Ensures the quality of finished products including offset and digital printing, wide format printing and signage, and a wide array of binding and finishing. Responsible for the fiscal efficiency and growth of the District’s in-house printshop.

Founded the Alliance Magazine Workshop with Fresno Unified School District to teach the fundamentals of production, editing, graphic design and writing to at-risk youth in Fresno

Hands on supervisor of more than 20 associates in the manufacturing and distribution of print on demand books for national publishers and retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Hay House, Cognella, and Penguin-Random House. • Train and develop associates on printing, binding, trimming, and finishing equipment • Track KPI’s to identify opportunities for growth and improvement• Program and troubleshoot robotic equipment in 24/7 production environment• Assure that company standards for quality, productivity and safety are being met• Manage schedules, payroll, and employee coaching and discipline

• Primary liaison and solution architect between customer, internal stakeholders and production facilities across multi-titled Fortune 500 print and digital media company• Responsible for effectively communicating, implementing and maintaining company standards across all vendors and suppliers• Oversee production and distribution of weekly and monthly magazine titles including People, Sports Illustrated and Time magazine • Oversee 10 printing plants and 3 paper mills and ink manufacturing facilities• Oversee multi-line production including personalization, selective inserts, wraps, and more• Monitor paper waste, press and bindery performance, and on-time delivery performance and develop strategies to continuously improve in all areas • Establish KPI's for quality, wastes, throughput and distribution• Ensure successful implementation of company initiatives and optimization strategies• Manage schedules for USPS and trucking companies to assure on time delivery of final product• Manage West Coast field office• Responsible for vetting prospective plants for new work• Technical support for operations and production staffs

• Manage team responsible for the production of multiple monthly and bi-monthly magazines and special projects • Developed strategic plans for new product launches • Responsible for creation of production schedules, quality control, manufacturing budgets and department personnel • Responsible for negotiation of manufacturing contracts, paper purchasing and distribution services • Implemented cost cutting measures and head count reductions in my first year to net savings of more than $1,000,000

• Plan and manage all daily operations for Copy. Fact Checking, Production and Art departments• Hire, coach and supervise personnel; Collaborate with managing editor, creative director and editor in chief to determine issues’ content and topics• Coordinate editorial publications and meetings; Control schedules and enforce deadlines (for writers, photographers, designers etc.• Oversee proofreading procedures and edit copy when necessary• Assist in evaluating finalized copy for compliance with policies, style and tone

• Manage the creative process from concept to completion• Lead and direct the creative team in the production of all marketing collateral• Oversee client pitches and proposals• Oversee profitability, deliverables, timelines and budgets• Meet with clients to explain campaign strategies and solutions• Manage and cultivate the career development of staff members, including designers, art directors, copywriters, photographers and web developers