Manager Project

Betsy Berge

***** ****** ******, ******* ****, MN 55013

651-***-**** . *******@***********.***

I have an outstanding work ethic, excellent leadership,

organizational, and technical skills, and I naturally go

above and beyond expectations in order to produce the

best product on time and on budget. I have proven to be

successful at juggling multiple projects, working on

different types of projects at once, and maintaining a

strong eye for detail and consistency.

I have extensive experience working on both Macintosh and

PC platforms and I am self-taught in most software. My

work history includes; graphic design, print production,

project management, team management, art buying,

budgeting, and customer service.

Experience

KPMG LLP, Site Manager and Graphic Designer - October 2007 - Present

I work closely with the marketing team and the firm's partners and managers

to design and produce new business proposals, marketing materials, internal

communications, and advertisements. Other responsibilities include managing

the word processing, print shop, and design group as well as working with

managers from other offices in the Midwest to search for more efficient

working process across offices.

Design Center, Project Manager - May 2006 - October 2007

During my career at Design Center, I assisted the owner and manager in

various capacities; managing projects internally, working with clients to

set and meet their expectations, managing press checks, assisting the

designers on projects as necessary, managing budgets, invoicing, and

general office management.

Parachute Design, Production Manager - January 2004 - April 2006

I produced materials for three-dimensional packaging such as Belvedere and

Chopin Vodkas, and real estate clients showcasing new loft properties

throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul. I was responsible for managing the

printing process and researching different production techniques as well as

budgeting projects, invoicing, and managing the projects internally.

Freelance Graphic Design and Print Production - November 2002 - January

2004

I worked for various clients designing and producing logos, signage,

brochures and collateral materials.

Fallon, Print Producer - June 1995 - November 2002

During my career at Fallon, I worked extensively with art directors to

produce ads and print pieces for a variety of high-end clients. I began

working at Fallon as a production artist, was promoted to production

manager and then to print producer.

Education

St. Cloud State University

Bachelors Degree: Advertising and Graphic Design; International Study

Abroad Program, British Studies

Practical Skills & Experience

Software Skills

. Macintosh & PC Platforms

. InDesign

. Photoshop

. Illustrator

. Acrobat

. Word

. Excel

. PowerPoint

. Dreamweaver

Areas of Expertise

. Graphic Design

. Project Management

. Print Production

. Printing Processes

. Art Buying

. Budget Management

. Client Service

Project Experience

. 3D Packaging

. Brochures

. Building Signage

. Corporate Identities

. Direct Mail

. HTML Messaging

. Point-of-Purchase Displays

. Advertising

. Tradeshow Collateral

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