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Robert Rios

Program & Project Manager


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Email: hello@robertrios.com

Cell: 954.240.4311

Digital Program and Project Management leader with extensive experience transforming creative ideas and business strategies into scalable digital experiences. I bring a distinctive combination of project management, creative direction, and production expertise, enabling me to connect business objectives with creative and technical execution. I lead multimillion-dollar, multi-brand programs, manage concurrent large-scale initiatives, mentor Program Managers, and coordinate distributed Agile teams across technology, creative, content, analytics, SEO, accessibility, compliance, and external partners. My focus is on building alignment, removing delivery barriers, improving operational performance, and delivering measurable business impact.


I aim to exhaust my potential and have the maximum positive impact on my company and those I work with. Specializing in connecting people, disciplines, and priorities to turn strategy and concepting into seamless execution. With a leadership style rooted in empathy, structure, and accountability, I build strong cross-functional alignment and empower teams to consistently deliver exceptional results.


Really enjoy working with new and more experienced teams as they broaden my perspective, expand my skill set, and provide new challenges that support my long-term professional development. Always excited about the possibility of applying my existing strengths in a new environment while learning from different perspectives and challenges which will help make me a more well-rounded professional and individual.

Years of Experience

15+

5+

Project Management

Creative Direction

15+

25+

Photography

Making Clients Happy

Publicis Razorfish

Senior Program Manager - August 2012 to Present

Location: Miami, FL 

Link: https://www.razorfish.com/

  • The unique skill set and experience of Project Management, Creative Direction, and Production artist experience makes me a perfect fit for bringing and delivering the creative ideas and strategic solutions of the agency to life.
  • Year-over-year, I guide and directly manage an average of 15+ projects, 80+ maintenance updates, oversee 4 brands where each have an average budget of $3 million, overseeing strategic planning, design, and execution of branded digital content to ensure brand consistency and maximize client business impact.
  • Lead Agile delivery for and collaborated with 9+ cross-functional teams including PMs, developers, SEO, analytics, accessibility, content, creative, compliance, 3rd party vendors, and client leadership, driving on-time, of over high-quality project execution.
  • Directly supervise a team of 3 Program Managers, mentoring and coaching team members to improve delivery performance and support career growth within the organization.
  • Actively managed an average of 10+ concurrent large-scale projects and over 20+ maintenance updates using JIRA, Workfront and Smartsheet, reducing delivery delays by over 15% year-over-year and allowing us to increase our ability to deliver and communicate with our clients.
  • Develop effective working relationships with clients and partner agencies by collaborating with account directors and client services teams, enhancing project alignment and client satisfaction.
  • Lead Scrum and operational reviews, status meetings, escalation management, and dependency tracking across distributed teams, supporting digital platforms and customer-facing web experiences.

Equisolve

Project Manager - April 2012 to August 2012

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Link: https://www.equisolve.com/

  • Managed end-to-end development and lifecycle of custom websites and Investor Relations (IR) pages for public companies, ensuring continuous compliance with SEC regulations and Reg FD disclosures.
  • Guided programmers, designers, and QA specialists from project discovery through deployment, partnering with C-suite and IR stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and strategic alignment.

Universal Ribbon Corp.

Account Executive - January 2010 to March 2012

Location: Miami, FL

  • Cultivated and maintained high-value relationships with key clients and vendors, serving as primary contact to guide purchases and deliver personalized solutions that increased client retention.
  • Drove revenue growth by expanding market reach into new territories and identifying strategic sales opportunities, contributing to overall business development.
  • Partnered on initiatives to refine and elevate the company's brand identity, aligning messaging with target audience needs and supporting business objectives for increased market visibility.

