Corrie Lebens
Hartsdale,NY
Summary
Encouraging Senior Director driving proven results within Architectural Signage Industry. Manages complex occupational issues while meeting business objectives. Strong operational skills and solid experience regulating policies and managing budget expenditures. Collaborates with management teams and stakeholders to uphold company vision.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Design
Crown Sign Systems, Inc.
02.2012 - Current
- Assist in development of business operation processes and policies.
- Meet with department managers and ownership to provide staff support and attain company goals.
- Foster work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Train new designers & project managers in company policies, code requirements and material fabrication.
- Execute plans and develop organizational tools to facilitate project initiatives and continued staff training.
- Prioritize and allocate valuable resources to meet design intent and project deadlines.
- Work with interior designers, brand marketing, developers and architects to customize design specific to scope.
- Delegate and assign tasks and projects within various departments.
- Developed company's current brand standards including logo, title bar template and standard portfolio presentation.
- Increased employee satisfaction, providing regular coaching and feedback sessions.
- Boosted company reputation, consistently delivering high-quality products that exceeded customer expectations.
- Reduced employee turnover rates by creating a positive work environment with clear expectations and support systems in place.
- Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products, meeting deadlines and budgets.
- Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
- Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
Administrative & Production Assistant
J.J. Sedelmaier Productions, Inc.
07.2010 - 02.2012
- Assisted Producer in design and illustration of story boards and client presentations.
- Editorial work for company's guest blog with Print Magazine, including archival and photo editing.
- Complied layout designs for promotion material and brand identity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art And Graphic Design
Fordham University
05.2006
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Flexi Design
Sign Agent
Typography
Photography
Mulit Media Art
Microsoft Office
Strategy & Execution / Project Planning
Timeline
Senior Director of Design
Crown Sign Systems, Inc.
02.2012 - Current
Administrative & Production Assistant
J.J. Sedelmaier Productions, Inc.
07.2010 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art And Graphic Design
Fordham University
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