Experience

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  Bimark medical communications

  Jul 2002 - Dec 2003

  Art director

  Art DirectorIn charge of corporate branding and all related materials for client base.Experience: creative conceptualization, art direction, web-design, production and printing.• Client list: Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi-Aventis, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, Hoffman-LaRoche,Bayer AG, Biovail.• Created and produced all marketing collateral and advertising media from concept to completion.• Managed design and production staff of three implementing guidelines ensuring correct file set-up which streamlined cost at the pre-press and print stages.• Organized all creative projects within department improving department communication and more efficient workflow.• Administrated all projects releasing to pre-press for production guaranteeing quality control. Show less

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  Avon/mark

  Jan 2003 - Nov 2009

  Production manager/creative services

  In charge of production for a start-up cosmetic brand. Responsible for producing all of the printed collateral and catalogs, which support the overall brand image.Accomplishment: Developed a start-up brand from $0-$70 million, partnering with multiple teams to achieve brand identity, strategy, profitability and overall brand success.• Created and set-up the catalog approval process between marketing, product development and creative increasing efficiency and return rates by 50%.• Scheduled and led meetings with pre-press and printing vendors to discuss method of time and budget conservation. Streamlined costs with printers and eliminated overtime and downtime charges by ensuring on-time file distribution for pre-press and by eliminating excess retouching by 20%.• Managed all creative projects, including collateral, and catalog.• Coordinated creative turnovers and creative team meetings which led to the management and adhering to a set schedule.• Directed all color correction accuracy throughout entire pre-press stage ensuring complete image quality control.• Led and assisted the in house team with photoshoots, art direction and graphic layouts.• Managed all budgets, timelines/schedules, etc. to ensure on time shipping and tracking which eliminated extra cost.• Directed guidelines for inside and outside server set-up and maintenance which led to more efficient file management and archiving systems. Show less

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  Star group

  Jun 2010 - Feb 2014

  Director, creative/production services

  Responsible for managing and producing all printed materials including: collateral, catalogs, packaging, direct mail, POS, and outdoor production.• Client list: Coca-Cola, Dow, Saladworks, St. Clare’s Health System, The Ritz Carlton, Rittenhouse Market, University of the Sciences, Cozen O’Connor, Susan G. Komen, Pilot Freight Services.• Directed all print development through proactive collaboration with clients, partners, art directors, graphic artists, producers, photographers and production artists from project start to finish.• Directed and managed the sourcing of multiple vendors for all print projects which included biddingand estimating, budgets and negotiations, vendor project meetings, scheduling and overall project management through the production process to ensure all deadlines are met.• Contributed to the development of new business client proposals, including active input in recommending marketing, manufacturing and format development.• Cultivated and mentored existing creative team, freelancers and agency relations achieving solid lines of communication throughout the production process that generated a flawless finished product.• Contributed to the writing and developing of company and client SOP regarding the creative and production process. Show less

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  Shire

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  Production manager, us commercial operations

  Responsible for providing print production, agency/vendor management, material fulfilment and inventory management for assigned business units. In charge of managing purchasing and providing strong project management skills to maintain schedules and budgets for all printed materials.• Tasked to develop and train, Creative and Production Agencies for quality control expectations and print requirements.• Manage Producers, Procurement, and Finance to ensure that accurate quotes and budget approvals are received and that the correct purchase orders are initiated and maintained.• Liaise directly with Corporate Marcom team members to ensure the greatest consistency and highest quality possible for all printed materials produced.• Determine and set project specs, quantities, shipping location(s), etc. with brand teams. Coordinate with Purchasing to obtain production estimates and/or competitive bids for print projects, maintain budget. Manage any obstacles that would require additional funding; conductnegotiations with suppliers as necessary.• Manage and advise brand teams and agencies on pre-production specs, estimates and best methods of kit packing and fulfilment.• Manage vendors during proofing, color management, and printing phases, including on-site press passes finishing, quality control, and kit spot-checking.• Responsible to conduct the exploration, testing, and recommending of new suppliers, print methods, fulfilment houses, and production techniques. Show less

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  Intersection co.

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2021

  Director, large format print production - project manager specialty operations

  Director, Large Format Print ProductionResponsible for overseeing the full project life cycle, including identifying new media opportunities, establishing project scope, scheduling, budgets, completing documentation, estimating, site surveying, art direction, proofing, and working with governmental entities to ensure that projects are meeting client needs.https://youtu.be/-27WZb4spKI• Responsible to conduct the exploration of all new and existing SEPTA regional rail and subway stations to identify new media form opportunities. Markets include SEPTA PA, Pittsburgh PA, and Amtrak, Washington DC, Wilmington, DE, and Baltimore, MD.• Responsible for all surveying, measuring, and specking all new media opportunities for the Philadelphia market.• Responsible for field supervision and quality control of all station saturations and station domination installations.Project Manager, Deployment & Specialty OperationsResponsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle and deployment of all digital assets in the Philadelphia market including Project Manager (PM), Construction Manager (CM), planning, site survey/CAD plan review, engineering/structural stamp andpermit approvals, estimating, managing Transit Authority (TA) partner reviews and city entities, scheduling and recording all related milestone goals, and QC of onsite asset installations. Digital assets include: (25+) Link kiosks, (75+) Rail and Subway Station Insight and Intouch displays, and (100+) Bus shelters.https://www.intersection.com/public-spaces/• Responsible to review surveys and site plans for all approved rail and subway stations to identify and confirm all approved digital locations.• Coordinate with internal and external organizations including TA partners, 3rd party operations, vendors, contractors, and field personnel to ensure high quality and on-time/cost-effective project execution.• Responsible for field supervision and quality control of all bus shelter and digital asset installations. Show less

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  Uhs

  Sept 2021 - now

  Project manager, advertising

  One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospitals and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenues of over $10 billion. In 2019, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates a comprehensive portfolio of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located across the United States, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Show less