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Quincy, Massachusetts

Roslindale, Massachusetts

As an Operations Consultant, I’m collaborating to build a business foundation and organizational workflow for a creative network start-up focused on developing distinctive graphics for merchandising.► I'm establishing a day-to-day business structure with an emphasis on operations, resource and time utilization, and task coordination.

Boston, Massachusetts

As a Traffic Coordinator, I managed the day-to-day workflow and resource utilization of print and digital marketing projects with an emphasis on forecasting and adaptability.► I trafficked projects through internal creative departments, monitored project deliverables, followed-up on timing established for specific deliverables, and notified the appropriate parties if/when a schedule or scope changes occurred.► I collaborated and communicated with team members throughout a project’s life-cycle with a focus on resource utilization and capacity. ► I maintained accurate electronic and hard copy job documentation.

Quincy, Massachusetts

As a Traffic Coordinator, I oversaw the workflow of BCBSMA Brand Management and Marketing Communications collateral.► I effectively managed the project database and monitored adherence to team processes to ensure accuracy and timely completion of marketing collateral in a high-volume department.► I proactively facilitated workflow by serving as a liaison between the sales and benefit literature teams.► I uploaded files to the data management system, prepared and posted files for print, and archived files upon project competition.

Boston, Massachusetts

As a Project Manager, I was responsible for meeting the project management needs of the client with a focus on planning, scheduling, and implementing.►I trafficked projects between the client, Merrimack Media, and external resources from launch to completion.►I created and maintained schedules and trackers. ►I managed offsite resources which involved supplying necessary materials and efficiently replying to all questions to ensure timely delivery of contracted work.

Boston, Massachusetts

As a freelance project manager, I was responsible for meeting the project management needs of my employer with a focus on forecasting.► I oversaw the workflow between the client and creative departments from launch to completion. ► I created and managed schedules and trackers. ► I trafficked projects between stake holders and editorial, production, and design departments.

Boston, Massachusetts

As a manufacturing buyer, I oversaw the manufacturing of custom reprints from inventory requisition through bound book delivery. ► I judged and recommended the cost effectiveness of print and manufacturing methods. I issued purchase orders and reconciled billing discrepancies.► I established and managed manufacturing schedules resulting in on-time delivery. I was the liaison between Pearson’s production, creative, editorial, packaging, inventory, and warehouses departments to address vendor inquiries and coordinated deliveries.► I coordinated the shipping of books, paper, CD/DVD duplication, inserts, and access cards.

Boston, Massachusetts

As a senior project manager, I was the primary liaison with the clients and was responsible for all aspects of a project, specifically planning, scheduling, budgeting, communicating, client outreach, and addressing project issues. I ensured project profitability while building strong client relationships.► I was lead contact with the clients and collaborated with sales, editorial, and production departments to staff projects and develop ideas. I recruited and managed offsite resources. ► I organized and ran weekly project meetings. I composed and distributed correspondence, agendas, meeting agendas and notes, and weekly status reports to clients and internal stakeholders.► I produced and updated schedules and trackers. I trafficked projects and oversaw the workflow between the client, internal departments, and offsite resources from launch to completion.► I requested quotes, negotiated rates, issued contracts, monitored costs, approved invoices, and cleared billing discrepancies.

Project Management Essentials

Real World Project Management

Publishing Certificate, Publishing

Bachelor Of Arts, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies