EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
Production Manager with strong organizational skills
experienced in implementing all aspects of print projects
from design through finishing. Excellent at building a
strong rapport with clients and vendors alike. Detail
oriented and able to excel in high pressure, deadline driven
environments.
Proficient on both Mac and PC platforms in the following
applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Quickbooks,
Mas90, Logic, Retrospect, QuarkXPress, Acrobat, Adobe
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2000-present One Source Visual Marketing Solutions
New York, NY
Senior Program Manager (2008-present)
Lead team of production planners dedicated to
successfully managing company's top clients
Advise clients on effective ways to impact their individual markets based
on their budget, deadline, and end usage
Estimate, plan, traffic and distribute POP and in-
store display rollouts to high-end retailers nationwide
Manage timelines of art release, proofs, approvals, and production,
ensuring deadlines are met
Track billable file revisions to maintain clients' budgets and projected
company VA
Plant Manager, Second Shift (2007-2008)
Oversaw daily operations during second shift
Troubleshot project issues to ensure timeliness, quality and minimal cost
to company
Scheduled digital department and individual on-going projects
Managed employees' schedules to reduce overtime
Account Manager/Production Coordinator (2003-2007)
Spearheaded new "Xpress" department for tight-deadline projects
Preflight, design, layout, proofing, and prepress for offset, large format
and digital print projects
Negotiated with vendors, estimated projects, coordinated production,
quality control, and invoicing
Bookkeeper/HR/Office Manager (2001-2003)
Created and maintained employee records and benefits
Responsible for ordering all office supplies
Maintained accounts payables and receivables
Receptionist (2000-2001)
1999-2000 Cahners Publishing New
York, NY
Receptionist (1999-2000)
EDUCATION
1997-1999 American Musical and Dramatic Academy New
York, NY
Certificate of Graduation: Integrated Program for Professional Training
INTERESTS
Running, reading, amateur photography, cooking and baking
References available upon request
FAITH TARASKUS
22-21 27th Street ( Astoria, NY 11105
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