Manager Project

Nakia R. Sinclair

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ML Rogers Agency; New York; Director of Print Production 09' - Present

(Freelance)

. Oversee Production, Project Management and Art Buying Departments

. Instituted a revised pricing system, which led to increased efficiencies

and revenue generation.

. Manage and update print production processes.

. Coordinate the scheduling and workflow of all print/web projects.

. Review and approve all print production estimates, invoices and final

billing.

. Obtained Client approvals of plans, creative work, media authorizations

and estimates.

Accounts included: Atlantis Resorts, Blistex, Checkers, Wall Street Access

Anomaly; New York; Senior Print Production Manager 08' - 09'

WEB/ecommerce

. Created and implemented business strategies and processes to ensure

timely and proper execution including all online product launches and

management of all product content.

. Oversaw web production and managed product photo assets

. Responsible for working with corporate supply chain partners on inventory

flow strategies to support in stock service levels.

. Established quality control to ensure site accuracy for optimal customer

use.

. Served as lead with IT for website functionality, maintenance, and

development.

. Worked with management and IT to implement new features, systems and

functionality.

Production/Account Services

. Managed the production development of product branding, while

ensuring project stayed within legal, regulatory and environmental

guidelines.

. Served as single point of contact for multiple clients' day-to-day needs.

. Oversaw the development of Branding and Brand Guidelines for various

clients

. Developed thorough understanding of the breadth of products and services

offered by the agency and identified opportunities to integrate these

services into the overall client scope of work.

. Served as interim Production Director during Director's leave

. Managed Pre-Press, Web Development, and Post-Production process between

agency and vendors.

. Manage business relationships with vendors and contract manufacturers

. Assisted with coordination of photo shoots as well as attending shoots to

monitor post-production costs.

Accounts included: Converse, Umbro, Enviga, Coke (Beverage Partners

Worldwide)

IP Accounts included: i/denti/tee, EOS (evolution of smooth), Avec Eric

Euro RSCG; New York; Senior Print Production Manager 06' - 08'

. Managed workflow/billing/procurement of all Print materials.

. Reviewed all artwork/prepress specifications and maintained production

schedules.

. Managed work flow and procurement of all OOH, and all Print materials.

. Managed retouching of artwork and on-site press approvals.

. Obtained bids and determined which vendor is best suited for a particular

project.

. Managed client expectations from a creative, strategic, financial and

planning perspective.

. Managed the account strategy process which includes: setting project

goals/concept/planning/brainstorming.

Accounts included: Evian, Jaguar, Shering-Plough (Claritin, Dr. Scholl's,

Coppertone, Lotrimin

TBWA\CHIAT\DAY; New York; Senior Print Production Manager 03' - 06'

. Managed the production of sales/marketing collateral and advertising.

. Ensured that all printed materials meet the brand standards and are

produced within agreed timeline/budgets.

. Managed work flow and procurement of all POS, OOH, and Print materials.

. Attended press-checks.

. Negotiated costs and determine appropriate production specifications from

vendors.

. Created internal production schedules to ensure cost efficiency

Accounts included: Nextel/Sprint, A&E, Absolut Vodka, Beiersdorf/Nivea,

Kmart, Masterfoods,

and Pfizer

Publicis; New York; Print Production Manager 00' - 03'

. Managed POP, OOH, packaging and all print materials.

. Obtained bids and ascertain which vendors are most qualified.

. Maintained an overall awareness of Account Services and

Creative development.

. Interfaced with vendors and procurement in coordinating schedules of

projects and proof receipts.

. Managed retouching of artwork and on-site press approvals.

. Managed work flow and procurement of all OOH, Packaging, and all Print

materials.

Accounts included: Lanc me, L'Oreal, Stolichnaya, Kahlua, Multibrands (all

brands), Kuya

Spier NY & The Lord Group; New York; Production Supervisor 97' - 00'

. Supervised staff and headed department meetings.

. Managed annual personnel evaluations and gave recommendations for

promotions.

. Interviewed Production/Traffic applicants and supervised training of new

hires.

. Managed workflow and procurement of all Print/Web materials, OOH and

Direct Mail pieces.

. Developed production schedules for photo shoots, retouching and all

print/web materials.

Accounts included: Breyers Yogurt, Baker's Chocolate, Bantam, Dell, Anne

Geddes, Viking,

Penguin, Crown, Berkley, Signet,

D'Arcy, Masius, Benton & Bowles; New York; Senior Graphic Designer

(Freelance) 96' - 97'

. Designed and produced agency posters, mailers and booklets distributed

worldwide.

. Prepared files for pre-press and set appropriate print specifications.

. Scanned images and retouched by generating photocompositions and color

correction.

. Supported Art Directors with concept development by producing Photoshop

and Illustrator art.

. Redrew logos, recreated photo manipulation/effects, created and optimized

web banners.

. Built traditional direct mail and multi-dimensional pieces. Managed the

archiving of digital media and maintained server space.

Awards

The Association of Graphic Communications for Printing Excellence

Award Winning Work

2004 Cannes Lions - Stolichnaya Vodka 'Frozen Room' Campaign

Education

NYU (Web Design/Development)

Marymount Manhattan College (BA)

Wood Tobe Coburn - Certificate (Graphic Design)

Skills

PhotoShop, Illustrator, Indesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML, CSS, XHTML,

PHP,

Flight Check, Font Reserve, Acrobat/Distiller, File Maker Pro, MS Office

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