Lyra Ananda Aguon
@lyraanandaaguon
Experienced Director of Resourcing with a focus on project management.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned professional with over 18 years of experience in project and product management, specializing in resource allocation and strategic planning. My career has been dedicated to optimizing project workflows and ensuring that teams are effectively supported to achieve organizational goals. I have a proven track record of collaborating with leadership and stakeholders to develop resource planning strategies that align with business objectives.
In my current role as Director of Resourcing & Project Management, I oversee the allocation of resources across various projects and departments, ensuring optimal utilization and tracking performance throughout project life cycles. My leadership experience includes managing multimillion-dollar client relationships and mentoring project managers to enhance their skills and methodologies. I am passionate about staying updated on industry trends and applying best practices to improve organizational processes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Resourcing & Project Management
Unknown
Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Responsible for resource allocation across projects, assessing needs, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize project outcomes. Develops resource planning strategies and monitors utilization trends to ensure effective project management and team performance.
Executive Producer (IT Project Manager)
Code & Theory
Jan 2014 - Oct 2022 (8 years 9 months)
Led project planning and execution for multimillion-dollar clients, ensuring quality deliverables within budget and timelines. Managed team dynamics, client relationships, and account-level P&L while mentoring project managers.
Freelance IT Project Manager
Eastvantage Corporation
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)
Managed various IT projects for European companies, focusing on website development and ensuring client satisfaction through effective project execution.
Project and Operations Manager
Big Interactive/ISBX
Dec 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years)
Coordinated project execution between Manila and Los Angeles teams, managing risks and ensuring successful project delivery while overseeing administrative and budgetary concerns.
Product Manager
Big Interactive/ISBX
Dec 2006 - May 2008 (1 year 5 months)
Led product vision and team motivation to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring quality and efficiency in project execution through effective documentation and best practices.
Business Unit Manager
GMA New Media, Inc.
Jan 2004 - Dec 2006 (2 years 11 months)
Oversaw business development and content management, responsible for strategic planning and project evaluation, ensuring profitability and service acquisition.
Product Officer
GMA New Media, Inc.
Jun 2003 - Feb 2004 (8 months)
Developed mobile services for shows and artists, ensuring timely deployment and growth in consumer base while managing technical development and advertising materials.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unknown
Director of Resourcing & Project Management, Project Management
2022 -
Effectively allocate resources to various projects, departments and teams to achieve the goals of the organization. Assess project needs and match them with skills and availability of the resources to develop effective allocation plans.
Code & Theory Manila
Executive Producer, IT Project Management
2014 - 2022
Activities and societies: Key Projects/Clients: Fox Corporation, International Crisis Group, Amazon US, Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders), Adidas, Party City.
Responsible for overall project leadership to develop executive level client relationships that positions C&T as a strategic and innovative agency. This includes planning, organizing and coordinating day-to-day operations in order to meet project goals within the set timeline and budget.
Eastvantage Corporation
Freelance IT Project Manager, IT Project Management
2012 - 2013
Projects with Eastvantage Corporation that developed websites for various European companies. Projects with top Philippine companies: Regal Entertainment, Sabella Fashion Group and Travel Pros Inc.
Big Interactive/ISBX
Project and Operations Manager, Project Management
2008 - 2011
Activities and societies: Key Projects/Clients: Honda e-shopping, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Portal FX & CW Networks, Davis-Sterling Mobile, Vampire Diaries Mobile App, Busch Entertainment Corporation.
Coordinate all concerns of the Manila team with the Los Angeles team in terms of administration, budget, best practices, human resources, etc. Identify potential risks and problem areas; work with team to provide effective solutions. Provide management oversight regarding all aspects of execution for projects.
Big Interactive/ISBX
Product Manager, Product Management
2007 - 2008
Activities and societies: iOS and Android apps – Picturizer, FaceSmart, Build-A-Card, Home Projects, MotorSpace.
Lead project visions and motivate the team over the entire project to successfully deliver products. Drive effort to integrate the company’s strategic, creative, and technical efforts into a cohesive and functional delivery solution for clients. Oversee the documentation and procedures that will ensure innovation, efficiency, best practices and quality within a series of projects.
GMANewMedia, Inc.
Business Unit Manager, Business Development
2004 - 2007
Activities and societies: Rich Media - Streaming, IPTV, 3G, VOD, TVoIP Interactive services (web, mobile) for news and entertainment shows. Special Projects – events, marketing, advertising and promotions.
Headed a Business Unit under the department of Business Development and Content Management. Involved in corporate strategic planning for growing the business. Responsible for pre-approval and recommendation of new services. Accountable for profits generated from acquisition and aggregation. Responsible for acquiring content and ensuring proper aggregation for mobile usage.
GMANewMedia, Inc.
Product Officer, Business Development
2003 - 2004
Activities and societies: Interactive mobile services for viewers and GMA artists. Interactive services for news and entertainment shows.
Jumpstart show and artist based mobile services for assured revenue stream. Responsible for pre-approval and recommendation of project plans and strategies. Monitor technical development, production and airing of advertising materials, as well as distribution of prizes. Accountable for ensuring growth by increasing consumer base and product usage through on time deployment.
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