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North Carolina, United States

(Supporting AutoZone, Memphis, TN)Overseeing all aspects of print and direct mail production, POP/POS and store signage, purchasing and project execution. Building critical client and vendor relationships to ensure budget parameters are met and a quality product is delivered to the client’s expected standards. Adept at working independently or as part of a team as needed.• Proven track record of client satisfaction and thorough communication from project conception to delivery.• Translate client needs to appropriate vendors to maintain competitive pricing and on-time delivery of product• Thorough knowledge of print production processes and materials

North Carolina, United States

(Supporting BAT/Reynolds, Winston-Salem, NC)Managed print and direct mail production, purchasing and project execution. Cultivated client and vendor relationships to ensure the client’s needs and standards were met. Thorough knowledge of print production processes and materials.• Responsible manager of multimillion-dollar Direct Mail budget for R.J. Reynolds and its business units• Interpret ideas from Marketing and designers from conception of project to final product to streamline production process.

New York, New York, United States

Utilized expertise in procurement of paper, inventory control, quality control, price negotiations, and forecasting of usage/requirements. Reviewed and recommended paper stocks pertaining to MHE quality standards. Developed internal client and vendor relationships. Managed paper purchases to meet budget parameters and schedules. Maintained warehouse inventory levels and forecasted inventory needed at year’s end. Led purchase order entry as well as maintenance and invoicing through Oracle Atlas and MSS systems. Maintained national and international vendor network.• Managed $5,000,000 in paper purchases/inventory.• Performed inventory tracking and planning with Paper Manager, MS Excel, and MS Access.• Maximized budgets of various internal clients.

New York, New York, United States

Oversaw print procurement, print production management, operational efficiency, design, offset/digital printing, paper stocks, presswork, bindery, distribution, and quality control. Reviewed and maintained budgets of internal clients. Managed extensive national and international vendor network. Led print procurement to meet budget parameters.• Operated as critical liaison, expertly managing interactions and problem-solving with internal clients, designers, printers, paper merchants, and specialty vendors.• Advised on direct mail marketing and fulfillment.• Managed $1,000,000 in print production

New York, New York, United States

Managed production and printing of 450+ client product catalogs. Demonstrated proficiency in estimating, production, scheduling, and printing and paper. Optimized savings during yearly negotiations with pre-press and print vendors. Improved communications and process flow via continuous interaction between clients, sales, marketing, designers, vendors, freelancers, and accounts payable.

New York, New York, United States

Drove design of high-quality catalogs for clients and prospective clients using Mac-based desktop publishing system. Worked with QuarkXPress, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Managed production of pre-press and offset printing.

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

Art director and graphic designer for five monthly and bi-monthly trade magazines, including: “Accessories Magazine,” “MR” (Menswear Retailing), “Travelwear,” “Modern Brewery Age,” and “Turbomachinery International.”

Bachelor Of Science, Graphic Design

Education record

• Columbia Business School Executive Education - Digital Marketing • Verso Paper School - Quinnesec Mill • Production Executive Tutorial.