Brian Higgins Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Responsible for management of strategic sourcing, suppliers and factories developing Point of Sale displays and print for Beer, Wine and Spirits vertical
• Manages production capacities, lead-times, and shipping timeframes and negotiates all of them
• Obtains quotes from different suppliers and onboards new suppliers
• Maintains current knowledge of these product categories, material and new or potential products
• Ability to collect and analyze all cost-related factors including design; sampling; invoices; freight, duties and taxes3rd party testing; inspections, and any other direct acquisition costs
• Negotiates price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Responsible for ensuring the client is fully supported and managed while delivering exceptional account management through the smooth and efficient execution of all Point of Sale and Display campaigns. Provides.
• Manages multiple campaigns and multiple job projects with multiple service elements.
• Manages activity alongside the client, co-packers and retailers.
• Works within Internal company systems and technology solutions to ensure proactive management of projects.
• Execution and management of print management strategies.
• Planning, budgeting and cost management of POS and Display campaigns.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Gather project requirements, manage all production aspects on behalf of the client, working with vendors on delivery timetables and maintaining on updated status of assigned projects.
• Input project specifications and relevant data into an internal procurement system and maintain key data points in the system, including customer quotes, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Execute projects within contract-specified timelines, according to budget requirements and quality standards.
• Build relationships and communication channels with clients to ensure smooth workflow and handoffs.
• Liaison between stakeholders, agencies, and suppliers to ensure quality and on-time delivery within budget.
• Execute production efficiently in accordance with the procedures described in business processes.

White Plains, NY

• Ensure individual Sales and Profit Budget is exceeded and all costs related to orders are strictly controlled.
• Implement effective Sales Action Plans for all Key Accounts and regional customers within responsibility.
• Ensure customer service is a priority. Identify and resolve all issues relating to customers within Standard guidelines.
• Provide professional presentations to customers.
• Based on customer briefs initiate all product development and source new concepts in collaboration with the Operations team.
• Produce accurate customer quotations and ensure quality samples and artwork for proposals.

Rockaway, New Jersey 07866

• Responsible for all aspects of production, purchasing, and execution of account or project based print jobs. Works with suppliers, internal team members, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are purchased and.
• Liaise between client and warehouse in regards to placing new store orders and managing their on-time delivery. Compile monthly reports based all orders shipped from the warehouse and submit for billing.
• Manage all aspects of production with vendors on behalf of the client, conferring with vendors concerning delivery timetables and maintaining current status of assigned projects at all times.
• Build relationships with clients and develop communication channels to ensure smooth workflow; liaison between internal stakeholders, agencies and suppliers to ensure quality, on-time delivery within budget parameters.
• Gather job requirements and perform procurement and project management of campaigns or projects with understanding of the client’s objectives.
• Manage the client’s jobs on-budget, on-time and with the highest level of service and quality. Maintain accurate price quotation data for all projects/vendors quoted.

Englewood, New Jersey 07631

• Manage up to 70 orders simultaneously from placement through delivery. Coordinate between sales team, client and supplier to ensure all preproduction requirements are met, making recommendations for improvements in.
• Pre-flight and edit art files and manage multiple iterations of proofing and approvals of custom decorated products.
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and tenacious follow up to ensure error-free production, brand compliance, and on-time delivery. Individual error rate goal of less than 1% has been met each quarter.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills leading to customer satisfaction survey ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5. Receive individual accolades from customers and internal recognition of customer service.
• Broad knowledge of quality assurance testing requirements and processes and manufacturer compliance with safety standards.

Prospect Park, New Jersey 07508

• Provided hands-on oversight to all aspects of pre- and post-press production while maintaining high standards of manufacturing, product quality, reliability, safety. Individually supervised as many as 50-60 short run.
• Creatively designed stationery products, including envelopes, business cards, brochures, letterheads, signs, banners, and promotional items.
• Directed the complete life cycle of all printing jobs from intake to post-press fulfillment and shipping.
• Oversaw production of press plates, printing and machinery operation while promoting quality improvement efforts and timely, efficient manufacture of products.
• Established and cultivated relationships with clients ranging from large corporations to the local business community, and developed communication channels to ensure smooth workflow.

New York, New York 10036

• Oversaw general office facilities, administration and procedures while providing paralegal services in a law firm specializing in commercial litigation, real estate law, and estate planning.
• Implemented office policies by enforcing standards and procedures and supervised all administrative activities that facilitate the smooth running of the office.
• Prepared new client case files, organized litigation files, obtained legal papers, and drafted legal documents for the attorneys.
• Coordinated ordering supplies, accounts payable and receivable, and data entry for production of invoices.
• Organized and produced large volume of documents in litigation and non-litigation work, including the preparation of privilege logs and indexes, stamping and identification of documents, created closing statements for.