Stevo Pecoraro

Experience

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  Peryam & Kroll

  Mar 2000 - Jun 2003

  Laboratory Technician / Print House Manager / Focus Group Producer

  I started working at Peryam & Kroll, as a freshman in high school, as a call center operator where my only task was to call potential focus group participants, screen them, and register them for taste tests, focus groups, or other market research activities. I loved this environment and this was my first real job during all four years of high school. Within a year, I moved through the ranks and became a laboratory technician where I worked in the kitchen and testing labs preparing focus groups, monitoring participant activity, lab room set-up and break-down, and overall group management. I obtained a food and sanitation license and a CPR certification and worked directly with clients such as Kraft, Nabisco, Glad, and other conglomerate brands. After learning as much as I could, I decided to take on the Audio / Visual Management role that managed all the focus group recordings, managing 4 recording decks, microphone and video troubleshooting, client room set-up and break-down, focus room set-up and break-down. It was during this time I developed a new way to archive focus group tapes and was asked to document my processes and systems. I knew I wanted to be closer to the executive suite, so I made it a point to be as visible as possible, and I got to know some of the chief executives. I was able to participate in telephony development for phone focus groups, programming system protocols and recording automated messages that aided in user experience. Finally, I started working as a Print House Manager, where all of the printed materials were designed and printed. Merged testing materials for focus group participants and printed materials for the call center to capture participant information and qualifications. It was during this time I knew I wanted to go into a career where I was working with printers and paper. I managed 6 large Epson printers and managed several concurrent projects all with immediate deadlines. Show less

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  Swissport

  Jun 2003 - Jun 2004

  Check Agent / Operations Manager

  - Checked-in Asiana and Aer Lingus guests into their flights- Assisted customers on flight bookings and flight changes- Held a security role for Aer Lingus, tracking guests from incoming flights to ensure travelers would be able to meet their connecting flight logistics- Visually and manually inspected aircraft upon arrival after the aircraft had been emptied and cleaned- Checked-in ID of vendors servicing aircraft on the ramp- Lead Bag Room team on incoming and outgoing flights- Scanned incoming bags for connection rerouting and scanned outbound bags into aircraft containers- Held operations role as flight security and flight baggage lead Show less

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  Precision Research, Inc.

  Jun 2004 - Jun 2005

  Laboratory Consumer Research Manager

  During my time at Precision Research, my role was similar to that of Peryam & Kroll. I welcomed and greeted clients into our research facility and was the direct liaison between the client, the participant, and the executives of Precision Research. I managed the entire project from start to finish with little direction. I held this role during undergraduate school and also offered graphic design support for the CEO.

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  Lone Star Steakhouse

  Jul 2005 - Jan 2006

  Server

  During undergraduate studies, I held a server position at a local steakhouse. It was extremely fast-paced and I quickly went from very slow weekday lunch service to very busy weekend dinner service. I memorized the menu quickly and developed a passion for customer service.

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  The Illinois Institute of Art

  Jul 2005 - Jun 2006

  Student Ambassador

  Shortly after I started my degree program, I was asked to become the university's first ambassador for the Multimedia Web Design program. My duties included welcoming, educating, mentoring, and acting as a soundboard for potential students during quarterly registration and orientation events. I have lead several group projects that were completed with current students and alumni.

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  Eddie Bauer

  Jul 2005 - Jan 2006

  Sales Associate / Merchandiser

  My goals were based on reaching specific financial goals with customers who entered our store location. I spent three months on the sales floor educating customers on the technology within some of the clothing items, providing the benefits of opening a credit card, and maintained a clean and clear environment for customers and staff. I then spent four months as the store's merchandiser and stock room manager. I knew all of the products we carried and arranged all the visual window displays.

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  Turtol LLC

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Web Designer and Developer / Graphic Designer

  - Created icons for company’s proprietary content management system. - Designed websites, landing pages, and eblasts using HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript.- Created and monitored marketing campaigns through multiple delivery and tracking methods including RSS, QR, click-through, and primitive social-media.

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  MHDezign, LLC

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Sr. Graphic Designer / Photo & Video Editor

  - Created unique brand identities including icons, logos, packaging, various advertisements, marketing and sales collateral, and basic websites. - Managed photoshoot setup and logistics.- Created animated. gifs, edited raw photography, and spliced together video clips to create short digital ads for various companies.- Improved workflows, managed vendor relationships, and supervised a team of multi-disciplinary designers.- Created visual experiences for high-profile pharmaceutical company that included vial and syringe labels, medication packaging, inner and outer cartons, user instruction manuals, informational pamphlets, and photoshopped physical products. Show less

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  Marked Materials

  Jan 2009 - May 2022

  Visual Communications Designer / Digital Story Teller

  Helped to grow business by providing graphical design, creative direction services, and project management services for a wide range of businesses in a wide range of industries.

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  Catamaran

  May 2011 - May 2012

  Sr. Graphic Designer / Event Coordinator

  - Designed shareholder convention visual experience including large format signage, icons and logos, power point decks, invitations, member identification cards, participant dossiers, table activity, micro-site landing pages.- Collaborated with executive team on project scopes, budgets, and timelines.

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  Fierce, Inc.

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Creative Project Manager / Art Director

  - Drove corporate brand identity redesign, repositioning brand as a high-quality service provider to global Fortune 500s and beyond. - Collaborated with executive leaders to maximize market share and meet growth goals.- Managed creative projects, budgets, and led collaborative planning/debriefing meetings. - Developed and implemented company-wide project management system, project request system, digital asset management system, and asset change process. - Relentlessly renegotiated terms with vendors, reducing marketing photography budget by 60% and saving 20% on business printing fees.- Designed and produced an award-winning international trade booth, increasing show traffic by 300% and tripling sales opportunities. Show less

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  Reliant Hydration

  Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

  Creative Project Manager / Art Director / Marketing Manager

  - Identified requirements, constraints, and creative strategies for consumer and industry trade shows, online retail space, and in-store retail advertising. - Managed scheduling, final production, cost estimates, print production, and vendor relations. - Designed line of product packaging, sales materials, and integrated marketing campaigns with multiple deliverables including social media and industry publications to support organic brand growth. - Managed change requests to project scope, budget, expenses, and schedules. Coordinated trade show and field marketing logistics and led lessons learned meetings. - Developed and managed internal creative processes for feedback and approvals while coordinating competing deadlines and fast-paced priority changes. Show less

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  Pacific Container Corp.

  Jul 2018 - May 2022

  Digital Design Manager / Sr. Graphic Designer

  - Ensures brand compliant digital printing of packaging, labeling, signage, and retail displays for regional and global brands. - Oversees and coordinates projects with print and structural design teams. - Manages artwork pre-press processes for all projects across three sales teams. - Creator and developer of internal processes and procedures that support integrated marketing and creative function. - Spearheads marketing campaigns that drive new business. - Develops innovative business tools for digital printing services and manages print sample lead generation program. Show less

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  DCG ONE - Business & Marketing Solutions

  May 2022 - now

  Senior Creative Project Manager & Studio Manager

  I manage and lead the production studio, a subset of the larger creative agency within The Agency at DCG ONE. I project manage creative experience endeavors from inception to delivery, including all of the process steps in-between. I coordinate project schedules and team resources, plan client reviews, and facilitate feedback between client teams and agency teams. I am a problem solver. Some of my largest clients include: - American Express- Boeing- REI- Amazon- Evergreen Home Loans- Kaiser Permanente- Premera- Columbia Sportswear- Inspirato- Puget Sound Energy- Microsoft - Darigold- Cunard- Brooks Running Show less