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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Virginia, United States

Lead and managed over 200 creative projects while heading a team of designers tasked with developing the look, usability, and branded elements for SHRM. Translated business requirements into consistently branded, intuitive products for units across the organization. Performed performance evaluation and provided regular constructive feedback of designs while ensuring all employees stay current regarding digital trends, tools, and competencies. Managed creative design and ideation process by implementing a collaborative, coaching, and participatory approach. Assessed and suggested design and usability changes based on usage patterns and trends.▪ Provided positive user experience by coordinating with business unit owners, editorial, and technology teams.▪ Played a key role in the development of user surveys, usability testing, focus groups, and other user satisfaction initiatives for both print and online products.▪ Structured, coached, and developed high-performing creative services team to produce top-quality designs.▪ Increased conference registrations by 117% over previous month after introduction of homepage marquee ad

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Develop and implement creative process for bringing the creative concepts into reality. Resolve roadblocks, assess and mitigate risks, and suggest innovative solutions to meet client needs.▪ Planned and optimally allocated creative resources to ensure the smooth execution and completion of design projects within given timeframes.▪ Streamlined creative team’s day-to-day project workloads and workflows through establishing an integrated cross-functional creative process system.▪ Oversaw the planning and seamless implementation of creative initiatives across the organization, which included national SHRM-sponsored events, digital design, video, print, and editorial.▪ Trained, coached, and developed highly skilled workforce for efficiently managing all aspects of creative and technical production.

Greater Boston Area

Ensured flawless running and completion of all projects within given timeframes and budget requirements. Forged and strengthened enduring relationships with vendors, clients, and stakeholders. Supported seamless brand launching by creating and setting effective process. Initiated interactive design solutions, including tracking project process and action items, conducting research, and composing key findings.▪ Designed and incorporated a comprehensive 30/60/90 plan for six brands, which resulted in driving over $1M growth in first year.▪ Built and developed a high-performing team, including four project managers to ensure successful delivery of client projects within strict deadlines.▪ Spearheaded the management of total six brands, generating revenue up to $14.6M.▪ Facilitated account management in SOW planning and writing for providing clear direction and guidance to all parties involved.▪ Established Workfront as new online tool to strategically prioritize and complete projects at any scale.

Greater Boston Area

A solutions-driven professional with extensive experience in print production, project management, and creative services in the advertising and direct marketing industriesA proven track record of collaborating both within agencies, and with clients to produce successful marketing programs that result in on-budget and on-schedule campaignsExceptional relationship management among peers, clients, and vendorsA skilled negotiator with expertise in establishing optimum schedules and pricing both within agency, and with vendorsDetailed and efficient multi-tasker who thrives in fast-paced environments, and can effortlessly re-prioritize project requirements as information changes

Boston, Ma

Produced the complete brand development, marketing campaign for start-up advertising and marketing agency. Improved idea and work flow through creative traffic meetings. Managed all aspects of vendor relations including solicitation of bids, negotiation of competitive pricing to reduce overall cost outlay, awarding of final contracts, pre-delivery quality screening of samples and final quality control of materials received in accordance to the negotiated contract. Managed all aspects of creative team including, interns, designers, senior designers and copywriters. Adjusted work assignments of staff and staffing as needed.

Led all aspects of marketing and print firm establishment from planning to successful market execution. Monitored a number of activities, including workload planning, staff hiring, budgeting, and project management. Supervised day-to-day operations and production of client projects for a broad range of media, including print, digital, and television. Provided top-quality service to high-profile clients, including TripAdvisor, Berman and Simmons, and H.O.W. House to attain customer acquisition and growth goals. Negotiated pricing and licensing agreements for all media, art, and photography to gain competitive advantages. Facilitated production artist in files preparation, while maintaining greatattention to detail and accuracy.▪ Conceptualized and produced pieces for client representation by liaising with a diverse and multifaceted team.▪ Administered external contracts with keen focus on achieving best vendor pricing.

Boston, Ma

Forecasted and managed annual operating budget for production and creative services based on prior years sales and projected new contracts, presented annual budget to president. Developed an equipment replacement plan that allowed for the accurate budgeting for purchases and pre-scheduled installation of major production equipment with minimal impact to the production flow.

Boston, Ma

Managed the production, quality and staffing needs of a $2.5 million pre-press and print production business. Increased employee production by 10% and decreased overall error count through the implementation of effective prioritization and scheduling of printing runs that utilized maximum employee and equipment operating potential. Determined and set staffing levels based on operational tempo, managed the training of all new staff members.

Boston, Ma

Managed all aspects of vendor relations including solicitation of bids, negotiation of competitive pricing to reduce overall cost outlay, award of final contracts, pre-delivery quality screen of samples and final quality of products received in accordance to the negotiated contract.