Maureen Stuart

Email: abqizl@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** ****** **

City: Savannah

State: GA

Zip: 31405

Country: USA

Phone: 202-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $90,000

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M. Maureen Stuart

Savannah, GA 31405 * abqizl@r.postjobfree.com * 202-***-**** (cell)

Production Manager - Design/Print

Communications Production Manager with over 20 years of experience managing integration of design and technology in creative environments. Customer-focused approach to developing work teams. Comprehensive knowledge of design, print, production, theatre and related technologies to produce cost-effective quality results. Seeking flexible position with innovative company that has a sense of humor.

Achievements/Experience

* Developed new processes to reduce production time and costs after 2008 market collapse, and still maintain the quality up and collateral on the shelves.

* Delivered the rebranded Calvert style and logo, -Calvert Investments-, in April 2009. Migrated 95% of Calvert literature to the new brand by year-end. Elements included updated web site, Online Style Guide, updated logos, and completely new look. Revised again in 2011-2012.

* Analyzed and revised existing production/trafficking workflows within Calvert Marketing Dept. resulting in enhanced cost efficiencies by 30% and reduced time to market.

* Total Merrill rollout included 4 waves of 2 versions DM Invitations for the Beyond Banking products done successively and simultaneously over several months. Two completely different looks, papers, custom envelopes, stamps, all designed for optimized collation and personalization. Activation Focus Mailings for Direct Deposit and Web Bill Pay features, 5 versions.

* Created a critical time line for the three versions of Merrill Lynch Bank & Trust annual reports, with variable page counts requiring three separate binding techniques, using three different binderies. Delivered on time and on budget.

* Presented as Industry Speaker and Moderator for MacWorld Boston, Canada and San Francisco and related industry venues for several years on Emerging Technologies.

Expertise

Adobe CS3/5.5 (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro)

MS Office, database applications (Access, FileMaker Pro)

Preflight, scanning/OCR software, Mac/PC savvy

Detail-oriented, Six Sigma experience

Strong interpersonal relationship and communication skills

Self-motivated, autonomous, responsible, organized

Intuitive thinker with strong analytical skills

Capable of taking and giving direction and executing smoothly

Employment History

Manager, Marketing Production, Calvert Investments, Inc., 2006-2012 (Bethesda, MD)

Oversee the design and production of Calvert marketing collateral including advertisements, brochures, direct mail, newsletters, sales materials, trade show booths, and other communications focused at financial advisors, retail investors and institutional clients. Produce and manage fulfillment of all marketing materials ensuring that all is current and FINRA compliant. Research and implement new design/production technologies as needed to support the work. Manage all the vendor relationships. Coordinate the outsourcing of all the design and print work to the appropriate vendors. Maintain brand design standards and advise on design/production projects as they evolve. Supervise internal design contractor. Secure bids. Reconcile invoices. Perform press checks.

Traffic Manager, Boss Staffing (Porter Novelli), 2006 (Washington, DC)

Managed multiple projects, averaging 40+ per week, in print collateral, advertising, presentation materials, banner ads, outdoor advertising, plus any related materials needed to complete the campaigns. Trafficked the efforts of teams in two cities to produce a renewal business proposal for CDC in three weeks, on time. Clients included: Penske, Merck/Schering Plough, DHHS, GlaxoSmithKlein, Propane, Almond Board of CA, US Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, and Asbestos Alliance.

Traffic/Production Manager, Aquent LLC, 2005 (Washington, DC)

Joined the American Chemical Society Marketing team as Print Production support for the Winter Membership drive. Projects included finalization of new telemarketing campaign scripts and lists, redesign existing membership brochure and vendor selection for concept/production and print, research for ACS web site redesign, oversight of various direct mail campaigns, and exhibit preparation for three trade shows. Achieved desired membership goals.

Internet Marketer, eBay Business Manager, DC Enterprises, 2004-2005 (Summit Point, WV)

Established and managed a successful eBay business for private client, averaged 79% successful sales. Produced all required photography and product descriptions. Expedited domestic and international shipments. 100% feedback.

