• Oversee the project lifecycle of over $3M annually in commercial print and direct mail generated from sheet fed and web presses. • Evaluate projects on a one-to-one basis to determine where issues may arise during the life of the project and where internal cost savings can be achieved, then put all improvements in place.• Analyze direct mailing campaigns for the most financially effective way to expedite delivery via alternative transport methods.• Strategize innovative methods of… Show more • Oversee the project lifecycle of over $3M annually in commercial print and direct mail generated from sheet fed and web presses. • Evaluate projects on a one-to-one basis to determine where issues may arise during the life of the project and where internal cost savings can be achieved, then put all improvements in place.• Analyze direct mailing campaigns for the most financially effective way to expedite delivery via alternative transport methods.• Strategize innovative methods of printing to achieve optimal results with the color management team.• Negotiate pricing with external vendors in order to ensure that all projects adhere to strict budgetary constraints.• Work in conjunctions with Executive Leadership and Sales Team to ensure that the needs of the customer are met in the most timely manner while ensuring adherence to all operational standards.• Build strong relationships with print buyers at numerous national corporations, such as Chanel, Disney, The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, Christian Dior, CBS, and Verizon; by successfully producing projects that adhere to the high end standards required. Show less

• Managed the project lifecycle of commercial prints produced on presses of all size, from standard to large format, and oversaw all actions performed by the bindery, including die cutting, stamping, gluing/folding, and saddle stitching, to ensure that the highest quality standards were achieved while adhering to the budget.• Strategically collaborated with vendors to create cost effective packaging concepts that satisfied customer expectations for layout, design, and functionality.•… Show more • Managed the project lifecycle of commercial prints produced on presses of all size, from standard to large format, and oversaw all actions performed by the bindery, including die cutting, stamping, gluing/folding, and saddle stitching, to ensure that the highest quality standards were achieved while adhering to the budget.• Strategically collaborated with vendors to create cost effective packaging concepts that satisfied customer expectations for layout, design, and functionality.• Decreased costs of materials by evaluating pricing schemes proposed by various vendors and aggressively negotiating for the best rates.• Created exclusive contracts with mail vendors to complete one-to-one mail marketing campaigns. Show less

• Drove the production process for commercial print work by analyzing print estimates and overseeing the manufacturing process.• Led team members in strategizing methodology to adhere to strict budgetary constraints.• Built relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure the best pricing for various types of jobs.• Sole production planner to obtain commission on print work by providing trusted services to clients.

• Prepared art boards to be captured on film and stripped for multi, Apollo, OBC and cold set web presses.• Stripped film negatives for making plates for commercial stationary jobs that were eventually put on press.• Managed inventory directly related to the pre-press process, by establishing and maintaining par levels.• Independently performed engrave etching and photo polymer work.