Kim E. Napier

*** ******** ***** ****: 330-***-****

Medina, OH 44256 email: abldmx@r.postjobfree.com

A self-motivated Advertising professional whose effective communication

style, sharp management skills - along with my ability to laugh in the

face of danger - combine for a great ability to lead Creative Teams and

deliver results that maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Philosophy

Aren't we all customers; looking for a measurable stretch of moments to

create a meaningful and satisfied life? And it's my belief that customer

satisfaction begins in the workplace - an organization filled with fun-

loving, creative, hard-working individuals who consider themselves happy

customers of life!

Specialties

Vendors, Clients and Teammates count on my insight, humor, and awareness

of what's going on within the organization and beyond, to help each member

gain success in meeting objectives.

With more than 25 years in Visual Communications in the Retail and

Manufacturing industries, business-to-business and consumer advertising,

I've worn many hats and possess a wide range of skills.

Print Production / Graphics Manager

Project Manager / Account Coordinator

Art Director / Graphic Designer

Proficient in Quark Xpress; Microsoft Office Suite - Word, PowerPoint,

Excel

Moderate knowledge in FileMaker Pro Studio Manager; used to manage

workflow, schedules, track and record estimates and invoices within the

Creative environment.

Moderate to limited knowledge in Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe InDesign

CS2.

Experience

Direct creative, production and implementation of Advertising / Marketing

initiatives including product catalogs, brochures, trade & shelter

publications, sales tools, licensing programs, sell sheets, direct mail,

product labels/packaging, POP, trade show graphics, web initiatives, annual

reports.

Develop, implement and manage workflow processes; coordinated efforts

between ad agencies, vendors, and in-house Teams of 4 to 10 members. Teams

consisted of Director of Marketing, Creative Director, Graphic Designer,

Photographer, Production Artist, Copywriter and Marketing Communication

Specialists.

Develop and manage total annual literature budget of up to $2 million for

four businesses within Kichler Lighting.

Vendor recommendations and negotiations on bids for all print services

required.

Coordinate efforts between Clients and Creative / Production Staff within

Mitchell Allen Group. Work with Principals to develop Marketing campaigns;

make presentations, review proposals and obtain approvals from Clients -

both prospective and existing. Sales calls (30 cold calls per week)

Coordinate, supervise and schedule daily in-house workflow for print, DM,

collateral, digital and some interactive projects.

Perform agency administrative duties - estimates, invoices, schedules.

Track and report expenses for internal and external resources.

Review and proof all projects prior to printing. Attend press checks.

Familiar with offset lithography, rotogravure, digital and large format

print processes.

Administrator for Kichler's Digital Asset Management System. Worked with IT

dept. to implement Artesia DAM system to provide easy access to assets used

by internal and external customers.

Art Direction - digital and conventional product photography, roomsets,

some location.

Where I've Been

Print Production/Traffic Coordinator

August 2007-July 2010 Myers Communications / Myers Industries

/Akron, OH / 330-***-****

www.myersindustires.com Polymer products for industrial,

agricultural, automotive, commercial, and consumer markets;

the largest wholesale distributor of tools, equipment, and

supplies for

the tire service and undervehicle repair industry in the

United States.

Account Coordinator

January 2006-May 2007 Mitchell Allen Group / Cleveland, OH / 216-620-

6220

www.mitchellallen.com Full service Advertising agency that

specializes in marketing home improvement products,

consumer goods, professional and healthcare services.

Graphics Manager

April 1996-January 2006 Kichler Lighting / Cleveland, OH / 216-

573-1000

www.kichler.com. Leading manufacturer of decorative light

fixtures, beautiful indoor and outdoor lighting. Products

are sold by Independent and Kichler Sales Reps through

Dealer/Distributor Network of Showrooms and Home Centers

throughout the US and International Markets.

Sr. Designer / Graphic Designer

1989-1996 Sterling Jewelers / Akron, OH

Largest specialty retail jeweler in the US, with 800 at the

time of departure, including the

nationally recognized Kay Jewelers and Jared, the Galleria

of Jewelry.

Sr. Designer / Graphic Designer

1983-1989 Desberg & Associates, Inc. / Chagrin Falls, OH

Mid- size advertising agency

Layout Artist / Fashion

1981-1983 Strouss Department Store / Youngstown, OH

Keyline / Layout / Fashion Illustration

1980-1981 Halle's Department Store / Cleveland, OH

Education

Major / Fashion Illustration

1977-1979 Art institute of Pittsburgh

Associate Degree

References and portfolio upon request.

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