Bill Gazi

Production Project Manager at Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters
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(386) 825-5501
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Austin, Texas, United States, US

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Eric Meyer

Our team partnered with Bill to develop and execute a variety of large in-store merchandising programs. He was consistently transparent and offered the necessary leadership to ensure success. Bill continuously collaborated with all stakeholders and advocated smart solutions that provided in-store brand awareness. We fully enjoyed servicing Bill and look forward to working with him again.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Production Project Manager
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      Work with Legal Clients, Graphics Designers, Editorial Writers, Photographers, Production and Publishing Editor to organize, plan and execute the production and delivery of high-quality print profiles and advertisements from planning through execution. • Plan and manage cyclical print production projects • Maintain accurate production schedules and project deliverables • Track production schedules, editorial inputs, proof tracking & approvals, and final delivery Collaborate with internal and external partners to achieve print delivery timelines • Prioritize workload to meet production department and printer deadlines • Enter production notes in Atticus and other systems as necessary • Keep the production team informed of all problems related to the ads and/or profiles in a timely manner • Communicate and coordinate with the client from project kick-off to completion Show less

    • Advertising Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Production Manager
      • Oct 2019 - Apr 2020

      • Production Manager for third party marketing service provider onsite at Sanofi Pharmaceuticals instituting a process for managing print production of marketing collateral for multiple brands. • Partnered with internal clients to identify their project scope and address any potential issues while providing solutions for their timing and budget. • Worked with offsite design agencies to ensure project specifications align with client needs. • Managed print vendors to ensure quality, timing and billing accuracy. Show less

    • United States
    • Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Global Creative Group Project Manager
      • Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

      • Managed execution of all NIWeek 2018 & 2019 global tradeshow’s Keynote Projects. • Facilitated the design, branding, and translation of NIDays 2018 Keynote presentations, for all regions (Americas, APAC, & EMEIA). • Drove design, production and approvals for additional marketing and promotional collateral. • Met with internal clients and stakeholders to determine project requirements and budgets. • Managed execution of all NIWeek 2018 & 2019 global tradeshow’s Keynote Projects. • Facilitated the design, branding, and translation of NIDays 2018 Keynote presentations, for all regions (Americas, APAC, & EMEIA). • Drove design, production and approvals for additional marketing and promotional collateral. • Met with internal clients and stakeholders to determine project requirements and budgets.

    • United States
    • Utilities
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Marketing Project Manager
      • Dec 2016 - Jul 2017

      • Managed all aspects of project timelines in a deadline-driven creative marketing department. • Reviewed, assigned, resourced, tracked, and documented project-plans. • Managed print vendors to ensure quality, timing and billing accuracy. • Managed all aspects of project timelines in a deadline-driven creative marketing department. • Reviewed, assigned, resourced, tracked, and documented project-plans. • Managed print vendors to ensure quality, timing and billing accuracy.

    • Netherlands
    • Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Print Production/Project Manager
      • Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

      • Oversaw and managed the development and production of all print graphics for annual global corporate events, publishing of marketing materials, as well as digital assets. • Managed all vendor relationships, timelines, negotiated costs and estimates for approval. • Worked closely with venue facility to coordinate fulfillment, installation and removal. • Oversaw and managed the development and production of all print graphics for annual global corporate events, publishing of marketing materials, as well as digital assets. • Managed all vendor relationships, timelines, negotiated costs and estimates for approval. • Worked closely with venue facility to coordinate fulfillment, installation and removal.

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • May 2014 - Mar 2015

      • Managed a variety of client projects, including web dev, print, radio, media, and strategy on national accounts • Responsible for monitoring workflow, resources, schedules, and communication, so projects were delivered on time and within budget according to client expectations. • Managed a variety of client projects, including web dev, print, radio, media, and strategy on national accounts • Responsible for monitoring workflow, resources, schedules, and communication, so projects were delivered on time and within budget according to client expectations.

