Brian Methe MLIS

Experience

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  Serials Solutions

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Manager, Data Acquisition and Product Fulfillment

  Managed acquisition, formatting, and importation of over 700 databases into a comprehensive Serials Solutions database and fulfillment of over 1000 partner libraries’ reports totaling over $3M in annual revenues. • Performed quality assurance audits to ensure accuracy of report information and timeliness of product delivery and resolved any customer inquiries regarding product delivery or content; trained, mentored and assisted customer service staff. • Resolved customer service inquiries regarding product delivery, content, and general questions; trained, mentored and assisted Customer Service Representatives. • Created and documented all data acquisition and product fulfillment processes. • Designed development specification documents used by internal technology department projects and enhancements; assisted in the quality assurance testing and writing of specifications for new products. Show less

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  Bmethe.com

  Jan 2004 - now

  Freelance Creative

  I have created over 200 hand-drawn, hand screen-printed posters for Grammy award winning, international touring artists (Foo Fighters, Wilco, The Avett Brothers, Soundgarden, Trey Anastasio, The National, Patton Oswalt, Kings of Leon, Weird Al Yankovich, Devo, Shakey Graves, Elvis Costello, Monty Python, The Violent Femmes) as well as pop-culture themed artwork for galleries and media across the country.

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  Cengage Learning

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  Digital Asset Archivist/Disabilities Coordinator

  Member of a team that maintained an accurate, up-to-date archive of all Cengage Learning titles and managed the fulfillment of disability requests ensuring timely delivery of files, meeting all legal accessibility requirements. • Served as an interdepartmental liaison incorporating new system developments, policies and procedures into existing archive services while maintaining workflows and developing best practices. • Managed and trained permanent and temporary staff in Disability Order Fulfillment processes and Archive Management workflows. • Collaborated with internal and external customers to determine best file format, delivery method and confirm file functionality for end user’s purposes. Show less

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  Think Patented

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Director of Fulfillment and Technology Services

  Managed Think Patented Fulfillment Services division and staff while providing continual process improvement through streamlining efficiencies within the department with accountability for $1M in annual spend. • Partnered with Think Patented leadership team to develop and execute strategic business plans, operational goals and performance metrics that drove productivity and ensure the highest level of internal and external customer service. • Managed vendor partner relations to ensure optimum pricing, service, quality, accuracy and responsiveness. • Implemented process improvements, including systems developments, that resulted in increased efficiencies and cost savings. Show less

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  Cengage

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2019

  Accountable for a team of 10 Project Management professionals and two vendor partners in permission clearance and right acquisitions activities including managing print and electronic textbook schedules and budgets of $4M-$7M in annual spend. • Managed all aspects of IP (Intellectual Property) Project Management Team including project planning, forecasting, capacity management, schedule and budget management, staffing and performance reviews. • Collaborated with the team, vendors and department stakeholders to build and maintain strong partnerships and working relationships resulting in aligning support with departmental service goals. • Nurtured and supported vendor partnerships while improving efficiencies and overseeing accurate and compliant Intellectual Property Acquisitions activities, including accurate and complete data entry. • Provided appropriate metrics and reporting for staff performance and project status. • Implemented process improvements, including system development that resulted in increased efficiencies, enabling reduction in workforce and demonstrated approximately $1M-$2M in budget savings annually. Show less Drove custom digital solutions sales by partnering with sales and customers to create custom educational technology solutions for 2 and 4 years institutions. • Identified potential Custom technology customers, devised sales strategies and built preliminary scope documents and product prototypes. • Worked directly with the customer base to determine course needs and presented the appropriate Custom technology solution while providing market leading customer service. • Led project launches, developed schedules, held vendors accountable, managed communication, and provided updates on project statuses. • Coordinated training seminars, provided training collateral and end-user documentation. Show less Managed custom digital projects for the Northeast/Southeast Regions of the United States partnering with a team of sales partners and customers to develop custom digital education solutions for higher education. • Led project launches and develop a schedule and list of roles and responsibilities resulting in establishing accountability metrics for team performance. • Communicated with internal and external customers throughout the production process and monitored project progress against schedule. • Provided customers with proof-of-concept|project in process to ensure deliverables met specifications. Show less

  • Senior Manager, Intellectual Property

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2019

  • Consultant, Custom Digital Publishing

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Senior Custom Digital Project Manager - Northeast/Southeast Regions

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
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  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Archivist Arrangement and Digital Projects Intern

  • Inventory, arrange and describe archival collections• Enter data into archival management system (Archivists’ Toolkit)• Perform basic preservation work on document-based collections• Enter and edit metadata in digital asset management system• Prepare technical and administrative documentation• Test digitization workflows• Assist in interface design, usability studies and related web development activities

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  Great Minds

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2024

  Manager, Intellectual Property

  Accountable for a team of Intellectual Property specialists and a vendor partner in permission clearance and right acquisitions activities including managing print and electronic textbook schedules for an industry leading K-12 publisher.

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  Great Minds

  Apr 2024 - Jun 2024

  Senior Project Manager, Enterprise Applications
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  Siemens Digital Industries Software

  Jun 2024 - now

  Technical Product Manager - Advanced