Suzanne Block Email & Phone Number

@Caribou Coffee

* Spearhead accurate execution of bi-monthly LTOs encompassing intricate creative, in-store promotional resources, kitting & logistics. * Partner with creative, brand, training and operations to establish scope, file formats, specs, and timelines, and direct production through delivery with supplier partners. * Average kit contains 100+ elements for approx. 500 Company, License & Franchise locations of varying concepts/footprints. * Facilitate expansion and maintenance of systemwide e-commerce site, including over 1,000 items and images; optimize site org, and execute inventory replenishment * Produce online multi-channel tool kit, spanning grand opening print, wayfinding signage, and digital assets * Support 30+ Annual New Store Openings, synthesizing diverse inputs/ensuring each location receives requisite materials for multiple phases

Brooklyn Center, Mn

Minnetonka, Mn

• Annually plan and lead the menu process culminating in the production of 153 unique art versions across Corporate and Franchise locations• Co-architected the structure and blueprint for recurring marketing initiative lifecycles• Supervised Graphic Designers, including onboarding, assigning workload, development and assessing performance • Project manage/produce all promotional POP, as well as those for test initiatives.• Facilitate production of digital assets through specs and content•Produce all still and video content, including studio and location/space, encompassing talent, stylists, props, etc.• Interface with agencies to coordinate creative development, timelines and production• Worked with branding agency to develop and refine new style guide and implement new restaurant graphics• Create cross-functional timelines and track progress against milestones • Research/Identify/develop new vendor partners to ensure optimal resources are leveraged for capabilities and budget.

• Directed production for all in-store point of purchase materials for Supercuts, Cost Cutters, Cool Cuts 4 Kids, Pro-Cuts/Pro-Cuts Sport, and Roosters salons• Managed annual production budgets totaling 4.1 million across 6 divisions/3,257 salons.• Implemented international sourcing + manufacturing / production of pivotal company-wide and multi-divisional initiatives (gift w/purchase) of ≈ 365K annual spend• Ensured on-time deliverables through specific understanding and communication of kitting and logistics requirements

• Managed promotional print resources for (3) brands: Sam Goody, Suncoast, and Media Play, with a combined annual budget of 4.3 million• Supervised project manager, designer, and coached/trained contract employees• Facilitate IP licensing for retail products / collectibles creative compliance •Liaised with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Design colleagues to execute monthly marketing planning meetings

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

•Concepted and designed advertising for clients Northwest Airlines (Carmichael Lynch) and BASF (Miller Meester).

Art Director'S Certificate

Among Brainco's most popular programs are those for advertising art direction and copywriting. The school was originally founded to help.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Music