Pittsburgh-based Potter, Heidi Jacobs creates pop culture pottery as well as small batch pieces for businesses and small events.

Instrumental in procuring signage and coordinating in store executions for permanent graphics as well as monthly signage kits for Public Lands.

After GSK made the move to New Jersey my role as Project Manager became a remote position. I managed multiple brands from design development/packaging updates through to print. I was a point person on multiple workflow development projects within SGS and as a supported fGSK when moving to a new artwork approval system. Helping to map out the critical path for each different type of artwork process.

Project manager on the GSK account through SGS. Tasked with processing graphics through established workflows for packaging maintenance, new product launches, and FDA required modifications. Solid focus on packaging and POS graphics for OTC market. Contract Team leader for new process adoption for Esko workflows and mapping for marketing and graphics changes. Point of contact for transitioning several products from Pharma to OTC.

Exploring the origin stories of folks with interesting vocations, Heidi and Jake talk to all types of individuals and find there are striking similarities to our human quest to find value in what we do. Passion of the things we spend the most time on is such a common trait it's always great to talk to the people who found the courage to adjust their pursuits to meet their passions.

Directed Onsite team for team at Heinz. Our SGK team worked directly with Heinz Marketing, Procurement, Engineering and RA to assure that all packaging is held to standards for each department. Emphasis on cost savings/cost avoidance as well as holding close to brand strategies during innovation/renovation periods.

Technical Liaison between onsite project management and print production team. Representative that maintained communication and solidified relationships with outside print agencies for Schawk. Also responsible for working with internal production resources to develop separated files for printers, color managed imagery, and contract proofs. Ownership on internal communication with a specialty in client engagement on a technical level.

Creative Services Onsite for Schawk!/Anthem! at Heinz in downtown Pittsburgh. Worked together with multiple internal agencies to build out a program for the Heinz business. Focus on internal branding for the client, sales promotions for shopper marketing, Point of Sale creative, packaging creative and several other avenues. Main role was to build the internal work flow for the creative program as well as intake and project manage incoming requests. Required to write PO's for internal and… Show more Creative Services Onsite for Schawk!/Anthem! at Heinz in downtown Pittsburgh. Worked together with multiple internal agencies to build out a program for the Heinz business. Focus on internal branding for the client, sales promotions for shopper marketing, Point of Sale creative, packaging creative and several other avenues. Main role was to build the internal work flow for the creative program as well as intake and project manage incoming requests. Required to write PO's for internal and external use, estimate programs in partnership with each agency arm, manage timelines and client interaction, liaison between the client and Design managers, and ultimately focus on growing the business. Show less

Managed packaging graphics for global branded accounts working with international partners to deliver assets in keeping with brand standards and design intent from conceptual stage to salable goods. Handpicked to manage the clients most comprehensive and innovative projects as well as maintain the integrity and identity of long existing portions of their products. Provided decisive, proactive, market-driven leadership within a highly competitive, fast-paced environment.• Engineering – Point… Show more Managed packaging graphics for global branded accounts working with international partners to deliver assets in keeping with brand standards and design intent from conceptual stage to salable goods. Handpicked to manage the clients most comprehensive and innovative projects as well as maintain the integrity and identity of long existing portions of their products. Provided decisive, proactive, market-driven leadership within a highly competitive, fast-paced environment.• Engineering – Point person for new products and developing a plan of action for how the elements would be produced as well as reproduced to the same quality as initial runs.• Estimating – developed project estimates in $100K – $400K Range• Cost Savings – Worked with a team to identify areas for the client to cut costs and increase speed to market. Average cost savings of $5K per month.• International Launches – worked as point on domestic programs, but specialized in international business with Europe, Asia and Mexico Show less

Key in developing programs for asset management, color cataloguing and software training as well as archiving printed samples. Tested by Munsell® with a perfect color vision and chosen to develop color standards, approve samples as received and work with spectrophotometry to develop a database of colorimetric data. • Chromos® - designed logo and developed software with Nexirius for branded color management, also instrumental in training users and selling licenses• Press Approval –… Show more Key in developing programs for asset management, color cataloguing and software training as well as archiving printed samples. Tested by Munsell® with a perfect color vision and chosen to develop color standards, approve samples as received and work with spectrophotometry to develop a database of colorimetric data. • Chromos® - designed logo and developed software with Nexirius for branded color management, also instrumental in training users and selling licenses• Press Approval – trained with technical division to attend and approve press runs Show less

Worked to develop and manage an online database for artwork and graphic elements for branded clients. Responsible for providing requested artwork to specific agencies and printers in a timely manner and working with the Quality Control group to maintain an up to date catalog for graphic guidelines.

Worked closely with major brands like Nike, Microsoft, T-Mobile, Toys R Us, Chevron and Office Depot on their Point of Purchase displays and endcaps. Requested to work with design and prototype teams to create displays that work well for the product but also relate to the store's overall schematics. Often requiring hands on prototyping and installation work and an ability to produce proofs and print ready files.

Worked in the Recreation Center on campus. Created programs to promote outdoor recreation and ran events at the Climbing Wall and in the gym to promote health and wellness on the campus.