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335 west 21^st street, #0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

xxx-xxx-xxxx or 646-541-5407

abc@xyz.com

 

high-performance print production manager eager to contribute expertise with high-profile publications/ publishers toward supporting a progressive organization in optimizing bottom-line results

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offering over 15 years progressive experience with well-known companies ranging from gq magazine and

cond nast publications to hearst magazines ~ excel in defining, developing and executing targeted strategies

to substantially boost efficiency, cost effectiveness and quality of broad promotional/advertising materials

production ~ resourceful, innovative leader with solid track record of surpassing goals

 

production operations                         project management                cross-functional collaboration           

budgeting/cost controls                      cost-effective buying               vendor sourcing/negotiations

client & vendor relations                    inventory control                     quality assurance

 

ø  saved approximate $25k in annual costs for gq magazine by developing and implementing efficient inventory tracking system supporting promotional initiatives

ø  strategically managed $3m annual production budget to maximize use of resources and contain costs

ø  served as senior buyer of all print materials for 13 cond nast publications magazines

ø  rapidly progressed with hearst magazines from entry-level to buyer position

 

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freelancer-self employed, new york, ny                                                                             2006-present

demonstrate sharp business acumen in effectively marketing and contracting broad production, logistics coordination, public relation, and event planning services to variety of regional companies

 

promotion production manager, gq magazine, new york, ny                                          1997-2006

proficiently steered full-scope print materials production projects for high profile magazine advertising promotions, events, merchandising, and business use; effectively estimated, coordinated and drove projects to meet critical goals and timelines

contributed sharp leadership skills toward scheduling and overseeing copywriting and design departments, with a strong focus on quality product

collaborated with senior accounting executives in planning and managing $3m annual budget

proactively interfaced with clients and steered negotiations to maximize advertising revenue

efficiently managed extensive inventory of products, premiums, printed materials, and back issues

 

senior buyer, cond nast publications, new york, ny                                                           1990-1997

researched, sourced and negotiated competitively-priced, cost-effective web and sheet fed printing, premiums and direct mail fulfillment purchases supporting merchandising of 13 magazines

strategically prioritized, scheduled and steered promotional print jobs, from pre-press to fulfillment, to maximize use of time and resources as well as efficiency and cost-effectiveness of operations

ensured optimal quality of materials by evaluating all art/edit materials prior to release and reviewing and approving color and blueprints prior to final press run; actively managed trafficking process

 

buyer, hearst magazines, new york, ny                                                                                  1987-1990

steadily promoted from forms buyer and associate buyer in recognition of dynamic performance

 

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ba, theatre and communications, william paterson university, wayne, nj

folio seminars, mechanicals, type & color, school of visual arts, new york, ny

 

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