Ann Slaski

Managed in-house print and design department and several printers as direct reports for regional healthcare insurance company mainly servicing federal government and large corporation markets.
* Created job mapping system within existing print production software that sorted jobs by 2 locations and 7 categories, reducing administrative work for print shops 40%.
* Mentored and cross-trained direct reports on color correction, file formats, printing, binding, cutting, and folding machines, eliminating downtime in production. Projects included: brochures, flyers, booklets, posters, conference materials, visual aids, presentations, and web pages.
* Prioritized, delegated, tracked, quality checked projects at all stages to fulfillment while keeping stakeholders informed of key project milestones and maintaining corporate standards.
* Assisted digital developers with page layout, banners ads, navigation, and content, keeping websites fresh to viewers.
* Researched and requisitioned software and hardware to keep abreast of technology.
* Continually streamlined workflow for greater production and efficiency by utilizing better project layouts therefore fewer printing materials, less time, keeping below or on budget.

Worked for clients at various companies, on and off site, designing digital and print projects.
* Created web page templates for USPS (United States Postal Service) TeamSite CMS (content management system) enabling employees to seamlessly move to a different platform without interruption.
* Graphic and digital design support for MBP engineering firm, social media graphics, PowerPoint presentations, brochures, white papers and sell sheets, enabling department to keep on track and budget during an unusually busy period.
* Print design and layout for AARP news and magazine, developed PowerPoint presentations for executive meetings, maintained brand and standards while producing quality materials under extremely tight deadlines.
* Maintained Listserv database member email list for Morino Institute Netpreneur Program for entrepreneurs and startups. Developed navigation, UX, wireframes and final design, creating a digital presence which ultimately connected angel investors to several now successful businesses.
* For General Dynamics, designed and refreshed websites, updated digital content, created social media graphics, ad banners, established email marketing and e-commerce campaigns, contributing to continued production flow.
* Designed ads, circulars, and various direct response marketing band advertising pieces for Response Dynamics Inc., contributing to a 10% increase in overall business.