Meaghan Cronan
acwu7p@r.postjobfree.com
SKILLS
Project Management Attention to detail
Time Management Proofreading
Verbal and Written Communication Page Layout
EXPERIENCE
Hasbro, Inc., Providence, RI
2014-2015
Graphic Coordinator (Contract)
Partner with various internal departments as well as Hasbro Far East facility to prepare, release and archive final packaging files, product guides and collateral. Manage multiple brands and support the PMs to keep the schedule on track. Coordinate and track all changes that come through after release.
CVS/pharmacy, Woonsocket, RI
2005-2014
Weekly Ad Coordinator
Managed all details of a weekly ad to produce error free ads that meet all deadlines and current standards. Responsible for coordinating, executing all details and business objectives of the weekly ad as well as ad errors that can result in extra expenses for the company. Ran various reports and implements the information from those reports. Worked closely with production artist, creative team, multiple business partners, stakeholders to ensure accuracy and creative consistency. Troubleshoot for any discrepancies that may occur. Communicated any questions or concerns to the appropriate people. Proactively supported creative team to ensure brand consistency and develop page layouts.
American Dryer Corporation, Fall River, MA
2001-2003
Desktop Publisher
Proofread and edit manuals and technical bulletins before release, create and layout text in PageMaker, scan drawings in PhotoShop and manipulate images for placement into PageMaker. Import text files into Excel and format accordingly for the Parts Price List. Format manuals in Adobe Acrobat to be positioned on the website. Update and load new manuals, parts price list and technical bulletins in pdf. Format for Publications CD-ROM via FrontPage.
Steiff North America, Raynham, MA
2000
Marketing Assistant (Temporary)
Worked with the President and Vice-President of Marketing to create a presentation. Used Microsoft PowerPoint to produce the final layout of the presentation.
City of Fall River Government Center, Fall River, MA
2000
Personnel & Human Resources Assistant (Temporary)
Worked with the Director of Personnel and Training to amend the personnel files. Scanned and rewrote the Plan Summary and Document for the City employees. Collaborated with the Director to produce a presentation in PowerPoint. Improved the Treasure’s files by organizing them in Excel and also produced a presentation for her lecture.
Titleist/Footjoy Worldwide Headquarters, Fairhaven, MA
1995
Inventory Specialist (Temporary)
Managed stock of nationwide sales activity and helped process all sales transactions. Monitored and revised company’s inventory and sales accounts.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Filemaker Pro, Flash MX, Flash 5, Director MX, Quark XPress and Internet.
EDUCATION
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA
Graphic Design Certificate
Sullivan & Cogliano Training Centers, Inc.
North Dartmouth, MA
Microsoft Office Certified
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (formerly North Adams State
College)
North Adams, MA
B.A. English/Communications