Renee Dudash

Renee Dudash

Production | Operations Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager | Print Production | Publishing | Certified Purchasing Manager C.P.M. | Pending: PMP Certification

  • Education

    • Pennsylvania State University

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      Bachelor’s Degree Marketing
  • Experience

    • DecisionHealth, LLC (a UCG company)

      Apr 2011 - Dec 2016
      Production | Operations Manager

      Supported key operational areas of print production, fulfillment, inventory, desktop publishing, and eLearning. Collaborated cross-functionally with product managers, editorial, marketing, IT, sales, customer care, events, and shared services teams. Maintained oversight of $5MM+ annual spend in printing, fulfillment, mailshop, distribution, and postage expenditures. Project managed and created schedules for a portfolio of over 350 products. Key Achievements:• Implemented Workamajig PM software to manage 1,000+ annual projects with project intake, resources, assets, status reports, and deadline management.• Negotiated $25K print savings via consolidated print agreement.• Directed process improvements for standardized newsletter, book, and PowerPoint templates.During critical two-year transition period: • Operated as interim IT Project Manager for over 30 on-time projects saving labor costs of $75/K annually. • Rebuilt conference operations team with annual growth from 15 to 37 events. • Played pivotal role managing highly complex acquisition transition of Contexo Media & Dorland Health B2B businesses from Access Intelligence. Show less

    • Simplify Compliance

      Dec 2016 - Dec 2023
      Production Manager

      Responsible for end-to-end life cycle project plans supporting successful deliverables of schedules, budget, print, fulfillment, inventory, and shipping for a portfolio of over 200 products (books, directories, newsletters, eLearning, specialty items) and marketing campaigns.• Created and project managed 500+ annual projects with 98% on-time delivery.• Navigated paper market supply chain complexities ensuring 100% on-time delivery for 2024 publications.• Achieved $125K annual savings with move from digital sheet-fed to digital web.• Transitioned legacy production and marketing platforms to Jira, simplifying tasks and workflow.• Ran team and vendor status meetings keeping all accountable and on-track.• Managed budgets, SLAs, RFPs, POs, invoices, accruals, expense reports, and make-goods.• Utilized knowledge of freight industries to include TL, LTL, Small Packages, International and USPS.Maintained oversight for direct mail and marketing production to include schedules, print, mailshop, and postal requirements for 75+ campaigns/efforts per year. • Brochures, Insertion packages, Postcards, Catalogs, Sales Collateral • Knowledge of Commingle, Co-mail, Presort, Marketing Mail, Periodicals, Indicias, Permits, BRE'sProvided operations coordination for Reseller Title programs of 125 titles. Included annual fulfillment set-ups, monitor release dates, direct order of non-automated titles, and invoice reconciliation.Responsible for facilities oversight to include building management liaison, security, office supplies, coffee/water machines, and employee communications. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)

      ISM-National Capital Area, Inc. (Institute for Supply Management)