Senior Print Buyer, Global Private Client Marketing, Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 2000-2004 (Princeton, NJ)

Managed print production, direct mail and related marketing initiatives. Established and maintained schedules while working closely with vendors, project managers, and creative teams. Secured bids. Reconciled invoices. Produced sheet- and web-fed printing up to ten colors. Performed press checks for quality control. Primary mover on the web technology to create a unified digital web-based workflow for our department (Impresse, Aprimo). Established national programs with Kinko`s and CPI/Sears to provide field support services and professional photos at preferred rates for ML Financial Advisors. Coordinated the development of new product materials with two new web sites for online ordering and fulfillment using POD and pick & pack technologies. Managed complete redesign of International collateral materials from concept to delivery to fulfillment with GPC creative, International Marketing and two outside agencies. Coordinated International print jobs. Completed several Leadership Training courses.

Graphic Designer, Global Private Client Marketing, Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 1996-2000 (Princeton, NJ)

Joined the internal Art Department as part of the Retirement Group developing custom retirement kits for individual company employee retirement plans. We worked in teams of Art Director, Designer, Editor and Client Manager. We handled the large corporations, e.g. HP, Southern Company, Dupont, Wal-Mart. Later became the Traffic Manager as the volume of work increased and managed across several departments to keep the work on schedule and tracked using FileMaker Pro. Promoted to Print Production in 2000.

Director, Creative Staffing, Aquent Partners, Inc. 1995-1996, (Philadelphia, PA)

Developed a new position focusing on permanent placements in the graphic and visual arts. Achieved company-wide -First in Permanent Placement- for the first time for this location.

Prepress Operator, Dusak Graphics, (Color Prepress Company), 1994-1995 (Warminster, PA)

Provided primary in-house technical support as a member of 15-member graphic design/production team. Produced 4-color separations using Crosfield MagnaRIP, MagnaSetter 750 and MagnaScan 636 drum scanner running on Mac-based Ethernet LAN.

President, Preality (Graphic Arts/New Media Technologies Consultancy), 1990-1994, (Philadelphia, PA)

Integrated emerging graphic technologies into client companies transitioning from conventional to digital environments. Clients included individuals and small firms to Fortune 100 companies. Macworld Speaker/Moderator. Published in technical manuals and trade periodicals on such topics as digital photography, CD-ROM development, font technologies, the Internet and related subjects.

Co-director, User Group Alliance (Non-Profit Organization, pro bono), 1990-1996 (Philadelphia, PA).

Promoted, funded and ran association of more than 480 computer user groups in the US, Europe, and Canada. Recruited support in kind from publishers and software/hardware vendors to help further services of the User Group Alliance as the organization grew. Gave them exposure to over 80,000 computer users per month via our network.

Technical Advisor, Intelligent Electronics, Inc., 1989-1990 (Exton, PA)

Provided PC-based graphic design application support regarding hardware and software compatibility. Achieved a 300% increase in quota-based technical assistance calls within a three-month period.

Account Executive/Technical Advisor, The PCI Group, Inc., 1988-1989 (Upper Darby, PA)

Transitioned a conventional typesetting house to a Linotronic-based service bureau. Redirected marketing efforts to include computer-based typesetting and graphic design and opened a new market. Increased clientele by 250 accounts within the year.

Creative Director, Eclipse Services, 1987-1988 (Bryn Mawr, PA)

Developed the Mac-based Graphic Arts Division including design, production, and educational services. Provided graphic design services for internal and client projects.

Advertising Coordinator, M.A. Bruder & Sons, Inc., 1986-1987 (Broomall, PA)

Coordinated interdepartmental creation and production of retail advertising, technical specifications, special promotions and collateral materials. Reduced production costs and time by 40%. Redesigned the M.A.B. newspaper display ad campaign. Designed new, and redesigned existing product packaging, color swatch card and P.O.S. displays. Produced product labels in 2- to 4-color print runs of 1M-1MM on a continuous basis.

Education

The George Washington University

Undergraduate work, Geology

1971-1973

McDaniel College (formerly Western Maryland College), B.A. Art/Art History, Theater (minor), 1982

Dean`s List, Highest Honors

Independent studies in Color Theory

Activities/Affiliations

Adobe Technology Exchange (ATX), Former President, Philadelphia Chapter

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, Cofounded what became the Ski Touring Section in 1974.

Porsche Club of America (PCA), Licensed National Competition Racer (2002), qualified to race in North America.

Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), WDC Regional Licensed Racer (2003), qualified to race in North America.

Targa Newfoundland 2004, Competitor, Touring Class, Navigator

Carolina Trophy 2005, Inaugural Run, Navigator

Transcendental Meditation, Maharishi Peace Palace, Bethesda, MD (May, 2006)

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