Madeline Beard
About Madeline Beard
Madeline Beard is a Senior Project Manager at CENTER, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse professional background in project management and graphic design, having held various roles in multiple industries, including a position as Creative Director for Amy McGrath's 2020 Senate campaign.
Current Role at CENTER
Madeline Beard currently serves as a Senior Project Manager at CENTER, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees various projects, utilizing her extensive experience in project management to ensure successful outcomes. Her responsibilities include coordinating teams, managing timelines, and facilitating communication between stakeholders. Her work at CENTER builds on her previous experience in project management and design, allowing her to apply her diverse skill set effectively.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to her current role, Madeline Beard worked as a Project Manager at Famleigh, Inc. for six months in 2018, where she contributed to the FAWEN Ready-To-Drink Soup project in Brooklyn, New York. Additionally, she held positions as a Freelance Creative Project Manager at Creative Circle in 2017 and as a Freelance Graphic Designer from 2018 to 2019. These roles helped her develop strong project management skills and an understanding of creative processes across different industries.
Educational Background
Madeline Beard earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Graphic Design and Public Communication from American University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in design principles and communication strategies, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles. Additionally, she attended Alamo Heights High School from 2008 to 2010, where she began to cultivate her interest in design.
Diverse Professional Experience
Madeline Beard has a diverse professional background that spans multiple industries, including design, project management, and editorial work. She has worked as a Graphic Designer and Art Director at Ford Models, Inc., where she honed her design skills from 2015 to 2017. Her experience also includes internships at Refinery29, Inc., Investigative Reporting Workshop, and DC Central Kitchen, where she gained valuable insights into the intersection of design and communication.
Creative Leadership in Campaigns
Madeline Beard served as Creative Director for Amy McGrath's 2020 Senate campaign, where she focused on leveraging design as a tool for impactful communication. This role allowed her to apply her design expertise to a political context, emphasizing the importance of visual storytelling in engaging audiences and conveying messages effectively.