Worked closely with the Client to understand their marketing goals and objectives, provided leadership and tactical support to ensure projects were coordinated with accuracy and follow through, and served as key client contact for all awarded projects and initiatives. Assumed responsibility for the organization and management of internal production team from start to finish ensuring high levels of efficiency and productivity while responding to client demands and ensuring high quality service. • Developed marketing objectives, strategies and execution for services to be offered to the Client. • Maintained contact and developed relationships with Client’s management. • Analyzed and judged prospective projects, jobs and services for presentation to the Client. • Coordinated and managed multiple projects simultaneously while managing timelines and task lists.

Managed customer projects including quoting and production management for an extensive range of products including educational materials, sales and marketing collateral, trade show items, theater programs, healthcare literature, large format signs and banners, and various other products for a digital print firm servicing small, medium and large client companies. • Consulted with and provided recommendations to customers regarding specifications, turnaround times, print quality and cost-reducing alternatives.• Worked with clients in healthcare, hospitality, IT, energy, religious, non-profit, arts/entertainment and education to understand their unique priorities, concerns, budgetary limitations and scheduling needs.• Directed and supported the activities of coworkers in order-taking, quoting, graphic design, digital file preflight and preparation, customer service and equipment operation.

Functioned as in-house Production Manager / Buyer for Advertising Operations department for a large newspaper, providing guidance and consultation on improving product specifications, increasing efficiencies and lowering costs.• Managed sourcing, procurement, and contract negotiation with new and existing suppliers to continually drive down costs and deliver process efficiencies for the client to continually improve margin and profitability on all jobs. • Collected, gathered and organized job requirements for bidding and production processes. • Prepared and oversaw job status for client meetings and reports; ensured all jobs were delivered on-time and expedited operations that may have delayed or altered schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.

Provided on-site consultation and management of client projects including marketing collateral, direct mail, employee communication and sales kits.• Met with stakeholders in Marketing and Procurement to advise on specifications and production methods, project timetables and cost estimates• Managed quoting process with outside service providers and provided all updates to clients on project status, unforeseen issues and final product delivery.• Teamed with internal colleagues to enhance management processes utilizing client feedback and knowledge of industry best practices.

Managed a wide-ranging mix of Marketing projects and programs in an end-to-end Marketing Print Services Program. Collaborated with marketing and marcom clients and service providers to create cost-effective/high impact deliverables for product marketing collateral, employee communications, tradeshow and event graphics, multi-channel direct marketing campaigns, retail displays and customer loyalty programs. Managed cost estimating, purchasing, project execution, vendor communication and project completion reporting for the world's largest computer hardware, software, imaging and accessories supplier. • Partnered with Design Agencies, contractors, internal Marketing project managers and procurement agents to plan and design long-term Print On Demand, Fulfillment and Marketing print programs that met the clients' intended goals, maintaining budget without compromising on deadlines, execution or quality.• Managed projects from initial cost estimates through proofing, execution and completion, including but not limited to short-run/quick-turn marketing collateral, vehicle fleet graphics, out-of-home advertising, tradeshow displays, point of purchase materials, cross-media and VDP direct marketing campaigns. • Provided relevant input on digital file formats, form factors, substrates, printing methods, finishing services and fulfillment/shipping options.• Worked closely with Print Service Providers to build rapport and mutual respect in service to the clients' needs, ensuring efficient and cost-effective manufacturing and timely, accurate communications on project status.• Created and maintained project timetables and assignment of action items for all involved parties.

Classroom instruction in Introductory Spanish to 7th and 8th Grade students at Memorial Parkway Junior High in Katy, TX. Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Grade Reporting, Parent-Teacher Conferences, etc.