Advisory role during parental career break Management of customer websites using bespoke CMSCustomer liason

Responsible for all print and paper buying for IHS FairplayResponsible for all production staffManaging relationships with print and paper suppliers and negotiating contracts Managing print and paper budgetOverseeing all production activities for both printed and online productsDepartment responsible for handling of all advertising material; chasing, checking, proofing and publishing. Responsible for upholding ISO quality standards within the department Authorised ISO internal auditor Department responsible for setting and monitoring all production schedules and deadlines for sales, editorial, design, layout and marketing department. Advising and training new sales staff regarding production issuesReporting to Publisher and providing structured weekly updates Attending management and journal meetings Recruiting and training new production professionals

Managed production of over 50 products a year including magazines, supplements, yearbooks, wall planners and exhibition materialsCompany wide print buying responsibility including magazines, inserts, poly wrap etcPaper buying Managing a large stationery account Assisting the marketing department by organising all corporate publishing needs including exhibition posters, stands, media packs, brochures and stationery Checking and signing off invoices for all commercial print Help to train and assist new staff Producing publication schedules for internal and external distributionProof reading advertisment copy Copy writing for internal advertisements

Working on a variety of international magazines and associated productsOverseeing the production process until magazines are printed and distributedManaging relationships with printers and reproduction housesProducing publication schedules for editorial and advertising.Creating FlatplansLiasing with Advertisers and processing advertisement copySourcing competitive quotes for additional print requirements

Worked on a number of main contracts helping to produce magazines for the AA, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Harvey Nichols, Swarovski and Safeway. Liased with design agencies to obtain advertisement copyLiased with trading standards checking content of advertising copyManaging relationship with external printers