John Baca Email & Phone Number

Cypress, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

I managed high profile digital & offset print projects for various industries. I was responsible for managing projects from sales with our manufacturing division to produce a high-quality product within stringent timelines. Communicate status of project to sales and customers. Track project to make sure it remains profitable and to the estimate. Create Purchase orders for services and products from outside vendors for the project. Project manage any outside vendors who manufacture any part of the project.I was responsible for leading high profile graphics installation projects such as fleet vehicle graphics, in-store graphics, building graphics and many other types of graphic installation work.

Tustin, California

* Manages all project elements for multiple initiatives from creating project charter through project completion.* Creates briefs, provides project cost proposals and industry expertise per projects needs and goals.* Acts as a project leader in collaboration with clients, sales and creative team, production department, and ancillary vendors. * Leads project team meetings. Clearly communicates project scope, status, milestones and addresses potential obstacles with all key stakeholders. * Manages team of project managers in conducting nationwide campaigns rollouts for clients such as Under Armour, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Nike accumulating to over $3M yearly.* Accountable for managing project budgets, tracking/managing costs and purchases, analyzing project profit margins * Provides support, coordinates and tracks progress of all involved internal and external teams to ensure targeted delivery dates.* Adjusts project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.* Contracts vendors for graphic and fixture installations for new stores and store remodels nationally and internationally.* Reviews art proofs and oversees press checks / pre-production color corrections and prototype production.

I managed high profile digital & offset print projects for various industries. I was responsible for managing projects from sales with our manufacturing division to produce a high-quality product within stringent timelines. Communicate status of project to sales and customers. Track project to make sure it remains profitable and to the estimate. Create Purchase orders for services and products from outside vendors for the project. Project manage any outside vendors who manufacture any part of the project.

Culver City

• Manage day-to-day print projects from initiation to completion • Track and report project progress on a consistent and accurate basis • Coordinate cross functional activities • Support the sales team in a variety of administrative tasks as required • Process a large volume of jobs and work-orders accurately and efficiently • Accurate data entry of orders, distribution lists, shipping lists & billing lists • Determine lead-time to produce all elements in a given job and confirm order quantities • Coordinate and communicate due dates and job status with account Executives and clients • Shared ownership of client relationship through collaboration and direction of Account Executive • Respond to customer e-mails and calls promptly and professionally • Review artwork for accuracy, timely submission of revisions, solicit client approval • Review job quality prior to production and shipping • Confirm PO and billing information prior to shipment • Post-sale support of jobs • Communicate job and customer concerns/requirements to management • Integrate company standards and policies with project requirements. • Document and report project information, as needed, utilizing appropriate systems. • Other duties as assigned.

Burbank, Ca.

• Manage all aspects of the print production process (budget, schedule and quality) from receipt of digital files through project completion• Communicated regularly with Director of Print Production to ensure client deliverables are being met and team was adhering to agency policies• Serve as Liaison between Sales dept. and Client• Contributed new ideas and solutions to Production and Creative departments• Recognize and anticipate potential production issues as early in process as possible, communicate early and effectively with team, and develop contingency plan• Obtain estimates (observing triple-bidding process as appropriate) through a refined RFQ process; review and negotiate bids • Effectively sourced and secured vendors based on quality, cost, service and turnaround time; reviewed vendor performance on a project-by-project basis• Issued Purchase Orders with complete and clear specification and instructions to appropriate vendors• Worked closely with suppliers to determine specifications and production techniques as well as kept abreast of latest industry trends; troubleshoot any issues and offer creative solutions• Attended press checks to insure a quality product is delivered on time and within budget• Followed proper billing procedures; reconcile invoices and made sure that all costs were within budget and substantiated

• Manage all aspects of the print production process (budget, schedule and quality) from receipt of digital files through project completion• Excellent at handling inbound and outbound calls to customers and multitasking while communicating with client and sales• Serve as Liaison between Sales dept. and Clientele• Serve as Liaison to Sales, Premedia and Department managers throughout each project.• Experienced with Premedia, Litho printing, Outdoor and Large Format printing, Digital/Variable printing, Point of Purchase (POP) Printing• Provide excellent Customer Service and Sales support• Very good analytical, oral, written and organizational skills• Excellent documentation, report preparation and records maintenance• Works well in group environment• Ability to adapt to any situation, work well under pressure and excellent and making decisions detrimental toJob delivery and deadlines

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Graphic Communications

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Graphic Arts