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 technology and equipment to quickly produce projects of all sizes, from prototypes and custom fixtures to major rollouts of 10,000+. Combined with our vast knowledge of materials and expertise in manufacturing, we maximize your budget and deliver world-class solutions.

• 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 • Provided detailed ROI and performance metrics on completed projects and recognize team achievement or recommend opportunities for future project success • Established and managed client relationships with companies such as Microsoft Retail, MOD Pizza, T-Mobile, Nordstrom, and the Washington Lottery • Estimated and negotiated project contracts, scope and deliverables with new and existing clients• Effectively developed and managed various outside vendors and contractor relationships• Worked with designers to produce retail displays utilizing different materials and fabrication processes

• 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• Developed new and more effective ways of manufacturing saving time and money• Designed and engineered products and displays for clients• Hired new team members and coordinated their training and development

· 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 providing creative leadership from initial conception through execution · Maintained the company branding standards by managing the brand and nomenclature companywide · Successfully managed and coordinated the merger of three departments into one while maintaining high team morale and productivity during a stressful transition period for the company· Led the creation and development of The Seattle Times Company award-winning “Gas Giveaway” promotion, which resulted in the largest number of entries received for a single promotion in the company’s 112-year history

· 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, saving over $1 million dollars while maintaining current sales levels· Managed the retail design and setup for 50+ new stores, successfully maintaining a consistent branding standard· Established a unique brand that distinguished the company from competitors to become industry leader· Created a promotional giveaway, called “Itty Bitty Bob,” that became a phenomenal success, totaling over 500,000 giveaways resulting in new business development and customer loyalty