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Project Manager of packaging artwork design for several high profile brands of a large international retailer in the home improvement market. Responsible for overseeing layout and design of artwork for product packaging and display material to ensure that brand and legal standards are consistently met for US, Canadian and Mexican markets.• Interface with on-site managers embedded in customer headquarters.• Coordinate layout, design, quality control, and invoicing of artwork for 5 major brands with local studio• Develop project briefs, and manage workflow from conception through completion• Lead team and client meetings to identify potential problems with resolutions to ensure milestones and timelines are met.

Boston, Ma

Provide customers with digital print graphics for retail environments, museum displays, advertising, etc. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of job production from inception to completion, including customer relations, quality-control, and organization of out-sourced production and installations across the United States and Canada.

Responsible for internal order entry, purchasing, and inventory control for multiple divisions of DGI-Invisuals that are involved with AudioVisual, Nurse-call, and Tel-com installations.Negotiate cost structure and contracts with vendor to obtain the most cost effective pricing.Established inventory control processes and procedures to ensure that inventory is on-hand when required, while minimizing expenditures. Coordinated directly with sales staff, installation teams, accounting, and management to streamline procedures for most efficient use of materials.

Provided customers with digital print graphics for trade shows, retail environments, museum displays, advertising, vehicles, etc. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of job production from inception to completion, including customer relations, quality-control, and organization of out-source work. Supported four sales representatives on large corporate accounts including Stride Rite, Staples, Mass General Hospital, Hologic, New Balance, Boston Red Sox, Boston Ballet, Museum of Science, etc. Seamlessly assumed their duties when necessary.Developed and managed smaller accounts on an individual basis. Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.Maintained constant client contact and coordination with production staff.

Independently managed one large account, and several individual accounts. Supported two sales representatives at Boston-based digital graphics and photographic print house. Provided instruction and guidance to production staff to complete assignments. Maintained customer relations by having incorporating a high-level technical knowledge with quality controlOrganization of in-house and out-source work Prioritized work and staff to meet constant deadlines

Responsible for all photographic printing from a variety of inputs including negatives, flat art and transparencies using a Cruse Reproduction Camera, as well as laser photographic prints from file using a HK PW-30 Laser Writer. Maintained all equipment and processes. This was an independent position required a great degree of technical knowledge, independent problem solving abilities, and general office management skills.

Custom color and b/w printing for professional photographers in the Great Lakes area with subjects including; weddings, children, models, architecture, concerts and nature. This was a client-centered position that required excellent communication, flexibility, and the ability to anticipate the client's needs.

B.S., Management, Empahsis On Hr

Associate Of Science, Business Administration