Graphic Designer Jr Project
Resume:
Sandra Franco
Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
adt989@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-franco-7b22359/ QUALIFICATIONS
Sr Graphic Designer, Print Production and Pre-Press Specialist, Sr Account Manager, Sr Creative Project Manager, Sr Global Project Manager
Fully Bilingual (English - Spanish) with advanced French knowledge, excellent written and verbal communication skills Committed worker with high grade of responsibility Great versality able to use skills in multiple functions Vast experience in Healthcare, Advertising and Printing environments Crucial qualification: Open minded and people-person oriented, always in a great mood and disposition EDUCATION
TALLER 5 DESIGN CENTER (Bogotá, Colombia)
Master’s Degree in Graphic Design & Marketing
Minor in Photography
Currently attending PMP Certificate Course
SKILLS
Management of both PC and Macintosh operating systems, with technical capabilities (specialist in Pre-press and Print Production). Proficiency in cutting edge graphic design and office software to produce marketing material from conception to deployment. (Latest versions of: Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite programs). Project Management software: Workfront, Asana, CMD, Jira, Trello. EMPLOYMENT
08/21 – PRESENT Sr Project Manager, Program Management FOOD FOR THE POOR – Coconut Creek, FL
Planning and overseeing of projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget. Plan and designation of project resources, budgets preparation, progress monitoring. Project scope and objectives definition - Prediction of needed resources to reach objectives in an effective and efficient manner - Budget preparation – Tracking of projects costs in order to meet budget - Development and management of detailed projects schedules and work plans - Project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress - Management of contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables – Utilization of industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution – Monitoring of progress making adjustments as needed - Measurement of projects performance to identify areas for improvement - Backup support for the department's Director on his absence.
04/21 – 07/2021 Sr Print Production Manager
FOOD FOR THE POOR – Coconut Creek, FL
Overseeing of the Print Production team, competitive bid and negotiation process with vendors print jobs for direct mail, marketing collateral, and other printed media Writing of specifications and instructions to mail, quote, negotiate and award a job - Print production approval of priorities and schedules, print specifications and budgets – Advising of internal clients on printing projects and recommends cost effective options - Review of all artworks, formats, mock-ups, and proofs - Management and coaching of subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs – Assurance on project/department goals adhering to approved budgets – Implementation of management policies and operating practices - Recruiting, hiring, staff training, evaluation of employees performance, and recommendation/initiation of promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions - Pre-qualification of vendors through the vendor qualification process - Conduct vendor performance audits – Maintaining of good relationships with local USPS representatives - Development, maintaining, and execute-ion of the Standard Operating Procedure manual (SOP) - Technical advice to other departments for print and mailing issues - Traveling to visit vendors to qualify, audit, press check. 08/19 – 03/2021 Sr Global Project Manager (For Creative, IT, HR, Legal, Gratitude, Events & Digital Depts.) MONAT GLOBAL (ALCORA Corp.) - Miami, FL
Oversee of the planning, implementation, and tracking of short and long-term projects which have a beginning, an end, and specified deliverables.
Planning and implementation - Definition of scope - Organization and attending of meetings - Coordination of various integrated communication and Global activities - Determination of resources - Monitoring of production, delivery, and maintenance of marketing collateral - Implementation of Best Practices and establishment of new processes for reporting/execution - Comprehensive support of key marketing media: print, digital and social - Execution of projects according to the plan and tracking of deliverables to be on time, within budget and at the required level of quality - Progress reports - Evaluation and assessment of projects results - Resolution of related conflicts through skilled negotiation, tact, and diplomacy. 07/10 – 07/2019 Senior Creative Project Manager
WILLIAMS LEA TAG ADVERTISING a DHL Division/(New York, NY) - Working onsite within the DIAGEO office - Miami, FL Direct liaison with the client (DIAGEO) on the POS Production for the GTME WESTERN and KEY ACCOUNTS regions (Global Travel and Middle East) for the Airports and Border stores. Preparation of creative briefs, meetings recaps, estimates and strategic Project plans, requests from Marketing Team sourcing and management, trafficking through CMD software, Production Timelines. Packaging/labeling design management and print production coordination for all brands related to the company: Liquors labels, boxes, GWP (Gift with Purchasing) packages.
