Project Manager Marketing

Marketing / Project Manager with significant skills in coordinating

multiple campaigns from concept to print production for retail companies

. Proven ability to develop and manage complex schedules, prioritize tasks

and negotiate timelines

. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an acute understanding

of media / supplier sponsorship

. Personable, enthusiastic team player who works with a strong sense of

urgency and attention to detail

. Value-added skills: Microsoft Excel and Word, MS Project, Filemaker

Pro, FTP site file transfer

Professional Experience

The Whistler group, inc., Bentonville, AR

2008-Present

Marketing/Art Director

Report to vice president of marketing/operations. Manage marketing

department as well as all print buying. Originally hired as marketing

coordinator and later promoted.

. Reduced clam shell insert printing costs by 25%

. Reduced clam size material usage by 10%

. Manage print buying for all sales and marketing materials

. Regularly coordinate new product launches with

international manufacturers, including development of all

marketing materials (packaging, manuals, etc.)

. Manage creation and implementation of all POP materials and

displays

. Oversee creation of all sales material and ensure accuracy

and completion

. Responsible for product catalog development, including

updating all images, product features, and specifications

. Included in all product development, involving extensive

market research

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR

2002-2006

Senior Campaign Producer

Worked closely with internal and external agencies, coordinating all

meetings, concepts and executive reviews to ensure in-store signing is

executed correctly, on time and within budget. Originally hired as

traffic manager in marketing department and later promoted.

. Designed and built 2006-2007 seasonal campaign schedule

that was adopted throughout the marketing department and

employed by executive management

. Developed milestones to keep marketing in step with product

development

. Designed and implemented first-ever rollout for in-store

sign hanging at coordination stage, allowing GMM and DMMs

to review color pallet of product and signing

. Initiated and implemented a cost containment process

documenting buyer approval for pre-production art changes

. Worked with legal department to define the external style

guide

. Consistently earned high performance ratings from superiors

Professional Experience

Vertis, Inc., Dallas, TX

2000-2002

Prepress Account Representative, Sam's Club, Bentonville, AR

Served as on-site project manager inside the Sam's Club home office.

Worked with the marketing and creative departments in development and

execution of all direct mail pieces and newspaper advertising,

tailored to 100+ markets.

. Developed a new proof sheet and proof routing process

. Maintained excellent working relationship with Sam's Club

. Instructed creative and marketing teams how to use

Filemaker Pro to manage jobs and timelines

EDUCATION

High School

Professional Development / Coursework:

Project Management

Project Mapping

Diversity / Inclusion

Women in Leadership

Supervisor School

801 SW Summitchase

Bentonville, AR 72712

Mobile: 479-***-**** . ****************@*****.***

Kim Callison

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