Sandra Gallagher Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

United States

Organized workflows accross mulitple lines of business within the organization to ensure business-critical deadlines were met, resulting in 99.4% on-time accuracy. Cultivated trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to facilitate collaborative project execution. Led a high-performing team of Production Designers, ensuring nearly 100% on-time performance through effective daily task delegation. Innovated processes for large-format event signage production, achieving superior quality results. Established robust organizational systems for all creative assets, enhancing overall workflow efficiency. Revised processes utilizing an on-line workflow management tool.Designed and prepared mechanicals for marketing materials including subsbriber events, trade show displays, postcards, handouts, posters, brochures, emails, web banners, retail signage, in-vehicle materials, etc. according to SiriusXM Brand Guidelines. Collaborated with internal teams to maintain design integrity and production deadlines, ensuring high-quality outputs. Assisted Director of Production with design/traffic concerns. Performed press checks and on-site installation checks as needed.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Manage a team of production designers responsible for mechanical creation and concept versioning for event materials, marketing collateral and social media files. Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure on-time delivery of hundreds of assets for channel changes. Developed process for asset creation, delivery and distribution to business partners and key stakeholders. Manage process to ensure a most efficient workflow for the department. Research methods to increase productivity and reduce level of effort. Maintain server structure and naming convention for intuitive interactions. Responsible for quality control on all deliverables.

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

New York City

Design and prepare mechanicals for marketing materials including trade show displays, postcards, handouts, posters, brochures, retail signage, in-vehicle materials, etc. according to SiriusXM Brand Guidelines. Responsible for creation of channel logos for all radio platforms. Interface with internal marketing departments to ensure design and production integrity while maintaining deadlines. Manage internal newspaper ad campaign desktop production. Mentor fellow graphic designers with design or production issues on various projects. Assist Production manager with design concerns. Primary work consisted of a 50/50 focus on print and digital utilizing Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat.

Acted as agency liaison to vendors. Estimated jobs for clients including: BMW North America, Jaguar Cars, Safilo, Aston Martin. Jobs included postcards, magazines, catalogs, in-vehicle collateral, direct mail and brochures. Responsible for all aspects of production including vendor selection, paper selection, electronic file delivery, scheduling and press checks. Ensured materials were delivered on time. Negotiated prices with vendors. Created mechanical layouts for clients. Managed studio team. Interfaced with creative team to ensure quality guidelines were met. Responsible for hi-resolution art storage. Established creative assets working libraryusing Portfolio 7.0. Reorganized server setup and studio functionality. Developed internal routing procedure. Instrumental in creating workflow procedures to ensure an ISO-9000 approval.

Created ad and collateral layouts for clients including: Smith Barney/Citigroup, Novartis, KeySpan, Sofitel, Helzberg Diamonds, Doubletree, De’Longhi and Beneficial Savings Bank. Selected to work solely on Smith Barney/Citigroup and KeySpan accounts for layout and production. Created studio guidelines for all magazine and newspaper ads. Worked closely with Creative Director inexecuting concepts for final ad release. Responsible for quality control on all mechanicals released. Developed workflow solutions to increase efficiency and profitability. Assisted production/traffic department to create workflow for materials. Released magazine and newspaper ads according to publication specifications.

Extensive freelance projects including: business cards, newspaper ads, coasters, tent cards, posters, event tickets, menu design, and re-design of Website.

Prepared electronic files for print. Retouched and silhouetted images as needed. Organized production on print jobs. Hands-on layout artist with merchandise for ads/catalogs. Worked with photographers to ensure design quality of images. Maintained CD library of historic jobs.

Managed staff of 2 Production Assistants. Designed and produced marketing collateral materials such as T-shirts, invitations, premium items and brochures. Organized print jobs estimating over $1 million a year. Liaison between internal clients and vendors on project issues. Presented final artwork to clients. Prepared electronic files for print. Created production schedules with clients. Resolved billing issues with billing department.

Worldwide Creative Services | Graphic DesignerPrepared slide presentations for executives. Coordinated print/digital projects with in-house creative staff. Assembled yearly internal awards balloting. Cataloged reel library and print collection. Worked closely with Worldwide Creative Director on various internal design projects.New Business Department New Business | Graphics CoordinatorPrepared slide presentations for New Business pitches. Designed leave behinds and room decorations. Worked closely with Art Studio, Mac Studio and external service bureaus. Designed and produced Sparks! Agency mailer. Worked on all aspects of pitches under very tight deadlines.