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Lisa Bell

Menomonee Falls,WI

Summary

Expert in print production execution bringing a positive attitude, collaborative teamwork, and excellence to every project. Skilled multi-tasker and effective communicator that can manage many projects at any given time, able to prioritize, paying mindful attention to every detail for flawless execution, delivered on time and within budget. Maintaining brand standards with vendor partners, ensuring that all deliverables arrive at stores within specifications, and being an excellent negotiator to save the company $150K+ annually. Responsible for building and maintaining the store signage budget.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Print Production Specialist

Crate & Barrel Corporate Headquarters
08.2013 - Current

Responsible for all aspects of print procurement for all customer facing materials, mainly focusing on store signage. Collaborating with Brand Designers and Visual Merchandising team, using my print expertise to bring their creative visions to life. Manage all vendor relationships, negotiate pricing and discounts for a large volume of work, and oversee the manufacturing of all signage to ensure all orders meet brand standards for print quality and kitting, making sure all orders are delivered on time and at/under budget. Processing, approving, and coding all invoices. Responsible for building annual budget for store signage, and managing/tracking that budget through monthly reporting to finance, handling accruals each month, and tracking year to date spending vs forecasts, helping to meet budget goals.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

UW- Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Skills

  • Color Correction Expert - Manage color correction on imagery to match product
  • Quoting Projects/Issuing Print Orders/Managing Schedules - often juggling 50 projects at any given time
  • Excellent Negotiating Skills - Save C&B $150K annually through vendor relationships & knowledge of market costs
  • Expert in Print Production/Execution Methods and Substrates - Created brand standards for store signage
  • Attention to Detail/High Quality Standards - Driving flawless execution
  • Strong Communication Skills - Written and oral

Timeline

Sr. Print Production Specialist

Crate & Barrel Corporate Headquarters
08.2013 - Current

No Degree - General Studies

UW- Stevens Point
Lisa Bell