SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
BACHELOR of FINE ARTS
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
3DS MAX
MAYA
MICROSOFT OFFICE
FILEMAKER PRO
WEBCNX
WORKFLOW
ACTIVE LISTENING
CRITICAL THINKING
LEADERSHIP
PROBLEM-SOLVING
INTERPERSONAL MANAGEMENT
PRINT & TYPOGRAPHY
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMS SKILLS EDUCATION
Award winning Senior Design Manager with a BFA and 16+ years of experience in the packaging industry. Seeking to secure a management level position that allows growth potential while being able to fully utilize my education, vast experiences, skill sets and talents. Looking for an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the success of my company and its environment.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
ART DIRECTOR / PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
• Manage the workflow of graphic designers, overseeing project assignments and tracking progress to supply timely and accurate completion of projects
• Art Director for creative projects, problem-solving, developing visual concepts and a rming that design needs are met
• Act as Design Center Manager as needed to seamlessly provide backup and additional resources including the arrangement of o ce bill pay and coordination of supply orders
• Design and model innovative corrugated and semi-permanent displays that exceed client objectives and expectations
• Create and review artwork for production with great attention to detail providing accuracy and alignment with brand identity
• Produce engineering drawings for permanent and semi-permanent displays ensuring adherence to industry standards and project specifications
• Recruit, train and mentor designers and interns to guarantee cutting-edge work as well as instill a passion for continued growth and development
Oct 2013 - Apr 2023
Jan 2011 - Aug 2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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131-4a Bluebird Drive
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
www.rymccrae.com
CONTACT
SENIOR MANAGER OF PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT / RUBIES INC LLC.
• Managing a design departent consisting of photographers, designers, copywriters and retouchers
• Working with company department heads to coordinate deliveries, manage timelines and assess profitability
• Oversee photoshoots and model bookings for photography to be used in marketing materials and packaging artwork
• Reviewed and approved artwork for production adhering to regulatory requirements with meticulous attention to detail
• Communicated personably both domestic and international o ces while systematically managing project details
• Developed presentations for potential vendors of new product o erings
• Directing and managing the creative team and process from concept to production and fulfillment.
Dec 2023 - Present