Alison Cimmino
Danbury,CT
Summary
Seasoned leader with a proven track record at The Estee Lauder Companies, enhancing operations and spearheading strategic initiatives. Expert in operations management and mentoring, I've driven a 52% increase in artwork production. Skilled in fostering team growth and executing innovative projects, I excel in transforming challenges into opportunities for advancement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
NYC Site Lead | LIC Site Lead
01.2017 - Current
- Organized and ran the Power Panel Watch Party at the NYC 110 building
- Transformed the conference room into an inspirational oasis, leaving the attendees feeling inspired and empowered by the atmosphere I created as well as the content of the panel speakers
- Successfully ran two Lunch & Learns, with Lara Land, founder of Three and a Half Acres Yoga (THAY), presenting it’s mission and benefits to the local NYC community and backward planning and meditation with the goal of helping participants identify their goals for the upcoming year and beyond
- Planning three events in March for Women’s History Month at LIC; Women in Tech panel and networking event, AWE training; Mentors and Sponsors, Capstone watch party
- Spearheaded the “Free Tampon” pilot for all NYC ELC offices to present to senior WLN leads early Spring 2020.
Innovator membership
Ellevate Network
01.2017 - Current
- Participated in networking events, jam sessions on various relevant professional opportunities
- Attended the 2019 Mobilize Women conference
- Lead a Lunch & Learn viewing party and leading a discussion on the Stacey Flowers talk on The Power of Happiness
- Leukemia Lymphoma Society Man Woman of the Year (MWOY) fundraising campaign
Executive Director
The Estee Lauder Companies
New York, NY
12.2008 - Current
- Direct the day-to-day operations of the Packaging Production Studio
- Lead a staff of 15+ Directors, Production Artists and Proofreaders
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
- Assisted in developing budgets for each departmental unit within the organization.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Created a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages employee engagement.
- Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
- Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
- Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging industry trends.
- Strengthened company business by leading implementation of new projects and procedures.
- Built collaborative relationships with external partners
- Drive timelines and artwork due dates across five brands
- Reduce outsourcing costs while produced and delivering over 6,000 artworks across five brands in FY19
- Spearhead artwork process change across multiple brands in line with the ELC Creative Acceleration initiative
- Generate and roll-out guidelines for sustainable packaging requirements across multiple brands
- Provided guidance and solutions to Artwork Management, Brand partners ans staff, as challenges arise.
- Determined methods and procedures for staffing requirements and allotment of funds to various departments and projects.
- Performed risk assessments across multiple areas of operations in order to identify potential issues before they arise.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Project Manager
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Lead the Team Supreme All Star MWOY fundraising campaign
- Ran weekly team calls, coordinated event dates, partnered with event chairs to ensure events were successfully organized and run
- Directed social media chair to post stories, statistics, event invites and important communications throughout the campaign
- Successfully secured multiple donations on day one of the campaign
- My leadership, fundraising and operational expertise contributed to the success of the campaign as Team Supreme placed 2nd as a National all-star team, raising over $112,000 in ten weeks.
Director
Operations Studio
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Managed and directed a team of production artists and proofreaders responsible for the creation, production and quality control of the packaging production artwork for the Estée Lauder and Aerin Beauty brands
- Partnered with the Executive Director to align the Studio with the ELC corporate strategy and build upon the strengths and talents of our department
- Provided guidance and solutions to the various Artwork Managers as specific artwork issues arise
- Completed 2,000 pieces of artwork from FY11-FY13, an increase of 52% across both the Estée Lauder and Aerin
- Beauty brands
- Collaborated with external partners, groups and clients; to elevate Brand Standards and produce flawless, high-touch artwork on time in line with, regulatory, design and legal requirements set by various vendors, printers and suppliers as well as the brand
- Participated in the roll out of the Teamcenter workflow tool, providing suggestions and assisting in user testing and training.
Direction
Westchester
01.2006 - 01.2014
- County and Port Chester Village Campaigns, , Strategic Planning and Execution, Provided guidance and strategic planning to best convey each candidate’s views and voice for various Board of
Project Manager | Creative Director
Group360 Visual Communications, The Estée Lauder Companies
New York, NY
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Directed the first on-site production facility at the Estée Lauder Companies, created for the specific need of reducing costs, increasing productivity and executing packaging artwork workflow more efficiently, for the Estée Lauder and
- Clinique brands
- Established relationships within the Packaging Operations, Creative and Production departments at ELC
- Facilitated artwork created off-site by the Group360 St
- Louis, MO
- Facility as well as created artwork on-site, conventionally and via PaxPro, the Estée Lauder work flow solution.
Creative Lead
Schawk Incorporated, Schawk Creative Solutions at MasterCard Worldwide
Purchase, NY
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Partnered with Studio Manager to build client relationships within MasterCard
- Developed, presented and sold creative ideas to various MasterCard internal clients
- Coordinated file release, delivery of color proofs, and review of final product
- Marketing
Production Manager
Desktop Publishing
01.1993 - 01.2007
- In this formative part of my career, I worked on various brands across several different organizations
- Created and trafficked print production artwork for clients including; Bel/Kaukauna, Eagle Family Foods, Ferrero USA
- Johnson & Johnson, Nabisco Biscuit Company, PepsiCo Inc., Pitney Bowes, M&M/Mars, Nabisco, Unilever Bestfoods
- United States Tennis Association and Vanity Fair
- Built and released final artwork mechanicals and comps, for a broad range of print venues, including, but not limited to, direct mail, point-of-sale and collateral materials
- Hired and managed a staff of freelance production artists as well as an external IT vendor to maintain hardware, software updates and server maintenance, maximizing the work flow in the studio.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Manhattan College
BronxSkills
- Operations management
- Mentoring and coaching
- Inventory procurement
- Team supervision
- Security management
- Security awareness
- Staff management
- Financial management
- Business development
- Strategic planning
Professional Development
- Delivering Strategic Messages
- You, The Coach pilot program
- Building Blocks to Leadership
- Change Leadership
- You, The Leader; 3-part Seminar
Timeline
Project Manager
04.2019 - 06.2019
NYC Site Lead | LIC Site Lead
01.2017 - Current
Innovator membership
Ellevate Network
01.2017 - Current
Executive Director
The Estee Lauder Companies
12.2008 - Current
Director
Operations Studio
01.2008 - 01.2017
Project Manager | Creative Director
Group360 Visual Communications, The Estée Lauder Companies
01.2007 - 01.2008
Direction
Westchester
01.2006 - 01.2014
Creative Lead
Schawk Incorporated, Schawk Creative Solutions at MasterCard Worldwide
01.2002 - 01.2007
Production Manager
Desktop Publishing
01.1993 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Manhattan College