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Paula Warner

Plantation,Florida

Summary

Experienced Creative Production Manager adept at collaborating with various teams in remote/hybrid work settings. Possesses a strong understanding of creative workflow and print production needs, especially in campaign direction. Skilled in resource management to meet deadlines and budgets. Process-driven and detail-oriented, committed to achieving project success and team cohesion.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

CREATIVE / TRAFFIC CONSULTANT

THE RITZ-CARLTON YACHT COLLECTION
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (internally and externally) to execute creative, marketing, and digital campaigns from conception through the complete project life cycle.
  • Finalized creative print production and digital briefs with account reps.
  • Ensured proper POs were rec’d prior to executing new requests.
  • Managed workflow for content development, editorial reviews/approvals, print & digital production, on press approvals.
  • Worked closely with account teams on scheduling & budget alignment.
  • Structured project plan for multiple workstreams and touch points and monitored projects through regular reporting / task status.
  • Established internal/external team relations to finalize print & digital specifications, confirmed final shipping & logistics on behalf of accounts team.
  • Submit month-end invoices.
  • Utilized JIRA project management tool.

SR. PROJECT MANAGER

DID AGENCY
12.2021 - 04.2022
  • Served as SPM on Novartis/Cosentyx Global accounts managing complete project life cycles to include traditional print, print media, POP/POS display.
  • Structured project plans for multiple workstreams with key stakeholders; medical reviewers, legal counsel, client.
  • Hosted project kick-offs with internal teams, clients, and preferred vendors to address campaign, creative direction, key milestones, and budgets.
  • Collaborated closely with vendors to finalize print specifications.
  • Hosted daily stand-ups, arranged appropriate resources.
  • Strong client relationship building.
  • Utilized WORKAMAJIG project management tool.

SR. PROJECT MANAGER

EDGELINK FOR MRM/McCANN
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Managed Verizon Wireless retail accounts ranging from small to medium size and complexity.
  • Directed the flow of work with internal resources and 3rd party vendors to develop creative assets for traditional print, print media, digital, POP/POS displays and swag.
  • Monitored projects through regular reporting and follow-thru of task status with cross-functional teams: strategy, content, creative and production phase.
  • Determined key milestones, resources, and inter-dependencies.
  • Hosted daily stand-ups, resource selection, process driven.
  • Strong client relationship building.
  • Utilized JIRA project management tool.

CREATIVE SERVICE TRAFFIC MANAGER

HUNTER HAMMERSMITH ADVERTISING
05.2018 - 02.2020
  • Served as Traffic Manager on Sandals & Beaches Resorts account.
  • Executed the development of new campaigns from conception through the approval process working alongside creative and print production teams.
  • Managed the creative workflow to include content development, creative concepts/prototyping used for traditional print, POS/POP displays, digital, and social media initiatives.
  • Conducted project kick-offs with internal resources & preferred vendors to initiate print production direction, budgets and enforced on-time completion for an estimated 100+ creative assets weekly.
  • Generated weekly progress reports outlining project activity, # of projects, tasks, at risk tasks and on-time deliverables.
  • Utilized SLACK project management tool.
  • Approved month-end-billings with accounts & finance teams.

CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER

HH GLOBAL/BAYER NORTH AMERICA
03.2017 - 09.2017
  • Primary point of contact collaborating with internal / external teams managing on-time delivery of website, email, and print promotions utilizing design, layout, color management, strategic planning, effective communication and print production knowledge to execute brand initiatives through video-in-print brochures, POP/POS displays, website build, e-mail & LP campaigns, presentation decks, product catalogs, trade show events, and branded swag supporting go-to-market product launches for the three main divisions of Bayer: Bayer Pharmaceutical, Bayer Animal Health, and Bayer Crop Science.
  • Aligned with multiple business verticals and design studios globally to coordinate design needs.
  • Developed project briefs alongside account team & clients.
  • Managed print production, shipping & planning with vendors.
  • Worked trade show events booth on location ensuring the brand was clearly visible via print, digital and swag.
  • On-site press and manufacturing approvals.
  • Approved month-end billing.
  • Utilized TRAFFIC LIVE project management tool.

SR. PROJECT MANAGER

THE COMMUNITY
09.2016 - 02.2017
  • Served as lead Sr. Project Manager on Verizon Wireless-retail account.
  • Executed day-to-day optimization of creative assets used for print, POP/POS displays, digital and events.
  • Oversaw design projects with studio teams, ensuring “the” brand, product distribution, and timelines aligned with go-to-market product launches.
  • Enforced budgets, identified scope creep, and addressed at-risk scenarios…in advance of being “at risk.”
  • Initiated twice daily status calls with account teams and clients.
  • Interacted with multiple vendors overseeing project scope.
  • Utilized WORKFRONT project management tool.

