Lou Liotta
** ****** ****** • Bethel, CT *****
**********@*********.*** • 203-***-****
Career Objective:
To become an integral part of a team where I can utilize my strong background in production.
Professional Experience:
Catapult Marketing (PROMO Magazine’s Agency the Year in 2009)
Westport, CT
June 2003-present
Studio Manager
• Manage the production and release of mechanicals for a variety of elements that include in-store
displays, packaging, large format banners, direct mail, FSIs and other marketing materials.
• Significantly increase quality of Studio by creating daily tasks that improve workflow.
• Assist in managing a team of three studio production artists and freelance retouchers.
• Maintain freelance budget for my department.
• Attend Pre-Production meetings with Account and Creative teams to make sure every project runs
smooth to the end. This includes conference calls with printers, photographers and the client.
• Have good relationships with print vendors to ensure all files are built correctly and fall within budget.
• Expert communication skills lead to accuracy during fast-paced, tight deadlines.
• Additionally, I created a Recycle program for the company and organize a weekly in-house Happy
Hour that helps foster office relationships and build morale.
Client list: Kraft Foods, SUBWAY restaurants, Kelloggs, Perdue, Reckitt Benckiser and Masterfoods
North Castle Partners Advertising
Stamford, CT
August 2000-May 2003
Production Artist
• Built and released mechanicals for a variety of elements that included Ads, Coupons, Signs and other
advertising materials.
Client list: Slim Jim, Peoples Bank and Hershey’s
The ProEmp Journal
New York, NY
June 1996-June 2000
Art Director
• I designed ads and managed layout for this 80-page, Human Resources-based, trade magazine.
Technical Skills: Adobe Creative Suite for Print and Web, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, Retouching
Education: B.F.A. from Long Island University (C.W. Post Campus) in 1996