Manager Project

Dawn Dubovich

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SUMMARY

Senior Production Manager with more than 10 years production and project

management experience with a concentration in print production and letter

shop. Ability to prioritize and manage multi-faceted complex projects,

consistently meeting all budgetary and deadline constraints. Solid track

record of executing effective bidding processes while minimizing risk.

Proficient in SAP Procurement, SRM e-Procurement and 170 MarkView Financial

Suite for A/P.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Thomson Reuters - PDR Healthcare, Montvale, NJ

2001 - 2010

Senior Production Manager

Managed $3+ million annual budget in print production, from concept through

project completion, for the marketing and customized products groups.

Executed competitive bidding process, including quotes, proposal analysis,

supplier negotiations and final supplier decision. Provided on-going

support of the SAP procurement module, SRM & 170 MarkView programs.

* Achieved $500,000+ in year-end revenue by securing and managing vendor

to successfully deliver project on-time which otherwise was

unattainable

* UAT team member for implementation of SAP procurement module, SRM e-

procurement system, and 170 MarkView for A/P. Supported and trained

all internal users of system. Recognized as resident expert/SME for

SAP

* Consistently averaged yearly savings of $175,000 by reducing total

costs through supply chain procurement and marketing design analysis

while maintaining quality and delivery metrics

* Led weekly meeting with program managers to review specifications and

schedules, monitor and control costs, and allocate resources for

upcoming projects

* Involved with planning and implementing marketing programs, within

established deadlines and allocated promotional budgets, working

closely with both internal resources and external agencies

* Created a real-time tracking tool to record costs associated with

marketing and CPP programs, resulting in cost and time savings

* Developed documentation for SAP procedures associated with procurement

and A/P

* Worked closely with A/P on resolution of invoicing issues

Independent Consultant 1999 -

2001

Supervised all stages of production and printing processes for direct mail,

collateral materials, and in-store signage. Sourced, selected, and managed

third party suppliers as necessary. Utilized expertise to develop supplier

requirements and performance metrics to maximize quality, meet delivery

requirements, and optimize costs.

* Successfully organized projects meeting marketing deadlines;

researched materials; wrote specifications; sourced components to

appropriate suppliers; coordinated with internal organization for

production control and process efficiencies. Clients included:

Popular Club and Pharmacia

* Researched broadband market segments, creating a comprehensive

analysis, market comparative profiles, and final presentation to

senior management. Client won advertising contract which led to a

successful launch strategy. Clients included: Levy Madison

Pictorial Offset Corporation, Carlstadt, NJ

1990 - 1999

Account Executive

Analyzed, planned, and controlled multiple complex printing projects, both

web- and sheetfed, from concept through delivery, optimizing profits and

meeting client expectations. Reported directly to principal of company.

* Generated over $5 million annually supervising projects and external

resources while managing diverse client requirements among seven

internal departments. Clients included: American Express, Cablevision,

Gencorp, Harper Collins, McCann Erickson, New York Life Insurance, and

Salomon Smith Barney

* Negotiated supplier pricing for project components resulting in a

$500,000+ savings over originally estimated pricing

* Appointed as an ISO 9001 and 14002 committee member for the plan's

implementation. Authored and updated production and quality standard

procedures of operation. Established methodologies, procedures, and

principles currently in use. Received certification for both within

abbreviated timeline

* Developed a workflow management system using Excel to accurately track

and monitor completion of projects

Pantone, LLC, Carlstadt, NJ 1989 -

1990 Independent Consultant

Evaluated estimating system, establishing formulations for the pricing

structure of client products.

* Identified and documented methodology for operation of computerized

estimating system. Set up formulas to establish an accurate method of

calculating production costs

* Implemented training program encompassing all phases of system

functionality

* Redesigned existing operations manual to create a user-friendly format

Chemco Technologies, Somerset, NJ 1988 -

1989

Applications Specialist/Trainer

Developed and implemented training program with emphasis on system

instruction for all levels of experience and management throughout the

United States.

* Simplified previous user manual by creating step-by-step sequence of

operation for CAD system

* Created quick reference grid for operators

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY

Fashion Buying and Merchandising Major/Advertising Minor

1975-1976

Project Management Certification Curriculum

SOFTWARE SKILLS

SAP Procurement Module, SRM e-Procurement, 170 MarkView Financial Suite for

A/P, Oracle Purchase Order System, Excel, Word, Outlook

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