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Gina Poretto

Project Coordinator
Boulder Creek,CA

Summary

  • Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
  • Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

23
years of professional experience

Work History

BVA

Project Coordinator
10.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use.
  • Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.
  • Collaborated with project leaders to comply with accounting needs for project maintenance requirements.
  • Oversaw productivity streams for ongoing and special projects.
  • Transitioned projects from estimation and pre-construction phase to well-defined project execution plan.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.

H&H Imaging

Customer Service Representative
07.2021 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
  • Produced high-quality brochures, flyers, four-color artwork and mailers.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Imported electronic or print files using Adobe Suite and made color, digital image and text corrections.
  • Assessed customer files for missing information in fonts and graphics.
  • Generated prepress proofs in digital or other formats to approximate appearance of final printed piece.
  • Compared digital and physical customer files to identify and address discrepancies such as fonts, graphics or and layouts.
  • Worked collectively with other teams to reach deadlines and meet customer expectations.

Bay Area Graphics

Project Manager
08.2013 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Responsible for press checks for color accuracy & content, organize & archive customer files, manage projects from start to finish.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
  • Increased savings by initiating and fostering relationships with vendors to communicate on problem-areas and work closely to resolve.
  • Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
  • Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Ensured projects were completed according to approved time, quality and cost estimates.
  • Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.

Whole Foods Market

Team Member
09.2018 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Keep cases and shelves clean and well-stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating and removing out-of-date products to achieve fresh and appealing display.
  • Assist customers with locating and choosing merchandise in any store department.
  • Replenish sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Clean and sanitize equipment, tools and work surfaces.
  • Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
  • Recommend products to customers to drive sales.
  • Assisted with monthly inventory counts.
  • Remove trash, swept and mopped floors for professional appearance.
  • Maintain safe, neat and clean working environment at all times.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.

Moquin Press

Customer Service Representative
07.2010 - 08.2013

Job overview

  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
  • Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers in fast-paced environment
  • Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders
  • Responsible for coordination & completion of projects
  • Maintain relationships & contacts with current & potential accounts

Essence Printing

Project Sales Assistant
01.2005 - 07.2010

Job overview

  • Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
  • Resolved printing problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
  • Tracking production jobs & ensuring timely & accurate completion
  • Job preparation & communication with sales, pre-press & production on scheduling of jobs, finishing & distribution.
  • Following assignments & prioritizing jobs.
  • Developed & maintain relationships with clients & vendors.
  • Utilize FileMaker Pro for database to ensure all time & material are billed correctly, project instructions are accurate.

Print O Stat

Reprographics Manager
06.2000 - 09.2004

Job overview

  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide exceptional service.
  • Responsible for reproduction graphic projects, production & equipment.
  • Assist with inside sales support & client pre-production guidelines.
  • Knowledge & use of scanning/copier equipment to create PDF files from hard copy format.
  • Keep track of inventory & order supplies for equipment such as paper, toner, ink, bindery supplies.
  • Monitor & control spoilage rates to ensure profitable daily operations.
  • Assist with hiring & training of new technicians.
  • Execute opening & closing office procedures.
  • Conduct & assist with new client demos.

Education

Penn State University
State College, PA

No Degree from Communications

Skills

  • Organized & Detailed Oriented
  • Project Management & Data Entry
  • Documentation / File Management
  • Printing procedures understanding
  • Pre-flight files & printing process
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Planning and Coordination

Timeline

Project Coordinator

BVA
10.2021 - Current

Customer Service Representative

H&H Imaging
07.2021 - 09.2021

Team Member

Whole Foods Market
09.2018 - 01.2021

Project Manager

Bay Area Graphics
08.2013 - 06.2021

Customer Service Representative

Moquin Press
07.2010 - 08.2013

Project Sales Assistant

Essence Printing
01.2005 - 07.2010

Reprographics Manager

Print O Stat
06.2000 - 09.2004

Penn State University

No Degree from Communications

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