Print Products Associate

ERIC NESTER

***** ******** ****** 818-***-****

North Hollywood, CA 91601 *****@*****.***

Printing Services Management Offset Printing Digital Printing Direct Mail

Extensive experience in production management for four-color process sheet fed & web press printing, direct mail, digital printing, signage, grand format printing, vehicle wraps, packaging, print on demand, variable data publishing, and more.

SKILLS

Client Communications

Negotiations

Vendor Management

Business Writing

Quality Assurance

Microsoft 365

Adobe Creative Suite

Atlassian Jira

FileMaker Pro

PC & Mac operating systems

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Studio Art

Graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RAPP, Global Creative Agency USA – Work from Home Apr 2022 – Present

Senior Print Production Producer – Marketing Communications

Oversaw multiple print and direct mail accounts for Lexus Toyota of North America.

Defined and implemented print production processes, working closely with the Creative Department.

Coordinated production activity between account and creative staff during project development.

Supplied specifications for vendors’ estimates.

Built and maintained positive working relationships with the creative department while taking an initiative styled approach to new formats, materials, etc.

Advised Print Production team of best formats and efficiencies. Provided creative solutions to produce better products and met the budgetary requirements of the client.

Worked independently and with teams on projects. Proactively identified and helped resolve problems when issues arose.

Adhered to and promoted correct departmental procedures to team members.

Wrote detailed digital print and lettershop instructions.

Issued all paperwork, including estimates and POs, in a timely manner.

Accepted and proactively supported new challenges and quality improvement efforts.

Proactively tracked trends in business and the marketplace relevant to client businesses.

Implant Direct, Valencia, CA Mar 2019 to Mar 2020

Print Production Coordinator – Marketing Communications

Responsible for coordinating print production for marketing projects and serving as fulfillment liaison for Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service.

Collaborated with the designers to ensure quality of production projects and the best execution of creative translated to print.

Requested, received, and documented all print estimates. Made selected printer recommendations based on price, quality & final delivery.

Established department procedures for managing print workflow.

Coordinated the production of printed marketing collateral including tradeshow booth & structured graphic prints.

Procured quality print within budgetary constraints, by contacting vendors to attain price quotes and estimated material delivery times.

Established trafficking procedures. Managed works in progress. Tracked and routed print-ready art files and printer proofs. Updated job data using tracking software while sending shipping and delivery notifications for print jobs. Assisted with management of digital assets, such as basic archival of final printer files and images.

Developed and managed print production vendor relations. Oversaw the production and fulfillment process from start to finish.

Consulted with creative team and third-party vendors on all print projects. Advised on print specifications, sizes, paper, coatings, ink, and print methods to achieve Marketing goals at lowest cost.

Initiated the billing process and coordinated with Accounting for process billing and closing out jobs including invoice reconciliation and database updating with final costs. Data entry into job tracking system, including creating job tickets, POs, and shipping data.

Arvato Bertelsmann, Valencia, CA Apr 2016 to Feb 2019

Project Manager – Account Management

Managed the print production process on a multitude of creative projects for several Healthcare Provider clients.

Purchased print collateral material including sell sheets, brochures, catalogs, forms, labels, CD-DVDs, direct mail, and digital 4/C pieces.

Gathered job requirements and performed procurement and project management of campaigns with understanding of objectives.

Managed job production, delivery, and invoicing on all projects; ensured all jobs were delivered on time, problem solved as unforeseen circumstances arose.

Investigated potential suppliers and recommended those most desirable based on knowledge of manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities and scheduled availability.

Managed all aspects of production with vendors on behalf of the client, collaborated with vendors concerning delivery timetables while always maintaining status of assigned projects.

Entered all specifications into order management systems, including SAP and other proprietary systems, prepared request for bid specifications and sent to selected vendors.

Managed POD and fulfillment programs with in-house production.

Established high level proficiency with internal ERP system to effectively manage all aspects of customer programs.

Maintained daily tracking analysis, analyze job revenue, cost and profitability by job or project.

Consistently met and exceeded client expectations and provided superior customer service.

ZUMA BEACH Entertainment, Inc., Burbank, CA Sep 2012 to Apr 2016

Lead Office Manager – Creative Services

Supported the Investor Relations Department by providing existing investors with answers to inquiries about their investments. Created monthly updates for all clients ensuring all information is accurate and up to date. Ensured soft copy updates arrived on time and at the right address. Assisted in team efforts in bringing on new potential investors.

Responsible for the creation, management, editing and cataloging all company online forms.

Created POs for company supplies and travel expenses.

Ensured all company and affiliate company websites are up to date and performing properly.

Oversaw social media for all company websites. This included daily correspondence on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.

Managed all aspects of the company and affiliate’s Phone.com system including creating extensions, checking voicemail, and ensuring all messages are delegated to proper departments.

DIRECTV, El Segundo, CA Jul 2009 to Aug 2012

Print Production Specialist – Creative Services

Supported Creative Services for deliverables on print and media collateral production for a leading provider of satellite television. Assisted team efforts in providing savings exceeding $6 million by utilizing in-house operations versus outside agencies.

Initiated requests for bids from vendors, created purchase orders and customer quotations.

Managed flow of print projects. Ensured all creative jobs were completed on time and within budget.

Generated and maintained relationships with print vendors to achieve overall cost savings on print production and ad placement. Reviewed each project to maximize quality while seeking price reduction from previous runs.

Ensured invoices were accurate and paid in a timely manner.

Obtained stock imagery usage rights for print ads and other collateral projects. Achieved cost savings through consolidated purchases. Tracked stock imagery purchases and ensured licenses were in place and up to date.

Supported New York office with production overflow including coordination of proof routing and approvals.

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