Professional Summary

I am a creative director and project manager with over 15 years of experience in the Printing industry. Utilizing my business acumen and creativity, I produce smart, unique marketing campaigns and designs. No matter the medium, I aim to create memorable, thoughtful communications.

Creative Director & Department Coordinator Digital XPress

December 2016-October 2020

Managed all marketing and creative projects for in-house creative agency, including estimating and scheduling; developed and implemented marketing campaigns for internal and external clients; art direction, branding and graphic design. Supervised and scheduled projects for team of four.

  • >> Identified and eliminated inefficiencies to streamline interdepartmental procedures and increase productivity.
  • >> Regularly conducted site surveys and executed project mockups for Large Format projects/installations (POP signage, interior décor, vehicle wraps).
  • >> Developed and coordinated program to provide cranial band wraps for local children with plagiocephaly (Noodle Doodles, noodle.dxp1.com).
  • >> Researched & oversaw implementation of web-to-print platform for B2C online store.

Project Coordinator Digital XPress

January 2013-December 2016
  • >> Managed print and mailing projects for dedicated customer accounts from bid through completion.
  • >> Supported sales team in pricing, design, and implementation of direct mail campaigns to meet customer goals while maximizing profitability.

Customer Service Rep IBT/Hamilton

2009-January 2013
  • >> Received, processed, tracked, and troubleshot projects through completion for dedicated customer accounts.
  • >> Assisted with testing and development of automated processing workflow to reduce front end scheduling delays.
  • >> Worked with sales, production, and customer to develop prescheduling procedures in an effort to reduce material delays internally; provided weekly reports to customer to assist with external scheduling and deadline requirements.
  • >> Supported production across multiple manufacturing sites.

POD Prepress and Customer Service IBT Global

2006-2009
  • >> Processed and scheduled customer orders.
  • >> Prepared electronic files for output; scanned hard copy books to create print-ready interior and cover files; file management.

Education

Albany Can Code
Front End Web Development, Spring 2020
University at Albany
Master of Business Administration
University at Albany
Bachelor of Arts

Proficiences

  • HTML5/CSS
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Google Ads
  • Google Analytics
  • Unbounce
  • Facebook Business Manager
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • Campaign Monitor
  • Digital Printing
  • Offset Printing
  • Large Format Printing
  • Direct Mail
  • USPS Mailing Requirements

Other

IPH (formerly known as Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless)
Secretary, Board of Directors, 2018-present
TimesUnion.com/Table Hopping Mac & Cheese Bowl
Committee Member, 2019-2020