To obtain a challenging position that effectively utilizes extensive Project Leader experience.
Skills
art, budgets, budget, business strategies, color, communication skills, oral, competitive, hardware, concept, delivery, Dependable, detail oriented, direction, edge, functional, graphic design, Inventory, layout, logic, marketing, meetings, Merchandising, access, Excel, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Word, prepress, pre-press, press, print production, processes, Project Management, reporting, retail, Sales, shipping, technical support, Trend, type, unique, vendor management, written
Core Qualifications
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point and Spaceman Planogram Software
Experience
Project LeaderOct 2011 to Dec 2014 Staples Inc － Framingham, MA
Managed small to large scale projects / initiatives that allowed Staples to test new products & categories which would meet the company's growth initiatives and drive sales and profitability.
Leveraged all systems, processes and practices (e.g., signing, layout, LP, fixture standards, field communication.) enabling rapid roll outs.
Collaborated with multi-cross functional teams that included: Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, Marketing, Creative, Fixtures and Equipment, Merchant Teams, Inventory Teams, Fixtures and Equipment, Field Associates, third party merchandisers and Print/Fixture Vendors.
Managed multiple projects at one time.
Scheduled meetings and communicated with all team members to keep tasks on track.
Managed and communicated all costs and kept to established budgets.
Communicated risks to all business owners when necessary.
Core responsibilities included: Development Determined merchandising requirements and test parameters/measurements.
Created merchandising layouts and placement.
Coordinated with cross functional teams and third party resources for the development and ordering of fixtures and signage.
Scheduled and communicated execution plans.
Created planograms using Spaceman software tool.
Execution Coordinated product/fixtures and signage shipments with product managers and vendors.
Coordinated in-store merchandising with 3rd party detailers and store associates.
Evaluated and/or modified test plans as necessary for success.
Provided weekly status reporting.
Resolved issues when presented.
Evaluation Tracked tests against control groups and provided midpoint reporting and final test results.
Signing ManagerApr 2010 to Oct 2011 Staples Inc － Framingham, MA
Managed signing projects from concept to completion including the development, quoting, production, execution and communication to the field.
Partnered with marketing, merchants and business owners in the development and execution of various in-line sign programs.
Supported inline signing and merchandise presentation activities with form factor and hardware development (permanent signage/ shelf edge treatments/sign holders) Documented inline sign guidelines including standard elements in keeping with current technology and supply business strategies.
Assisted in reviewing the Staples inline sign program continually to assess execution, customer reaction, and effectiveness of in-store communications.
Visual Presentation Specialist IIOct 2001 to Apr 2010 Staples Inc － Framingham, MA
Managed from concept to completion in-store retail signage print production including competitive quoting, hardware and form factor development, timeline management, art releases, shipping schedules, vendor management, in-store delivery and execution.
Assisted with the management of new store kits.
Partnered with multiple internal teams to coordinate new store schedules, floor plans and unique store characteristics to open each store on time and on budget.
Interfaced with Marketing, Promo/Sales, Creative and other business partners.
Provided clear direction for the implementation of sign programs across multiple store formats and type.
Created, communicated and maintained company sign standards and processes.
Supported the ongoing development of an industry-leading, complex in-store POP Sign System including store-specific logic, posting standards and graphic design of price/item shelf level signage.
Coordinated with internal team to ensure signing reflected latest merchandising and planogram philosophies.
Production AssistantJan 1999 to Jan 2001 WE Andrews Connecticut, a RR Donnelley Company － Manchester, CT
Established and drove daily schedules for pre-press, press, bindery, kitting and fulfillment.
Prepared job tickets with work orders and instructions for each production department.
Prepared working layouts for the press and bindery departments.
Approved press-proofs and PMS color matches.
Prepared and presented inventory maintenance reports which included: Low Stock Notices, Trend Usage Analysis, Backorder Alerts, Summary of Shipments, and Daily Status Reports.
Provided internal support to sales staff.
Key point person for learning and training an access-based production and invoice system.
Attended print and paper shows to stay on top of industry standards and changes.
Production CoordinatorJan 1985 to Jan 1999 Chapel Graphics, Inc － East Windsor, CT
Supervised and managed production of prepress, press, binding and shipping.
Estimated print production costs.
Designed, created and proofread printed collateral.
Bid and sourced outside services.
Provided technical support to fellow associates and customers.
Purchased paper from leading paper vendors.
Education
Associate of Science, Graphic Arts Technology1986Springfield Technical Community College － Springfield, MA
