Patrice Pippens
412 Crescent Drive Forsyth,Georgia
Summary
Results-driven Packaging Workflow Technology Leader specializing in workflow automation and AI-enabled process optimization. Expertise in enhancing speed-to-market, compliance governance, and operational visibility utilizing Adobe Workfront, KOArt and Esko WebCenter to optimize cross-functional global team performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Packaging Workflow Technologist
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
Atlanta, GA
03.2026 - Current
- Accelerated packaging graphics speed-to-market by 35%, as measured by reduced project cycle times, by leading end-to-end packaging workflow orchestration across innovation and base business programs using Adobe Workfront and KO Art workflow platforms.
- Improved first-pass artwork approval rates by 25%, by deploying AI-enabled compliance validation, automated metadata tagging, and digital proofing workflows that strengthened regulatory accuracy and reduced manual review cycles.
- Reduced manual workflow touchpoints by 30%, by implementing automated approval routing, standardized templates, and fast-track packaging workflows that streamline packaging graphics execution across Marketing, Design, Legal, and Supply Chain teams.
- Improved cross-functional workflow alignment across 10+ stakeholder groups, as measured by increased on-time milestone completion, by establishing standardized packaging briefing protocols and structured workflow inputs within KO Art packaging workflow systems.
- Optimized operational performance of 50+ annual packaging initiatives by administering packaging workflow platforms, monitoring operational KPIs, and implementing process improvements that eliminated rework and accelerated approvals.
- Improved supplier and production partner efficiency by 20%, by integrating external production art vendors into standardized workflow processes and implementing performance dashboards that track turnaround time and quality metrics.
- Advanced packaging workflow innovation by identifying and implementing automation tools, AI-powered enhancements, and emerging MarTech capabilities that elevated the packaging graphics operating system across North America.
- Designed Workfront dashboards and workflow reporting tools that tracked packaging pipeline progress, bottlenecks, risk indicators, and workload allocation.
Senior Packaging Graphics Manager
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
Atlanta, GA
10.2016 - 02.2026
- Led execution of 50+ annual packaging graphics initiatives across Coffee & Tea Billion Dollar Brands, delivering 100% on-time launches, by developing integrated commercialization plans, managing cross-functional workflows, and aligning Marketing, IMC Design, Packaging Engineers, Bottlers, and Suppliers.
- Managed a $2MM+ annual packaging graphics budget with zero overspend, by forecasting program costs, prioritizing initiatives, and monitoring agency and supplier expenditures through dashboard reporting tools.
- Reduced risk of packaging recalls and production delays by ensuring 100% FDA, Trademark, and Legal compliance, by serving as technical/compliance SME and rigorously auditing artwork against Compliance SOP manuals and regulatory guidelines.
- Accelerated in-market timing for new product launches, by overseeing pre-press proofing, separator coordination, and production artwork audits using Esko WebCenter - KOArt, Blue Software, and internal proprietary systems (iManage & CCNA Repository).
- Improved "right the first time" packaging approval cycle time by 20% through collaboration with Print Quality Assurance (PQA) teams on print testing, color management, printability validation, and substrate specification alignment.
- Enhanced supplier efficiency and reduced turnaround time by 15% through tracking vendor performance metrics, auditing external production art teams, and implementing process improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GASkills
- Packaging design and print production
- Print quality assurance
- Digital printing
- Regulatory compliance
- Brand strategy
- Supplier management
- Budget management
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- WebCenter expertise
- AI technology framework development
- Workflow automation
Key Achievements
- Reduced packaging approval cycle time 30% through AI-enabled workflow automation
- Improved first-pass artwork accuracy 25% through digital proofing governance
- Accelerated packaging launch speed 35% across 50+ annual initiatives
Timeline
Senior Packaging Workflow Technologist
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
03.2026 - Current
Senior Packaging Graphics Manager
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
10.2016 - 02.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
University of West Georgia