· In addition to responsibilities below: Responsible for combining two production studios for 4 weekly newspapers, 3 monthly newspapers and one lifestyle magazine. · Responsible for re-establishing processes for production studio

· Work collaboratively with marketing department to create new corporate identity launch and marketing materials for regional, four-color, glossy Magazine · Design entire magazine template to create high-end lifestyles identity for publication · Create policies and procedures for creative department · Create and manage monthly timelines to ensure punctual delivery of publication · Responsible for industry vendor procurement and negotiation of bids through final contracts · Monthly design and production of entire publication--editorial as well as advertising layout (including professional-level scanning of all images) · Manage vendor relationships from a large, national print firm to small 2/c sheetfed operationsELIZABETH D. P INNER PAGE 2 and "premium" brokers · Review and correct blueline proofs · Attend press checks to ensure accuracy and quality of printed publication · Responsible for hiring and management of contract production staff · Member of management team charged with monitoring procedures, acceptance of publication in the marketplace and development of marketing research, strategies and materials · Encouraged and participated in the transition to electronic transmission of sister publication, Leesburg Today

· Collaborated with managers of creative and marketing departments to create policies and procedures for new creative department · Responsible for the hiring and co-management of studio personnel · Restructured procedures in conjunction with department and operations managers when two new Joint Venture Partnerships (JVP) were created · Created procedures and job description for new traffic position · Member of marketing team charged with new corporate identity launch · Worked closely with marketing departments to develop new corporate identity and materials for two JVPs (with First Bank and NationsRent) · Designed and produced multiple monthly direct mail and direct response pieces and corporate marketing materials for marketing departments · Designed marketing materials within press plan guidelines which resulted in savings in excess of $2 million · Executed and oversaw the design and production of large format pieces from trade show booths to banners and signage · Designed and produced corporate advertising for placement in trade publications · Developed film procurement procedures and vendor relationships of same for corporate advertisements · Reviewed and corrected blueline proofs · Attended press checks to ensure proper quality of printed pieces` · Participated in the analysis of response measurement in order to arrive at a "control piece" · Participated in evaluation of advertising agency pitches and presentations

· Maintained a positive, excellent rapport with team members effecting a change in attitude between creative, production and account supervisory departments · Created and managed production guidelines and standards for a more efficient production studio · Managed a studio of up to six people, including forecasting the need and selection of temporary employees · Interviewed, selected and trained studio staff · Managed personnel and procedures for art buying and proofreading departments · Maintained working knowledge of in-house client style guide for multiple clients · Reviewed all materials from inception through final edit to Iris and watercolor proofs · Responsible for trafficking approvals or changes between account supervisors, the creative staff and the studio · Managed the production of a multi-lingual (six language) promotional piece for the agency's top client, Amtrak. Responsibilities included the interview, recommendation and procurement of the out-of-house translation firm, management of the relationship between the art director and the firm, oversight of the production operations of the firm, gathered in-house approvals. Created and sent RFQs to multiple printers, negotiated contract and awarded project, then managed the relationship and workflow between all three companies. · Maintained strong, positive vendor relationships

· Managed the print production of multi-faceted marketing communications materials from inception to delivery for high-profile clients including Amtrak, Qwest, Vacations.com and Compaq Computers · Executed the procurement of vendors for printed materials from collateral to large format · Negotiated costs, created estimates and RFQs, and maintained client budgets, often coming in under budget, increasing revenue for both the client and the agency · Attended press checks to ensure accuracy and quality of printed materials · Ensured profitable operations through on-time delivery from printer to client · Managed production of outdoor media projects, including bus backs, billboards, kiosks, train and automobile wraps and airplane banners · Responsible for film procurement of multiple placement advertisements for high-profile clients in major publications · Helped drive production plans for corporate identity projects · Managed the production of the agency's largest yearly project between account supervisor, creative director, art director, studio production artist, primary print buyer and client. Kept the project on time and underbudget by ensuring timely workflow. (Received award for ensuring completion of project on time and "without a hitch," saving the agency and the client in excess of $70,000) · Reviewed all blueline, Iris and watercolor proofs · Forged strong, positive vendor relationships The Herndon

· Paginated and preflighted files for one weekly and one bi-weekly newspaper publication · Created all advertisements for clients of both publications · Forged strong working relationships with team members and vendors · Managed and maintained production studio procedures and contract staff · Responsible for the design, layout, and production and vendor management of six monthly "shopper" publications · Designed all marketing materials for publications · Led transition of all publications to electronic transmission * Had a short, part-time stint at the Observer in classified layout before returning for the management position

Created electronic template for start-up weekly news publication · Created and managed policies and procedures for new creative department · Responsible for advertisement design and editorial layout and design · Tallied advertising lineage and blocked advertising space for thumbnails · Created marketing materials including corporate media kits and monthly special edition flyers · Responsible for vendor management and communication · Forged strong working relationships with team members and vendors · Learned technical specs and operated upright stat camera · Attended weekly press checks · Helped process and "shoot" negatives of flats at printer; also processed plates for press · Won over 100 advertising design and special section awards from the Virginia Press Association