David Hughmanick

Experience

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  American Press, Inc.

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1991

  Director of Graphic Services

  Creative Art-Director managing full service, in-house design and composition studio for national catalog print & production division. Art director of photography, design and composition stages, lay-out work to print stage. Trainer of design and production staff on Mac-based software programs Quark Xpress, PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop. Client interface / trainer on proper electronic file preparation traveling across the East coast.

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  Clarcor

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

  Art Director & Pre-Press Manager

  Art-Director in decorative tin manufacturing environment managing staff and preferred vendors art preparation and plate-making operations to printing plates for metal lithography presses. Direct world class art studios and illustrators in metal lithography techniques specific for the preparation of artwork for M&M Mars, Nestle, Johnson & Johnson, and Hershey Chocolate USA. Contributing member of Total Quality Council reducing print waste by 5% through implementation of quality metrics, utilization of color density marks and implementation of SWOP standards to printing on metal. Successfully managing department P&L to increased savings by computerizing department records, cross-functional training, and implementation of operations standards resulting in departmental resource reduction of 25%. Show less

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  Cadmus Communications

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1999

  Senior Account Manager

  Solely responsible for scheduling, and on-time delivery of imposed pre-press film flats and plate-ready files to Cadmus print facility for primary accounts - American Heart Association, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, American Institute of Physics. Management and scheduling of workflow through Cadmus Desktop Publishing Department.

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  Wolters Kluwer Health

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Senior Account Manager

  Primary customer relations manager between Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins and the American Heart Association. Precise management of time sensitive production schedules between non-profit society journal offices, LWW journal production editors, typesetting/composition, print production, distribution, and on-line hosting. Travel to American Heart Association editorial offices and conventions.

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  Wolters Kluwer

  Sept 2003 - Jan 2008

  Director of Delivery Support

  Operations and fulfillment director with management and accountabilities of $23,000,000 commercial reprint business marketing Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins scholarly journal reprints into the pharmaceutical market across North America. ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Reduced direct costs by $300,000 per annum (15% Cost of Goods Sold) through supplier transition• Developed business standards and metrics measurement tools for Europe, Latin American and North American operations teams to maximize resources and quote, -sale-to-revenue cycles• Team member of global restructuring group analyzing employee roles and responsibilities providing clear job descriptions and Standard Operating Procedures• Reduced DSO (Days Sales Out) from 47 days to 39 days sale to collection through use of newly developed technology reducing processing time Show less

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  Calvary Community Church

  Mar 2009 - Oct 2011

  Director of Operations

  Solely responsible for all aspects of the church relating to strategic and operational objectives set by the church advisory board. Revamped communication systems and website. Developed and maintained financial dashboards, negotiated building lease renewal at a lower rate, led marketing and promotional efforts, connected volunteer teams with local and global community organizations in need of help. Ensured church compliance with all Federal and State laws. ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Developed a yearly census to track demographics to promote relevant content and growth• Developed annual financial plans and budgets with ‘real-time’ financial dashboards to track progress• Provided coaching, mentoring, shepherding of staff and volunteers• Conveyed the vision, mission, and brand of the church through print, social media and networking• Provided leadership during pastoral change Show less

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  Highland Home Inspections, Inc. (Maryland)

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2023

  Expanded the company’s market share through social media channels, website Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and development of Google My Business Profiles. Strong relationship builder with Realtors, title companies, and residential lenders through regular email campaigns, local networking and increased awareness at trade shows and networking events.ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Developed new company website• Built Google My Business profile pages with individual websites for each inspector’s territory• Implemented Google Reviews live feed to company website• Increased Facebook followers from 200 to over 2,200 over 3 years• Grew Google 5-star reviews from 74 to over 760 (1,000%+ increase) in 3 years• Initiated development of Southern Maryland division Show less

  • Branch Manager, Marketing Director Highland Home Inspections, Inc.

    Oct 2019 - Sept 2023

  • Senior Inspector

    Aug 2012 - Sept 2019
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  Nelson Associates Communications

  Oct 2023 - now

  President

  At Nelson Associates Communications, we offer a variety of digital marketing services to help you connect with your ideal customer and grow your business. Our experienced team has the skills and resources to create and implement custom strategies tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. From SEO and social media marketing to email campaigns and content creation, we've got you covered.