A collaborative, values-driven leader with 25+ years of experience across multiple disciplines, including creative project management, print production for packaging, visual merchandising, OOH, print collateral for both global and emerging brands. Specializes in beauty and consumer packaged goods. Adept in managing projects, tight timelines and workflows while ensuring process optimization. Works jointly with cross-functional and external partners to maximize output and ensure timely deliverables to achieve company objectives. My own artistic perspective gives me insight into the intent behind the design, which combined with my systematic approach to implementation, enables me to realize the designer's vision effectively. A promoter of positive team dynamics who values strong working relationships with respect and honesty through encouragement and constructive feedback.



AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Management + Leadership 

Teamwork + Collaboration

Process Optimization

Design Adaptation

Mechanical File Building  

Guidelines + Implementation  

Visual Merchandising

Print Collateral


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

November 2023 - current

Colgate-Palmolive, New York, NY

Global Design Project Manager / Enterprise Oral Care Toothbrush Division

  • Managing the transition from design through design adaptation and implementation for all packaging projects within the toothbrush portfolio.

  • Collaborating closely with Brand Design Managers to drive packaging excellence with internal and external partners.

  • Developing process and workflows to facilitate better cross-functional relationships.

  • Tracking timelines and milestones daily for 25-30 ongoing projects.

  • Leading multiple weekly status meetings with cross-functional teams and agency partners to ensure project alignment and progress.

  • Managing Marketing / Design budgets for each project with total allocations exceeding $2 million.

  • Maintaining a comprehensive master project tracker to consolidate all project details into a single source of truth.

  • Collecting and organizing essential assets and requirements to effectively initiate projects

January 2022 - August 2023

Biossance/Amyris, Remote

Print Production Manager for Packaging, Visual Merchandising, Print + Events

  • Managed multiple projects at once while thriving in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.

  • Strategized and designed brand-specific guidelines disseminated and employed both externally and cross-functionally among internal teams.

  • Led the process of design adaptation and implementation for approximately 10 yearly limited edition launches along with new and existing 60+ core product line skus.

  • Adapted hundreds of fixtures and assets for Sephora North America and multiple international markets across Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

  • Managed brand print needs, project examples include: global PR sheets, advertisements, collateral cards, shippers, banners, posters and company calendar.

  • Served as Global Production Lead for Out of Home print needs such as Biossance billboards, trams, buses, airport signage, one-off store displays, banners, field team needs, etc.

  • Completed production for two years of holiday programs for both packaging + visual merchandising.

  • Managed design updates, production and conversion for 70+ skus which were transferred to production in Brazil.

  • Identified opportunities for efficiency and organizational optimization (e.g., led server relocation to Dropbox, implemented naming conventions, created master file libraries).

  • Initiated and liaised among cross-functional departments to optimize collaboration and workflow among various channels and teams.

  • Covered responsibilities for Project Manager for approximately one year pending filling of the role.



May 2017 - January 2022

e.l.f. Beauty, New York, NY

Print Production Designer

  • Managed and executed ongoing rebrand of W3ll People across a growing base of 125+ skus.

  • Handled e.l.f. special collections and core business from design hand-off, through implementation to final release.

  • Executed up to 2000 mechanicals per year including conversions to global regulatory standards.

  • Adapted visual merchandising designs to thousands of bullnoses and signage across domestic and international retailers.

  • Developed and maintained packaging style guide to ensure consistent rules and extensions.

  • Supervised and developed freelance artists for efficient onboarding to maximize productivity.

  • Strategized initiatives for both cost savings and sustainability.

  • Collaborated directly with Creative Team, Project Managers, Product Development, Innovation, Regulatory, vendors and Print Production Team in China.

  • Applied experience in art and design to ensure the designers’ intent and vision were realized.


March 2013 - May 2017

Jamie Lynn, Inc. New York, NY

Freelance production support for multiple agencies and brands to help implement design and execute accurate mechanicals on schedule: Acosta Design, CBX, Clark Mcdowell, Coeur Noir, Phase 4 Creative, Ready 366, Smith Design, Spring Design Partners, Toast, Twin Oaks and Victoria’s Secret Beauty.

 

June 1997 - March 2013

Spring Design Partners, New York, NY

Director of Packaging Production (previously Manager and Artist)

  • Collaborated directly with clients, vendors, Creative, Project Management and Production teams.

  • Developed standard operating procedures, best practices and digital archival of projects (e.g., developed studio server, naming conventions and archiving system).

  • Directly supervised Production Team of 5+ members, efficiently managing available resources.

  • Provided ongoing consultation to separator/printer after file release for color proofing. 

  • On press attendance and consultation when required.

  • Managed workflow and timelines for 25+ projects at a time.

  • Sourced and managed reliable vendors and other resources.

  • Ensured design intent and printing integrity was maintained from project kick-off and file release to print production.

  • Included troubleshooting designs and recommended print solutions, techniques and/or materials.

  • Determined a project’s print process, substrate, color lineup and other specifics to guide internal design team to work within those restrictions.

  • Strategically analyzed brands/lines for consistency.


2005-current

Jamie Lynn, Inc.

Owner and Creative Director

  • Design custom invitations, stationery and announcements.

  • Create hand drawn, letterpress printed and hand painted invitations + artist prints for retail sale.

  • Manage all aspects of a project including client consultations, design exploratories, vendor sourcing, budget/pricing negotiation, etc.

  • Adapt designs to event needs (e.g., menus, place cards, programs, table cards, etc.).


 

EDUCATION

Fashion Institute of Technology- Bachelors of Fine Arts, Package Design 1997