• Handle the various purchasing needs for the wide format digital print division.• Assist in the facilitation of the sales order entry process for outside sales reps.• Facilitate the production order process while working with the Production Manager.

• Negotiated costs and timelines for all purchases while working with Sales and Creative Departments budgets. • Managed fulfillment of direct mail marketing and specialty items.• Ensured on-time delivery by attending all press checks and tenacious follow through.

• Managed all broadcast and collateral production initiatives for restaurant, bakery and company advertisement.• Responsible for production of local/national promotional materials including menus, point-of-purchase, radio, television and Internet website development.

GROUP360 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS INC. – St. Louis, Missouri On-Site Facility Manager at ACH Food Companies, Inc. located in Memphis, TN • Implemented all packaging change strategy while minimizing obsolete packaging (lowering expenses) while meeting marketing and purchasing guidelines.• Worked with various facilitated cross-functional departments to ensure they all met print deadlines on branded items. Specifically moved packaging changes from Designer – to Marketing… Show more GROUP360 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS INC. – St. Louis, Missouri On-Site Facility Manager at ACH Food Companies, Inc. located in Memphis, TN • Implemented all packaging change strategy while minimizing obsolete packaging (lowering expenses) while meeting marketing and purchasing guidelines.• Worked with various facilitated cross-functional departments to ensure they all met print deadlines on branded items. Specifically moved packaging changes from Designer – to Marketing – to Regulatory – to Printer.• Utilized Visionpoint™ (Data Asset Management System) to capture and retain all completed artwork. Additionally maintained all printed samples. • Responsible to create the BOM (Bill of Materials) for new products and material changes. (On an AS400 using CSS) Show less

• Work with SAP system, to maintain master material numbers, for inventory control of all folding cartons for Branded and Private Labels. • Managed approximately 1,600 folding carton sku’s of Branded and Private Labels. • Facilitated the private label graphics from customers Art Agencies to ensure that they are within print specifications while meeting all FDA / legal requirements, timelines and budgets.• Saved approximately $50,000 the first year by recommending one customer to… Show more • Work with SAP system, to maintain master material numbers, for inventory control of all folding cartons for Branded and Private Labels. • Managed approximately 1,600 folding carton sku’s of Branded and Private Labels. • Facilitated the private label graphics from customers Art Agencies to ensure that they are within print specifications while meeting all FDA / legal requirements, timelines and budgets.• Saved approximately $50,000 the first year by recommending one customer to change their design to eliminate the need for a double knife cut on Toaster Pastries cartons.• Responsible for on-time delivery of packaging graphics. Show less

Print Buyer (1999-2000)• Responsible for quotes, print purchases, issuing purchase orders for direct mail campaigns, trade show graphics and all outside purchases for the Creative Imaging Group. • Attend all press checks and follow through for on-time delivery. Maintain files of printed materials.• Responsible for setting new procedures of workflow, that ensured better communication, flawless execution of print materials and profitability. Project Coordinator… Show more Print Buyer (1999-2000)• Responsible for quotes, print purchases, issuing purchase orders for direct mail campaigns, trade show graphics and all outside purchases for the Creative Imaging Group. • Attend all press checks and follow through for on-time delivery. Maintain files of printed materials.• Responsible for setting new procedures of workflow, that ensured better communication, flawless execution of print materials and profitability. Project Coordinator (1998-1999)• Provided on-site representation at Earthgrains/Sara Lee Bakery Group, Inc., for Color Associates/Group360 Visual Communications. • Liaison between both companies and acted as a focal point of communication, to achieve delivery of quality and timely products and services. • Responsible for writing work orders, scheduling, managing the budgets provided for projects, coordinating the prepress workflow through the final print delivery. Show less

Senior Prepress Artist (1993-98)• Created, organized, and prepared files for final print production.• Served on creative task force to develop/implement procedures and new culture for merged departments. Production Art Manager (1987-93)• Supervised 5 Production Artists and coordinated schedules with 2 Production Directors.• Implemented performance appraisal process and on-going feedback to enhance strengths and eliminate weaknesses of employees.• Negotiated… Show more Senior Prepress Artist (1993-98)• Created, organized, and prepared files for final print production.• Served on creative task force to develop/implement procedures and new culture for merged departments. Production Art Manager (1987-93)• Supervised 5 Production Artists and coordinated schedules with 2 Production Directors.• Implemented performance appraisal process and on-going feedback to enhance strengths and eliminate weaknesses of employees.• Negotiated costs and timelines for outside photo and type purchases. • Directed production method on incoming work by reviewing specific job needs and recommended most efficient production method. • Produced more than $15 million in creative materials per year. Managed the print production for the Midwestern Area. Production Artist Trainee, I and II (1980-1987)· Created mechanical art boards. · Prepared mark-ups for separators and printers. Show less