Director Of Production And Quality Control
Penfield, Ny
* Directed production process: gathered quotes, created detailed purchase orders (max sum approximately $1 million/year), delivered accurate and timely files, chose paper stock, ensured quality of colors, approved proofs and samples, oversaw shipping* Surpassed the expectations of clients by making a comprehensive production process appear seamless in fulfilling clients’ needs* Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, used continuous follow-up techniques and exceptional work ethics to ensure vendors completed project requirements* Logistics manager: from procurement, to production, to distribution* Relationship manager: developed trust and rapport with vendors that allowed more to be achieved in a shorter timeframe and at a lower cost* Created Excel spreadsheet system for data analysis of financial details pertaining to the summation of purchase order expenditures broken down by vendor, month, and year* Devised and continuously improved quality control process that eliminated reprints and saved thousands of dollars per year* Organized agency and streamlined workflow by publishing a daily project report, establishing a catalog of printed samples, electronically managing purchase orders and invoice details, and maintaining a detailed history of completed jobs* Helped coworkers (at all levels of management) stay on task for meeting tight deadlines* Supervised coworkers to assist with my work overflow* Lead proofreader for agency (made certain grammar, spelling, and content were correct and consistent for ads, brochures, signage, websites, etc.)* Mac, PC, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FileMaker Pro, e-mail, Internet, Access