Data & Info Collection - Timelines/Production – Forecast/Project tracking - Project Owner’s follow up – Optimization - Post-Evaluation – Management of Designers and Jr Project Managers teams 08/08 – 06/10 Freelance Print Production and Services Buyer Manager BRIDGER CONWAY ADVERTISING - Miami, FL
Preflight and correction of all files, Print Production including estimating, generation of Purchase Orders, following- up with the printers, and nationwide distribution of the printed material. Events and Trade Shows organization, Exhibition Booths development from concept to production and execution. 02/06 – 07/08 Print Production and Services Buyer Manager BRIDGER CONWAY ADVERTISING - Miami, FL
Preflight and correction of all files, Print Production including estimating, generation of Purchase Orders, following- up with printers, nationwide distribution of printed material. Layout and production of newsletters, books, labels, brochures, presentations, promotional letters, and collateral material - Signage and collateral material for conference and seminars - Prepress proofing / press checks (traveling when necessary) - Print production and design budgets- Direct mail campaigns management - Vendors’ management / bidding process supervision - Smooth, efficient, cost-effective operation of department and overseeing of all daily activities – Workflow coordination with outside full-service vendors (suitability, quality, and price competitiveness) - Product Development team training on appropriate print on demand capabilities across the group.
08/04 - 01/06 Graphic Designer/Production Manager
TECHLINK GLOBAL - Miami, FL
Translation and layout adaptation for labels, packaging, and instruction manuals for all consumer product categories in the International Market (Food, Beverages, Household items, Electrical devices, Furniture) 08/02 - 07/04 Graphic Designer
GO TAPE AND LABEL - Miami, FL
Concept and design of labels for different customers (Food, Beverages, Mechanical Parts, Industrial, Beauty supplies), trapping management for flexography, preflight, color separations (4 color process and spot colors jobs), film output.
10/00 - 07/02 Sr Graphic Designer (Art Director)
12 AVENUE GRAPHICS - Miami, FL
Art Department Management including Customer Service; concept and layout for postcards, business cards, flyers, brochures, magazines, packages, labels, and posters, color separations, film output. 1994 - 1999 Sr Graphic Designer
GSK GLAXO SMITHKLINE LABS. - Bogotá, COLOMBIA
Concept and design of packages, brochures, magazines, medical literatures, and promotional material for the laboratory. Label design and production with flexographic pre-press for all the pharmaceutical products. 1990 - 1993 Graphic Designer
CAPILL’ FRANCE LABS. - Bogotá, COLOMBIA
Concept, design and illustration of packages, brochures, magazines, and promotional material for the Laboratory and for Beauty Salons around the country. Label design and production with flexographic prepress for Shampoos, Conditioners, Tints, etc., copy writing, events coordination. 1989 – 1990 Graphic Designer
CONTRERAS & SALCEDO PHARMA ADVERTISING - Bogotá, COLOMBIA Concept and design of advertising material for many Pharmaceutical Labs in Bogotá (Col). Labels design for different medical products and medicines bottles.
1988 - 1989 Graphic Designer
DELGADO ADVERTISING - Bogotá, COLOMBIA
Design of all the advertising material for enterprises like banks, corporations, hotels, car rentals, travel agencies, restaurants, and art galleries. Copywriter for most of my own designs. REFERENCES
Mr. NICK SMART - Global Account Director (retired) WLT Worldwide NY 646-***-**** Ms. ANA RODRIGUEZ - Sr. Motion Graphics Designer UNIVISION Miami 305-***-**** Ms. NATALIA RIVEROS - HR Director CONWAY + Partners Miami 305-***-**** Written references available upon request.
Thank you!
Sandra Franco
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