Rachel Pakula
Buena Park,CA
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Summary
Performance-driving leader adept at aligning cross-departmental objectives to facilitate high-quality, on-time productions and long-term customer loyalty. Creative and innovative problem-solver exercises key strengths in workflow optimization, process re-engineering and strategic scheduling techniques. Offers track record of delivering superior-quality results for industry-leading publication conglomerates.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multimedia Producer Manager
Applied Medical
10.2013 - Current
- Shaped strategic direction of copy by collaborating with marketing and retail partners.
- Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.
- Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications.
- Led implementation of best practices to support customer service satisfaction initiatives.
- Cut delivery times through proactive tracking and monitoring of project timelines and aggressive pursuit of customer approval of digital and print files.
- Developed storyboards outlining animation plans.
- Worked alongside writers and producers to create unique designs to translate artistic vision into visual medium.
- Liaised with other departments to discuss ideas and create unified goals.
- Trained individuals to become leaders and apprentice to grow into their roles and reponsibilities.
Lead Graphic Designer
S. L. Home Fashions, Inc.
04.2010 - 09.2013
- Mentored junior designers and provided design guidance to improve standards of overall team output.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Implemented design feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to improve project outcomes.
- Trained colleagues in textile design and product and lifestyle photography.
Sales Representative
Skytex International, Inc.
04.2007 - 03.2009
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Advertising And Graphic Design
05.2018
Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Continuous Improvement
- Content Development
- Campaign Implementation
- Strategic Planning
- Product Promotion
- Budget Management
- Production Scheduling
- Marketing Strategy
- Quality Controls
- Graphics Design
- Editing
Accomplishments
- Rebuilt Photo and Video team project infrastructure to work efficiently and effectively which saved the organization minimum of $500,000 in annual revenue.
- Developed an application for a filename generator using Microsoft Excel to generate consistent file and folder naming convention for multiple teams which saved the organization minimum of $25,000 across multi-functional teams annually.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of [10] staff members.
Certification
- Leadership Fundamentals Certification
- Project Managment Fundamentals Certification.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Multimedia Producer Manager - Applied Medical
10.2013 - Current
Lead Graphic Designer - S. L. Home Fashions, Inc.
04.2010 - 09.2013
Sales Representative - Skytex International, Inc.
04.2007 - 03.2009
Fullerton City College - Associate of Arts, Advertising And Graphic Design
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