Colin Larkin Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Read and write detailed notes on feature-length screenplays. Rate projects on a numerical scale.

Proof and copy edit script reader notes.

Read and evaluate feature-length screenplays and recommend which projects should advance to next rounds of competition.

Migrated web content from existing client website into Drupal template components. Wrote user guides for Drupal content entry.

Philadelphia, Pa

Led daily operations of cross-functional retail apparel customer service and print production teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment serving diverse constituencies.Directed production of high-profile print projects which required selecting vendors best suited to meet client needs and brand requirements, developing and managing production schedules, maintaining communication between clients and vendors, and performing quality control on final deliverables.Provided strategic direction to retail apparel program that included buying product based on quantitative analysis of sales data, market research, and contract negotiation. Organized apparel shows by working closely with clients and vendors to select product, developing schedules and directing daily sales activities.Produced direct mail, marketing materials, written website content, and graphic design for print & web ads.Managed print vendor software and equipment transition project which entailed developing and managing an aggressive project schedule, using influence with vendors and stakeholders to meet tight deadlines, and ensuring all customer needs continued to be met by minimizing downtime.Directed rollout of e-commerce platform, configured database, tested software, created process documentation, delivered presentations and training to end-users, solicited feedback, and modified user interface accordingly.Earned Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) industry certification that enabled the University to meet its broader environmental sustainability goals. Ensured consistent adherence to all FSC guidelines to sustain a passing grade on external audits.Configured point-of-sale system to enable reporting functionality for capturing inventory and sales metrics that facilitated the creation of promotions to grow revenue.Increased apparel revenues by 33% through cross-referencing databases and developing effective marketing and social media programs that targeted internal and external audiences.

King Of Prussia, Pa

Led four creative production teams ranging from 8 to 20 team members who wrote video scripts, performed voiceovers and edited videos; designed print ads and websites; proofread print ad layouts and listings; performed quality assurance.Developed and delivered comprehensive training to new hires to acquaint them with their daily responsibilities and to ensure their success.Expanded department capacity by cross-training / coaching team members on copywriting and vocal techniques.Led meetings with offshore operations to review product quality, KPIs and workflow processes.Managed shift by effectively driving collaboration between different operational areas.Wrote copy and performed voiceovers.Refined production process that resulted in a 25% increase in productivity.Spearheaded qualitative analysis initiative that reduced error rates of video product by 40%.Oversaw a 300% expansion of staff and hardware resources to meet product demand.Developed and institutionalized rules & guidelines for video products which provided the standardization needed to measure and sustain high quality results.Integrated new process into existing workflows to improve delivery times of creative work to the end users.Served as the subject-matter-expert for new satellite office operations providing insights regarding the proper establishment of processes and procedures.Created and implemented productivity measurement system.Facilitated introduction of virtual studio and web advertising workflow.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

Master Of Science - Ms, Organizational Dynamics

Project Management | Business Process Improvement | Strategic Thinking | Economics | Conflict Resolution | Storytelling