Advertising/Graphic Arts/Interactive Specialist
Resume:
Glenn Callwood
Atlanta, GA 30306
*************@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/glenncallwood
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
• Over two decades of print procurement/buyer/trafficking experience in Graphic Arts, Publishing and Advertising
• Extensive knowledge of purchasing print and pre-press, scheduling, estimation and budgeting
• Established and maintained cohesive and successful partnerships with clients, internal production and creative teams
• Experience managing multiple priorities and creative problem-solving under tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Work well as an individual producer or team member to achieve objectives
• Adept at coordinating and motivating creative artists to peak performance
• Productive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment all the while maintaining a calm demeanor
• Analyze and recommend appropriate production method for any given project
• Built, maintained and managed strong relationships with outside vendors, including printers, freelancers, art suppliers, illustrators, photographers, etc.
• Working knowledge of interactive technologies and social networks such as Twitter, Foursquare, Gowalla, Facebook, Linkedin, Myspace, etc.
• Familiar with the latest software used for creative execution such as Adobe CS3, Microsoft Office Suite and a host of supporting programs used on Mac and Windows platforms
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Banana Republic, Perimeter Mall, Atlanta, GA
Part Time Sales Associate October 2009 – present
• Provide customer service and fashion solutions to consumers
JWT Communications, Entertainment and Technology Practice, Atlanta, GA
Print Traffic Manager March 2006 – November 2009
• Managed multiple flows of print creative through the various approval stages from initial concept to final approval, for the CDW B2B account
• Streamlined Studio procedures and kept track of artists’ workload to ensure completion of tasks based on schedule and/or immediate need
• Maintained and monitor all brand and transaction ads and held weekly status meetings
• Proofread and routed artwork (copy, images, etc.) through Account Management, Art Directors and Studio
• Prioritized deadlines and resolve scheduling conflicts
• Sustained and built on vendor and publication relationships
• Relate easily with all levels of agency staff
Storehouse, Inc., Atlanta, GA
Print Production Coordinator/Marketing Assistant March 2004 – February 2006
• Bridged our wholesale buyers, graphic artists and print vendors to facilitate the planning and production of a 100-page catalog generated six times annually
• Communicated color corrections on all images for catalog and collateral materials to print vendors
• Assisted marketing team in coordination of retail store events and Storehouse’s participation in episodes of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
• Approved marketing materials such as newspaper and shelter ads, direct mail, websites, etc.
• Redesigned Photo Shoot list to include concise description of products (case goods, upholstery, accessories, etc.) for distribution to buyers
• Traveled for sheet-fed and web press OK’s for the catalog
Apple Computer, Inc., Alpharetta, GA
Mac/Business Specialist October 2003 – February 2005
• Provided computing solutions to consumers and small business customers
• Handled transactions thru cash and POS systems
• Integral part of visual merchandising group setting up store window displays coinciding with new product/marketing initiatives
• Since the Grand Opening in Nov. 2003, I amassed $80,000 in sales during the inaugural month, accounting for over 50% of overall store volume and achieving top seller status
Benchmark Graphics, Ltd., New York, New York
Print Production Manager September 1995 – June 2003
• Charged with producing a variety of print projects including media kits, FSI, annual reports, case cards, OOH and POP for some of the following accounts: Rolex, A&E, Bulova, Orrefors, American Express, Citibank, Kosta Boda, Citigate/Albert Frank, JWT, The History Channel, Lifetime Television, Food Network and NYU Medical Center among others
• While generating estimates for each project, utilized a Filemaker Pro database to update purchase orders, job status, etc.
• Purchased pre-press, sheet-fed and web printing and post-press services along with specialty promotional items (ASI)
• Developed budgets with the Sales department on all jobs which resulted in 35-50% savings (buying power of approximately $10MM annually)
• Formulated the most efficient & economical production method for each project
• Gave critical insight and helped convert operating procedures from paper-based to electronic-based
• Multi-tasked in a fast paced environment where meeting deadlines was paramount
• Maintained relationships with clients, vendors and colleagues
• Pre-flighted client’s files to assure accuracy and content were accounted for
• Approved color proofs and accompanied clients on press approval
EDUCATION:
NYC College of Technology (CUNY), Brooklyn, NY
Courses taken in Graphic Arts Advertising Production Management
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