Rich Upton Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, WA, US

With over 40 years of custom fabrication experience, CRĒO is a driven company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of creative displays, fixtures, signage, and graphic programs. We partner with our clients to create exceptional visual experiences that engage customers, increase brand awareness, and drive sales. We utilize state-of-the-art.

• Managed and monitored large- and small-scale project scheduling, progress, and budgets while maintaining effective communication of project’s ongoing status to both internal and external stakeholders
• Developed detailed schedules to ensure that deadlines are met, and all required milestones are delivered on time, within budget, and have met or exceeded desired results
• Tracked and managed budgets throughout the project lifecycle, while looking for cost saving opportunities that maintain deliverables
• Worked closely and strategically with cross-functional project teams to confirm that all the required information and project expectations have been communicated effectively to all necessary parties
• Utilized tracking and project management software such as SharePoint, Smartsheet, and Acumatica
• Problem solved any issues to resolution, making certain project schedules and budgets are maintained or necessary scheduling or cost adjustments are communicated to the project team and stakeholders

• Managed 20+ production employees and floor leads
• Planned, scheduled and tracked projects to meet customer expectations
• Built, developed, and grew business relationships vital to the success of the company
• Successfully developed extensive quality control procedures
• Coached, mentored, motivated and supervised team members and contractors
• Effectively communicated project timelines and expectations to production staff

· Managed a creative team of eight including four graphic designers, two copywriters and two production coordinators · Managed over 100 large- and small-scale projects on a monthly basis · Collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet business unit/department and company objectives· Formulated and implemented creative and advertising objectives by.

· Provided creative leadership in art direction, design, advertising and marketing efforts for this national retail financial services company· Managed and contributed to writing, filming, editing and overseeing placement of TV advertisements · Researched the company’s advertising effectiveness. Redesigned ads for strategic impact. Eliminated non-ROI ads.