Michelle Crowson
About Michelle Crowson
Michelle Crowson is a Project Manager specializing in Retirement Plans at The Standard in Portland, Oregon, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in project management and business development, she is recognized for her empathetic listening skills and ability to engage with clients across various organizational levels.
Work at The Standard
Michelle Crowson has been serving as Project Manager for Retirement Plans at The Standard since 2020. In her role, she focuses on managing retirement plan projects, ensuring that they are executed efficiently and effectively. Her experience in project management tools such as MS Project and Basecamp supports her in delivering results. Crowson's empathetic listening skills enable her to engage with clients at various organizational levels, fostering strong relationships and collaboration.
Previous Experience
Before joining The Standard, Michelle Crowson worked at Happylucky as Studio Director from 2015 to 2020. Her career also includes a significant tenure at Waggener Edstrom, where she served as Lead Project Manager for Content Strategy from 2008 to 2015. Additionally, she held the position of Director of Online Operations at Variety from 1998 to 2007. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in project management and client engagement.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Crowson earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Washington State University - College of Business and Economics. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies in her project management roles. Her expertise includes business development, negotiation with third-party vendors, and a strong focus on process efficiencies.
Skills and Strengths
Crowson possesses a diverse skill set that includes strategic and creative problem solving, with experience in Agile methodology. Her top strengths, as identified by StrengthsFinders 2.0, include commitment, structuring, hard work, integration, and prioritization. She is recognized for her ability to build strong partnerships and manage client relationships effectively, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in change management processes.