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Thermo Fisher ScientificPrint Production Manager

Mar. 2022 - Sep. 2024Carlsbad, California, United StatesNegotiated favorable contracts with vendors, resulting in cost savings of over $1.5 million and improved supplier relationships. Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to reduce errors and improve overall print quality. Created processes and workflows in Workfront, our project management tool. Improved turnaround times by streamlining communication channels within the print production team. Managed high-volume printing projects, typically 100-150 at a time, ensuring timely delivery and consistent quality. Enhanced print production efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and project management strategies. Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining strong relationships with clients. Organized workflow efficiently to optimize daily throughput while maintaining focus on budgetary constraints. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop creative solutions for complex print projects. Provided technical guidance on paper selection, finishing options, binding methods, ink types and other critical aspects related to successful completion of each job order. Coordinated efforts between account, design, and production teams to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality. Opened, created and oversaw production schedules in Workfront and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines. Created purchase orders, managed accruals and reviewed/approved invoices for approval in Coupa for all print jobs placed. Worked effectively in fast-paced environments. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members. Trained and mentored new hires and team members interested in learning more about print production. Flowed web projects and assisted the traffic department with flowing and starting creative projects in Workfront when needed.

Thermo Fisher ScientificPrint Producer

Feb. 2016 - Mar. 2022Carlsbad, California, United StatesNegotiated favorable contracts with vendors, resulting in cost savings of over $2.5 million and improved supplier relationships. Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to reduce errors and improve overall print quality. Created processes and workflows in Workfront, our project management tool. Improved turnaround times by streamlining communication channels within the print production team. Managed high-volume printing projects, typically 100-150 at a time, ensuring timely delivery and consistent quality. Enhanced print production efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and project management strategies. Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining strong relationships with clients. Organized workflow efficiently to optimize daily throughput while maintaining focus on budgetary constraints. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop creative solutions for complex print projects. Provided technical guidance on paper selection, finishing options, binding methods, ink types and other critical aspects related to successful completion of each job order. Coordinated efforts between account, design, and production teams to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality. Opened, created and oversaw production schedules in Workfront and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines. Created purchase orders, managed accruals and reviewed/approved invoices for approval in Coupa for all print jobs placed. Worked effectively in fast-paced environments. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Thermo Fisher ScientificSenior Traffic Scheduler

Feb. 2012 - Feb. 2016Carlsbad, California, United StatesGenerated and managed daily creative team lists, reviewed workloads with creative managers and reassigned team members or negotiated deadlines with project managers when needed. Evaluated new jobs, assigned resources, scheduled and updated schedules in Workfront and MARS, our management systems, and monitored the job from start to finish to ensure on time delivery and to the client's and company standards. Created and implemented the Creative Services department’s print and production processes and procedures from scratch – selecting the company’s preferred print vendor, created print request documents, purchase order requirements, trade show procedures and managed the relationship with the preferred vendors. Supported five Marketing Program Managers (MPMs) and their clients and managed 200 – 300 of their projects simultaneously on a daily basis ensuring they are on time, on budget and within scope. Troubleshooted and worked with the MARS team and the creative team managers on updates/improvements to our project management system. Strategized and implemented a new web team creative process to create a more efficient working structure. Worked with the media department to implement a new process of sending ads to publications and updating the master media schedule in a more efficient manner. Administrative responsibilities included maintaining department’s vacation calendar, ordering supplies and submitting estimates and invoices to finance for payment and accruals.

L7 Creative CommunicationsTraffic & Production Manager

Aug. 2011 - Feb. 2012Carlsbad, California, United StatesStarted the traffic and print department along with processes from the ground up. Opened all jobs in Function Point, created job folders and closed jobs when complete. Created project estimates for all jobs to ensure proper hours, team members and budget were being assigned properly. Reviewed and approved all work orders and creative briefs to ensure jobs had the required and mandatory information to begin work. Handled all bids, negotiating, budget and schedules for print, creative and radio projects. Scheduled and monitored all projects from start to finish, including releasing final files to vendors. Was responsible for managing web projects with outside vendors. Managed weekly time and budget reports to ensure projects were under budget and employees were within assigned hours.

i.d.e.a.Production Manager

Aug. 2010 - Aug. 2011San Diego, CAManaged bids, negotiating, purchase orders, press checks and delivery of all collateral, packing, OOH and print-related projects. Created and provided Traffic Manager with all production schedules. Was responsible for ensuring all projects deliver on time, under budget and to Bailey Gardiner’s and our client’s standards. Researched, strategized and planned Seaport Village and Hazard Center’s yearly marketing plans and media buys. Coordinated and managed all vendor relationships. Worked and communicated with outside vendors overseas via Skype and locally to create and troubleshoot client websites. Strategized and placed traditional and online media, created insertion orders in Workamajig and traffic spots to television stations. Digital team expert on email and database marketing.

Bailey GardinerJunior Account Executive/Print Specialist

May. 2007 - Aug. 2010San Diego, California, United StatesManaged scheduling, estimating and negotiating for all print, radio and television projects. Created work orders, creative briefs and managed client relationships for TVG.com, Seaport Village, BeautyEncounter.com, Sushi Contemporary & Performance Art, Se San Diego, Aladdin Bail Bonds, Hazard Center, Pierce Education Properties and The San Diego Museum of Art. Worked hand-in-hand with the Traffic Manager to ensure projects are on schedule, with accurate content, on brand and complete on time. Day to day contact with clients on project statuses, sent drafts, obtained approvals. Updated baileygardiner.com and sushiart.org website’s through WordPress and Coda as well as managed site changes with web team. Researched, strategized, negotiated rates, planned and managed client budgets and media plans. Managed all print components with outside vendors when applicable. Interviewed, hired and supervised advertising account interns.

Schindler Marketing GroupJr. Account Executive

Feb. 2006 - May. 2007San Diego, California, United StatesExcellent oral and communication skills were demonstrated through researching, contacting and coordinating meetings with potential new clients. Worked directly with the media on added-value programs and other promotional opportunities for Pueblo Bonito Resorts. Monitored ongoing activities, wrote copy, created launch strategy and developed an online media kit for GoSasa.com Organizational skills demonstrated through reviewing vendor invoices, managed billables and released payments. Managed and negotiated all agency and client-related print projects. Administrative support: managed front desk, sorted mail, maintained client job folders, coordinated airline travel and ordered office supplies.