Sharon Lemieux

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Fostered teamwork and self-sufficiency to enhance overall project outcomes and team dynamics.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

• Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
• Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
• Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
• Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices for effective project management within the industry.
• Built strong relationships with clients, fostering a positive working environment and promoting long-term business partnerships.
• Adapted quickly to changing market trends by staying informed on industry news and competitor activities.
• Increased overall project efficiency by streamlining communication between creative and technical teams.
• Optimized workflow processes through strategic delegation of responsibilities among team members based on their specific skill sets.
• Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
• Spearheaded creative development for projects, leading brainstorming sessions and guiding the team in conceptualization efforts.
• Directed creative development and execution of promotional materials, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement.
• Managed project budgets and timelines, ensuring efficient resource allocation throughout production cycles.
• Identified design requirements for each project.
• Elevated user experience by redesigning navigation flow of company's main product website.
• Spearheaded cross-functional teamwork to create user-focused design solutions, improving overall product usability.

Designed all covers, pages in the three-four catalogs per year for the 16 years I produced it. Between 100 to 330 full color pages in the catalogs, advertisements, interactive cd's and other sales items were continuously produced while always looking for the most cost efficient way to produce things.

• Oversaw production schedules to ensure timely delivery of catalogs.
• Led initiatives that streamlined processes, resulting in increased productivity of the catalog itself
• Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
• Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.

• Covered local and national sporting events, providing timely updates and analyses.
• Conducted interviews with athletes and coaches to gather insights for feature stories.
• Researched statistics and trends to enhance storytelling and provide context in articles.
• Collaborated with editorial team to refine content for clarity and engagement.
• Managed multiple deadlines simultaneously without sacrificing quality or accuracy in reporting efforts.