Project Quality Assurance

Nicole L. Drape

*** ******* ******, ***. ** Attleboro, MA 02703

Cell: 401-***-****

Email: ******.*.*****@*****.***

Work Experience

GTECH Corporation, Business Proposals, 2000-2009

Traffic Coordinator

< Works closely with project managers and superiors to create internal

schedules for each project.

(61 bids 2009 and 66 bids in 2008)

< Holds regular status meetings with project team to ensure milestones

are set.

< Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors and

resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.

< Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to

meet changing needs and requirements.

< Assures all files are received and distributed to editors and designers

for each project.

< Tracks and manages files on a day-to-day basis to ensure project

standards are met.

< Preforms a quality assurance check on documentation before print.

< Ensures final project documents are complete, current, and stored

appropriately for archive purposes.

< Coordinate with translation companies for quotes on documents needing

translation.

Graphic Designer II

< Served as lead designer on multiple projects worth millions in revenue

for the company.

Including international travel to 2 countries to produce and submit

bid.

< Work with cross-functional teams (writing, account management, legal,

financial, engineering) to develop design concepts based on the needs

of the particular project.

< Implement design concepts throughout publications, including covers,

spines, page layout, graphical elements, collateral, and special

graphics, with emphasis on uniformity, flow and branding of the

company.

< Create templates for writers and resources to use when drafting

technical documents.

< Coordinate with international teams or translation companies to send

and receive files for translation.

Production Coordinator

< Coordinate and ensure final production of all proposals.

< Assemble final versions of proposal documents in coordination with the

copy center.

< Ship final proposals to account team for submission or directly to the

client.

< Maintain proposal library and warehouse

< Work closely with writers to ensure additional required proposal

materials accompany submission.

< Direct a page check of all bids and make sure print quality is

presentable.

< Distributes RFPs to the company via Documentum and hard copy versions.

< Act as primary contact for all requests for copies of documents created

by Business Proposals.

Desktop Publisher

< Design templates for each that are consistent with the graphic

designers color, layout, visual components, and overall tone.

< Converts raw text file from MS Word to Adobe FrameMaker and apply the

designed format according to a pre-determined template and RFP

requirements.

< Flow text in the designed template making sure flow of text is evenly

balanced.

< Update graphics used in proposals and incorporate these graphics into

sections to complement the text.

< Responsible for conversion of finished electronic FrameMaker files to

MS Word and PDF files.

< Upload files to the company's database.

Software Applications

Microsoft Office, FrameMaker, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat,

Visio, and Documentum.

Education and Achievements

Working towards an Associate in Arts, General Studies, Community College of

Rhode Island - Due to complete 2010

3 Gold Awards (2004-2006)

1 Silver Award (2007)

1 Presidents Team Award (2008)

These awards are given to individuals that go above and beyond their

average job parameters. Achievements letters upon request.

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