Managing content sensitive packaging and labeling projects for a major producer of medical devices. Contributing to packaging development in cross-functional teams including R&D, Regulatory, Global Marketing, Operations and Clinical Affairs. Partnering with production artists to create and revise cartons, inserts and illustrations. Managing translation vendors in the localization of packaging materials in multiple languages. Managing cross-functional approval process and artwork submission into relational database for manufacturing.

Designed and served as project manager of brochures, direct-mail packages, html e-mail, Web pages, event invitations, postcards, package inserts, signage, advertising and other collateral pieces. Sourced printers and pre-press, gathered estimates and selected for best fit and cost-effectiveness. Coordinated with printers and pre-press resources. Managed all aspects of client contact, scheduling, design development, production and photography for catalogs up to 48 pages.• Successfully production managed the launch of a 48 pg print catalog for a high profile web retailer of framed art and posters.• Crafted invitation package, signage, web page and program cover for arts non-profit fundraising gala, bringing in $325,000 gross.• Created year-end, direct-mail fund-raising package, bringing in $10,000.• Designed and produced all materials for “In the Name of Love,” a yearly musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, co-sponsored in 2009 by Target.• Developed direct-mail package for arts non-profit fundraising campaign, grossing $264,500 to complete a larger 15 million goal.• Designed and produced brochures for summer jazz-education programs.

A founding member of an award-winning community based choir of 55-60 singers, whose mission is to exemplify through interfaith, multiracial and multi-cultural membership, the principals of equality, justice, peace, unity and cooperation.

Managed pre-press work for catalog, advertising and other clients, serving as liaison between client, technical resources, vendors andpublications. Held responsibility for client contact, scheduling, workflow, quality control, approvals, and invoicing.• Facilitated smooth transition of major catalog client from hub facility to new Bay Area facility.• Developed an efficient catalog pre-press workflow specific to the client, technical staff and equipment at the new facility.• Successfully partnered with UK printer to provide color accurate files for a US web retailer's overseas catalog .• Ensured 100% on-time delivery of digital ads and proofs to multiple publications in a high-volume media plan for a fortunr 500 company.• Provided superior customer service to major clients.

Prepared and managed schedules, budgets and plans for 100-pagecatalogs, retail materials and direct-sales materials. Oversaw art direction of product photography for Website. Ensured close workingrelationships with and among marketing team, merchandising team and external resources. Evaluated and managed external creativeresources and vendors. Oversaw editorial development and proofing.• Saved $100,000 annually by bringing catalog production in-house.• Facilitated ongoing success of catalog, maintaining cost per book proftability.• Successfully led design and production of first company book-publishing venture.