Experienced workflow producer and manager with a demonstrated history of working in creative and print industries and local government. Skilled in systems and processes, team coordination and account management, with strong knowledge in core Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office programmes.
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Studio ManagerEffect Aug 2023 - PresentWellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand -
Workflow ManagerWellington City Council Oct 2021 - Feb 2023Wellington, Wellington Region, New ZealandLed a team of three Workflow Producers and managed designer workloads, in addition to continuing to manage the workflow of individual high-priority Council projects.• Investigated and wrote recommendations for a workflow system change to improve visibility of individual workloads and clarity of job priorities• Led the team through a change from an internal recharge model to prioritising and reporting from an annual budget• Led the recruitment, induction and training for two workflow producers and a team coordinator• Assisted in recruitment and induction for three designer roles -
Workflow ProducerWellington City Council Aug 2017 - Oct 2021Wellington & Wairarapa, New ZealandCoordinated and delivered design and production jobs. Maintained relationships with designers, communications staff, projects teams and external suppliers.• Delivered several strategic jobs, such as: Tō Tātou Pōneke - Our Wellington seasonal magazines, Planning for Growth consultations, multiple transport and cycleway projects, the 2021-31 Long Term Plan engagement, formal consultation and final documents.• Implemented a workflow process for video projects• Added clarity to the job allocation system by highlighting ownership• Adapted the job allocation system to an online app (Trello) for business continuity during lockdown -
Creative And Brand CoordinatorWellington City Council Jan 2016 - Aug 2017Wellington & Wairarapa, New ZealandCoordinated team projects, provided HR support to the manager and continued financial and technical support to the Creative and Brand team, and managed the workflow of the Print team.• Assisted with overall recruitment process• Compiled and edited the Creative and Brand Business Plan• Coordinated the team’s shift to OneCouncil, (HR and finance systems)• Planned and coordinated the transfer to WorkflowMax for job tracking and charging -
Business Support AdministratorWellington City Council Jan 2014 - Jan 2016Wellington, New ZealandProvided administrative, financial and technical support to the Creative and Brand team and managed the workflow of the Print team.• Reduced the team’s balance sheet variance to zero and kept it under 5%• Reintroduced an annual review of the Business Continuity and Asset Management Plans• Represented the team as Transition Lead and Subject Matter Expert for the ‘Odyssey’ project during vendor selection and implementation -
Print Finisher / Pre-Press OperatorRepro Eichler Sep 2011 - Dec 2013Cologne, GermanyPrepared large format files, architectural drawings and their accompanying documents for print and digitised and formatted hard copies for customers.• Authored a series of print related articles in German for the company website• Integrated quickly into a foreign language environment• General finishing tasks, operation of industrial printers and binding machinery
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Sales Support/AssistantExcel Digital Print Sep 2010 - Jun 2011Wellington, New ZealandEngaged and maintained solid relationships with clients, including major banks and government departments. Provided excellent administrative support to the sales team.• Secured a permanent contract with a large client through excellent customer service and delivery• Organised and managed several time-critical projects simultaneously• Researched and sourced products and implemented workflow solutions• Wrote job briefs and quoted jobs• Assisted with administration duties such as invoicing and ordering stock
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Print Finisher And Desktop PublisherExcel Digital Print Jul 2004 - Aug 2010Wellington, Wellington Region, New ZealandI worked part time during studies and full time after studies. Produced high quality finished products with tight deadlines, in a fast-paced environment. Took on extra contract work as a desktop publisher. This involved implementing design changes in documents and preparing them for print.• Coordinated a production team ranging from two to four people• Finishing tasks: plastic and metal spiral document binding, folding, creasing and drilling• Assisted with general reception tasks and dispatch• Implemented design changes in a series of commercial booklets• Learned the necessary software quickly and independently:Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Distiller and Microsoft Word
Verity Schommer Education Details
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WeltecDesign
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Verity Schommer's current role is Improving team systems and processes.
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Verity Schommer attended Weltec.
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