Catherine Brinn Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Accomplishments:- Increased team productivity by 25% by normalizing internal processes and providing additional training.- Reduced time spent to produce advertising production reports by 25 - 50% by standardizing tools and processes. - Implemented a cross training program allowing teams to support one another and take on additional accounts.- Developed initial reporting structure during Pilot Program for APR’s first Experiential client which led to departmental growth.- Provided functional requirements for APR’s proprietary database, resulting in more accurate reporting.Management Responsibilities:- Supervised a team of 14 Production Analysts (PAs) across 22+ client teams; managed new hires until proficient, then transferred to respective client team manager.- Interviewed candidates, tested technical proficiency, on-boarded and trained. - Assessed production analyst’s technical capabilities and workload; identified team leaders and skill sets; delegated projects; partnered with HR and Sr. Management to assign accounts.- Developed user documentation and trained on new technology, processes and internal tools.- Served as a company resource for questions related to process, reports, data, internal tools, and Excel.Production Analyst Responsibilities:- Validated and analyzed advertising production data.- Designed and customized reports for multiple client teams including PepsiCo, Verizon, Hershey, L’Oréal, Constellation, Subway, Pizza Hut, FCA and McDonalds. - Collaborated with client teams to share insights with Global Procurement, Sourcing and Marketing Executives.- Generated customizable reports and dashboards using PowerPivot and Chartio, BI / Data Visualization software. - Contributed to multiple committees including Database Steering Committee, Training Team, Reporting Committee, System Development Project Team and Beta Testing Team.

- Validated and analyzed advertising production data.- Designed and customized reports for multiple client teams including PepsiCo, Verizon, Hershey, L’Oréal, Constellation, Subway, Pizza Hut, FCA and McDonalds. - Collaborated with client teams to share insights with Global Procurement, Sourcing and Marketing Executives.- Generated customizable reports and dashboards using PowerPivot and Chartio, BI / Data Visualization software. - Contributed to multiple committees including Database Steering Committee, Training Team, Reporting Committee, System Development Project Team and Beta Testing Team.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Accomplishments:- Increased efficiency by 40% by centralizing six off-site production offices.- Reduced annual expenses by $550K by consolidating printing and production, renegotiating vendor agreements and reevaluating and modifying the components of each publication.- Rolled out five additional publications during aggressive expansion, on time and under budget.- Developed all departmental procedures and standardized processes for every stage of production.- Created departmental documentation including procedures manual, training guides, production schedules and multiple spec sheets.Responsibilities:- Managed the production and nationwide distribution of 19 Realtor Magazines. - Supervised the production department; managed operations, scheduled and tracked work flow.- Analyzed monthly financials and reported results to executive management team.- Managed vendor relationships including proposal requests, bid management and contract negotiation.- Managed multiple databases; customized macros, reports and queries using Microsoft Access.- Acted as a liaison for clients, vendors, agencies, sales and data departments.- Continually developed more efficient processes and a more effective means of production.- Coordinated print scheduling, determined project specifications and deadlines.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

- Produced magazines, directories, brochures, newsletters and marketing collateral.- Approved digital proofs, bluelines, film and match prints; attended press checks.- Responsible for the layout, design, editing and the overall accuracy and quality of all publications.