Project Manager
Resume:
Gregory P. Rentz
** ********** ****** **********, ** 06605
Phone: 203-***-****, Cell: 203-***-****
*********@*****.***
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY:
Over 15 years experience as a Print Production Manager in both the Continuing Medical Education (CME)
field and Consumer Packaged Goods industry with responsibilities in all aspects of print production
procedures and technologies. Areas of expertise include:
Vendor negotiations & relationships Budgets & timelines
Interdepartmental communication Trouble shooting
Process assessment and improvement Maintaining brand guidelines
Quality Control Estimate, P.O., and invoice processing
Printing processes: Litho, flexo, gravure, large format, digital, screen
Software: Excel, Word, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Project, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, InDesign
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
US SMOKELESS TOBACCO CO., Stamford, CT 2006 – Current
Senior Production Manager
Developed timelines, strategized designs, maintained brand standards and expedited workflow and delivery
of numerous packaging, POS, direct mail, print ads, and event materials for dozens of company products.
Managed the design and print production for the launch of new products as well as packaging
updates to existing products from initial layout to proof approval and press check.
Met continuously with internal departments and outside agencies to update project timelines and
design requirements as required by upper management and marketing teams.
Established and evaluated workflow procedures on all projects to ensure timely delivery of the
finished product while simultaneously monitoring and maintaining project budgets.
Assisted in the evaluation of the RFP for flexographic and gravure print suppliers by visiting
qualified vendors.
Created a new workflow and status system for all print ads resulting in department wide
efficiencies by reducing man hours and proofing errors.
ALPHAMEDICA., Tarrytown, NY 2001 – 2005
Director of Production Services
Supervised and participated in the daily operation of the production and creative departments.
Managed a staff of four graphic designers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of layouts, comps
and finished mechanicals.
Facilitated CME projects from concept to completion by collaborating with medical writers &
editors, marketing staff, creative directors and clients.
Reviewed scope of work upon receipt of creative briefs and ascertained the impact on printing
costs and turnaround time for all project components.
Communicated concerns and solutions regarding production problems, during regular status
meetings, to project teams in a concise and constructive manner.
Multitasked by maintaining detailed notes on numerous projects with similar or simultaneous
deadlines.
Reviewed proofs for all project components for color and content accuracy and attended press
checks for final sign off.
GEM/VENTIV HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS Stamford, CT 1995 – 2001
Director of Production Services
Planned and supervised the printing of all print collateral materials for various pharmaceutical company
clients.
Created and maintained timelines, budgets, spec sheets and status reports for multiple projects on
a daily basis.
Managed and monitored the junior production staff to ensure that the production department met
federal regulatory guidelines, quality standards and budget expectations.
Evaluated and recommended staffing requirements for existing and future projects.
VISUAL DESIGN GROUP 1991 – 1995
Graphic Production
Planned and supervised the printing of all print collateral materials for various pharmaceutical company
clients.
Produced Audio Visual materials for a variety of Fortune 500 companies
Managed the daily workflow for the production department
EDUCATION:
A.A. in Photography, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
Member of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
Microsoft Project – New Horizons Learning Center
Management Skills for Supervisors – National Training Seminars
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