Worked collaboratively with cross-functional partners to deliver end-to-end marketing strategy, planning and execution objectives. Led efforts to drive process innovation, organizational restructure & workflow optimization to improve customer experience, eliminated waste and reduced cost.• Communicated frequently with business partners to facilitate desired outcomes, clarify expectations and manage risks• Designed / Implemented omni-channel marketing & photo processes- Saved a $3M consultant fee by insourcing work- Streamlined merchant / marketing meeting touch points by 83%- Reduced packaging lead time from 52 to 30 weeks

Led a team to create quality print production files while managing shifting priorities and demanding schedules to ensure deadlines were met.• Managed a team of 20 Graphic Designers• Launched content management technology with automations• Produced over 100K PDF files / year | 129 catalogs / year

Developed, executed and monitored project schedules, budgets, scope & communication in order to ensure marketing objectives were delivered on time.• Managed a team of 13 Project Managers / Coordinators

Led a team to create quality print production files while managing shifting priorities and demanding schedules to ensure deadlines were met.• Managed a team of 20 Graphic Designers• 99.75% accuracy rating / Manual entry: versioning, pricing & product info.• Developed & implemented standardized copy across marketing• Cross-trained the team and increased productivity by 20%• Shifted roles & responsibilities and increased productivity by 75%, eliminated freelance cost and increased accuracy by 60%

Led a team and provided art direction to produce marketing materials.• Managed a team of 10 Graphic Designers• Designed & launched several private & exclusive Kohl’s brands

Worked with merchant partners to research & design layout sketches for print advertising. • Directed photo shoots for major campaign initiatives• Built trust with merchant partners; Recommended layout strategy

Created layouts using design software based on direction from Layout Artists.• Requested the Graphic Designers to explain the intent of their design sketches in order to create accurate layouts / on time

Product inspection; Collaborated with partners to resolve quality issues• Established and maintained the gauge calibration system