production- Project management

YOGANANDA GORUR

**** - ** ******* ***, ******* ON M9A 4X7

Tel: 416-***-**** (Home) 647-***-**** (Cell) Email: ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Over 5 years of print production experience in advertising & marketing, financial and not for profit industries, I’ve supported companies to manage the wide variety of marketing, production projects. I’m a customer focused and driven to efficiently coordinate with designers and vendors from concept to final print production.

KEY SKILLS

• Experienced as a professional specialized in print production, vendor development, vendor relation and procurement activities for marketing and advertising, financial service and not-for-profit organizations

• Proven track record of providing specialized knowledge to customers on complex projects

• Proven ability to plan and execute, manage scheduling, tracking of all design and production projects for various clients and stakeholder

• Demonstrated experience in customer service through teamwork, quality commitments and service level agreements (SLA)

• Project, budget and vendor management

• Well developed skills in communication and negotiations

• High attention to detail and accuracy, time and project management skills, excellent negotiation skills with budget tracking & variance reporting

• Knowledge of design software, MS-Word, Lotus Notes, MS-Excel, MS-Project

• Bachelor of Business Management

• Total Quality Management - Print and Production and understanding of all DM workflows and procedures

• Production Techniques: Multi color off set (sheet/Web), digital printing, pre-press, binding, digital printing, print-on-demand, variable data digital print services

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:

• I was one of the production manager who managed the print and procurement and of $8 million in marketing materials for Citi and it’s client nationally

• Reduced project time by 12% while at Citi Cards which saved $2 million dollars in internal costs

• Generated revenue by 18% in Nimisha International in one year. Saved an additional 8% of costs by introducing on line proofing method

• Managed print production unit as manager along with execution of different projects in MAA Print & Production.

• Restructured creative studio to save costs by 18% in the same organization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2009 and 2010 I have volunteered for an sports event conducted by Canadian cricket club along with Canadian cricket umpiring association. Assisted and coordinated in organizing the event and also Interuniversity cricket sports units conducted by university students (summer event)

Production Manager - Marketing & Creative Service

World Vision Canada, Mississauga, ON 2008 – 2009

• Supervised production of all materials and ensured schedule are maintained for the high volume print requests and created technical specifications and met desired quality of the final product

• Worked directly with the suppliers and internal business units in order to maintain the highest level of creative excellence

• Developed production budget for various projects, and ensured budget goals are maintained

• Distributed all final e-files to print vendors as well as managed timelines, approval process and signoffs for all marketing materials and design proofs

• Solicits a minimum of 3 competitive quotes for each project, vendor selection is based on commonly accepted sourcing policies and analyzed costs involved

• Negotiated with vendors and clients and prepared estimates, purchase orders and invoices

• Held regular meetings with internal stakeholders and with vendors for planning and delivery of results according to needs of the print production projects and provided reports

YOGANANDA GORUR

Tel: 416-***-**** ® 647-***-**** © Email: ********@*****.***

Print Production Manager - Marketing

CITI Cards Canada, Toronto, ON 2007- 2008

• Managed multiple design and print projects from concept to delivery liaison between the studio and internal departments to ensure adherence to current campaign details and brand standards

• Executed and managed design, production to procurement and distribution of production projects to Citi bank, Diner’s Club, Home Depot, Petro Canada, Children’s Place, Staples) Etc.

• Responsible for managing supplier resources for commercial, digital print and logistics for timely completion of the projects like DST, RR Donnelly Moore Wallace, G&D (Giesecke Devrient)

• Interfaced between clients and marketing, creative team to establish, maintain, and enhance work flow by following up to keep the project timeline and production process moving efficiently

• Partnered with outsourced vendor to identify opportunities for production efficiencies (100% quality), production consolidation and standardization in accordance to the service level of agreement (SLA)

• Participated and lead regular production and ad hoc project management meetings in an ongoing effort to improve services, track and measure performance, adjust workflow and production processes

• Followed audit, strategic sourcing guidelines for procurement using production management system

• Maintained and communicated potential projects with vendors, collect bids (3 quotes) based on cost, capacity and capability and delivery timeline

• Handled distribution of print production material through outsourced vendors (Canada Post and USPS)

• Dealt proactively with various issues on production, distribution, inventory reconcile vendor invoices

• Prepared and communicated the annual calendar of mailings and supervised the printing and mailing house to ensure efficient and accurate implementation of the print/mailing plan

Project Coordinator – Marketing

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), Toronto, ON 2004 – 2007

• Coordinated all projects and creative briefs from internal clients on all marketing requests

• Maintained production planning and production scheduling through internal systems, provided estimates for internal and client reviewed, negotiated costs and ensured the quality and timely delivery of all projects

• Reviewed all creative and production material from proofing to final stages

• Coordinated with in-house creative studio and external vendors including inventory for ongoing projects

• Created and maintained production schedules, deadlines and specifications,

Sr. Production and Studio Manager

Nimisha International, Toronto, ON (Design studio) 1997 – 2003

• Planned and executed approximately 40 projects per month, creative and production projects from

conceptual stage to the final stage of delivery

• Reviewed graphic and word files, prepared files for the graphic designers and recommended design, print media and production options for various ongoing creative projects

• Initiated pre-project planning meetings with vendors and contractors

• Maintained tracking processes, quality control procedures, art and graphics supports

• Managed filing and storage of mock-up materials, printed and paper samples

Print Production Manager

MAA Print & Production, India (Marketing and Advertising Company) 1990 - 1997

• Oversaw timely and reliable estimates, compile and manage accurate budgets and business plans, and achieve financial targets for the design and production of print and media programs

• Supervised print production as a manager and handled entire operations of the unit (20 people) including creative studio copy writers, and graphic designers (both internal and external)

• Communicated and coordinated with the marketing team for effective planning, scheduling, preparation, transmission, and cooperation on projects to ensure the timely delivery of quality

• Communicated with suppliers regarding stock, shipping/delivery, and handled print production process advised cost-effective print strategies to the marketing team and submitting approved work to printers

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Business Management, India

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