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Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Account-level production lead for a large multi-faceted brand. Manages a multi-skilled team (i.e., online and offline) of project managers. Owns project definition, and scope monitoring. Reviews all projects across the account to determine resource and skill requirements; drives resource allocation management. Responsible for account-level master project plan creation and management, and the accuracy of all team SOWs. Team’s chief problem solver and talent choreographer. Develops key operational tools. Demonstrated ability to grow mid-level producer talent and effectively manage performance issues. Vigilantly seeks to optimize both agency services and internal resources. Collaborative business partner to team capability leads. Able to drive difficult or complex production discussions with clients and facilitate resolution.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Account-level production lead for a large multi-faceted brand. Manages a multi-skilled team (i.e., online and offline) of project managers. Owns project definition, and scope monitoring. Reviews all projects across the account to determine resource and skill requirements; drives resource allocation management. Responsible for account-level master project plan creation and management, and the accuracy of all team SOWs. Team’s chief problem solver and talent choreographer. Develops key operational tools. Demonstrated ability to grow mid-level producer talent and effectively manage performance issues. Vigilantly seeks to optimize both agency services and internal resources. Collaborative business partner to team capability leads. Able to drive difficult or complex production discussions with clients and facilitate resolution.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Account-level production lead for a large multi-faceted brand. Manages a multi-skilled team (i.e., online and offline) of project managers. Owns project definition, and scope monitoring. Reviews all projects across the account to determine resource and skill requirements; drives resource allocation management. Responsible for account-level master project plan creation and management, and the accuracy of all team SOWs. Team’s chief problem solver and talent choreographer. Develops key operational tools. Demonstrated ability to grow mid-level producer talent and effectively manage performance issues. Vigilantly seeks to optimize both agency services and internal resources. Collaborative business partner to team capability leads. Able to drive difficult or complex production discussions with clients and facilitate resolution.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Production lead on multi-channel projects of large size or complexity. Finds creative alternative solutions to resource and time constraints. Actively mitigates risk by identifying quality, budget, and timeline impacts. Prepares complex statements of work. Defines team process, communication plan, and rules of engagement and manages team adherence. Responsible for cost management across a portfolio of projects. Proactively contributes to conflict resolution across channels. Third-party vendor/resource manager. Confident problem solver; willing and able to have difficult conversations. Engages with client procurement staff.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Production lead on multi-channel projects of medium size or complexity. Ultimately responsible for the delivery of high-quality deliverables. Career manages others. Creates and manages master project plans (at the program level). Proactively identifies opportunities to adjust processes for efficiencies. Prepares accurate statements of work, with quick turnaround time and minimal revisions. Proficient in project managing via a flexible approach. Regularly demonstrates critical thinking skills. Accurately calculates cost-to-complete estimates. Understands client contract management. Manages change request process, identifying and documenting changes in scope. Ensures team adherence to QC plan. Lead role in ensuring timely, accurate client documentation and correspondence. Ensures all client requirements are met. Presents complex data or messages in a clear, succinct, compelling manner.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Project-level production lead, responsible for the execution of small-scale deliverables. Creates and manages project plans and budgets. Plans overall QC approach for all assigned projects, applying significant knowledge of agency procedures. Produces accurate project estimates and statements of work. Identifies and escalates scope creep. Responsible for successful collaboration with the core team. Owns scope definition and management. Responsible for cost management on all projects. Effectively communicates basic agency recommendations to internal and external clients. Conveys influence and diplomacy in written and verbal communications.

North Wales, Pa

Managed real-time, on-demand production workflow processes, project plans, and operations for multimedia solutions provider serving premier funeral homes and extended-care organizations throughout the United StatesKey Accomplishments:• Increased annual sales by 56% between 2008 and 2012 through new product development and refinement• Worked with sales force to expand company's client base by 53% between 2007 and 2012• Improved daily order output by 67% between 2008 and 2012• Designed and implemented quality improvement procedures, including spot audits, root-cause analysis, and correctional actions• Scoped out and coordinated development of new Web-based ordering system for improved content, user experience, and dynamic operational capabilities• Developed and streamlined new workflow procedures across multiple business processes toensure timely completion of all deliverables and company objectivesResponsibilities:• Supervised a team of seven graphic designers in the creation of tri-folds, photo collages, DVDs, “life story” booklets, and prayer cards for memorial services, all tailored towards client needs• Cultivated new and existing relationships with all Life Celebration clients• Maintained relationships with key technology vendors, including Xerox, FedEx, and xpedx, while controlling cost levels• Oversaw company budget, accounts payable, and receivable for all day-to-day transactions• Facilitated crisis management and crisis communication for all facets of the business, including physically visiting customer locations to collaborate with them to identify and solve issues• Scheduled preventative maintenance for all equipment, such as the Xerox iGen4 Digital Printing System and the 8265 Wide Format Printer, for proper day-to-day operations• Provided technical support and troubleshooting for clients around the clock for computer maintenance and performance• Controlled all vital inventories for Life Celebration products

Bensalem, Pa

Designed and created promotional mailing campaigns, multimedia presentations, corporate brand, and overall online presence for health care market research firm• In March 2005, spearheaded re-branding initiative, which consisted of creating entirely new logos, slogan, and graphics for all CognetX product offerings• Created, managed, and maintained corporate Web site, including all interfaces, graphics, page layouts, and copy• Accomplished short-term and long-term tasks while incorporating a wide range of media repurposed for both Web and print

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Student Entertainment Council, DAARSTOC

Associate Of Science, Computer Animation

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Education record