Due Diligence: Getting to Know Artie Benoit
Our next “Due Diligence: Getting To Know…” employee spotlight is on: Senior Project Manager Artie Benoit in New York City.
Macro: What’s a fun fact most people don’t know about you?
Artie: I am a former SAG-AFTRA member. I was on a soap opera as a baby.
Macro: How did your background or studies prepare you for the work you do now?
Artie: My PMP certification and decades of managing all sorts of projects across various industries.
Macro: What song is always on your playlist when you need to focus or hype yourself up?
Artie: “Lose Yourself” by Eminem – it’s all about carpe punctum (seizing the moment).
Macro: What’s a skill you’ve developed (or are working on) that you didn’t expect would be important in this field?
Artie: Guiding the client through complex situations and setting expectations through changes to sustain positive energy and momentum.
Macro: If you weren’t working in this field, what do you think you’d be doing?
Artie: Independent business consultant, or day trader, perhaps.
Macro: What’s something you’ve learned at Macro that has shifted how you approach your projects or clients?
Artie: Macrotization.
Macro: What’s one thing on your bucket list?
Artie: Attend the Olympics to witness peak performances on a global level in one place.
Macro: How do you define success in your role or in a project?
Artie: Client recognition for going above and beyond.
Macro: What’s something you’ve done that you’re proud of but don’t get to talk about often?
Artie: I’ve completed nearly 40 triathlons (across a mix of distances—sprint, Olympic, and half), two full marathons, and countless 5Ks, 10Ks, and 20Ks.
Macro: What’s a piece of professional advice or feedback that stuck with you?
Artie: Feel the fear and do it anyway. Every day is day one.
Macro: If you could give one piece of advice to a young professional, what would it be?
Artie: Stay curious and humble—every interaction and project are learning opportunities. Be persistent and consistent. Win or learn. Fail often and early.
