Research And Development
Meridian Inc
Greater Denver Area
Responsible for integrating technology to enhance advertising processes for current and potential clients in addition to internal end usersLead the design and implementation for new computer applications in response to the needs of the agency, its clients and the specifications of the end-users Monitor use of current applications by company and its clients with the intent of improving processes through advanced technologyLead research and development strategies for production technology supporting applications and platforms from vendors such as Apple, Adobe, Quark, and MicrosoftDeveloped applications for the automation of processes, providing company savings in excess of $290,000Administrator of Digital Asset Management application Xinet, FullPress, Webnative, FlashNet, Venture databaseWork with Oracle, MySQL database, Applescript, RealBasicDeveloped documentation for internal training and operation of systemsDeveloped ISO 9000 documentation for process improvementDirector of Operations April 2002 – October 2002Managed 5 direct reports and day-to-day operations for 2 facilities with a staff of up to 150 employees Created all advertising print material for national retail clientTechnical liaison to Executive Management for production technologyServed on the Executive Management team to plan business strategy, evaluate budgets, financial and operational performance, and analyze corporate directionInstituted continuous process improvement programsBook Publishing Group Manager July 1995 – April 2002Managed all aspects of Book Publishing team with annual sales of 3 millionDeveloped applications and automation procedures to increase volume, accuracy, improve quality, and improving dollar per from $90 to $450Interacted daily with customers, providing estimates on jobs and schedulingPrepress/Conventional Assembly Manager April 1991- July 1995Managed staff of 18Scheduled workloads, interacted with customer