Zach_P Represented by Arrowmac 714.641.1260
objective
Studio Manager
skills
Extensive Design, Layout and Production experience. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, pre-press, all aspects of 4-color printing.
achievements
• Helped triple leads while cutting costs by raising design standards and being part of a newly launched national marketing effort for Corinthian Colleges network of 100 schools
• Assisted in Young & Rubicam Brands’ ISO Certification
• Defined and Streamlined Young & Rubicam Brands’ Studio Process through Lean Six Sigma initiative
• Contributed to New Business Wins For Grey Advertising: Auto Club of Southern California, Frame ‘n Lens, Carl’s Junior and for Young & Rubicam Brands: Callaway, El Pollo Loco, El Torito, Hilton, Jaguar, Kindercare, Land Rover, Mattel, Sony
professional experience
R A P P c o l l i n s w o r l d w i d e , e l s e g u n d o , c a j u l y, 2 0 0 9 – p r e s e n t
Studio Manager
Manage staff of four Production Artists and a Retoucher. Responsibilities include billing, estimating, revenue reporting, quality control, print production, presentation building and assisting (as needed) in the design and layout of mostly direct response print advertising for all RAPP clients. Currently implementing automated work flows and increasing efficiencies, productivity and revenue.
INNOCE A N WO R LDWIDE A M E R IC A S , i r v i n e , c a F e b r u ar y – j u l y, 2 0 0 9
Freelance Studio Manager
Innocean opened its doors in 2009 as Hyundai’s new agency of record. I established the Studio by designing the work area, purchasing equipment and art supplies, and developing and implementing processes and workflow systems for the department. Simultaneously, I worked closely with Creative to produce Hyundai’s television, interactive, POS and print advertising.
Z a x Grap h i x , M i s s i o n V i e j o , C A 2 0 0 6 – 2 0 0 9
President, Freelance Art Direction, Graphic Design and Production Services
Founded ZaxGraphix June 2006. Art direct, design and produce print advertising, direct mail, packaging, POS, collateral and presentation graphics for the following clients: Anderson Jones Medical Marketing, Corinthian Colleges, Deutsch Advertising (CiCi’s Pizza), Disney, Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary, HotBodies Racing, Innocean Worldwide, James Hardie, KR Tuned, Marie Callender’s, Medco, One Day University, Porsche, Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising (Toyota), Saint Joseph’s
Hospital, Sonance Premium Audio Products.
CO R IN T HI A N COLLEGES , INC . , S A N T A A N A , C A 2 0 0 7 – 2 0 0 8
Creative-Studio Director
Managed staff of six Graphic Designers, Copywriters and Proofreader for in-house marketing department’s creative department. Designed concepted and produced print collateral and marketing materials for Corinthian Colleges network of 100 career colleges across the U.S. and Canada.
Y o u n g & R u b i c am Bra n d s , Ir v i n e , C A 1 9 9 9 – 2 0 0 6
V.P., Studio Director
Managed Print Production Studio of eight Production Artists, Video Editor, Asset Manager and Bookkeeper. Clients included Callaway Golf, Dodgers, El Pollo Loco, El Torito, Hilton, KinderCare, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, Mattel, Jaguar, Sony and Taco Bell. Responsibilities included billing, estimating, print production, presentation building and assisting in the design and layout of print advertising for all Young & Rubicam Brands clients.
Gr e y A d v e rt i s i n g , L o s A n g e l e s , C A 1 9 9 2 – 1 9 9 9
V.P., Studio Manager
Hired as a Production Artist in 1992. Promoted to Studio Manager in 1994. Promoted to Vice President in 1996. Managed staff of four Production Artists. Responsibilities included billing, estimating, print production, presentation building and assisting in the design and layout of print advertising for all Grey clients.
G u i l f o r d & C i v e l l o Cr e at i v e , Gar d e n a , C A 1 9 9 1
Graphic Designer/Production Artist
Designed and produced corporate brochures, magazines, newsletters and advertising.
E M C C o rp o rat i o n , H o p k i n t o n , M A 1 9 9 1
Graphic Designer/Production Artist
Designed and produced corporate headquarter’s advertising, literature, sales collateral, business plans, quarterly reports, newsletters, textile silk screening and trade show booth graphics.
A s s o c i at e d M a i l M ar k e t e r s , I n c . , C o n c o r d , M A 1 9 8 9 – 1 9 9 1
Graphic Designer/Production Artist
Designed and produced mail order catalogs, magazines, brochures, flyers, trade show booth graphics and signage.
T h e T ampa T r i b u n e , T ampa , F L 1 9 8 8 – 1 9 8 9
Advertising Designer in Retail Advertising Creative Services Department
Creative concept and design for newspaper’s retail advertising department.
M o n o t y p e C o rp o rat i o n , B o s t o n , M A 1 9 8 8 – 1 9 8 9
Paste-up Artist/Typesetter
Initially hired as a paste-up artist, I was promoted to typesetter.
education
The New England School of Art & Design, Boston, MA –1988
