Denver Metropolitan Area
Experienced consumer packaged goods project and production manager with proven success at flawlessly executing multiple concurrent projects, achieving superb quality under tight timelines, and developing deep client relationships that create positive customer experiences and new business opportunities.
Freelance project manager and print production manager for leading companies including: Unilever Edelman Saatchi & Saatchi Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Please see more detail on each freelance position under "Projects" below.
- Direct artwork commercialization for multi-billion dollar consumer packaged goods client. - Manage multiple simultaneous projects from initial design concept through final printed product. - Facilitate the project management and artwork production of 400+ skus annually. - Partner with design firms to create compelling on-shelf presence, product comps, and 3-D renderings. - Seamlessly coordinate multiple work streams and hand-offs between design firms and production teams. - Create detailed artwork production schedules to improve cross-functional collaboration and project timelines, resulting in more accurate supply chain management and deadline achievements. - Champion cross-functional participation in project management system and packaging artwork process, resulting in improved team communication and project successes. - Launch innovative new pack types for company and industry. - Lead printer pre-production meetings, review drawdowns and inspect finished art files and color proofs.
- Established and executed efficient workflow process for a $10 million billing advertising agency. - Managed 200+ projects ensuring quality control and on-time delivery under pressured timelines. - Managed print production process, vendor billing and printing of all materials under tight budgets and deadlines.
Print Producer - Promoted 12/06 (Infiniti Automotive) - Produced Infiniti’s multi-million dollar regional print campaigns, including newspaper and magazine ads, out- of-home, point-of-sale materials and launch kits. - Spearheaded first brand advertising campaign “Station Domination” at Union and Ogilvie train stations in Chicago with 100+ different print executions. - Managed cross-functional communications to maintain production schedules and budgets. - Oversaw proofing process, press checks, color reviews and quality control of final printed pieces. Project Manager (Apple Corporation; Nissan Automotive) - Directed production timelines for all print and out-of-home campaigns. - Apple: Managed confidential product launches from concept to execution for iPod Nano, iPod Video and Silhouette campaigns including exceptional security measures: NDA’s, blacked-out windows, closed-door rooms, shredding all work daily and password protected emails. - Nissan: Completed three car launch campaigns for Nissan Quest, Maxima and Xterra including large media plans with multiple print executions, out-of-home and point-of-sale elements.