Print Production, Marketing Merchandising Project Manager

BILL GAZI

Middlesex, NJ ***** 917-***-**** ******@*****.*** http://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-gazi- 01183a4/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a motivated and versatile Project Manager and Print Producer, with 15+ years of experience. My background is firmly rooted in marketing, advertising, digital, print, experiential (POP/POS), and events production. I'm a creative thinker and a natural problem-solver with a collaborative spirit. My areas of expertise span several industries, including Electronics, Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor, Software, Tech, Development, and Manufacturing. SKILLS

Print Production

Vendor Management/ Cost Negotiations

Quality Control

POP/POS In-Store Retail Design

Experiential Marketing

In-Store Fulfillment & Installation

Event Production

Project Management

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Resource Planning & Assignment

Schedule & Timeline Development

Digital/Web Marketing

Risk Mitigation

Design Concept & Project Briefing

WORK HISTORY

2019-2020

Production Manager Adare International Bridgewater, NJ

Production Manager for third party marketing service provider onsite at Sanofi Pharmaceuticals instituting a process for managing print production of marketing collateral for multiple brands.

Partnered with internal clients to identify their project scope and identify any potential issues while providing solutions for their timing and budget.

Worked with offsite design agencies to ensure project specifications aligned with client requests.

Managed print vendors to ensure quality, timing and billing accuracy. 2018-2019

Global Creative Group Project Manager National Instruments Corporation Austin, TX

Managed execution of all NIWeek 2018 & 2019 global tradeshow’s Keynote Projects.

Facilitated the design, branding, and translation of NIDays 2018 Keynote presentations, for all regions (Americas, APAC, & EMEIA).

Drove design, production and approvals for additional marketing and promotional collateral.

Met with internal clients and stakeholders to determine project requirements, and budgets. 2016-2017

Project Manager CLEAResult Consulting Inc. Austin, TX

Managed all aspects of project timelines in a deadline-driven creative marketing department.

Reviewed, assigned, resourced, tracked, and documented project-plans.

Managed print vendors to ensure quality, timing and billing accuracy. 2015-2016

Print Producer / Project Manager NXP Semiconductors Austin, TX

Oversaw and managed development and production of all print graphics for annual global corporate event, publishing of marketing materials, as well as digital assets.

Managed all vendor relationships, timelines, negotiated costs and estimates for approval.

Worked closely with venue facility to coordinate fulfillment, installation and removal. 2014-2015

Freelance Project Manager Multiple Austin, TX

Managed a variety of client projects, including web dev, print, radio, media, and strategy on national accounts for organizations, such as Razorfish and GSD&M.

Responsible for monitoring workflow, resources, schedules, and communication, so projects were delivered on-time and within-budget according to client expectations. 2011-2013

Production Manager Dyson Ltd Chicago, IL

Managed all aspects of high-volume production of all POP & POS merchandising programs, displays, and elements for the US Graphics and Marketing departments.

Partnered closely with Design team to understand and develop project plan according to Account creative briefs.

Managed all third party vendors through project briefs, 3-bids, cost negotiations, prototype approvals, quality control, production, installations and fulfillment. 2010-2011

Freelance Project Manager Motorola Chicago, IL

Oversaw all regional interactive, web, and multimedia projects for the Global Web Marketing Department.

Produced all print collateral, packaging, POS, as well as, digital assets for the Global Brand Design Department.

2008-2010

Project Manager Smart Design New York, NY

Managed projects focused around Product Development, Engineering, Interaction design and Brand Communications for a multi-disciplinary, award-winning design agency.

Optimized productivity by managing schedules, pricing proposals, resources and budgets. EDUCATION - Bachelor of Arts: Mass Communications and Journalism St. Bonaventure University, NY

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