Summary
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Vatosha Hill

Renton

Summary

Accomplished in print project management and procurement, I excelled at REI Inc by streamlining production workflows and enhancing vendor relations, cutting delivery timelines by 25%. I have extensive experience in project management and driving initiatives to successful completion. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering results. Renowned for adaptability and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Print Buyer

REI Inc
03.2020 - Current
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of print materials, maintaining supply chain efficiency.
  • Facilitated cost reduction by negotiating favorable pricing with suppliers for bulk orders.
  • Ensured quality standards were met by conducting thorough inspections of print samples before approval.
  • Managed inventory levels to prevent shortages and overstocking, optimizing resource allocation.
  • Collaborated with design team to ensure specifications were met, enhancing final product quality.
  • Improved supplier relationships by maintaining regular communication and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Oversaw contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions.
  • Assisted in budgeting and forecasting activities to align purchasing with organizational goals.
  • Supported cross-functional teams in project planning and execution to meet production timelines.
  • Adapted quickly to shifting priorities while managing multiple projects without sacrificing attention to detail or accuracy.
  • Educated team members on various print production processes, enhancing overall knowledge within the department.
  • Consistently met or exceeded corporate sustainability goals by sourcing eco-friendly materials whenever possible.
  • Continuously sought opportunities for process improvement, leading initiatives that streamlined workflows and increased efficiency.
  • Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.

Print Production Project Manager, Marketing

REI Inc
10.2008 - Current


  • Accountable for management and purchasing of multiple business critical projects whose annual budgets range from $1MM to $15MM while ensuring compliance with purchasing standards and delivering on quality, timelines, and cost expectations.
  • Improved production efficiency by streamlining project management processes.
  • Anticipate, monitor and control project risks to mitigate impact and deliver a successful print campaign.
  • Led cross-functional teams and external vendors in development and execution of print strategies for key marketing programs, ensuring alignment with overall annual business initiatives and campaigns
  • Proven print expert in selecting the best print solutions, optimizing the production process, and managing resources.


  • Managed the complete print production lifecycle for assigned marketing programs, including estimating, procurement, color management, and fulfillment.


  • Collaborated with creative and account teams to align campaign objectives with production capabilities, ensuring seamless execution
  • Enhanced gift card production workflows by cutting delivery timelines by 25% and improving operational efficiency
  • Directed the production of multi-million-piece direct mail campaigns,achieving compliance with brand standards and postal guidelines
  • Primary point of contact for the development and delivery of regular print project status updates to key stakeholders that includes detail on upcoming project milestones, deliverables,

dependencies, decision status, and any risks or issues

• Ensures the on-time delivery of high quality, relevant, customer experiences that meet stated business objectives within approved scope and budget parameters.

• Leverages “Workfront” work management tool daily to centrally house project requirements, schedules, documentation,

and resource time tracking.

  • Adept at navigating through ambiguity and uncertainties. Embraces change,encourages creative problem-solving and facilitates the team’s ability to adapt and respond effectively to evolving project needs.
  • Accountable for helping to motivate, mentor, and train team members to meet project goals.
  • Ensures accountability towards project milestones, provides clear direction to help the team and vendors navigate through ambiguity, and operates as the primary point of contact in helping to resolve conflict, remove barriers, and address issues.
  • Accountable for the development and delivery of regular project status updates to the project team, key

stakeholders on upcoming project milestones, deliverables,

dependencies, decision status, and any risks or issues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX

Skills

  • Print project management
  • Print purchasing and production workflow
  • Vendor relations and negotiations
  • Procurement
  • Print quality control

Accomplishments

  • Earned “[Title]” award for [reason].
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].

Timeline

Senior Print Buyer

REI Inc
03.2020 - Current

Print Production Project Manager, Marketing

REI Inc
10.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

The University of Texas At Arlington
Vatosha Hill