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JOHNNA IMEL

Graphics Process And Project Manager
Barrington Hills,IL

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 30+ years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Packaging Graphics Process and Project Manager

Coho Creative, LLC Onsite @ Smithfield Foods
2 2021 - Current
  • Planned, designed, tested and deployed Esko’s Blue graphics approval workflow and digital art approval system for an average 30% reduction in graphics project turn times.
  • Streamlined processes for enhanced efficiency, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify gaps and redundancies.
  • Championed best practices in project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Created unique materials to support Blue role-based training on demand
  • Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on data-driven insights.

Graphics Production Coordinator

Coho Creative, LLC Onsite @ Smithfield Foods
02.2017 - 02.2021
  • Coordinated and efficiently managed the cross-functional artwork production process for packaging graphics from kick-off to successful completion (printed packaging).
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
  • Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.

Production Manager/Graphic Designer

PECO Products
10.2015 - 01.2017
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Mentored junior designers and provided design guidance to improve standards of overall team output.

Business Development/Special Projects Manager

Dixie Graphics, Inc.
11.2014 - 6 2015
  • Researched and developed sales leads and relationships based on an integrated end-to-end packaging supply chain business model.
  • Identified business opportunities to improve clients’ speed to market and capture cost savings using LEAN manufacturing principles and tools in a variety of industries.
  • Researched and tested commercially available sales tools for the business development team and made recommendations to the senior leadership team.

Account Services Director

Dixie Graphics, Inc.
07.2013 - 10.2014
  • Managed the account services team in order to evaluate skill sets and performance levels of the existing team during a time of company business model and leadership transition and make hiring/firing recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Coordinated the college internship program.
  • Identified, advocated and implemented best practices, standardized project management methodology, tools and resources to effectively assist team members with project management.
  • Deployed LEAN manufacturing principles in a front office customer service setting.
  • Supported the business development team by preventing and resolving customer service and quality issues.

Packaging Design Manager, Fresh Bakery Marketing

Sara Lee Corporation
02.2010 - 03.2012
  • Lead the packaging planning project team, packaging budget and packaging commercialization process for brand marketing and sales from concept to product launch.
  • Identified and implement best practices, standardized project management methodology, tools and resources to effectively manage packaging projects and assist team members with packaging project management.
  • Provided direction, training, development feedback, problem solving and support to brand team members
  • Document all packaging project processes and procedures within the fresh bakery in accordance with company-wide best practices and standard procedures.
  • Assisted and supported prioritization of the Fresh Bakery packaging project workload.
  • Interfaced and aligned with senior leadership, brand team members, packaging project team members and cross-functional team members to ensure that business objectives were met.
  • Identified and implemented business opportunities to improve speed-to-market and capture cost savings.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

Bakery Team Lead Packaging Graphics Coordinator

Sara Lee Corporation
02.2007 - 02.2010

Packaging Graphics Coordinator

Sara Lee Corporation
12.2005 - 02.2007

Production Coordinator/Customer Service Representative

Schawk Chicago
05.2001 - 09.2005

Print Shop and Mail Room Manager, Purchasing

Holy Family Medical Center
10.1997 - 05.2001

Lead Technician, Print Shop, Purchasing

Holy Family Medical Center
10.1996 - 10.1997

Forms Coordinator, Print Shop, Purchasing

Holy Family Medical Center
04.1995 - 10.1996

Assistant Production Coordinator

Terms Commercial Printing
08.1993 - 04.1995

Bookkeeper

Terms Commercial Printing
04.1991 - 08.1993

Education

Managing Multiple Projects, 3/10, Leadership in a Project Environment, 12/08, Project Management Essentials, 11/08 -

Project Management College

Successfully Managing People, 9/07 - undefined

American Management Association

Color Management for Flexography for FTA-RIT, 8/06 - undefined

Rochester Institute of Technology

Fundamentals of Packaging, 6/06 - undefined

Bemis Co. Inc.

Basic Flexography Seminar, 2/02 - undefined

Fox Valley Technical College

Bard College
Hudson, NY
09.1985 - 05.1987

High School Diploma -

The Hun School of Princeton
Princeton, NJ
05.2001 -

Skills

Continuous Improvement

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Software

Blue

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Timeline

Graphics Production Coordinator

Coho Creative, LLC Onsite @ Smithfield Foods
02.2017 - 02.2021

Production Manager/Graphic Designer

PECO Products
10.2015 - 01.2017

Business Development/Special Projects Manager

Dixie Graphics, Inc.
11.2014 - 6 2015

Account Services Director

Dixie Graphics, Inc.
07.2013 - 10.2014

Packaging Design Manager, Fresh Bakery Marketing

Sara Lee Corporation
02.2010 - 03.2012

Bakery Team Lead Packaging Graphics Coordinator

Sara Lee Corporation
02.2007 - 02.2010

Packaging Graphics Coordinator

Sara Lee Corporation
12.2005 - 02.2007

High School Diploma -

The Hun School of Princeton
05.2001 -

Production Coordinator/Customer Service Representative

Schawk Chicago
05.2001 - 09.2005

Print Shop and Mail Room Manager, Purchasing

Holy Family Medical Center
10.1997 - 05.2001

Lead Technician, Print Shop, Purchasing

Holy Family Medical Center
10.1996 - 10.1997

Forms Coordinator, Print Shop, Purchasing

Holy Family Medical Center
04.1995 - 10.1996

Assistant Production Coordinator

Terms Commercial Printing
08.1993 - 04.1995

Bookkeeper

Terms Commercial Printing
04.1991 - 08.1993

Bard College
09.1985 - 05.1987

Packaging Graphics Process and Project Manager

Coho Creative, LLC Onsite @ Smithfield Foods
2 2021 - Current

Managing Multiple Projects, 3/10, Leadership in a Project Environment, 12/08, Project Management Essentials, 11/08 -

Project Management College

Successfully Managing People, 9/07 - undefined

American Management Association

Color Management for Flexography for FTA-RIT, 8/06 - undefined

Rochester Institute of Technology

Fundamentals of Packaging, 6/06 - undefined

Bemis Co. Inc.

Basic Flexography Seminar, 2/02 - undefined

Fox Valley Technical College

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