Spine 3D

Creative Director - August of 2004 to August 2005

Location: Miami, FL

Link: https://spine3d.com/

  • Defined visual benchmarks and oversaw aesthetic quality throughout the project lifecycle, guiding teams from Discovery & Concept Pre-Visualization through Photorealistic Production to multi-platform delivery.
  • Led a creative team of 3D artists, VR programmers, VFX specialists, and animators, fostering creativity, technical innovation, and artistic excellence in a collaborative environment.
  • Directed and produced on-site and green screen video shoots, aerial photography/videography, and model shoots from pre-production through final delivery, ensuring high-quality visual outputs.
  • Managed daily production workflows, resource allocation, and project priorities, driving continuous adaptation to new visual media markets and improving operational efficiency.
  • Spearheaded creative development of interactive 360° panoramas, product visualizations, and real-time Unreal Engine environments, transforming traditional sales centers and marketing materials into engaging digital experiences.
  • Managed budgets, vendor relations, and administrative duties to ensure on-time, high-quality project outputs and cost-effective production.

Project Manager - August of 2004 to August 2005

  • Built, standardized, and optimized core project management workflows from the ground up as the 2nd employee, establishing operational processes still used company-wide.
  • Leveraged formal background in Architecture and 3D artist experience to facilitate seamless communication between clients, architects, interior designers, and internal visualization teams.
  • Managed architectural, product, and real estate visualization projects via a 4-stage workflow, Discovery & Brief, Concept & Pre-Visualization, Production & Refinement, Final Delivery, ensuring quality, timeline, and budget compliance.
  • Led teams of 3D artists, VR programmers, VFX specialists, and animators to deliver photorealistic renders, 3D animations, and immersive VR/metaverse environments for luxury developers and marketers.
  • Served as primary client contact for luxury developers, marketers, and executives, facilitating review cycles, incorporating feedback, and ensuring sales-marketing alignment for successful project outcomes.

AECOM | Spillis Candela DMJM

Animation | Rendering 3D Artist - June 1999 to December 2003

Location: Miami, FL

  • Created 3D visualizations, animations, and renderings for infrastructure, architectural, and environmental projects. Clients included government facilities, airports, and corporate HQs like Publix, Collier County Courthouse, and Fort Myers Airport.
  • Collaborated closely with engineering, project managers, architectural and interior design teams to integrate Building Information, CAD data and digital elevation models into real-time 3D environments.
  • Managed multiple design visualization projects under tight deadlines, balancing time management with attention to detail and quality outputs.
  • Created digital storyboards and fly-through animations that enabled clients to experience scale and presence before project construction.
  • Partnered with architects, urban planners, and digital innovation labs to transform traditional 2D technical drawings into high-impact digital assets across all phases of the project lifecycle.

 

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Robert Rios Photography

Owner | Photographer - August of 2010 to Present

Location: Miramar, FL

Link: https://www.robertrios.com/

Founded an award-winning luxury photography studio in South Florida and global markets, managing studio operations, client relations, and delivery.

  • Mixing a formal education in architecture with extensive experience as a Creative Director to deliver a distinctive fusion of fine art portraiture, structured composition and candid editorial documentary storytelling.
  • Directed and executed diverse photo shoots, including luxury weddings, engagement sessions, high-end family portraiture, quinces, and lifestyle imagery.
  • Developed a personalized client journey focused on building authentic bonds, ensuring clients felt comfortable and enabled the seamless capture of candid, emotional moments.
  • Manage high-resolution image processing, color grading, retouching and final digital asset management, delivering print-ready files and custom fine-art wedding albums.

Specialties

• Program Management

• Project Management

• Digital Product Delivery

• Agile Methodologies

  • AI & Agentic-Enabled Operations

• Scrum

• Web Platforms

• Client Relations

• Sprint Planning

• Stakeholder Management

• Vendor Management

Tools

• Microsoft Copilot

• JIRA

• Smartsheet

• Workfront

• Sharepoint

• Confluence

• Merlin

• Basecamp

• Microsoft Teams

• Office 365

• 3D Studio Max

• AutoCAD

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Premiere Pro

• Adobe Lightroom

-- EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS --

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE

florida international university

Career Essentials in Project Management

Microsoft and Linkedin

Project Management Foundations

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Microsoft Copilot: The Art of Prompt Writing

Microsoft

Copilot in Teams: AI-Powered Collaboration

Microsoft

Learning Microsoft 365 Copilot for Work

Microsoft

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Linkedin Learning

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I had the pleasure of working with Robert for approximately three years, first as fellow Senior Program Managers and later as Brand Leads. During that time, I had the opportunity to not only appreciate his incredible professional skills but also to know him as a wonderful colleague and person.


