Michael J. Franco
Stamford,CT
Summary
Highly motivated mechanical studio professional. 25+yrs experience in high pace, deadline driven, agency environment. Servicing fortune 500 clientele including GSK, Daggio, FedEx, General Electric, Pepsi, BOA. Creation & comp assembly, signage, presentation development, office staging. Experience with fast turn, high volume, general customer print deliverables.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Studio Manager
OMNICOM
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed print and media large format signage and installations for Omnicom client portfolio
- Partnered with creative, print and display vendors/technicians
- Schedule/spec management
Traditional Studio Manager
BBDO
02.2001 - 03.2019
- Operated and maintained large format printers
- Built custom displays both on and offsite for client presentations, pitches and events
- Comp creation for DM, traditional advertising, print, television campaigns
- Inventory management
- Recruit, hire and train staff
- Manage Studio Assistants
Client Service Representative
Time Inc.
06.1992 - 02.2001
- Operated Canon copiers for internal clients
- Supported Time Inc entities including both publishing and media
- Print & Distribution of marketing content to internal clients
- Internal employee customer service
Education
Art certification - Graphic Design
Connecticut Institue of Art
Stamford, CT06-1990
High School Diploma -
Aviation High School
Queens, NY06-1987
Skills
- Specialist in large format printing and graphic installations
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Presentation concept expert
- Photography
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Energetic, eager, quick learner
- Poised under pressure
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography/Design
- Art Enthusiast
- Pet Sitting
- Premier League Soccer
Timeline
Freelance Studio Manager
OMNICOM
02.2019 - 03.2022
Traditional Studio Manager
BBDO
02.2001 - 03.2019
Client Service Representative
Time Inc.
06.1992 - 02.2001
Art certification - Graphic Design
Connecticut Institue of Art
High School Diploma -
Aviation High School
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