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MILITARY SERVICE
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JAMES DESALVO

Hamilton Square,NJ

Summary

Experienced Advertising Print Production Manager with 30 years in the Graphic Arts Industry. Skilled in printing, pre-production management, advertising, and publishing production. Proven track record of delivering high-quality results as both a full-time employee and consultant. Dedication to excellence and passion for the industry drive consistent success in every role.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Photographer and Editorial Manager

James DeSalvo Photography, LLC
01.2013 - Current
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Collaborated with clients to create engaging photo albums.
  • Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
  • Utilized SEO techniques to optimize content for search engine rankings.
  • Collaborated with design, editorial and marketing departments to meet desired content goals.
  • Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.

Production Operations Manager

Photography by David’s Bridal
10.2012 - 05.2013
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
  • Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
  • Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.

Print Production Specialist - Contractor

Bristol-Myers Squibb
07.2009 - 06.2011
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Distributed updated weekly report of project priorities to team members and management.
  • Analyzed account workload quantity, complexity and due dates to predict and prevent problems.
  • Employed root cause analysis to troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.

Senior Marketing Operations Manager

MedImmune (AstraZeneca)
04.2007 - 04.2009
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning, and creative material distribution.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
  • Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
  • Secured long-term accounts by recommending strategies to promote brand effectiveness and highlight product benefits.
  • Improved website visibility through development and implementation of SEO strategies.
  • Launched successful digital marketing campaigns that achieved goals for increased website traffic.
  • Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
  • Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity.

Senior Manager of Production and Estimating

Princeton Partners
02.2006 - 03.2007
  • Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
  • Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Vice President of Operations - Contractor

Synergy Advertising
06.2005 - 05.2006
  • Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
  • Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
  • Supported Executive Team in reviewing, identifying, and prioritizing strategic initiatives.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.

Senior Manager of Marketing Operations

Pharmacia/Pfizer
02.2001 - 08.2005
  • Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
  • Executed appropriate staffing and budgetary plans to align with business forecasts.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.

Education

Associate of Arts Program - Digital Media Arts

Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, New Jersey

Coursework - Business Management

Fisher Junior College
Boston, Massachusetts

Associate of Science Program - Advertising Production Management

New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, New York

Skills

  • MAC- Adobe Products: Photoshop, LightRoom, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Premier Pro, File Maker Pro
  • PC- Microsoft Products: Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Visio, Ariba
  • Team leadership
  • Highly detail-oriented
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Client relations
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

United States Navy - Ocean Systems Technician

Team Rubicon - Core Operations Instructor

EMT-Paramedic - 911 PA Paramedic

Photojournalist - NJ Stage/Asbury Park Vibes

Certification

  • 2019- National Registered Emergency Medical Technician Certification
  • 2019- State of New Jersey – Emergency Medical Technician Certification
  • 2000- 2016 State of Pennsylvania – Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Certification
  • 1997- 2002 State of New Jersey – Emergency Medical Technician Certification
  • Emergency Medical Training, Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Jersey
  • 2018-Advanced Critical Life Support; 2018-Pediatric Advanced Life Support; 2018-Prehospital Trauma Life Support; 2018-Paramedic Refresher/EMT Refresher(s); 2019-BLS/CPR
  • Emergency Management Training, FEMA, Online and Classroom, New Jersey ICS: 005, 100, 120, 200, 300, 400, 556, 559, 700, 775, 800
  • Emergency Medical Training, Bucks County Community College/Bucks County EMS, Newtown, PA State of Pennsylvania – Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Program
  • Emergency Medical Training, Burlington County Community College/Mercer County EMS, Burlington, NJ State of New Jersey – Emergency Medical Technician Program

MILITARY SERVICE

  • United States Navy - 1974 to 1977
  • Orlando, FL - Boot Camp; Key West, FL - “A” School
  • Guantanamo Bay Cuba - Port Control; USS Lawrence DDG-4; USN Air Station - Miramar, CA

Affiliations

  • Various

Timeline

Lead Photographer and Editorial Manager

James DeSalvo Photography, LLC
01.2013 - Current

Production Operations Manager

Photography by David’s Bridal
10.2012 - 05.2013

Print Production Specialist - Contractor

Bristol-Myers Squibb
07.2009 - 06.2011

Senior Marketing Operations Manager

MedImmune (AstraZeneca)
04.2007 - 04.2009

Senior Manager of Production and Estimating

Princeton Partners
02.2006 - 03.2007

Vice President of Operations - Contractor

Synergy Advertising
06.2005 - 05.2006

Senior Manager of Marketing Operations

Pharmacia/Pfizer
02.2001 - 08.2005

Coursework - Business Management

Fisher Junior College

Associate of Science Program - Advertising Production Management

New York City College of Technology

Associate of Arts Program - Digital Media Arts

Mercer County Community College

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