Manager Sales
Resume:
Erika Rodriguez
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Objective
To obtain a challenging position in the graphic arts, publishing, marketing, and advertising media
field that will utilize and strengthen my communications, production, and administrative skills.
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills. Strong
managerial aptitude with hands-on experience in the various phases of commercial
printing/graphic design, web management and direct mail. Proficient with both Mac and PC
based platforms, including software such as Quark, Illustrator, Photoshop, Word, Windows, Excel,
PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Audacity, and working knowledge of InDesign. Able to multi-task
and work independently, as well as within a team structured environment.
Experience
BioScience Communications – New York, NY
Production Supervisor (11/07 – 3/09)
Independently managed the planning, scheduling, design, purchasing and distribution of
interactive and direct mail materials for pharmaceutical clients such as Teva Neuroscience, Pfizer,
and Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Trafficked artwork and managed workflow between senior
account producers and outside vendors. Researched, identified, developed and maintained
relationships with new vendors for printing, podcasts, webinars, webcasts, and interactive
programs. Ensured that all printed and online materials adhere to the proper specifications and
client-supplied guidelines. Proficient in electronic mail blasts. Composed purchase orders and
reconciled invoices and budgets. Developed and tracked print and interactive budgets, calendars
and schedules. Maintained sample library and inventory database. Coordinated and managed
numerous direct-to-consumer and direct-to-professional mail and electronic mail programs.
Managed vendor and client relations in Spanish speaking countries. Translated for non-Spanish
speaking account producers.
SuperNova Productions, Inc – New York, NY
Senior Production Manager (11/06 – 11/07)
Planned, scheduled, estimated, negotiated, purchased, and managed the production and
distribution of printed materials for leading pharmaceutical multimedia and interactive
company. Managed project delivery; tracked workflow of printed and digital media work; and
ensured all printed pieces adhered to campaign and network standards. Liaisoned with internal
clients and managed approval process and delivery of internal requests, including
interdepartmental approvals. Developed and tracked print budgets, production calendars, and
schedules. Composed purchase orders and reconciled invoices. Developed and maintained
relationships with printers and other outside vendors to ensure adherence to proper
specifications. Managed and trained junior production associates in all facets of print production.
Trained senior account producers on accurate print specifications and guidelines. Ensured
accuracy of printed approvals. Managed vendor and client relations in Spanish speaking
countries. Translated for non-Spanish speaking account producers.
GoCARD/ GoGORILLA MEDIA/ GoPOSTER – New York, NY
Production Manager (8/05 – 10/06)
Independently managed all print production and product manufacturing for leading guerilla-
marketing company. Negotiated costs, turnaround times, and payment terms. Developed and
maintained strong vendor relationships. Procured estimates and provided competitive pricing in
response to 16 internal sales representatives. Created sales pricing charts for all of the company’s
products. Researched and collected pricing and samples of new promotional products.
Monitored all artwork trafficking. Prepared quality, printer-ready files. Provided design advice
and product-specific file requirements to clients. Managed shipping and tracking to 19
nationwide storage facilities. Reconciled invoices and composed purchase orders. Maintained a
comprehensive digital archive system for company purchase orders and client artwork.
Researched new advertising products and vendors. Negotiated exclusive media rights with
vendors.
Jewish Community Centers Association of North America (JCC) – New York, NY
Print Production Coordinator (11/98 – 8/05)
Handled all aspects of commercial printing from concept development to the projects’ fruition.
Projects included annual reports, the JCC Circle (a quarterly four-color magazine with a
circulation of 35,000), and multiple publications that are distributed to Jewish Community
Centers across the US and Canada. Responsibilities also included procurement of vendors under
a competitive bidding process as well as specific services related to commercial printing and
premium items. Outsourced and supervised photography, color separations, digital retouching,
all press approvals, finishing and postal specifications for various classes of bulk mailings.
Supervised traffic department, approved invoices, posted and approved outside purchases, and
managed inventory control. Designed, manufactured, and distributed multiple CD-ROM
programs to all JCCs throughout North America, and handled all related technical support
questions. Skilled at outsourcing various premium items such as pens, tote bags, and T-shirts
using a large database of local and nationwide vendors. Designed and distributed various
monthly publications.
ALF Graphics – New York, NY
Production and Marketing Assistant (3/97 – 11/98)
Assisted the production manager in all aspects of commercial printing from concept development
to project completion. Supervised traffic department, approved invoices, posted and approved
outside purchases, and managed inventory control. Coordinated programs including direct mail,
photography, art direction, copywriting, and order fulfillment of two greeting card lines that
resulted in successful launch within US military bases throughout the world.
Education
Parson School of Design, New York, NY: Multiple courses in web page design.
Monroe College, Bronx, NY: Courses in secretarial science and accounting.
Additional Skills
1 Fluent in Spanish
2 WPM: 50
3 Proficient on both Mac-and PC-based platforms
4 Proficient in Quark, Illustrator, Photoshop, Word, Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe
Acrobat,
5 Working knowledge of InDesign and Audacity
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