Cindy Smith Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas Area

Champion Energy Services – Sponsorship, Marketing and Affinity Programs 2009 to present• Managed all print of corporate signage for sponsorships, direct mail for residential marketing, corporate brochures, corporate collateral (business cards/envelopes/tradeshow materials and billing collateral for company.• Managed corporate sponsorships including the Houston Astros, Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure, 10 Little League Baseball teams, golf tournaments, Houston Cinema Arts Society and the Sam Houston Race Park. Scheduled workers and prepared all collateral for events. • Managed Affinity Programs for corporate residential sales. Started and implemented over 300 companies to offer our residential service discounts/contests, etc. to companies including Baker Hughes, MD Anderson and Shriner’s Hospital. Increased affinity sales by 100% each year for 3 years in a row. Produced web banners, printed handouts and on site solicitation.• Handled BBB Award for Excellence Applications (Champion won the Pinnacle Award in 2013), Best Company to Work for Application and the Best and Brightest Application for Champion.• Managed Employee Referral Program including Lunch and Learns for employees.• Managed all tradeshows including signage, giveaways and printed materials.

Professional ExperienceFOGARTY KLEIN MONROE - Print Production Manager1996 – 2009•Support Account Service Managers by estimating costs for pre-press, sheet-fed litho printing, UV printing with paper and plastic substrates, finishing, kitting, mail fulfillment.•Utilize all available resources to efficiently procure promotional materials including:oCD duplicationoPoint-of-PurchaseoAdvertising Specialties •Performed press checks and monitored work of outside vendors to ensure client needs were met.•Clarified job specifications and requirements, respond to client questions, create mockups for clients to demonstrate concepts, and provide input on cost-saving alternate approaches to printing projects. •Obtained competitive bids and selected vendors. Approve proofs from vendors. Review and approve vendor invoices. •Accounts include The Texas Lottery, Houston Metro, ConAgra Foods, Daisy Brand Sour Cream, Riviana Foods, Popeye’s Fried Chicken The Houston Symphony, Houston Metro, Subway, Methodist Hospital, HCA Affiliated Hospitals and Houston Cellular.

Responsible for all phases of print production from initial concept to final print production including specifications, estimating, overseeing creative, releasing final mechanical and press checking the job. Responsible for running the office including purchasing all office equipment and supplies, payroll and invoicing. Increased Season Pass and Group Sales through multiple direct mail and custom coupon programs.

•Successfully planned and managed all aspects of special events held at Six Flags AstroWorld.. •Handled event logistics including site selection, equipment, labor, vendor coordination, signage, professional presenters, collateral, giveaways, staff guidance and direct mail. Events included Cheerleading Competition, Band and Choral Competition, Boy Scout Day and Drill Team Competition.

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