Works within the marketing/production team and outside vendors as the key point-person for managing project timelines and ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget
Project Manager, Quad/Graphics
May 2013 – October 2016
•Liaison between agency creative team members and outside clients in production of print or web marketing materials
•Lead remote creative team to effectively complete project deliverables on schedule, under budget, and adhering to client’s brand/style guidelines
•Oversaw multiple projects from estimate approval to final submission of materials to print facility, digital team, and/or client
•Developed and managed creative estimates, budgets, and schedules
•Proofread materials at each stage before submitting for review
•Relationship management
Marketing Coordinator, Claire's Accessories
January 2012 – May 2013
•Liaison between corporate marketing and vendors to effectively manage the implementation of in-store promotional signage from conception to in-store display
•Developed and managed specification sheets of each sign kit, while monitoring project timelines between internal departments and outside vendors
•Successfully launched Icing Redesign for 400 stores – coordinated with creative team to create signage that was cost and space efficient as well as managed strict timelines with vendor
•Completed analysis of retail competitors for branding evaluation
•Worked closely with Public Relations agency to traffic product and image pulls for media opportunities
•Successfully worked with Territory Vice President to plan and execute Princess Event for Sandy Hook Elementary School at local Claire’s; 85 girls with their Moms attended
Project Coordinator (Contract Position), Topco Associates LLC
July 2010 – June 2011
•Effectively managed the process of packaging design of products from conception to shelf
•Supported four project coordinators and managed up to 25 projects simultaneously
•Reviewed and approved artwork for accuracy and distributed internally for further review and approval
•Developed relationships with vendors to retrieve artwork and product samples for review and approval
Work Terms
Availability: Mon-Thurs 7am-3:30pm CST
Payment Terms: PayPal
Communication: Email, Google Hangouts, Skype, Phone/Text