Print Production Manager

• May 2022 - Present

Packaging Specialist

• Sep 2020 - Apr 2022

- Established clear customer packaging needs at the beginning of a project to ensure proper quoting and timeline. - Worked with multiple packaging suppliers during the quoting process to ensure the best packaging partner selected based on quality, proper packaging documentation, MOQ, lead time, price, and service. - Collaborated and communicated with internal partners on all milestones from initial conception through final production. - Collaborated with external partners, Packaging Vendors and Packaging Co Manufacturers, to ensure proper dielines, sample creation, operational feasibility, structure integrity, pack out capability and confirm pallet configuration. - Coordinated artwork development and approvals internally and with the customer. Submit final approved artwork documented and sent to printer for completion of final artwork proofing and prepress. - Developed packaging purchase orders based on vendor quotations; completed final invoicing upon delivery. - Created, organized, and ensured up to date packaging spec library accessible to internal team. - Developed Packaging Toolkit as a Business Development/Sales resource to help drive further Turnkey business for the company - Development of SOPs for all packaging initiatives Show less

Creative Project Manager

• Oct 2019 - Jul 2020

- Position terminated due to Covid -19 - Main point of contact between Branding Team and clientele - Worked with Branding team to develop a Brand Story, Identity and Operational Materials for each Hotel and/or F&B outlet - Created relationships with executives from corporate brands such as Hilton, Mariott, Accor as well as independently owned hotel brands - Collaboration with in-house Interior Design, Marketing & Procurement teams to ensure cohesion throughout all aspects of the project - Completion of Graphic Design elements on as needed basis Show less

Print Production Account Manager

• Oct 2017 - Oct 2019

Categories Include: Adult Beverage, Frozen Foods, Apparel, Indoor/Outdoor Furniture, Snacks, Oil/Rice/Fruits & Vegetables, Baking & Spices Responsibilities - Managed client relationships from a brand management, quality, and critical path standpoint - Continually worked on 15+ different projects at a time spanning different consumer categories - Worked with Design, Production and Photography departments to fully execute design projects - Managed process at production stage for forecast, estimating, timing and invoicing - Worked with supplier and regulatory agency to ensure correct information on all packaging and compliant - Worked with printers to best execute design based on their print capabilities; including scheduling printer calls as well as referencing previous artwork - Managed client, suppliers and printers through the production process to ensure their considerations and feedback are acknowledged and taken into account, while providing stellar client service. Show less

Unit Marketing Coordinator - Retail & Catering

• Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

Manage the marketing needs of 11 Retail locations; including Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Subway, Einstein's Bagels, Frontera Fresco and 6 original dining concepts.Create innovative events and programs to grow sales, increase customer transactions as well as customer satisfaction. Consistent record of new sales revenue.Analyze and track sales of different retail units to implement or remove new or existing items/productsIn charge of bringing new vendors to campus for samplings and also to create variety in on campusconvenience stores based on student feedback and demandMaintain existing vendor client relationships, such as Kellogg, Coca Cola, General Mills & other Fortune 500 companiesWork with on campus student affairs as well as other organizations to partner on events and initiativesManage day to day duties of three interns; Market Research, Event Coordinator & Marketing PromotionsWork with the Northwestern Catering team to implement events as well as conduct weekly customersatisfaction surveysUtilize Adobe software such as inDesign and Illustrator to create graphics for different menus, including digital menu boards, order forms and other signage as needed. Show less

Unit Marketing Coordinator - Residential Dining

• Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

Responsibilities:Managed the marketing needs of 6 different dining hall units + 3 retail units• Coordinated all unit marketing initiatives to drive sales growth and weekly tracking of results. In turn, use those results to then suggest changes and purchasing options.• Conducted competitive analysis yearly based on local food options to suggest new prices and options based on food cost as well as current trends• Managed 25+ Interns on day to day basis; Market Research, Marketing, Sustainability, Event Coordinators, Videography, Graphic Design, Social Media• Worked with Area Marketing Coordinator to best execute global Sodexo programs on campus • Identifed internal/external customer needs and expectations by conducting intercept surveys, using social media and other forms of feedback to keep customer satisfaction at a high level • Worked with campus cliental to deliver on initiatives of the university and also Sodexo standards • Planned and execute dining events to help drive traffic and generate sales • Worked with worldwide vendors (such as Coca Cola, Kellogg, Kind Bars, Kraft) to implement samplings and adjust campus grocery store options based on demand and promotions Accomplishments • Helped spearhead a complete rebrand of one of the on campus dining locations and saw drastic increase in sales and satisfaction• Alongside one of my sustainability interns, launched a campus-wide Reusable Tote Bag initiative to help reduce waste. Also have Reusable Water Bottle & Reusable Takeout Container projects in the works for a Fall 2016 launch• Developed new Videography job sector• Helped generate $700,000+ in Voluntary Meal Plan sales • Integral to the re-branding of all dining locations campus wide • Created strong campus-wide bonds internally and externally Show less

Marketing MIT

• Jan 2015 - Sep 2015

Marketing Manager In Training- Shadowed current marketing managers to learn ins and outs of business and marketing needs- Handled the marketing needs for the six different resident dining halls on campus, as well as one other retaillocations.- Created graphic design needs for my different units- Ran all different social media accounts

Communications Specialist

• Jan 2014 - May 2014

• Created design materials for the various different departments of LLS and different candidates. • Created promotional videos for the different Man & Woman of the Year Candidates. • Worked with Man & Woman of the Year candidates during 10-week fundraising campaign. • Worked with Social Media, Email Marketing and other Administrative Duties. • Created design materials for the various different departments of LLS and different candidates. • Created promotional videos for the different Man & Woman of the Year Candidates. • Worked with Man & Woman of the Year candidates during 10-week fundraising campaign. • Worked with Social Media, Email Marketing and other Administrative Duties.