Maria B. Email & Phone Number

Princeton, New Jersey

Oversee the function and quality of the Traffic, Editorial, Studio and Production DepartmentsDevelop and enforce agency operational procedures to improve overall efficiency, quality, profit and cost-effectiveness; identify and seek solutions to problems pertaining overall agency operationsWork with Account Services and Finance to ensure proper budgeting and tracking for Traffic, Editorial, Studio and Production, and maintain staff levels accordinglyWork with account teams and Support Service departments to ensure that agency workflow guidelines are followed; identify and seek solutions to problems pertaining to agency workflowWork with Human Resources to evaluate department members, identify opportunities for staff advancement, assess staffing needs to accommodate agency workload, and interview traffic, editorial and studio staffResponsibly manage the use of freelance supportWork with Human Resources to counsel staff on employee relations matters as neededWork directly with clients on production and status of jobsResponsible for production of all print and digital projects from inception to final product (Journal ads, dimensional mail, sales aids, banner ads, websites, flash, etc.)Supervise press runs and color correctionEstimate and spec all jobsObtain vendor quotes and negotiate costs for printing and mailing servicesVerify and approve invoices to correspond with correct jobFunction as sole Art Buyer for agency