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Kelly Huffman

North Little Rock,Arkansas

Summary

Skilled team player with strong background in Product Development and Design environments. Works well independently as well and in a team to handle assignments and always ready to go above and beyond basic assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager - Product Development

Leisure Arts
07.2012 - Current
  • Worked all aspects of Product Development, including Coordinator, Project Manager and Product Development manager, including historic publishing sector.
  • Manage team of editors and artists to produce craft kits and books.
  • I have been instrumental in development of products in conjunction with our historic publication sector
  • Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
  • Guaranteed designs adhere to company brand standards and guidelines.
  • Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
  • Receive, define, and organize requirements to develop design plans for product and publication
  • Manage resources and schedules for on-time delivery of different design stages
  • Write specifications detailing components of designs and assembly methods for multiple projects
  • Implement standards, methods, and tools to complete project work and mitigate constraints
  • Develop, communicate, and execute product development action plans within cross- functional environments
  • Coordinate project timelines, meeting agendas, and next steps to move cross-functional projects forward
  • Designed new products to meet current and expected industry demands, including private label and retailer specific needs
  • Cross-trained in different positions to effectively support teams' needs and meet targets.
  • Identified opportunities for new products and improvements to existing products to increase sales.

Administrative Specialist

Air Transport International
01.2009 - 07.2012
  • Reconciled accounts, tracked expenses, and processed payments to help maintain business financial health
  • Arranged travel accommodations for out-of-town Maintenance stations located around world
  • Handled phone calls, digital communications, and shipment logistics
  • Coordinated files, checked time cards, and processed payroll
  • Handled day-to-day needs and special projects with good multitasking and research skills including contracts.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance

Designer - Trade Show Coordinator

Leisure Arts
01.2005 - 08.2008
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
  • Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Management

Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, Arkansas

Skills

  • Creative Coordination
  • Problem-solving Teamwork
  • Trend Reports Collaboration
  • Multitasking Prioritization of Tasks
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Microsoft Office
  • Exemplary People Management Skills
  • Samples Tracking
  • Research
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Timeline

Manager - Product Development

Leisure Arts
07.2012 - Current

Administrative Specialist

Air Transport International
01.2009 - 07.2012

Designer - Trade Show Coordinator

Leisure Arts
01.2005 - 08.2008

Associate of Science - Business Management

Pulaski Technical College

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