Print Production
Resume:
Kimberley Schramm
North Wales, PA 19454
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www.linkedin.com/in/kimschramm
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
As a specialist in project management with extensive and award-winning experience, I thrive on creating and maintaining solid client/consumer workflows. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with print advertising including trafficking electronic files and proofs from art directors through design, working with MarCom organizations as an integral part of project launches, as well as overseeing project review processes for print vendors and archive management systems.
The industry changes that have occurred over the last decade have made me very flexible. From the introduction of new pre-press techniques and production management styles to the inclusion of email marketing campaigns and social media. I possess an expert working knowledge of design strategy, regulatory procedures and administrative processes. I feel these experiences have prepared me to be a valuable asset to the most progressive corporate or agency setting.
EXPERIENCE
Townsend and Associates
Print Marketing Operations Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb
January 2016 – March 2016
Track day-to-day multi-channel Print tactics from kick-off to delivery. Multi-channel tactics include but are not limited to: Patient Brochure, Journal Ads, Direct Mail, Sales Rep Materials, packaging and others in accordance with the client’s multi-channel standards and Marketing Operations roadmap.
Accountable for the management of the Development of the Print Mechanical, reviewing, and following phases of production of materials, printing, proofing, fulfillment and mailing upon full approval of all projects
Responsible and accountable to coordinate status meeting(s) across agencies, track project milestones, timelines are produced, gather status updates from project stakeholders, identify project issues and meet launch dates
Partner with internal groups and external agencies to develop an implementation plan for delivery of the Multi-channel print tactics based off the approved creative brief
Coordinate and lead the activities between Internal (Brand Leads, Channel Integration Hub) and external (Production Hub, vendors, agency partners) partners as appropriate in facilitating the delivery of multichannel tactics
Update the centralized project management system, with the projects’ key milestone dates and notes regarding next steps
Ensure creative assets are delivered to Production Hub in the correct format and in a timely manner
Review and approve mechanicals built by the Production Hub from the creative assets
Produce reports to run status meetings and to facilitate Brand discussions
Builds and maintains subject matter expertise on the creation and execution of multi-channel tactics
Responsible for identifying process improvement within the Marketing Operations functional area
Work with Print Specialists, Production Hub and Sr. Management to establish and define new standards for print types
Identify and implement innovation opportunities within the Marketing Operations functional area
BNO – Baldwin and Obenauf Creative Agency
Project Manager at Johnson & Johnson, Diabetes Division
March 2015 – June 2015
Collaborate and develop, as needed, appropriate test protocols for labeling and translation verifications with internal document reviewers and approvers from Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, R&D and Product Engineering divisions including meeting PS 9000 requirements.
Plan, schedule and maintain project schedules and action plans to accomplish objectives and drive results that meet project needs and deadlines and report status to management.
Facilitate the creation and revision of product labeling artwork including user guides, instructions for use, and labels applied to product packaging for new and existing products. This includes developing, editing, proofreading, and verifying labeling content for final approval and transfer into production.
Represent department on cross-functional teams to ensure product labeling meets regulatory compliance and manufacturing requirements – this involves developing and providing artwork specifications and adherence to necessary deadlines.
Coordinate the translation of product documentation by working with external translation partners including third-party translation and pre-press graphics companies, and ensure final labeling documents and files are appropriate for use by printing suppliers.
LLNS – DirectVue Studios
Studio Manager at Johnson & Johnson, Medical Device Division
April 2014 – March 2015
Created, prioritized, and developed production schedules for all projects in the department throughout the execution & production process.
Collaborated with client’s MarCom team to maintain budgets and deadlines.
Overhauled the tracking and reporting of all projects moving through the design process and presented accurate reports of the same to client on a weekly basis.
Responsible for all graphics, logos, illustrations and electronic communications adhered to client’s branding policy and quality standards.
Managed projects within the design/production studio environment of different complexities and deadlines; ensuring the department was productive and time was fully billable.
Reviewed client projects schedules and deliverables to ensure proper staffing & coverage, including training and managing new/contracted personnel when necessary.
Fostered an atmosphere of teamwork and camaraderie, while establishing a standard for work ethics, discipline and accountability.
RR Donnelley and Sons, Inc.
Print Production Manager at Merck Pharmaceuticals
August 2008-March 2014
Supervised. Merck’s creative studio and the RRD team of premedia technicians to produce and oversee all InDesign layouts from marketing materials, brochures and flyers to very large and intricate medication manuals, product packaging, regulatory labeling, cGMP requirements, as well as adherence to PS 9000 practices.
Managed numerous MarCom projects simultaneously, including project launches, by applying a broad knowledge of print production workflows, digital asset management, problem solving, and quality control to handle assigned accounts, including complex, high volume and high profile customer work.
Developed and executed extremely detailed specification forms. Following and verified all metrics of every job to ensure delivery of accurate and timely results.
Trafficked all electronic file transfers between Merck, their agencies, the internal creative teams, and all vendors for every job and every brand traveling through the design and production process.
Promoted excellent customer relations through effective and proactive communication of customer’s business needs, desktop consultation and requests into production.
Responsible for undeterred accuracy in regards to logistics that met client timelines and budgets.
Used ethical business practices in dealing with client, peers, vendors, suppliers and the community.
GuruGraphix (Freelance)
Creative Director / Digital and Print Designer
December 1995-August 2014
Designed and composed multiple large (148+ page) magazines on a regular daily basis under very tight and pre-determined deadlines; working exclusively with InDesign and Photoshop for their creation.
Established and maintained solid, long-term client and vendor relationships.
Designed and executed a growing number of client websites, email campaigns, working with Google Analytics and AdWords, along with advanced web design and development.
Conceived and executed social media campaigns for highly demanding clients.
Excelled at meeting and exceeding client’s budget and deadline expectations.
Designed advertising and direct marketing materials - from retail and tourism materials to B2B marketing campaigns and publications, relying on my expertise in InDesign.
Responsible for all administrative duties from scouting vendors to quoting and billing and digital asset management.
EDUCATION
Associates Degree
Art Institute of Philadelphia
Visual Communications Major
3.9 GPA (graduated 4th in class)
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