SR. CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGER

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
03.2009 - 07.2016
  • Served as the main point of contact for the creative teams, marketing teams and vendors of choice providing clear, concise, and attainable project goals.
  • Partnered with supporting sponsors to map out event launch requirements, materials, budgets, creative options, timeline, and planning.
  • Created and processed vendor PO’s.
  • Collaborated with the BOD’s, executive leaders, copywriters, editors, legal teams, creative studios, and external partners on design concepts for new product launches and events, optimized through traditional print, POP/POS signage & digital assets and swag.
  • Worked with business partners on prototyping of select creative designs, price negotiation, alternative recommendations.
  • Review art proofs, prepress/manufacturing proofs, and color proofs.
  • Strong on-press presence authorizing final approvals.
  • Month-end billings/chargebacks to appropriate cost centers.
  • Utilized Workzone project management tool.

SR. PRINT/DIGITAL PRODUCER

CRISPIN PORTER & BOGUSKY / MDC PARTNERS
12.2005 - 02.2009
  • As the sr. producer for Volkswagen of America (VWoA) and Volkswagen of CA (VWoCA) accounts, I executed the complete project life cycle on traditional print, POP/POS display, digital, OOH, apparel, and unique events averaging up to $9.1 million in creative & production costs, to support 600+ VW locations in the US & Canada.
  • Directed price negotiations working with national and global vendors.
  • Complete knowledge of the VWoA lineup of vehicles to align with incentive programs.
  • Executed approved creative campaigns with multiple creative teams, production teams and external partners.
  • On-Site factory inspection for quality control and approvals.
  • Attended Press & manufacturing oks (state-side & globally).
  • Reviewed and ok’d month-end billing with accounting team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Purdue Global University

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Kaplan University

Printing / Offset Lithography - undefined

Association of the Graphic Arts

Skills

  • Project management
  • Product rollout coordination
  • Print media management
  • Experienced with digital tools
  • Retail display management
  • Outdoor advertising
  • Event management
  • Quality assurance management
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
  • Attention to detail
  • Integrity and honesty
  • MS office
  • Goal setting
  • Client engagement
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Executive support
  • Forecasting and reporting
  • Subject matter expert - Print Production

Work References

  • IPG Network/Neon, New York City, New York, Dyiana Snead, Dyiana.Snead@neon-nyc.com, 2127275600
  • DID Agency, Ambler, Pennsylvania, Shelby Koch, skoch@wearelucidgroup.com, 2159702614
  • Edgelink, Monica Strange, monica@edgelink.com, 5038081870, Paula was contracted thru Edgelink for MRM/McCANN
  • Hunter Hammersmith Advertising, Miami, Florida, Alex Jimenez, ajimenez@hhadvertising.net, 3058958430, Fran Piccolo, 7865977885
  • HH Global/Bayer North America, Raleigh, North Carolina, Cari Desiderio, cari.desiderio@hhglobal.com, 2242068297
  • The Community, Miami, Florida, matt.kline@thecommunityus.com, 3058659600
  • Kaplan University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, info@kaplanhr.com, 9545153000 or 3104892430
  • Crispin Porter & Bogusky / MDC Partners, Miami, Florida, werkwerkwerk@cpbgroup.com, (303) 628-5100, Please contact the Boulder, Colorado office for employment verification.

Industry References

  • Robert Burgos, ITEK, robert.burgos@itekrocks.com, 9805008599
  • Bob Kuntz, Retired, Shapco Printing, prtcbob@comcast.net, 6129651329, https://www.linkedin.com/in/bkuntz
  • Ray Garcia, Ray Designs, Inc, raygdesigns@gmail.com, 3057903716
  • Richard Aldama, Creative Lead, Richard.Aldama@ritz-carltonyachtcollection.com, 3059727595

Industry

  • Real Estate
  • Automobile
  • Education
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Pharma

Timeline

CREATIVE / TRAFFIC CONSULTANT

THE RITZ-CARLTON YACHT COLLECTION
08.2023 - 10.2023

SR. PROJECT MANAGER

DID AGENCY
12.2021 - 04.2022

SR. PROJECT MANAGER

EDGELINK FOR MRM/McCANN
07.2021 - 12.2021

CREATIVE SERVICE TRAFFIC MANAGER

HUNTER HAMMERSMITH ADVERTISING
05.2018 - 02.2020

CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER

HH GLOBAL/BAYER NORTH AMERICA
03.2017 - 09.2017

SR. PROJECT MANAGER

THE COMMUNITY
09.2016 - 02.2017

SR. CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGER

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
03.2009 - 07.2016

SR. PRINT/DIGITAL PRODUCER

CRISPIN PORTER & BOGUSKY / MDC PARTNERS
12.2005 - 02.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Kaplan University

Printing / Offset Lithography - undefined

Association of the Graphic Arts

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Purdue Global University

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