Mary Jacobson Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

A strong, trusted leader open to Director of Operations or Global Program Director roles. Seeking to lead Change Management Strategies in Global Operations within Medical Device, Healthcare, Agency, Print, Packaging, IT and/or Retail Industries – contact: mjacobson710@gmail.com

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Promoted to Senior Manager. Accountable for operational management and sourcing of the Commercial / Marketing Print, End User Print, Facilities Labor Services, Office Supplies, and Translations categories within a medical device company. • Developed multiple centralized Indirect Supply Management category business models, supporting global corporate and cross-divisional initiatives, and driving end-to-end solutions for new business and revenue development. • Led multiple strategic corporate transformations and change management champion for enterprise integration and segment innovation of Print Services.• Engineered a self-directed administration for Global Multi-Functional Device Fleet management based on design principles. • Conducted strategic business analysis and consistent operation budget management for internal managed print services.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Oversaw corporate operations to support Print and Imaging Services strategy goals and objectives. Recommended organizational structure, established operating policies and procedures.Strategized and promoted Medtronic’s Global Print Policy. Consulted with business clients in assessing their print business, legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Worked with vendor partners and Medtronic IT to deliver the technology solutions to meet operational needs of Medtronic. Scope of responsibility included direct management of local services, rollout of national services and global consultation. Negotiated and managed all related contract services.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

* Oversaw project management and global insourcing operations, directed implementation of industry-leading prepress integration processes and systems, and drove $20 million in Fortune 500 retail packaging revenue for a full-spectrum creative and prepress agency.* Developed, mentored, motivated, and transformed 25 project managers into a vibrant, proactive Project Team, oversaw the implementation of retail packing/instore marketing and promotional programs, and assured quality prepress service delivery to three Fortune 500 hardline/softline retailers with 25,000 combined skus.* Led global business development initiative, spearheaded global Hong Kong and New Delhi-based prepress re-engineering project, developed/streamlined web portal processes, decreased production costs and reduced cycle time.*Partnered with VP of Brand Development, conceptualized/leveraged brand and new business development strategy, integrated end-to-end creative-through-design service offering, successfully differentiated company in a competitive market, participated in new business pitches to secure high-profile retail accounts.* Orchestrated introduction of agency-wide online soft-proofing methodology, trained 6000 global product vendors and internal clients on system operation and color management applications, reduced paper usage by 33%, and received Best of Bullseye Most Innovative Vendor Award.* Strategized/deployed an innovative vendor management system, facilitated team training and system transition, and achieved 100% end-to-end creative/prepress process and major retailer compliance.* Designed and executed a strategic three-year print-quality assurance business plan, managed prototype testing, printer certification, press check and Delta E-Ink and brand/Pantone color-measurement processes, unified brand shelf presence, and decisively improved package print quality and performance for an Over-the-Counter retailer.* Internal award recipient for outstanding performance (2010)

* Managed numerous packaging quality, marketing, production management, print buying, and auditing projects for major publishers and marketing organizations.* Sourced / estimated numerous prepress and print projects for Razr Marketing and Penn Garritano.* Recruited by Brandspring Solutions, sourced / procured print-on-demand, direct mail, and client collateral materials and trade show booths, provided technical expertise and recommendations on creative, prepress, and production services, and deployed a productive business model for a franchise-directed website development company.* Created Pageflex templates and wire frame and Media Rich data string, and facilitated variable data website programming for Brandspring Solutions franchise client base.* Utilized TPBS and Oracle Systems, directed Buyer Team, and fulfilled weekly mailings for British Airways/Carlson Marketing Group.

* Directed marketing operations, recruited, trained, and inspired six-person Marketing Team, orchestrated the development of print and collateral marketing materials for the Marketing Department, and increased market impact despite a declining project budget.* Promoted / introduced Corporate Catalog Purchasing Program, led a paper type, format, and mail list consolidation initiative across three business entities, and cut WRC production costs by 40%.* Developed / implemented pricing database and PDF digital workflow process, enhanced catalog production efficiency, and deceased cycle time by 30%.* Sourced / recommended core vendors, negotiated pricing contracts, optimized direct-mail and marketing impact, and delivered a 20% marketing procurement cost reduction.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

*Overall responsibility for all manufacturing and support functions of the commercial print division.*Acted as a “turn around agent” to immediately improve profitability by streamlining and developing data capture systems, turning focus toward most effective and efficient production plans, reducing consumables purchase and inventory levels, documenting additional alterations and variances, and working with the sales team to re-coup those items.*Developed policies and procedures that enhanced the day-to-day operations.*Researched and recommended strategic plans, key personnel, and major capital expenditures.*Established certification program for outside vendors. Achieved volume based pricing and increased quality standards.

*Reported to the National Operations Director. Responsible for core print and supply division.*Devised a division specific business plan that met company budgetary and strategic goals.*Researched and recommended major capital expenditures/quality control procedures.*Created team environment and motivated production crews to improve productivity.*Initiated development of a production monitoring system with Information Systems and Accounting teams.*Introduced concept of a centralized purchasing and vendor certification program.

* Consulted with Best Buy on prepress management and process improvement methods.* Sourced / estimated / managed numerous prepress, print, and loyalty projects for Carlson Marketing Group.

Master Studies In Manufacturing Systems

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) Degree, Industrial Education; Graphic Arts/Mathematics/Computer Science