Tom Ferin is the heartbeat that drives our workflow platform at Trilix. A marketing industry veteran, Tom has a clear grasp of the intricacies of marketing agencies — and a clear grasp of how to move projects through those intricacies efficiently and with excellence. Communication is another of his strong suits; Tom fosters transparency and open lines of communication.
What is your professional background?
For the last 35 years, my professional career has included many different roles, all of which have the same few things in common: trying to be as efficient with your time as possible, determining the best process to achieve your task and paying close attention to the details. We should always be looking for better ways to improve and understand the process we are involved with, and that’s what excites me about project management. No project is the same and neither are the client’s wants and needs.
What is the best part of being a project manager?
As a project manager, I love paying attention to detail and putting process to the chaos. There's always going to be chaos. If I can help someone manage a situation by setting up an effective workflow that eases constraints, that’s a success. As far as my agency background, I enjoy being around creative people because they always create a fun, open and inviting atmosphere.
Favorite film, food and furry friend?
I’m from Des Moines’ south side so favorites include “The Godfather,” pasta and my two rescue dogs.