Experience

International District Energy Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • Sep 2009 - Present

  IDEA fosters the success of its members as leaders in providing reliable, economical, efficient and environmentally sound district energy services. We promote energy efficiency and environmental quality through the advancement of district heating, district cooling and cogeneration (also known as combined heat and power or CHP).As IDEA's Director of Operations I work with member services, including conference registration services, membership dues, mailing lists and circulation, as well as managing all accounts payable, accounts receivable, filings and notices. Prior to joining IDEA in September of 2009, I worked as an Office Manager in the real estate industry and a Creative Services Production Manager in the high-tech industry.

• Office Manager

  • 2009 - 2010



Homesgroup Real Estate, Inc

• Marketing/Office Manager

  • Jan 2004 - Mar 2009

  Manage the office, and any personnel hired for support. Responsible for all advertising including; direct mail, print media, flyers, signage, brochures, business cards, website design/content, forms, etc. Also responsible for payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.Transaction management for all agentsCoordination of resources to ensure deadlines are being metDesigned any/all marketing materials for corporate or agents to ensure their successReorganized entire office for more efficiencyMaintained calendar and arrange logistics for business owner.



Chiswick, Inc.

• Sr. Production Manager

  • Sep 2001 - Jan 2004

  Manage the production, scheduling and trafficking of all marketing materials, which included 12 Catalogs. Managed Creative Services Department schedules, and worked with Business Management and Database Marketing organization to insure completion of marketing materials, on-time and within budget. Manage the production, scheduling and trafficking of all marketing materials, which included 12 Catalogs. Managed Creative Services Department schedules, and worked with Business Management and Database Marketing organization to insure completion of marketing materials, on-time and within budget.



Chiswick, Inc

• Senior Project Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Manage the production, scheduling and trafficking of all marketing materials, which included 12 Catalogs. Managed Creative Services Department, and worked with Business Management and Database Marketing organization to insure completion of marketing materials, on-time and within budget. Designed and implemented procedures for administering and improving trafficking and production. Prepared and maintained schedules for all marketing materials. Communicated deadlines to all departments involved in the completion of marketing materials.Recommended solutions and/or alternatives for any issues that may impact schedules. Identified vendors for marketing projects, quote out to vendors, and award the jobs to the selected printer.Build and maintained a working relationship with printing vendors for all projects.



EMC Corporation

• Traffic/Project Manager

  • May 2000 - Dec 2000

  Execute all print production activities on assigned accounts; meet client's marketing objectives by coordinating and purchasing all print and mail materials. Interacts with the account and creative teams to ensure that all production deliverables meet the requirements according to EMC's corporate standards.Executed all print production activities on assigned accounts.Discussed client requirements and scheduling with account team to ensure the timely, accurate and effective production of print materials.Proofed mechanicals and artwork to meet client objectives.Interacted with the Traffic Department, Art Director and account team to ensure the timely, accurate and effective production of print materials.Worked with Creative Department to ensure that creative deliverables meet the client's quality, schedule and cost objectives.



COMM

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production & Traffic Manager

  • Jan 1999 - May 2000

  Print supervision, print buying, facilitates work going outside agency, daily job tracking and in house client contact. Media planning and buying.Created timetables to produce all jobs in a timely manner.Purchased printing and mailing materials to ensure that all materials meet or exceed quality standards.Compiled all necessary cost estimates and quotes for print production and verifies invoices.Represent the client and agency at all press runs.Created and maintain job tracking database on a daily basis.Worked with Creative depts. to ensure schedules/deadlines are being met.Provided customer support to clients to ensure their objectives are met.



BMC Software, Inc

• Graphic Designer / Print Buyer

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 1999

  Design, illustration and production of marketing materials ranging from newsletters, sales support materials, booth designs, posters, corporate logos, signage, and corporate brochures.Worked with executives and writers to execute layouts & illustrations.Worked with Corporate to prepare presentations, news releases, quarterly reports, and the annual report.Designed all marketing materials for seminars and tradeshows.Designed and prepared camera-ready art, slides and posters.Selected vendors, negotiated contracts, and executed press checks.



BGS Systems, Inc.

• Graphic Artist/Print Buyer

  • 1987 - 1999



BGS Systems, Inc

• Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Jan 1987 - Jan 1993

  Assisted with the day-to-day tasks required to support a large business unit.Coordination of resources to ensure deadlines are being met while meeting the needs of the department.Event planning for a large business unit.Complete special projects as required.Communicated with clients and internal team membersProduced Word and PowerPoint documents for senior managers and Vice President.Maintain calendars and arranging logistics for all senior managers and Vice President. Assisted with the day-to-day tasks required to support a large business unit.Coordination of resources to ensure deadlines are being met while meeting the needs of the department.Event planning for a large business unit.Complete special projects as required.Communicated with clients and internal team membersProduced Word and PowerPoint documents for senior managers and Vice President.Maintain calendars and arranging logistics for all senior managers and Vice President.



CLSI, Inc

• Marketing Specialist

  • Jan 1985 - Jan 1987

  Created configuration drawings and floor plans of computer roomsDesigned all technical documentation and corporate presentationsProofed and edited final bid documentsDesigned database management and office automation for departments Created configuration drawings and floor plans of computer roomsDesigned all technical documentation and corporate presentationsProofed and edited final bid documentsDesigned database management and office automation for departments