Nance F. Elmore

**** ******* ******

Hurst, Texas 76053

909-***-**** cell . 972-***-**** home abjrly@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

* Over 20 years of increasing responsibility with workflow management

in deadline-oriented environments

* Computer experience: Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Mac

(InDesign, Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop)

* Effective organizational ability using quality time management and

personal initiative

* Dedication to the work ethic through perseverance and a positive

outlook

EXPERIENCE:

8/08 - Present Administrative Assistant -McFall & Assoc., Southlake, TX.

* Manage administrative projects for McFall & Associates. Tommy

McFall is an Expert Witness for airplane and helicopter crashes.

Coordinate all billing, computer files and business data.

* Conduct aviation research and initiate systems to improve case

management.

10/08 - Present Sales Associate -Pier One, Southlake, TX.

* Customer service, sales, cashier and display set-up.

3/06 - 6/08 Product Manager - 5 Oaks, San Dimas, CA.

* Managed print and packaging projects for this design firm.

Worked with engineers, designer and manufacturers to

produce and deliver products within budget and on schedule.

* Sourced all print and packaging through Chinese vendors.

Scheduling, checking proofs, coordinate shipping

and QA.

12/98 - 3/06 Print Production Specialist - Accuride International,

Santa Fe Springs, CA.

* Designed and produced all marketing collateral, such as

newsletters, sell sheets, brochures, and sales materials.

* Coordinated all print related estimating, purchasing and

invoicing for this Marketing Communications Department.

Maintained the department budget, saving the company over $200K in

two years. Negotiated printing contracts.

* Press checked all printed materials. Worked with designers,

writers and printers to ensure quality standards by proofreading

and checking files.

* Ensured the timely production and scheduling of the departments

projects, created forms and set procedures.

* Managed inventory levels for all collateral, brand

awareness, promotional and demo items for the company.

* Hired and coordinated freelance graphic designers, translation

services and photographers. Assisted Product Manager at photo

shoots.

* Organized images for a digital image database.

Researched and wrote RFQ for several digital image software

companies for managed server database.

6/97 - 9/98 Print Production Manager - Interbath, Inc., City of Industry,

CA.

* Improved traffic/production management for this in-house design

department. Maintained the data information base in FileMaker Pro

for consistency within the sales and marketing departments.

* Coordinated work efforts with engineering, assembly, purchasing

and outside vendors to produce all products, collateral and

packaging under strict deadlines.

* Created a "virtual agency" of designers, photographers,

copywriters, production artists and vendors for the most efficient

solutions to all design, packaging, POP, trade show and sales

needs.

7/93 - 4/96 Print Production Specialist - VHA, Inc. (a National Health Care

Alliance) Irving, TX.

* Developed and implemented traffic/production management

procedures that increased department visibility and cost-

effectiveness. Created forms and procedures for 5 departments

within Corporate Communications. Administered in technical support

and training of employees in each department to maintain specific

data information.

* Administered an annual department budget of 1.5 million

dollars. Negotiated printing contracts and improved accounting

procedures for cost efficiency.

* Coordinated team efforts with managers, designers and editors

to facilitate the smooth conversion of all printed materials for

VHA's new corporate identity. Educated 28 company divisions about

graphic standards while maintaining constant focus on customer

service.

* Organized weekly information into concise reports for Senior

Management. These reports streamlined work flow and improved both

client and vendor relationships.

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