Manager Management

PHYLISS E. GREENE

*** ********** ***** *, ***. ** Jersey City, NJ 07305

********@*********.*** 917-***-****

http://www.creativehotlist.com/p-greene

GRAPHICS DESIGNER STUDIO MANAGER

RETAIL ADVERTISING CONSUMER PRODUCTS PHARMACEUTICALS BANKING NON-PROFIT GOVERNMENT

Inventive and accomplished Studio Manager with a history managing marketing administrative processes and creating graphic

designs in diverse industries. Utilize finely honed skills in layout, electronic production, prepress and editing artwork in multiple

platforms. Collaborates innovatively with clients, staff and vendors at all levels to accurately interpret ideas and manipulate

artwork in ways that exceed expectations. Maximizes operational efficiency by streamlining file management for seamless,

consistent execution. Mentors and inspires junior staff to leverage latest software and individual strengths and talents.

Client Interface & Management Creative Staff Management Digital or Physical Editing

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Multi-Project Management Creative & Art Collaboration Advertising, Signage & POS

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Digital & Print Production Deadline & Budget Adherence Relationship Development

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Artwork Manipulation Catalogues/Brochures Mockups and Comps

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SKILLS: PowerPoint, Mac & PC, CS4 & CS5, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Flash

LIST OF CLIENTS & EMPLOYERS

Truveris, Crain’s Magazine, CCFA, Michael C. Fina, Ceridian Corporation, Novartis, The Children’s Place, Schering – Plough,

Dendrite International, Susan M. Rafaj Marketing Services, Inc., Greg Manning Auctions, Inc.,Turn 2 Foundation, Washington

Mutual, Miami Chamber Of Commerce, Miami Rescue Mission, Bloomingdale's, Bergdorf Goodman, Efficacy Vermont, New

Orleans Transit Organization, Ogilvy & Mather, Promocards Services and Millennium Communications Group

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PHYLISS ERLICH GREENE, Jersey City, NJ 2/2010 – Present

Freelance firm specializing in production art for non-profit, government, publishing, finance, pharmaceutical and technology firms nationwide.

Principal Graphic Designer & Administrator

Develop print projects, PPT templates, recreate logos, and develop associated color schemes from rough comps sent virtually b y clients

nationwide. Create flash and gif banners for email blasts. Coordinate closely with creative and art directors throughout US. Finalize all

projects to be print ready. Utilize InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash. Clients served are as follows:

- Efficacy Vermont – Create interactive and hardcopy .pdf mailers to loyal nationwide client base in minimal time, producing high-

quality finished products. Collaborated with Creative Director on email-based and print mailer for Efficacy Vermont to create layout

and translate document into PDF enabling in-computer form fill-out.

- New Orleans Transit Organization REACH Program – Developed major employee incentive piece to promote internal

employees to achieve personal and organizational goals. Aided layout and complex photo silo with each employee picture on white

background. Project success led to future project requests.

- Crain’s Magazine Investment News Publication – Produced 24 animated GIF banners including 12 of each size for internet

investment site for use in email blasts in banner and block format; minimized size for easy emailing. Came in < $25,000 budget.

- Truveris – Designed full business package: business cards, letterhead, marketing collateral for this progressive pharmaceutical

cost management software company.

- PromoCards Services – Created full-color trifold based on rough draft included color selection, layout, photography and type artwork.

MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, Parsippany, NJ 11/2006 – 10/2009

Pharmaceutical creative agency with 25 people and $2 Million in revenues specializing in developing materials for programs and events.

Senior Production Artist

Created training manuals, CD labels, flashcards, posters and various printed materials for training programs and launches. Developed

templates for PPT. Coordinated closely with clients, designer and printers. Facilitated edits and changes, and final production.

Created interactive posters for comprehensive training for specific product repositions for Pharmaderm sales executives

PHYLISS E. GREENE ********@*********.*** 917-***-****

MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, continued

Produced numerous layouts for the pharmaceutical conglomerate, Novartis, in minimal timeframes for custom training manuals,

informational drug materials, flashcards, and PPT templates with a fellow graphic artist.

Designed information flashcards and manuals for Schering-Plough’s training programs, which came in under budget of $75,000

Expedited and simplified project management, developed project filing system and organized on server by file format for each job.

Ensured timely completion of all pieces and served as the key liaison with account manager and clients.

Lauded personally by company owner for outstanding performance; continue to have professional relationship assisting each other.

THE CHILDREN’S PLACE, Secaucus, NJ 6/2005 – 11/2006

Domestic children’s clothing retailer with $1.16 Billion in revenues and over 5000 employees that houses its own in-house design department

Studio Manager & Senior Production Artist

Coordinated and led all aspects of art production operations. Played active role in establishment of seasonal window themes.

Performed layout and pre-press of all POS, window backdrops, magalogs, and advertising. Reviewed and color-corrected photos.

Revised all materials for new projects and events. Worked closely with Traffic Manager, Production Manager, and Catalog Manager.

Approved and signed-off on all POS press runs.

Facilitated seamless production of ideas and artwork in strict 6-week cycle, coaching designers on effective program management.

Simplified access to and management of artwork, creating file format for server.

Strategically organized, allocated and supervised assignments for production staff to achieve 100% accuracy of signage/window work.

Provided unique layout requirements, created informational slug and delivered ads to magazines on-time for key advertising campaign.

PFS MARKETWYSE, Totowa, New Jersey 9/2002 – 6/2005

Boutique marketing, branding, and advertising firm serving corporate clients nationwide since 1994.

Production Artist

Designed and developed materials for diverse client needs including in-house events, new company or expansion of company

branding, advertising campaigns, and catalogs. Layout for magazines and newsletters. Created comps for all projects for clients

approval. Pre-pressed all print work.

Produced numerous comprehensive employee incentive programs, such as letterhead, informational brochures, posters, name tags and

recognitions, which came in at cost of $125,000.

Drove on-time completion of projects within strict timelines, working closely with designers.

Finalized all press runs to ensure 100% accuracy and quality of work.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts - Major: European History and Literature - Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA

Certificate, Desktop Publishing - Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ORGANIZATIONS

Related Experience

Video Development and Production, Miami Chamber of Commerce - Part of Chamber's Leadership Program

Partnered with Miami Rescue Mission to develop educational/training video to help indigent individuals successfully re-enter society. Directly

involved in producing/scripting/editing video in collaboration with professional film and editing crew.

Early Work Experience - Clothing Industry: Bloomingdale's Fashion Office

Buyer for Bloomingdale’s and Bergdorf Goodman’s

Trim Buyer for several design outfits

Fashion Consultant on color / fabric / silhouette for Here & There

Involved with Landmark Forum

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