Robert is a talented professional who brings together creativity, strong project management skills, and a genuine passion for delivering great work. He has a unique ability to understand both the business and creative sides of a project, helping teams stay aligned while ensuring the final outcome meets the highest standards.


One of the qualities I admired most about Robert was his positive attitude and the way he worked with people. He was always enthusiastic, approachable, and willing to support the team. He provided honest and thoughtful feedback, always with the intention of helping others grow and making the work better. Robert created an environment where people felt trusted, valued, and empowered to bring their best ideas forward.


As a Brand Lead, Robert demonstrated excellent leadership, flexibility, and collaboration skills. He trusted his team, recognized people’s strengths, and understood how to bring together different perspectives to achieve successful outcomes. His ability to remain calm, adaptable, and optimistic—even when facing challenges—made him someone people genuinely enjoyed working with.


Beyond his professional accomplishments, Robert is simply a great person to have on a team. He brings kindness, integrity, and a positive energy that makes a difference in the workplace. I truly enjoyed collaborating with him and would be excited to have the opportunity to work with him again if our paths cross in the future.


I highly recommend Robert to any organization looking for a talented, collaborative, and inspiring leader who can successfully bridge creativity, strategy, and execution.

- Sandra Rodriguez - Senior Program Manager Lead at Publicis Sapient

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I've had the pleasure of working with Robert for more than a decade, and he has consistently been one of the most dependable and effective project managers I've worked with. Robert is an exceptional communicator who builds strong relationships across technical and business teams, keeps complex initiatives moving forward, and brings a calm, collaborative approach to every challenge. He's easy to work with, highly respected by his peers, and always focused on delivering results while helping those around him succeed. After more than ten years of working together, I can say it's been a privilege to have Robert as a colleague.

- Jimmy Chung - Associate Director, Engineering at Razorfish



Robert is the delivery lead on Chrysler web ops, and he is the reason a lot of complicated work shipped on schedule.

His project management is genuinely excellent, clear scoping, named owners, risks raised before they become fire drills, and a status you can trust. But what set him apart was how he worked with specialist teams. As the SEO lead on the account, I never had to fight to get technical requirements into the plan. Robert asked what we needed, understood why it mattered for the brand, and made sure it was built in from the start rather than patched afterward. That is rare, and it made the output better, not just faster.

He is calm under deadline pressure, direct when something is off track, and consistently protects both the timeline and the quality of what goes out the door. Any team would benefit from having him run their track.

- Debbie Adler - SEO Supervisor at Razorfish | Search × AI Strategy at Razorfish

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Working alongside Robert on the Chrysler and Fiat brands has shown me exactly what great project management looks like.

Robert's organization, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting deadlines are nothing short of exceptional. No matter how complex or fast-paced a project becomes, he consistently keeps everything on track with accuracy.

Another quality I deeply appreciate is the way Robert leads by example. He has great communication with team and treats everyone with kindness and respect. He breaks down complex information and ensures everyone is always aligned, informed, and moving in the same direction.

What has impressed me most is the confidence he brings to every situation. He's never afraid to ask the tough questions or speak up when it matters. He consistently advocates for the team and approaches difficult conversations with professionalism and integrity—qualities that inspire trust and make everyone around him better and confident.

Working with Robert has been a privilege. He is a talented, hardworking, organized, and confident leader, and I have no doubt that any team would benefit tremendously from having him on board.

- Milagros Cuessta, Journalist and Producer /Digital Marketing /Asset Manager at Razorfish



I had the privilege of working with Robert Rios at Spine3D.  He is a natural leader, with a in-dept knowledge of the arts.  His proficiency, loyalty and knowledge makes him view solutions instead of problems. Robert is an innovative perfectionist always ready to put all his energy to get the job done while keeping his calm.  He has served as not only as a trustworthy colleague but also as a trusted friend and valued mentor.

