HECTOR M. ORTIZ

** ******* ******, ********* **, Newark, NJ 07105

732-***-****

ac0dz2@r.postjobfree.com • http://www.linkedin.com/pub/hector-ortiz/17/b83/898 SUMMARY:

Intuitive, logistical, bi-lingual (Spanish and English) and deadline oriented Labeling Specialist that man- ages packaging development for Pharmaceutical Oncology, Pharmaceutical OTC and Cosmetic OTC. Managing packaging designs for vial labels, cartons, tubes, blisters, inserts/outserts and displays for do- mestic and international markets.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

BA, Advertising Design

Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY (1977-1981) Certificate of Training, MacIntosh Troubleshooting and Maintenance, NY Certificate of Training, Esko Graphics, PackageEdge 2.0 prepress software, OH Certificate of Training, Esko Graphics, Webcenter GO Workflow electronic routing software, NJ Certificate of Training, Kodak Cocoon electronic routing software, NJ SKILLS:

Graphic Software: Creative Suite; Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe In-Design, QuarkXpress, Extensis Suitcase, SymArt 7 Barcode, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Esko Graphics (prepress), Esko Graphics Webcenter GO Workflow electronic routing system, Veeva Vault and Kodak Cocoon routing systems. TECHNICAL SUMMARY:

SAP Implementation, Esko Graphics Webcenter, Mercury System, Sharepoint, Cacoon Routing System, Apple MacIntosh Platform and Server, PC Platform, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Retrospect Back-Up Server, Apple MacIntosh Preventive Maintenance Diagnostic Utilities, Hewlett Package Design-Jet Trou- bleshooting.

EXPERIENCE:

10/15 to BAYER CONSUMER HEALTHCARE – Whippany, NJ

04/17 Shopper Marketing Account Specific Specialist/Project Manager – OTC

• Executed assigned brand artwork for all clients’ account specific promotions, working with field sales personnel and promotional agencies to deliver a trade-to-consumer message consistent with brand objectives, strategies and brand equity.

• Coordinating and directing brand and division event trade ad layouts for use in retailer weekly internal and external print media and E-commerce.

• Accountable for maintaining the client’s Consumer Care packaging website and link to sales intranet and supplying sales regions with updated artwork for their accounts by working with outside design and web based agencies.

• Responsible for tracking and communicating reporting of coupon and rebate promotions to keep brand and sales managers updated on all promotional status and budget implications.

• Meeting with (LMR) Legal, Medical and Regulatory to receive approval for each creative project utilizing the Veeva Vault Software for tracking purposes. 10/13 to GRAPHIC VISIONS GROUP – New York, NY

07/15 Quality Control Manager/Proofreader/Sr. Package Designer – Cosmetic Packaging

• QC/PR for GVG client L’Oreal, Maybelline and Garnier packaging components.

• Inspection for missing translations, identical source and target, inconsistencies, incorrect tags, punc- tuation errors, numbers, forbidden words, typographical errors, PMS and CMYK colors, making sure all mechanicals have correct die line and other potential errors.

• Utilizing client based Esko server to receive client changes to be completed and reviewed.

• Components consist of Blister Cards, Cartons, Labels, Display Towers, Stickers, FIL Pads, Counter Units and Inserts.

02/13 to NOPRAS TECHNOLOGIES, INC – Novi, MI

09/13 Senior Consultant – Packaging Design – Labeling Specialist

• Team leader with three master label designers from three different states remotely working from home offices creating and revising Vial Labels, Cartons, Blisters, Patient Inserts and Physician Inserts for Perrigo Nutritionals and Infant Formulas.

• Downloaded and uploaded all files from client SharePoint server to begin creation and edits for Do- mestic, Canadian and International artwork.

• Revised and/or created Inserts and Master Labels based on provided documents from the client that support their product labeling in accordance with Regulatory procedures. Master labels sent to the clients Regulatory review staff with all necessary revisions.

• Team leader responsibility was to create, proofread, review and annotate all packaging artwork for client Regulatory review.

06/11 to BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY - Plainsboro, NJ 11/12 Contract Project Manager – ORENCIA Consumer, Payer, Professional; NULOJIX – Consumer, Payer, Professional

• Direct and manage project development for promotional branded and unbranded materials from be- ginning to end on time and within budget.

• Utilized Adobe Acrobat to annotate PDFs to capture all text, color and graphic changes for the ap- proval from Brand Managers, Account Executives, Marketing Management, Medical, Legal and Reg- ulatory associates.

• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and all stakeholders.

• Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.

• Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruit- ments if necessary during project cycle.

• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas with a positive and energetic attitude.

• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project and design teams.

• Worked closely with Marketing, Account Executives, Art Directors, Designers, Proofreaders, Pre-press and Print Specialist to electronically route materials for approval. 01/10 to NOVARTIS CONSUMER HEALTH- Parsippany, NJ

05/11 Consultant – Labeling Specialist

• Contract for 1 year plus 5 month extension with Novartis Consumer Health Parsippany site. Managed the packaging department with 2 mechanical designers, 1 prepress designer and 1 electronic routing traffic coordinator.

• Utilized Microsoft Excel spreadsheets on a daily basis to independently conduct all editable activities for weekly status.

• Converted internal manual routing approval system into electronic routing utilizing Esko Graphics Webcenter, a unique and powerful web-based platform to review and approve graphical content from anywhere, anytime.

• Trained Novartis users on how to review and approve previously approved artwork to current ver- sions of artwork with electronic PDF comparison and collaboration. As an Administrator of the GO Workflow system, created new users, resetting usernames and passwords. Collaborated with Novartis IT to create on-line help desk for GO Workflow Webcenter using HDFAQ’s and Quick Reference Guide.

