Experience

Ataly Graphics
• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Sales And Marketing Specialist

  • Mar 2022 - Present

Web Direct Brands, Inc.
• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Marketing

  • Apr 2021 - Feb 2022


Office Depot

• France
• Retail Office Equipment

• Print Sourcing Specialist/Outsource Services

  • Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

  Served as the liaison between associates, vendors, Client Services, Sales, Supply Chain, Item Control, and Transportation to facilitate the process of special orders or quotes and proprietary programs. As a member of the Print and Promo Support Team, I ensured the efficient execution of Non-Code Print, Promotional Products, and Proprietary CPD items for quotations or purchase. Purchase product & services to meet specialized customer needs and make purchasing decisions in accordance with company procedures and regulations. I also apply my knowledge and analysis on a broad scale to identify risk, sales opportunities, pricing, and product recommendations which impact margin and cost. Present cost savings for consideration. Complete understanding of the internal & external customer expectations and actively meets or exceeds their needs while maintaining profitability. Show less



FarfromBoring Promotions

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Webstore Manager/Apparel Specialist

  • Oct 2015 - Mar 2020

  Working with existing & new clients in establishing company webstores, marketing plans, and other avenues of internet commerce. Designing webpages, setting up product information, variations, costs, options, branding availabilities, and some coding on the backend of these webstores. Working hand in hand with webmasters and coders to enable all functionality and options each client needs on an individual and custom basis. Setting up custom fulfillment programs, and "pic-n-pac" warehousing of certain uniform & promotional products items. Constantly improving and broadening my level of awareness and expertise in all areas of brand management, both on the production & client services sides of the business. Previously provided inside sales support for Vice President of Sales, and other members of the sales team. Work with owner, hand in hand, with new project coordinating, sourcing, data collection, margins, and cost/profit analysis. Research items, source product both domestically & overseas, and formalize quotes for high end clientele. Warehouse & inventory control for all fulfillment programs. Make sure bi-monthly orders are filled, shipped & received. Reorder stock and keep inventory levels at required amounts. Create Spreadsheets, Powerpoint Presentations, Excel & Word documents as needed by various staff. Rework & create new art and specs for new & existing clients. Assist with general office duties & tasks as necessary. Show less



Wecando Print

• Sales & Logistics Coordinator

  • Oct 2014 - Aug 2015

  Continued to expand knowledge of brand awareness and management in various new fields, such as major league sports franchises, Fortune 500 companies, and large corporate teams, both domestically & internationally. Expanded fulfillment programs in order to better accommodate specific needs of larger clientele. Worked on sourcing out new areas of production and grew the vendor base so more production could be utilized and the company bottom line grown. Worked with the President of the company to increase awareness of our capabilities nationwide. Show less



Wizard Creations

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales & Logistics Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - Oct 2014

  Expanded knowledge of promotional items, including overseas sourcing. Learned DTG Printing, Warehouse Inventory Control, and various office admin programs like Quickbooks & Order Tracking. Expanded knowledge of promotional items, including overseas sourcing. Learned DTG Printing, Warehouse Inventory Control, and various office admin programs like Quickbooks & Order Tracking.



Blue Ocean Press

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Organized and sourced all aspects of all marketing projects – from event planning to promotional items to print. • Managed production flow from design through delivery. • Collaborated with graphic design team on marketing concepts and presented ideas to clients. • Coordinated with sales team to obtain vital information to ensure each client’s final needs were met. • Developed cost estimates for all projects, taking into account desired profit margin and sales commission. • Maintained ongoing contact with external vendors to ensure all deadlines were met or exceeded. • Managed logistics with shipping warehouse so that all projects were delivered to clients on or before schedule. Show less



Gold Coast T-Shirts

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Production Operations

  • Aug 2009 - Nov 2011

  • Responsible for efficient production in the Screen Print & Embroidery Department. • Manage production staff. • Work effectively with sales team to meet or exceed monthly target and goals and ensure profit margins are met. • Manage client relationships, expectations and customer service. • Oversee social media channels. • Create new Brand Management & Marketing Department to support all clients, as well as provide a new revenue source to the company. • Organize the purchase of goods and services from external vendors, keeping within budget. Show less



Image Embroidery

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digitizer / Production Manager

  • Mar 1999 - Jun 2006

  • Worked exclusively with Bob Mackie on designing, marketing, and production for his "Wearable Art" clothing line. • Ensured ongoing quality production while owners were opening a new facility in Mexico. • Digitized all embroidery. • Scheduled and managed production flow from design through delivery. • Coordinated multiple operators and machines in cooperation with shift supervisors. • Primary point of contact for clients and external vendors, including graphic design. • Worked exclusively with Bob Mackie on designing, marketing, and production for his "Wearable Art" clothing line. • Ensured ongoing quality production while owners were opening a new facility in Mexico. • Digitized all embroidery. • Scheduled and managed production flow from design through delivery. • Coordinated multiple operators and machines in cooperation with shift supervisors. • Primary point of contact for clients and external vendors, including graphic design.



Jacobson Embroidery & Screenprint

• Art Director

  • Oct 1995 - Mar 1999

  • Developed seamless communication process between screen print department, artists and production staff. • Developed creative marketing concepts for presentation to clients. • Managed weekly production meetings to ensure deadlines, budgets and client expectations were met. • Developed seamless communication process between screen print department, artists and production staff. • Developed creative marketing concepts for presentation to clients. • Managed weekly production meetings to ensure deadlines, budgets and client expectations were met.



UniFirst Corporation

• United States
• Textile Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Digitizing Supervisor

  • Jun 1989 - Oct 1995

  • Increased production; moved from one-shift, two systems to two-shifts, five systems. • Hired additional graphic staff to support increased production flow. • Created and oversaw mail-order catalog sales and all walk-in sales. • Managed all inventory and warehousing for fulfillment. • Instituted weekly production meetings to ensure deadlines, budgets and client expectations were met. • Increased production; moved from one-shift, two systems to two-shifts, five systems. • Hired additional graphic staff to support increased production flow. • Created and oversaw mail-order catalog sales and all walk-in sales. • Managed all inventory and warehousing for fulfillment. • Instituted weekly production meetings to ensure deadlines, budgets and client expectations were met.