Kate Cipoletti
West Orange
Summary
Results-driven Post-Production Manager with extensive experience in streamlining processes and enhancing productivity. Skilled in managing complex projects to ensure timely delivery while meeting strict deadlines. Strong leader capable of guiding teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Strategic thinker committed to staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Manager, Creative, Post-Production
Arhaus Furniture
Boston Heights
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Performed preparation and initial QA of 15,000+ creative assets to ensure completeness and compliance with specifications; collaborated with internal teams and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely trafficking and deployment.
- Oversaw execution and coordination of all production aspects to ensure smooth operations.
- Coordinated timelines, set priorities, and managed retouching workflows in collaboration with outsourced vendors, ecommerce partners, studio managers, photographers, stylists, and copywriters.
- Collaborated with merchants, marketing teams, and ecommerce producers to ensure timely, accurate trafficking of deliverables.
- Led a collaborative initiative by taking a methodical approach to improving the accuracy of product colour representation of Arhaus Fabrics, & Materials.
- Worked cross-functionally to revise and implement updated image standards site-wide.
- Managed organization and inventory control of merchandise to align with project needs.
Sr. Manager, Creative, Post-Production
Walmart Inc
Secaucus
10.2019 - 03.2024
- Boosted internal Spark Shop sales by 144% by launching Content Standards, updating picture specs, and optimizing asset delivery.
- Facilitated 53% increase in product view visits and 17% more revenue by enabling cross-functional teamwork to improve Walmart's private brand photography.
- Pioneered image production processes, serving as foremost authority, and providing expert guidance on consistent production standards.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with third-party associates, prioritizing deliverables and providing expert counsel on standards and processes to enhance collaboration.
- Established objectives, standards, and schedules for website imagery development, aligning with corporate needs.
- Track progress, resolving content and navigation issues and research solutions, resulting in sustainable resolutions.
- Proactively addressed performance trends, reviewed work for compliance, and communicated progress to leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Implement effective business solutions by identifying needs, executing processes, and monitoring progress.
Sr. Production Manager
Century 21 Department Stores
Secaucus
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with merchant, marketing, and ecommerce producers to deliver project briefs on time and in detail.
- Managed timelines, priorities, and retouching workflow concerns with outsourced suppliers, ecommerce merchants, picture studio managers, photographers, stylists, and copywriters.
- Oversaw meticulous organization and inventory management of merchandise tailored for projects.
- Contributed significantly to timely execution and management of all production facets.
- Developed comprehensive Workfront project management tools for marketing department, streamlining timelines, briefs, and project packages.
- Spearheaded process enhancements and procedural refinements across team and studio, resulting in heightened operational efficiencies.
- Managed end-to-end process of vendor-provided images, ensuring timely approval, retouching, and uploading to backend platform.
- Participated actively in photo shoots, troubleshooting any emerging issues to ensure seamless progress.
Post-Production Manager/Project Manager
Century 21 Department Stores
Secaucus
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Coordinated regularly with photo studio manager, photographers, stylists, and copywriters to manage timetables, priorities, and retouching workflow.
- Edited and retouched photos to maintain color temperature, contrast, and picture quality for consistent website graphics, optimizing post-production timeframes.
- Monitored and optimized studio processes and procedures, resulting in streamlined post-production workflows.
- Directed team's daily priorities and managed retouching schedule, consistently meeting workload goals.
- Orchestrated regular team touch-base meetings to identify improvement areas and align on project goals.
- Developed and delivered training for new team members and freelancers on retouching and uploading processes, ensuring consistent quality standards.
- Conducted rigorous image reviews before sale, upholding company standards and expectations.
- Developed the Marketing Department’s multiple Workfront project templates, including briefs for different deliverables.
Education
Master of Arts - Arts Management
Montclair State University
Upper Montclair, NJSkills
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Workflow optimization
- Asset trafficking
- Image standards
- Adobe Suite (AEM, Acrobat, PS, Bridge, InDesign, XD)
- Asana and Workfront
- Jira project management
- Smartsheets
- Shotflow application
- Creative Force
- Lucid software
- WebLinc platform
- Salesforce CRM
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Docs
- Workhorse systems
Certification
Asana Workflow Specialist, bit.ly/4qFwLli
Timeline
Manager, Creative, Post-Production
Arhaus Furniture
04.2024 - 10.2025
Sr. Manager, Creative, Post-Production
Walmart Inc
10.2019 - 03.2024
Sr. Production Manager
Century 21 Department Stores
03.2017 - 10.2019
Post-Production Manager/Project Manager
Century 21 Department Stores
03.2013 - 03.2017
Master of Arts - Arts Management
Montclair State University