DIGITAL, MOBILE AND PRINT PUBLISHING / PRODUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Committed, versatile publishing professional, possessing diverse critical skills in management, pre-media technical expertise, communication and process improvement. Expert in high-level customer liaising with advertisers such as IBM, Microsoft, Dell, Coca-Cola, L’Oreal, Black & Decker, Pfizer and Astra-Zeneca. Proficient in optimizing workflow for maximum value. Over five years of management experience in the world of online and print publishing, and over 15 years of experience in design, graphics and layout. Certified in project management.

• Demonstrated ability to manage workflow, expert in multi-tasking.
• Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven expertise in Quality Control and Quality Assurance for high level clients
• Excellent interpersonal skills, proficient in managing cross-functional teams.
• Creative problem solver, expert in employing best practices when confronted with challenges or obstacles.
• Deadline fueled sensitivity to time management, able to deliver under pressure.
• Ownership attitude toward all tasks assigned; proactive approach to all aspects of project.
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, DART, Bluecove Video. Adobe Site Catalyst, Salesforce.
• Proficient in all major graphic software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Quark, Acrobat Professional.

• PMP (Project Management Professional), Project Management Institute

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Early in 2011, shortly after I began my position at Ziff Davis Enterprise, it was brought to my attention that our contract with Brown Printing would be coming up for review. The ball was in my court to assure that, in a tight market, ZDE would get the most value possible for its print products.

• Solicited quotes from several major printers, including Brown, advising all to make aggressive bids.
• Compared quotes, checked numbers, communicated results to sales representative at Brown.
• Encouraged Brown to make a second, more competitive bid.
• New contract offered from Brown with rates reduced nearly 20%.
• Communicated results to upper management, recommending a renewal of contract with Brown.
• Without having to change vendors, significantly reduced production cost.

In 2009, while I was at Lebhar-Friedman, it was determined that cost control was an optimal priority at Lebhar-Friedman, and that changing the format of Home Channel News would result in significant savings. I managed this change, ensuring all stakeholders were updated, risk was managed, and the deliverables were accepted.

• Liaised with customer base, making them aware of impending change, deadline, and new spec sheets.
• Liaised with sales staff and sales manager of any customer issues or risks.
• Coordinated size and schedule change to RR Donnelley, printer.
• Communicated new size specs to art director, editorial desk and sales staff.
• Revised existing customer art files at their request, wherever possible.
• All issues of publication remained on schedule, with minimal customer problems.

Confidential, January 2011-Present
Senior Digital Production Manager, eWeek, Baseline and CIO Insight
Online, Tablet and Mobile App Editions

I am currently employed as Senior Digital Production Manager, in charge of digital production for eWeek, Baseline and CIO Insight magazines.. I also work as part of the Online Operations team, and have been a playing a major role in the recent conversion of ZDE’s magazines to an all-digital environment for web, tablets and mobile devices.

• Responsible for managing all digital production phases, from planning through execution.
• Authoring set of best practices for digital publishing, ensuring optimal processes and procedures.
• Communication with sales team; sales support, including special price quotes and positioning questions.
• Generation of weekly sales reports for sales team and upper management via Salesforce (SFDC).
• Negotiation of contracts with main vendors, ensuring best value.
• Approval and coding of invoices from vendors for Accounts Payable, as well as end of month accruals.
• Weekly and bi-monthly reporting on online activity for several ZDE “Smart Sites”, for clients such as IBM, Dell and Hewlett Packard; extracting information from various sources, including DART Double Click reports, Adobe Site Catalyst, Bluecove Video reports and Moveable Type.

Confidential
Project Manager/Managing Editor, National Supplier Showcase
November-December, 2010

I freelanced for this B2B publisher that covers the events industry, helping to produce the National Supplier Showcase catalog, a new publication.

• Writing, editing and proofreading advertorial material.
• Trafficking and liaising with advertisers, obtaining needed materials before deadline.
• Communicating with entire team; coordination of cross-functional teams.
• Assisting with proofing and QA of layout on pages.

Responsible for providing critical assistance and support on print production for Broadcast and Cable and Multichannel News, as well as online edition of publications.

• Trafficking and pre-media processing of all submitted digital files for advertisers such as Showtime, HBO, CNN, Fox and CBS, verifying all ads due are received on schedule, comply with technical requirements and
  are in correct format.
• Diagnostic analysis on submitted digital files; liaison with advertisers and/or agencies on any production concerns or issues,
• Recommending corrective action when needed for Quality Control and Assurance.
• Downloading and uploading digital files to web portal for technical verification.
• Creation and submission of full-issue PDF files for digital version of both publications

Confidential, New York, NY 1996-2009
Production Manager, online and print publications

Management of print production for Home Channel News, Connecting Northwest Arkansas; assisting on print production for Drug Store News; management of online websites for Home Channel News, Retailing Today and Connecting Northwest Arkansas, as well as e-newsletters for HCN, RT and CNWA.

• Pre-media processing of all submitted digital ad art both for print and online advertisements, verification of compliance with technical requirements, final sign-off on all files sent to printer.
• QA for all submitted ad materials; diagnostic analysis of problems in non-complying digital files.
• Liaison with advertisers and/or agencies on any production concerns or issues.
• Final sign-off authority on all submitted materials from advertisers.
• Liaison with printer (RR Donnelley); electronic submission of digital ads to printer ahead of deadline.
• Sales support, liaising with sales team, producing sales and space reports, negotiating positions and providing information on all special inserts and package sales to maximize revenue.
• Mapping and layout of each issue of print publication, with concentration on pre-sold positioning and any other customer requirements and requests.
• Planning physical make-up of print publications to achieve cost reduction and optimal profit.
• Input and tracking of each advertising order received from salespeople into billing system.
• QA for websites and e-newsletters, verifying ads are live on schedule and in correct positions, liaising with web administrator (third party vendor) when issues arise.
• Records retention for print publications and websites, managing repository to maximize efficiency and optimize customer convenience.

BFA, Media Arts

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Member, Project Management Institute, New York City Chapter.
• Volunteer, PMI, New York Chapter, Professional Development Day 2011 – Communications Team Member. Assisted with promotion, public relations and operations of this annual Project Management career symposium.