    • Singapore
    • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Production Manager
      • May 2011 - Sep 2013

      • Managed all aspects of high-volume production of all POP & POS merchandising programs, displays, and elements for the US Graphics and Marketing departments. • Partnered closely with the Design team to understand and develop project plans according to Account creative briefs. • Managed all third-party vendors through project briefs, 3-bids, cost negotiations, prototype approvals, quality control, production, installations and fulfillment. • Managed all aspects of high-volume production of all POP & POS merchandising programs, displays, and elements for the US Graphics and Marketing departments. • Partnered closely with the Design team to understand and develop project plans according to Account creative briefs. • Managed all third-party vendors through project briefs, 3-bids, cost negotiations, prototype approvals, quality control, production, installations and fulfillment.

    • United States
    • Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Jul 2010 - May 2011

      • Oversaw all regional interactive, web, and multimedia projects for the Global Web Marketing Department. • Produced all print collateral, packaging, POS, as well as, digital assets for the Global Brand Design Department. • Oversaw all regional interactive, web, and multimedia projects for the Global Web Marketing Department. • Produced all print collateral, packaging, POS, as well as, digital assets for the Global Brand Design Department.

    • United States
    • Design Services
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • 2008 - 2010

      • Managed projects focused around Product Development, Engineering, Interaction design and Brand Communications for a multi-disciplinary, award-winning design agency. • Optimized productivity by managing schedules, pricing proposals, resources, and budgets. • Managed projects focused around Product Development, Engineering, Interaction design and Brand Communications for a multi-disciplinary, award-winning design agency. • Optimized productivity by managing schedules, pricing proposals, resources, and budgets.

    • United States
    • Investment Management
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Traffic Manager
      • 2007 - 2008

      Traffic Manager overseeing all print collateral projects for the in-house Visual Communications Department of a global investment firm. • Kept track of the status of existing projects, and details about new projects coming into the department. • Created schedules for new jobs, and assign those tasks using the trafficking system in place (this is usually done with software, and many tasks are automated). • Reviewed current and future timelines and job statuses with stakeholders, as well as, the individuals working on the jobs. • Rescheduled projects based on new or changing priorities, rush jobs, etc. • Provided status reports tracking workflow, and communicate any possible issues with too much, or too little, work coming into the department. • Worked with the accounting and production departments on invoicing, and possible additional costs due to rush fees, or unexpected deadlines. • Worked with freelancers and temporary contractors, getting them up to speed on jobs they will assist with. Show less

    • Internet News
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Assistant Print Production Manager
      • 2005 - 2007

      Assistant Print Production Manager facilitating all print orders for busy Circulation Department at worldwide news periodical. Assistant Print Production Manager facilitating all print orders for busy Circulation Department at worldwide news periodical.

    • Advertising Services
    • Creative Services Assistant
      • 2003 - 2004

      Supported and assisted in the day to day operations for the Creative Services department including Design, Production, Project and Vendor Management. • Assisted the creative team in creating advertising campaigns. • Interacted with clients and identify their goals and objectives. • Conducted market research appropriate to customers’ needs. • Communicated clients about changes and corrections. • Conducted research online. • Implement best advertising practices. Supported and assisted in the day to day operations for the Creative Services department including Design, Production, Project and Vendor Management. • Assisted the creative team in creating advertising campaigns. • Interacted with clients and identify their goals and objectives. • Conducted market research appropriate to customers’ needs. • Communicated clients about changes and corrections. • Conducted research online. • Implement best advertising practices.

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graphic Production Artist
      • 1997 - 2002

      Production Artist for a major agency in the advertising industry. Collaborated with creative teams to execute a creative design by utilizing software to transform commercial art into mechanical layouts being mindful of brand standards across color, typography, etc. while adhering to production standards, quality and parameters. • Collaborated closely with art directors, copywriters and designers • Prepared final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing • Made various formats of supplied artwork production-ready and resolved any typography and/or artwork issues that arise during production • Provided image retouching, clipping paths, etc. • Packaged and preflight files for release to printers or media partners • Created PDFs for print and client review • Cataloged and reference art for future projects Show less

Education

  • St. Bonaventure University
    BA, Mass Communications & Journalism
    1990 - 1995
  • St. Bonaventure University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

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