James Dobos

Palm Beach Gardens, Fl *****

acz1s5@r.postjobfree.com / 201- 787- 8252

Assumes the core position of the project production process while providing the foundation on which to build, manage and execute the final product. Responsible for managing day to day deadlines, multi-tasking, plans and controls all communications, detail oriented, ensures quality control, works well with multiple stakeholders on all levels in every department.

Evolution Lighting LLC / Miami, FL – Nov 2016 to April 2017

Production Project Manager:

Responsible for the delivery of product to third party vendors, Various private label packaging.

Prepared Art files for release to the overseas printer at least 30 days before product needs to ship for production manufacturing.

Manage all internal and external communication as it relates to packaging and responsible for hiring freelancers to help with renderings for production projects including in-store displays / mock ups for web and television media.

Creating & updating the internal archive data base with files for studio production and for release

Office Depot / Boca Raton, FL – May 2015 to June 2016

Print Production Specialist:

•Created & implemented the printing processes for overseas China product development team.

•Proofread art files against final printed production products for accurate content and color consistency.

Managed & developed private brand packaging product timelines.

Fostering the logistics for shipping to distribution centers for overseas & domestic production.

Point manager for schedule and product testing /drop tests for new products.

Lead post mortem discussions with agency and vendors with clients for future positive workflow strategy.

Maintain brand assets including style guides & promotional collateral.

Siegel & Gale / New York, NY – April 2014 to Feb 2015

Brand Naming Manager - Verizon Wireless - Brand identity

Charged with managing Verizon’s Portfolio for smart phones, B2B Data plans to ensure that all naming of products & services, take on the correct brand message to appeal to the consumer.

Planned & organized and executed daily action items.

Developed timelines and held project initiation requests for new product and service launches.

Assigned and directed Jr. naming managers to support key research on the naming process.

Liaison with the legal team and (gtm) go to market team for selection of product and service names.

Managed daily timelines and facilitated special requests from the product & legal action team.

Toys R Us / Wayne, NJ– July 2013 to March 2014

Digital eCommerce Project Manager

Lead Projects through concept, technical development of new media advertising products, such as (eCommerce) marketing, banner advertisements, motion graphics, social media applications.

Liaison between key members of agency working to unite internal and outside vendors, translation departments to ensure daily deliverables are met on time.

Created and implemented a repeatable processes with quality control checklists for project initiations.

Global Hue New York, NY – September 2007 to September 2013

Creative & Production Resource Manager

Promoted from Project Manager Supervisor

Operated as the “hub” team leader on all assigned projects, for the creative department by assisting senior leadership with managing the budget, acting as primary interface between the in-house creative department and outside creative resources/vendors and managing all other creative department logistics for brands such as Verizon, Jeep, NBA, PepsiCo.

Experienced interpersonal skills to lead teams through high-pressure situations, such as 24 hour RFP’s & time sensitive Agency pitches working within the core of the agency.

Ensured that key hand-offs between project stakeholders are successfully managed

Monitoring and enforcing project constraints (schedule / scope / resources)

Facilitated clear communication between the creative/production departments to keep a steady workflow.

Held production meetings daily for implementing next steps for hot action needed items.

Multitasking major complex campaigns simultaneously.

Managed time and resource daily, for a staff of 20 Creative copywriters & art directors.

Recruited creative talent resources for all agency projects.

Responsible for creating Scope of Work (SOW) for new business projects, providing finance department hour allotments per each position in the agency, planning, materials, labor and budget.

Implemented confidential Chief Creative officer orders & followed through with time sensitive direction.

Global Hue

Senior Project Manager Supervisor

Promoted from Print Production Manager, June 2009 to January 2013

Team leader of projects, playing an active role in supporting accounts. Ensured accuracy on timelines, timely completion of deliverables with overall management of the team of Project Managers.

Supported Project Managers in developing individual areas of expertise.

Trained PMs on paperless Digital routing time tracking systems.

Managed production point of sale timelines of deliverables for folding cartons, cosmetic packaging, store signage and brochures.

Allocated & proactively selected appropriate team members to drive projects from conception to completion.

Global Hue

Print Production Manager

September 2007 to June 2009

Managed the transition of creative development through production, ensuring the integrity & enhancement of the creative concepts are produced to project standards.

Created and trained employees on new process for routing PDF’s through proofreading, creative & internal account management for final signoff by client for successful on time insertion orders.

Developed, collaborated with Media buys to maintain, manage timelines and fiscal aspects of work for the agency on behalf of clients and media.

Gathered data & information for bid specifications of printing, photography re-touching, and collateral items for fulfillment.

Prepared estimates by obtaining line item budgets and formatted for internal and client review/ approval.

Corresponded with the client’s production/auditing departments to ensure compliance with production and purchasing procedures within the timeline.

Managed timelines for vendors to ensure quality and consistency standards, specifications, budget, timeline and delivery.

Matrix Packaging LLC

Agency Project Manager

March 2003 to Aug 2007

Directed all agency projects. Streamlined production procedures through assigning, scheduling, program management.

Clients: Macy’s, Basq Cosmetics, Gucci, Cerebral Palsy, Sean John and Tommy Hilfiger

Collaborated with clients for conceptual design and production for retail products and in store displays.

Managed timelines for production of folding cartons, corrugated boxes, PVC boxes, & event trade shows

Negotiating quotes to control customer budget requirements.

Maintained agency timelines as well as vendor production schedules.

Managed development teams & staff art designers

Education: School of Visual Arts New York City, 1994-1996/ Fashion Institute of Technology, 1994-1996

Knowledge of most project management programs: Intellisense / Apartis. Marketing Central, Share point, Basecamp routing, Photoshop/ Illustrator plus Google Project, Web Vantage, Outlook, Excel, File Maker Pro.

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