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…WHAT I DO...
Develop, implement and manage agency Production and workflow processes. Train and supervise Traffic and Production departments. Primary contact for agency new business, creative presentations, launches, branding, estimates and studio requests. Coordinate, supervise and schedule daily in-house workflow for interactive, print, DM and collateral and digital assignments. Schedule studio and digital work. Hire Creative freelancers, Traffic, Production and support staff as necessary. Organize and develop agency creative schedules and manage workload of Creative Department and Studio. Provide sizing and spec information from SRDS, or vendor source to in-house personnel. Track projects from creative development through final proof. Maintain agency job jackets and presentation materials. Negotiate and estimate with vendors for print and collateral assignments including art buying and issue purchase orders. Procure and manage fulfillment of DM and Direct Response programs including contract negotiation, storage, postage or delivery method, inventory and list management. Reconcile vendor invoices and keep projects within approved budgets. Conceive and execute collateral print materials including on site approvals and press checks. Maintain and oversee continuity of production quality, color and content of ad campaigns and collateral materials. Coordinate and oversee color corrections and retouching with agency, vendor and photographers. Apply solid organization, communication and problem solving skills. Multi-task all projects in an effective and efficient manner.

...WHERE I’VE DONE IT...
2/08-Present Freelance Production and Project Manager
THE ZIMMERMAN AGENCY, Tallahassee, FL
7/05 - 2/08 Director of Production Services
TRAFFIC/PRODUCTION/PROJECT MANAGEMENT
4/89 - 5/05 Various, New York, NY
11/04–5/05 Consultant, Promotional Purchasing - REDKEN 5th Avenue
3/04–7/04 Production Manager - Doremus
AMSTERYARD New York, NY
10/01–7/03 Director of Print Production and Traffic
4/01–10/01 Freelance Traffic Supervisor
FREELANCE New York, NY
2/01–3/01 Traffic /Production Supervisor - Accel Healthcare Communications
8/00–2/01 Traffic Manager/Production Manager - Klemtner/ATG
STEIN ROGAN + PARTNERS New York, NY
11/99–5/00 Traffic Supervisor/Production Manager
FREELANCE New York, NY
2/99–11/99 Traffic Supervisor - YM&B Advertising
3/98–10/98 Traffic Manager - SHOWTIME Networks Inc.
8/97–3/98 Traffic Manager/Supervisor - Various
FOOTE CONE BELDING New York, NY
8/95–7/97 Traffic Manager
KATZ MEDIA CORPORATION New York, NY
6/92–6/95 Traffic/Production/New Business Coordinator - Katz Media Corp.
4/90–6/92 Traffic/Production Coordinator - Katz Media Corp.
4/89–4/90 Assistant Account Executive - Katz Radio/NY

...WHOM I’VE DONE IT FOR...
KATZ Media Corporation, SHOWTIME Inc., TMC, Sundance Channel, The Outdoor Life Network, Paramount Pictures, SONY Pictures, Coca~Cola International, Martini Europe, Dewars Europe, Bacardi Europe, Bacardi Mexico, Macy’s, IKEA, Vespa, RIAA, PFLAG, WUSA, GNC, Virgin Airways, AVON, Jergens, REDKEN 5th Ave, Biore, Costa Del Mar Sunglasses, Novus Jets, Bertram Yachts, Yachts of Seabourn, Citibank, N.A., Bank of America, Deutche Bank, Dreyfus Investments, Polaris Business Ventures, Rabobank, Morgan Stanley, Marsh, Brooklyn Union Gas, Pitney Bowes, IBM, Compac, ITT, United Technologies, Pratt & Whitney, DoubleTree Hotels, Woodstock Inn & Resorts, The Mayflower Hotel, Grand Casino Hotels and Properties, Howard Johnson Properties, Trump Hotels, Luxury Resorts & Hotels, Roosevelt Hotel – NY, Club Med, Wyndham Resorts, The Shores Resort & Spa, Almond Resorts, Claremont Resort & Spa, Ritz Carlton Corporate, Residences and Clubs, Florida Department of Health Anti-Smoking, British Virgin Islands, Israel Ministry of Tourism, Jamaica Tourism, Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Daily News, The New York Times, Mail.Com, Flycast.Com, WrenchHead.Com, Engage.Com, Cars.Com, Uproar.Com, Blackboard.Com, YOUCentric.Com, Forest Laboratories, Inc., Medtronic, Inc., Celltech Pharmaceuticals, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., Ortho Biotech Inc., Roche Laboratories, Wyeth-Ayerst Labs, Pharmacia Oncology, NitroMed, and Roche/Pegasys.

...WHAT I KNOW...
COMPUTER SKILLS: Quark, Illustrator, Photoshop, CS2/3, Word, Excel, Acrobat, Multiple in-house Estimating Systems.
EDUCATION: 1984-1988 University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland - Bachelor of Arts



DEBORAH CORN/Print Production Pro

I have more than nineteen years of agency experience working in fast-paced, deadline driven companies from boutique to global. My straightforward and practical approach to Production process and internal work flow organization has earned me a reputation for bringing order to chaos. Companies have been impressed with my ability to quickly identify organizational inefficiencies, garner cross-functional support, and implement strategies that improve bottom-line profitability.

My diverse agency background proves I can easily adapt to different work environments and systems. Management has consistently valued my approach to problem solving, as well as motivating employees in a proactive manner to accomplish overall agency goals. I have worked on a myriad of clients with an equal myriad of personalities and have always gained the respect and trust of my colleagues through example and team building. I am a loyal, hard working and dedicated employee, and my strength truly lies in getting the job done.

I have vast experience in all aspects of Production from concept to delivery including Direct Mail and Direct Response Programs, collateral, outdoor, POP, ads, event planning and management, trade shows, interactive/digital, agency self-promotion, catalogs, and annual reports, as well as out of the box and guerrilla marketing projects. My understanding of graphics and design, photography and retouching, as well as color and paper, have been integral in many ADDY, CA, and other Advertising award honors throughout my career.

I am equally experienced in vendor relations and have developed solid partnerships with existing agency resources or through procuring new ones. I have been responsible for improving the quality of materials and price point for services, fulfillment, and establishing new outlets for projects to take life.

My experience in the many facets of Print Production and Production Process make me an excellent mentor. I have demonstrated ability in training new employees for the advertising world and consider this aspect of my duties to be one of the most rewarding.

I am currently in Florida by way of NYC, and ready to relocate myself for the right position.

Thank you for your time.