Project Manager
Skilled and adaptable problem solver with experience creating PowerPoint
presentations, managing schedules, making travel arrangements, formatting
correspondence, managing A/P and A/R, and handling expenses; adept
technical troubleshooter with can-do attitude; able to support all levels
of an organization. Areas of expertise:
. Project Management
. Training & Leadership
. Vendor Relationships
. Digital Asset Management
. Budget and Expenses
. Desktop Publishing
. Print & Web Design
. IT Technical Support
. Administrative Support
Software and Skills
Expert in: Trafficking documents to conform with budget guidelines and
deadlines; managing human resources to meet targets; producing high quality
deliverables; MS Office; Adobe InDesign, InCopy, and Acrobat
Advanced knowledge of: File archiving; FTP; databases
Proficient in: Client-server applications such as Meeting Maker; DAM
systems; CMS (e.g. WordPress)
Professional Experience
Project Manager Identified scope; defined, revised, and
executed project plans to meet changing
needs and goals; maintained schedules,
databases, and trafficked content to
ensure completion of project objectives
Production Manager Supervised production throughout the
lifecycle of print and electronic
materials; defined processes and utilized
best practices to meet project milestones
on time and within budget; managed
resources and staff
Digital Asset Manager Established systematic archiving system;
developed a crash recovery disaster plan;
diagnosed, configured, and executed
backups on specialized file servers;
archived, organized, and retrieved digital
assets; maintained the media library;
Desktop Publisher Designed, updated, and formatted forms,
books, and marketing collateral according
to established styles; created and
maintained style sheets and templates;
trained and mentored other artists;
created and revised technical
illustrations; flight-checked files and
resolved problems, including retouching
and color-correcting art; provided
technical support for ?pre-press file
preparation, PDF processes, and desktop
applications
Content Producer Produced original,
demographically-relevant content for the
Web, including photos and art wherever
necessary; use social media and
traditional methods to market content to
consumers
Business Consultant Advise clients regarding product
specifications for print and web
production needs; report on cost,
schedule, and resources to create project
plans; develop and maintain schedules;
procure resources and tools; manage
resources to ensure timely completion of
project within budget specifications
Employment History
Freelance (Newton, NJ): Business Consultant . Present
Multimedia designer, writer, and artist
Kaplan K12 Learning Services (NYC): Senior Production 2005-Present
Artist . Production Manager
Lunafish Productions (Hackensack, NJ): Owner & 2004-2009
Multimedia Designer
Publicom, Inc. (Cambridge, MA): Desktop Publisher 2002-2003
Pearson Education (Needham, MA): Digital Asset Manager 2000-2002
. Page Production Specialist
JIL Information Systems (Newport, RI): Alternate Lead 1999-2000
. Format Specialist
CGU (Boston, MA): Project Manager . Internal Services 1998-1999
Liaison . Electronic Typesetter
Intelligent Inspections Corp. (Newton, MA): 1997-1998
Administrative Manager
Wellesley College (Wellesley, MA): Junior Assistant 1997
Project Manager
Volunteer Experience
Proofreader Assure uniformity of text and correct
OCR scanning errors
Chairperson Help develop ideas and programs that
will generate commerce in the Town of
Newton; facilitate meetings and
execution of action items; three-year
appointment
Contributing Writer Create well-written, accurate, and
original content within set deadlines,
targeting specific demographics;
promote articles and market brand
through social media, Web, and other
outlets
Webmaster and designer Redesign, maintain, and administrate
Web site for local nonprofit
organizations
Volunteer History
Bookshare (Palo Alto, CA) Proofreader 2010-Present
Newton Economic Development Advisory Commission 2009-Present
(Newton, NJ): Chairperson
Interfaith Hospitality Network (Newton, NJ) Web 2008-Present
designer . Chaperone for homeless
Being Latino (New York, NY): Contributing Writer 2009-2010
BARKS, Inc. (Stanhope, NJ): Webmaster 2008-2009
Education
Kaplan University (Davenport, IA): Associate of Applied Science in
Business Administration
Graduated with highest honors (4.0 GPA); Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor
Society; founding member of the Student/Faculty Curriculum Evaluation
Committee
Wellesley College (Wellesley, MA): Studied Liberal Arts
Ethical Culture Fieldston School (Riverdale, NY): High School Diploma
Prep for Prep (New York, NY): Contingent XII