- Ivette Gonzalez - Production Artist at Spine 3D

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I have enjoyed working with Robert Rios for several years, and as a Project Manager, his organizational skills truly shine. Robert is deeply involved from start to finish, working closely with multiple teams to keep everyone informed, aligned, and moving forward. He skillfully balances client direction, creative input, and development efforts, ensuring that projects stay on track while maintaining a high standard of quality.

Robert’s positive attitude is infectious and brings out the best in everyone around him. When faced with challenging deadlines or unexpected roadblocks, he meets them head-on, thoughtfully strategizing solutions that not only work but often make the final deliverables even stronger. Robert is a skilled professional whose opinions I respect and whose judgment I trust.

- Liz Poisson - Director - Content Strategy/Copywriting at Razorfish



Robert is a great team leader. He is incredibly talented and always inspired us to push ourselves to do better work. His creative vision on our projects always set the bar high for the level of artistic quality he was looking for. Personally, he was a pleasure to work for. A great all around guy.

- John Bouma - 3D Artist at Spine 3D



Robert was the man behind the creative vision of almost all of the 3d animations I worked on. He was always energetic and willing to hear another creative direction. His ability to keep each project unique was great. He never settled for something that wasn't amazing. He always wanted to deliver Spine 3d's clients the best product we could. He pushed for great work and when working odd hours, he made it very enjoyable. It was a pleasure to work with him for 3 years.

- Tony Como - Motion Designer at Spine 3D

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As an indie film producer, I deal with a variety of challenging shoots… limited time, less-than-ideal lighting situations, and "difficult" actors are some of the obstacles Robert has had to face on my set, and yet he's risen to the occasion and far surpassed my expectations...bringing with him an ability to improvise solutions on the fly to capture the shots we need.  I’m happy to give him my highest recommendation.

- Gisselle G. Legere - Consulting Field Epidemiologist | TV Writer – ABC’s Quantico & NBC’s New Amsterdam


Robert is a very creative, hard working individual who is always looking to pursue new challenges.

- Johann Beckford - COO at Spine 3D


Robert is a very creative, detail oriented individual. He is very down to earth and easy to get along with; great personality.  When stressful deadlines came along he would be able to calm everyone down and calmly think up solutions of how to get everything done in a timely manner.  For artistic projects he would always provide great input on new ideas of how to improve the quality of our illustrations.  It was great working with Robert at Spine 3D.

- Gloria Gonzalez - Sr. Production Artist at Spine 3D


Robert is a very highly skilled professional with a great personality and managing style.

- Olga Cano - Project Manager at Spine 3D

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Robert and I have worked together on the same team for 8 years. He has always been a great example to the newcomers. His management skills and commitment on delivering quality work on time doesn't get unnoticed. No matter the size of the project, he always treats them with the same urgency.

I have always enjoyed working with Robert as I know I can rely on him.

- Nikola Gazibara - Senior Program Manager at Publicis Sapient


Robert is a goal-oriented realist who is unafraid to go the extra mile in order to get a job done right. While clients are making grand vision statements they can't back up and creatives are ideating on and on, Robert is finding the most authentic and actionable way to complete the task at hand to the best of his team's abilities. He is respectful, tireless, tasteful, and ready to embrace new ideas, but never stalls or sugarcoats when hard work and practical decision-making are required.

- Christopher Krovatin - Senior Copywriter at Razorfish


I’ve had the pleasure of working with Robert for the past three years, and I can confidently say he’s one of the best Project Managers I’ve worked with.

He is an experienced leader who knows how to keep projects on track while bringing out the best in his team. He’s highly organized, an excellent communicator, and always finds practical solutions to challenges quickly and effectively.

Beyond his skills and experience, Robert is someone people genuinely enjoy working with. He’s collaborative, supportive, and leads with professionalism and integrity. Any team would be lucky to have him.

