Curtis Svehlak
Senior Production Manager at Entangled Publishing- Claim this Profile
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Keith Hanson
Curtis was probably the most tenacious project manager I've ever worked with. The man was never afraid to stick up for me when management asked for too much, but at the same time drove me with a grueling pace that sped up development time and got several projects out the door on time and feature complete. Simply put, if you need a project manager that can transform your company's organizational skills from being a cludgy mess to a well oiled, high performance machine, then stop thinking about it and hire this man.
Tom Nicholson
Very helpful, easy to work with and a real problem-solver. Curtis is great to work with. No hesitation in recommending him to anyone.
Keith Hanson
Curtis was probably the most tenacious project manager I've ever worked with. The man was never afraid to stick up for me when management asked for too much, but at the same time drove me with a grueling pace that sped up development time and got several projects out the door on time and feature complete. Simply put, if you need a project manager that can transform your company's organizational skills from being a cludgy mess to a well oiled, high performance machine, then stop thinking about it and hire this man.
Tom Nicholson
Very helpful, easy to work with and a real problem-solver. Curtis is great to work with. No hesitation in recommending him to anyone.
Keith Hanson
Curtis was probably the most tenacious project manager I've ever worked with. The man was never afraid to stick up for me when management asked for too much, but at the same time drove me with a grueling pace that sped up development time and got several projects out the door on time and feature complete. Simply put, if you need a project manager that can transform your company's organizational skills from being a cludgy mess to a well oiled, high performance machine, then stop thinking about it and hire this man.
Tom Nicholson
Very helpful, easy to work with and a real problem-solver. Curtis is great to work with. No hesitation in recommending him to anyone.
Keith Hanson
Curtis was probably the most tenacious project manager I've ever worked with. The man was never afraid to stick up for me when management asked for too much, but at the same time drove me with a grueling pace that sped up development time and got several projects out the door on time and feature complete. Simply put, if you need a project manager that can transform your company's organizational skills from being a cludgy mess to a well oiled, high performance machine, then stop thinking about it and hire this man.
Tom Nicholson
Very helpful, easy to work with and a real problem-solver. Curtis is great to work with. No hesitation in recommending him to anyone.
Experience
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Entangled Publishing, LLC
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Production Manager
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Sep 2013 - Present
• Support the CEO in their goals/vision for the Production Department • Oversee the day-to-day production operations on production, ensuring on-time and accurate delivery of assets • Coordinate production details with marketing, art department, and stakeholders to ensure publishing projects are completed correctly and on time • Assist in the resolution of issues within and between projects, resources, or team and resolve issues as necessary • Liaise and arrange for copy editor, formatter and proofreader for projects • QA final products to ensure all changes have been met • Schedule and facilitate meetings related to packaging project execution • Responsible for the collection of packaging project inputs; partner with stakeholders and team to secure and validate the necessary inputs to effectively execute the project • Facilitate proofing process, timeline, consolidation and resolution of changes. • Ensure all content is reviewed and approved by all client’s stakeholders • Tracking projects via databases to ensure all assets are incorporated and compliance is completed • Maintain and coordinate workflow scheduling for distribution, approvals and deliverables • Liaise with outside printers and vendors • Anticipate and respond to shifts in priorities, tasks and/or requirements on an ongoing basis • Handles special projects as necessary • Input all catalog/tip sheet data into biblio • Handle all Print on Demand assets into KDP • Review Cognos for stock levels and alert of any issues in inventory • Supervising the work of one team member, providing support and guidance as needed Show less
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Academic Partnerships
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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500 - 600 Employee
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Project Manager, Online Marketing
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Oct 2011 - Apr 2012
• Coordinate the process and the execution of projects across of the Marketing, Creative Services and Product Management teams• Coordinate all efforts across the departments• Develop the project plan and schedule• Clearly organize and forecast deliverables and dependencies• Ensure proactive scheduling of all aspects of the production• Manage the full lifecycle of projects from requirements through launch• Estimate resource needs with help from functional leads• Drive day-to-day tasks and have in-depth involvement to allow for early identification of potential challenges• Ensure on-time project deliverables• Provide weekly status reports and regular updates• Review, evaluate and re-engineer current project management process to improve speed to market Show less
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Front-End Developer
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Oct 2009 - Oct 2011
• Thorough understanding of HTML/XHTML, CSS, web standards and SEO in relation to design• Convert designs and content into working and SEO friendly web sites, landing pages, and emails• Collaborate with design group, marketing managers, and development team to better conceptualize and streamline projects• Deep understanding of cross-browser compatibility (Microsoft IE, Safari, and Firefox) and usability principles (layout, accessibility, readability, user behavior, etc.)• Experience with working in a fast paced corporate environment on multiple projects with tight deadlines and to juggle a multitude of tasks across assorted various campaigns• Manage requirements of multiple projects and requests to better prioritize tasks with fluctuating due dates• Recommend and implement design and usability modifications based on prior experiences and best practices• Relied upon to provide a clear and concise voice for simplifying complex projects for production and development• Research, maintains, and shares up-to-date knowledge on industry technology and current trends, such as the integration of social media, blogs, and CMS features and their relationship to the overall experience• Direct and coordinate multiple freelancers when need dictates Show less
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Wieck
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jan 2003 - Feb 2009
• Manage multiple development projects of different sizes and urgency simultaneously from concept, requirements and development to product implementation.• Create, optimize and drive structured objectives, schedules, project plans and operating mechanisms across projects and cross-functional teams.• Effectively coordinate and communicate in a timely manner to team members, stakeholders and management.• Prepare project status reports and keep management and others informed of project status and related issues.• Research project management methods, tools, and techniques to assess trends. Show less
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Web Designer
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Jan 2003 - Feb 2009
• Build and edit websites using technologies that conform to international standards and are universally accessible.• Ensure the layout of the content is accessible and logical; recommend improvements if necessary.• Experience with Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Illustrator, Quark, Transmit and other graphic design/web authoring tools on PC & Mac platforms.• Provide training on maintenance and update procedures to staff/clients who manage their websites.• Understanding of the ExpressionEngine content management system. Show less
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Suncoast Motion Pictures Co
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Customer Service/Merchandiser
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Dec 1999 - Dec 2003
• Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection. • Obtain merchandise requested by customers. • Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished. • Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise. • Set up advertising displays and arranged merchandise on counters and table to promote sales. • Change and rotate window displays, interior display areas, and signage to reflect changes in inventory and promotion. Show less
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Programming Assistant
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Aug 2000 - Nov 2000
• Prepare and generate reports of ratings and daily on-air play lists for the Programming Manager using Microsoft Word and Excel. • Coordinate with multiple departments for special events, and on cross department projects. • Evaluate internal and external requests and expedite to relevant personnel. • Supervise and oversee distribution of all promotional materials for holiday event. • Prepare and generate reports of ratings and daily on-air play lists for the Programming Manager using Microsoft Word and Excel. • Coordinate with multiple departments for special events, and on cross department projects. • Evaluate internal and external requests and expedite to relevant personnel. • Supervise and oversee distribution of all promotional materials for holiday event.
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Education
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Northlake College
Institutional Certificate, Project Management -
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Associate in Applied Sciences, Visual Communcations/Graphic Design (Specialization In Creative Web Design) -
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Certificate, Management