industry standard assets with award winning quality.● Manage and create digital assets, voice-over projects, audio post-production, and music for television, social channels, and streaming services.● Leveraging Google Business Suite, Adobe Suite, Logic Pro, and Final Cut Pro to deliver high-quality content for clients. Show less

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  Earnin

  Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

  Project Manager

  Collaborated with stakeholders in the in-house media marketing team to develop annual video campaign strategies.● Led project management using Asana, focusing on music and sound decisions through market research and data-driven insights.● Designed and implemented surveys in partnership with the analytics team, leading to ad content strategies that increased social media engagement.● Produced tailored content for linear TV and social media, enhancing brand presence across multiple platforms.● Tools used: Asana, Survey Monkey, Salesforce Show less

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  Zuora

  Feb 2023 - Aug 2024

  Project Manager

  Managed brand and creative marketing projects, including website updates, product rollouts, major events, and campaigns.● Scoped and implemented Jira enhancements, improving project workflow and delivery times.● Delivered projects on time, within scope, and under budget by leading daily stand-ups, planning meetings, and one-on-ones with stakeholders.● Fostered a strong culture of trust and teamwork, enabling the successful completion of ambitious projects alongside day-to-day deliverables.● Tools used: Jira, Figma, Marketo, Canva, HTML5, Google Suite Show less