- Marie Soto - Digital Marketing & Web Operations Project Manager at PDG LATAM

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Robert is a great employee to have. To start with, he does a wonderful job at managing his projects, keeping them on track and progressing efficiently while communicating diligently. He makes sure the team has what they need and that they are working on what is needed to hit their due dates. On top of that, he also brings a great attitude and team building mentality that helps make the workplace a fun place to be. Colleagues who work with Robert find camaraderie in the workplace and are willing to put in the extra effort to make every project a success.

- Mathew Silsby - Associate Director at Razorfish


Robert was a tremendous asset to my team and someone I could always rely on to lead complex initiatives with confidence and professionalism. He has an exceptional ability to balance strategic thinking with flawless execution, keeping projects on track while proactively identifying risks and driving solutions before they become challenges.

Beyond his project management expertise, what truly sets Robert apart is the culture he creates. He leads with positivity, humility, and genuine care for the people around him, fostering an environment built on trust, collaboration, and accountability. He has a natural ability to bring people together, build strong cross-functional relationships, and make every team he joins stronger. Robert is someone people genuinely enjoy working with, and his enthusiasm and positive attitude elevate both team morale and performance.

- Karina Pietra - Associate Director at Razorfish


Internal teams, and clients alike, count on Robert to solve the problem. He works swiftly, with efficiency and transparency, to connect all teams, and deliver the work. He quickly earns the trust of clients. On top of that, he makes us laugh everyday. Thank you, Robert!

- Kristen Andrzejewski - Group Account Director at Razorfish (Publicis Groupe)

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I've had the pleasure of working alongside Robert, and he's the kind of teammate every group hopes to have. He supported website operations across Stellantis incentives programs, brand digital reveals, and vehicle catalog, along with production support and issue resolution. Throughout, he brought a steady, organized presence that kept things moving. One of his greatest strengths is collaboration: he works seamlessly with colleagues across functions, keeping communication open and clear while making sure the right people stay connected and informed.

Robert is also incredibly organized. He has a knack for keeping track of tasks and priorities, helping the whole team stay aligned on objectives and next steps, and that reliability makes everything run smoother. Beyond his skills, he's just a genuinely great person to work with. He communicates thoughtfully, fosters a collaborative environment, and always has the team's success in mind. Any organization would be lucky to have him, and I recommend him without hesitation.

- Michael Valeron - Directory of Technology at Razorfish


I've worked with Robert for many years at Publicis, where he's been the Project Manager on our account and I've worked on the dev/web ops side. He's always been professional, reliable, knowledgeable, and just overall someone you can count on. He's also a great communicator and works really well with different teams and personalities (like QA, devs, platform, etc).

Just as importantly, Rob is genuinely a great person to work with. He's funny, easy-going, and while he cares about his job, he doesn't sweat the small stuff. In short, he's someone people enjoy having on their team. I think those qualities are just as important as being good at your job, and Rob has both!

He's an excellent PM that always goes above and beyond, a solid teammate, and I would absolutely recommend him.

- Jessica Cotzin - Manager, Engineering at Publicis Sapient

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I had the pleasure of working with Robert, and he is one of those professionals who brings a combination of experience, technical knowledge, and genuine leadership to a team.

As a Project Manager, Robert is responsible, dedicated, and reliable. His technical understanding allows him to navigate complex projects with confidence, but what I value most is his patience and willingness to share that knowledge with others. I personally learned a lot from working with him, and he was always generous with his time when explaining processes to me, solving problems, or helping the team move forward.

I would strongly recommend him for any team, especially in a leadership position. He brings not only expertise and structure, but also the kind of calm, supportive presence that makes the people around him better.

- Belen Calderon - Producer L2 at Publicis Global Delivery (PDG)


I've worked with Robert for about 5 years at Spine3D, and I have to say he is one of the most creative people that I know personally. He was even the photographer at my wedding!

Through the years of working with Robert, I learned may valuable things from him creatively that have made me into the complete artist that I am today. His dedication and creative detail to each project at Spine 3D made life very easy for his team. With his personality, creative thinking, and determination, Robert is the complete package for any creative project. Whatever project he works on or manages will be a success, and this is why I would highly recommend him for any creative need you may have.

- Alex Lanier - Production Artist at Spine3D

 

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