Stacie Leren
Glendale
Summary
Collaborative Graphics Production Coordinator with 14 years of corporate retail experience in production planning, executing, scheduling, and cross-functional teamwork. Accomplished in executing graphics jobs by reviewing work order information, maintaining vendor relations and staying within budget according to project scope.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphics Production Coordinator
Kohl's Corporate
09.2023 - Current
- Manage graphic development, purchase and logistics across network of vendors
- Budget management per project and programs
- Manage and optimize store execution support including vendor fulfillment technology and operations
- Liaison to private brand packaging and label suppliers including development, pricing and orderable
- Participate, lead and implement improvement initiatives
- Co-Launched the Graphics for Babies R Us in 200 Kohl's Stores by research & development of fixture covers and multiple new graphic designs and sizes
Creative Services Sample Specialist Consultant to Staff
Kohl's Corporate
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Attend Sample Turn Ins and Reviews while coordinating the logistics of the merchandise that need to be captured for Advertising
- Inputs data into database systems and creates reports based on the information
- Maintain communication between internal departments ranging from VP's to Specialists regarding the follow up of timelines and ongoing project details
- Drove, executed, and consistently maintain a renewed process for keeping a housed system of merchandise
- Lead for a volunteer committee executing events and activities for over 130+ staff members while maintaining report with all Leadership levels in Creative Services (June 22 - June 23)
- Co Maintained and Updated 10+ Process Documents with every restructure/shift we have had since 2020
- Co-created a workflow video on the Sample Specialist role consisting of capture schedule, script, acting, video direction, collecting resources as well as gaining volunteers
Creative Services Project Coordinator Consultant
Kohl's Corporate
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinates and facilitates project plan meetings and reviews to all stakeholders
- Maintain communication between internal departments regarding timelines and ongoing project details following through from the start and finish of the project
- Maintain documents to support reconciling images, Merchant and Marketing requests, and troubleshooting photo needs
- Use multiple platforms to create, edit, and send image placeholders to be updated and utilized pre and post photo shoots
Photography Coordinator/Talent Booker
Bon Ton Stores, Inc
12.2013 - 05.2018
- Organize, prepare and oversee all creative elements for execution and completion of fashion photography in studio and on location within a designated budget
- Collaborate with Art Directors, Photographers, Stylists, Merch and Prep teams with any issues and then troubleshoot to resolve
- Implemented a more efficient scheduling structure that was applied studio wide
- Book adult and child models for Print and eCommerce Advertising based on brands and integrity of the company
- Manage and maintain relationships with Model Agencies and Vendors all over the US
- Manage eCommerce weekly scheduling, distribution of information for studio teams, and troubleshoot issues between departments at the Corporate offices and the Corporate Photo Studio
- Led ongoing training seminars for individuals, covering industry best practices while maintaining all training documents
Ecommerce Merchandise Technician
Bon Ton Stores, Inc
07.2011 - 12.2013
- Track/Identify all ecommerce merchandise inventory
- Work with Merch Team Leads solving scheduling and samples conflicts
- (Coord) Team lead in charge of Ecommerce Merchandise as it relates to photography production
- Work with buyers, vendors, department heads, and photographers on a regular basis solving scheduling and samples conflicts
Merchandise Room Temp
Bon Ton Stores, Inc
02.2011 - 07.2011
- Track/Manage all print advertising merchandise inventory
- Reconcile inventory and sample requests efficiently
Education
Cosmetology Degree -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
01.2008
Skills
- Client Relations
- Logistics Planning
- Project Management
- Organizing Materials
- Recordkeeping
- Creating Purchase Orders
- Workload Prioritization
- Skilled Multitasker
Computersystems
Google Workspace > Oracle > Crosscap > Censhare > Smartsheets > Ricon > Workamajig > Slack > Webex > Zoom
Timeline
Graphics Production Coordinator
Kohl's Corporate
09.2023 - Current
Creative Services Sample Specialist Consultant to Staff
Kohl's Corporate
09.2020 - 09.2023
Creative Services Project Coordinator Consultant
Kohl's Corporate
01.2019 - 03.2020
Photography Coordinator/Talent Booker
Bon Ton Stores, Inc
12.2013 - 05.2018
Ecommerce Merchandise Technician
Bon Ton Stores, Inc
07.2011 - 12.2013
Merchandise Room Temp
Bon Ton Stores, Inc
02.2011 - 07.2011
Cosmetology Degree -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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