Judy Crum

Experience

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  McGraw Hill

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

  Art Director / Graphic Designer / Project Coordinator

  - Managed all stages of product development of educational books, games and packaging from initial concept to final product including art direction, scheduling, proofing, design, production and trouble-shooting of electronic files.- Provided oversight to the development of over 35 new products per year as well as the reprinting and rebranding of over 200 existing products.- Analyzed production work-flow and created procedures, schedules and documentation ensuring efficiency of the entire production process.- Managed relationships with vendors, manufacturing and marketing departments, editors, outside illustrators and designers. Show less

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  The Learning Company

  Oct 2001 - Feb 2002

  Animator

  - Compiled character and background animation for educational software using Macromedia Director.- Designed and animated assets for backgrounds.- Completed production three weeks ahead of schedule.

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  City of Sunnyvale

  Apr 2002 - Sept 2003

  Executive Assistant to the Chief

  - Managed the schedule for the Chief of Police. Set appointments, arranged and attended meetings, assisted in preparation of materials for the Chief.- Assured City Council reports were appropriately prepared in a timely and effective manner.- Assisted the Chief in maintaining open channels of communication, using tact and discretion, in dealing with City staff and the public.- Created an internal Public Safety newsletter to keep staff informed of departmental issues.

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  Logitech

  Sept 2003 - Mar 2006

  Project Manager

  - Managed the design and execution of retail packaging to support Logitech brand identity.- Served as the primary interface between internal marketing organizations and design agencies.- Lead design direction, photography and editorial reviews.- Managed schedules with internal marketing, design agencies, and service bureaus.- Managed development of the retail packaging of keyboards, mice, web cameras and universal remote controls.- Completed an average of 35 new products per year. Show less

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  SGK

  Jun 2006 - Nov 2016

  Project Manager

  - Coordinate packaging label design development activities for the redesign of all of Safeway’s private label brand items including scheduling and facilitating design kick-off meetings, providing technical support for the on-line proofing software and ensuring artwork meets design and production standards.- Work closely with all levels of Safeway’s Corporate Brand Management, Product Development, Sourcing, Design and Production teams, vendors and printers.

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  Albertsons Companies

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2020

  Assistant Product Manager

  - Develop creative briefs for new products and marketing tactics, in collaboration with package design team, consumer marketing team and outside agencies.- Provide direction to package design and print production teams for category redesign.- Review artwork in online system.- Manage 1st production samples for approval as well as image all items for on-line marketing team.

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  Lake Tahoe Community College

  May 2021 - Mar 2022

  Program Manager

  - Provide Administrative Assistance for the Physical Education and Athletic Departments and the Fitness Center.- Monitor and maintain program budgets; monitor expenditures; analyze accounts; order supplies and equipment.- Ensure equipment repairs are made in a timely manner for the Fitness Center.- Order textbooks and other materials for classes.- Assist in the coordination of quarterly schedules.- Arrange travel for the Soccer teams.

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  Eagle Protect PBC

  Jun 2022 - now

  Marketing Coordinator

  - Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies.- Manage trade show and travel arrangements. - Support the sales team with lead generation, follow-up communication, and preparing and sending out sample packages to existing and new customers.- Provide support to the Logistics team processing Purchase Orders, using Shopify and Mainchain.- Maintain database for lab testing and certification. - Perform bookkeeping tasks such as invoicing, monitoring accounts receivable, and budget tracking.- Keep stock of office supplies and product samples, and place orders when necessary.- Manage incoming phone calls, answer customer queries and forward to the correct team member. Show less