• Worked closely with Novartis Package Managers and Marketing to complete all OTC package design and re-design including all product launches for Excedrin, Benefiber, Theraflu, Triaminic, Maalox and other OTC brands.

• Created internal interactive electronic Project Initiation Form (PIF) and Artwork Request Form (ARF) utilizing Adobe Acrobat Professional for Novartis departments to complete and receive all project and artwork requests.

03/04 to BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY - New Brunswick, NJ 11/09 Project Manager/Senior Package Designer/Labeling Specialist

• Implemented pre-marketing strategies, and developed marketing relationships and involvement, serv- ing as team leader to make sure that the product strategies agreed upon were executed in a timely and efficient manner to meet the sales and profit objectives for Domestic and Latin American markets.

• Visited and brainstormed at manufacturing sites with Package Engineers and Mechanical Engineers to prepare for successful on-line success for all functioning mechanics to complete testing on all types of components.

• Developed daily design projects for major Domestic and International markets, establishing concep- tual direction for all packaging components. Executed projects through regulatory, package engineer- ing, proofing, reviewing and approving all revisions and production phases with external vendors, utilizing Adobe Acrobat for annotations for edits, corrections and final approval of all components.

• Managed the projects for three major launches for all Domestic, Harmonized Spanish and Country Specific markets; ORENCIA (abatacept), IXEMPRA (ixabepilone), and NULOJIX (belatacept); components included US Package Inserts (USPI), Cartons, Labels, ECL’s and Blisters.

• Developed labeling for medical device production to adhere to FDA compliant processes, communi- cated with users to insure optimum operation and managed new requirements and changes.

• Worked closely with Brand Managers, Package Engineers, Regulatory, Label Copy Coordinators to maintain an Extended Brand Team to ensure inclusion of relevant functions’ input into brand market- ing strategies and tactics.

• Managed the creation and edits to Inserts/outserts, cartons, labels and blisters for all BMS products, meeting 24 to 48 hour deadlines with internal departments and external print vendors.

• Implemented a procedural system to eliminate rework on all labels, cartons and inserts utilizing Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing tactics.

• Collaborated with Mechanical and Package Engineers to create on-line specifications for components and Medical Devices to be used safely and effectively with anti-counterfeiting measures for a variety of complex covert and overt features.

• Partnered with Product Label Copy Coordinators for the creation of print authorizations and composi- tion copy. Teamed with Domestic and International Export Labeling Regulatory groups to receive all copy development and graphics to format and layout all components for final approval.

• Navigated within the company network system (SAP) assigning SAP numbers, drawing specification numbers, print authorization numbers, materials, carton specs, label specs and insert specs.

• Strategically operated supply chain with multiple brands to lead to highest shareholder return and ex- ecuted reliably and flexibly to reduce operational costs, and improve productivity. 06/00 to LEHIGH PRESS - Juncos, Puerto Rico

02/04 Prepress Manager for Pharmaceutical Clients

• Structured Prepress department with latest computer-to-plate equipment for fast and accurate produc- tion of printing plates direct from original files. Downloaded from an FTP site, or supplied via ISDN or on disc. Eliminated film from the production process to ensure sharper, first generation images, and a highly accurate fit on press.

• Supported manufacturing business partners to insure packaging designs were optimized to support a highly efficient manufacturing organization. Worked closely with Process Engineers to develop tech- nical directions for packaging changes to support manufacturing. Participated with manufacturing line trials to witness the results of packaging changes. Actively participated in these line trials helps to foster a clear understanding of success or failure.

• Completed preflight processes, prepping customer files to meet digital and offset press specifications.

• Designed and enhanced customer patient/physician information leaflets and labels using graphic and typographic expertise.

• Managed the graphic studio to deliver both pharmaceutical and commercial materials. Supervising a team of pharmaceutical specialists to offer in-depth understanding for day-to-day issues of its cus- tomers.

03/99 to PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE - Newark, NJ

05/00 Creative Manager

• Directed staff and freelance designers within internal creative services department utilizing Mac- Intosh platform to create internal/external print media.

• Conceptualized designs for smart business strategies and creative ideas to provide internal depart- ments with expertise that builds brands and drives results.

• Managed and gathered information to design annual reports, product literature, multimedia presenta- tions, websites, corporate responsibility reports, newsletters, meeting materials and more to help move and succeed in the purchase of products and services. 04/94 to WELLS BDDP ADVERTISING - New York

03/99 Art Director

• Teamed with Creative Director to design and format print media for 4 color magazine ads, posters, photography, billboards and brochures, for clients averaging $50 million annual budgets.

• Directed and led staff of freelancers in the creation of all marketing presentations and advertisements using supervising talent, conceptualization and demonstrated commitment.

• Assisted account team and traffic coordinators in determining time budgets for assigned projects. De- livered work within allotted times and on budget.

• Supervised photographers, illustrators and other suppliers to produce high-quality work for clients. Clients included Heineken, Chase Manhattan Bank, Phillip Morris, Liberty Mutual, Procter and Gamble and History Channel.

• Worked closely with print production team to secure services for costs and under conditions in line with the agency’s needs.

03/89 to MAY MERCHANDISING - New York, NY

03/94 Type Director/Graphic Designer

• Implemented a Catalog design studio from traditional infrastructure into computer design department, servicing eight national department stores. Created catalog inserts for different types of merchandise. Introduced and presented the Apple MacIntosh Graphic platform to the Creative Director to convert traditional typography and acetates into computerized design files. Created logos, package design, company presentations and idea matrixes for all internal department stores.

• Directed and coordinated all photo shoots with photographers for assigned department merchandise. Styling and layout for bedding, luggage, jewelry, mattresses and more were met with extreme tight deadlines.

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