Experience

Area 23

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Present



FCB Global

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Traffic Manager

  • Oct 2011 - Dec 2013



Harrison/Star

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Production Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Jul 2011

  Responsible for all production services on assigned accounts: Genentech’s Cathflo, Activase and Pegasys, various Novartis products, IncytePrepare spec sheets with detailed diagrams and all pertinent print and digital informationProduce projects such as brochures, journal ads, convention panels, digital display media, and direct mail piecesCollaborate with Account Services, publications, and media planners to confirm all journal ad descriptions, insert quantities, run of book plans, codes, and due dates Generate media grids and ad specifications per supplied media plan (composite size, binding methods, material due date)Stay current on all direct mail and postal regulationsAttend off-site press checks in order to ensure new materials are being produced correctly and colors are accuratePrepare competitive bid sheets and supply purchase orders to designated winning vendorCoordinate with shipping companies, domestic and international, to ensure timely and proper delivery of all printed materials including multiple drop shipmentsAttend brainstorming sessions, project start up meetings, and pre-mechanical meetingsProvide solutions and innovative ideas based on strategic and tactical planningSupply Account Services with project estimate worksheets in a timely manner Show less

• Senior Traffic Coordinator/Project Manager

  • 2007 - 2010

  Trained new employees on the agency “Job Flow Process” and proceduresManaged job flow for projects such as journal ads, direct mail, convention panels, brochures, sales aids, and e-blastsWorked in a very fast paced work environment on accounts with tight timelines and client submission datesResponsible for multiple projects at once for various accounts such as Genentech, Avastin, and NovartisLiaison among account, creative, editorial, and desktop teamsLed weekly status meetings Show less



Westwood One (Old)

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Traffic Manager

  • 2002 - 2006

  Managed team consisting of 3 Traffic CoordinatorsResponsible for entry of new commercial spots and weekly shipment pages for all programmingManaged inventory (verified all programs times, breaks, and formats) and modified sales contracts on a daily basisFinalized and released network programming at the end of each broadcast week

• Traffic Coordinator

  • 1997 - 2002

  Scheduled commercials on network radio programming formats, maximizing inventory through strategic spot placementProcessed new sales orders and sales order modifications for Account ExecutivesModified client contracts to reflect oversold commercialsFinalized prior broadcast week for billing