My Work

Who's Who In Black: Director of Operations

Part 1: Multi-Market Publication Management

• End-to-End Oversight: Directed the production of Who’s Who In Black across 6 major markets annually, managing all editing, proofreading, and project timelines.

• Creative Talent Leadership: Recruited and managed contract photographers and writers, coordinating complex schedules to meet rigorous publishing deadlines.

• Production Excellence: Partnered with art direction to oversee book design and preflighted all files for the printer, specializing in high-end finishes.

• Digital Strategy: Developed and executed comprehensive social media marketing plans for both individual markets and the corporate brand.

Part 2: High-Stakes Event Production & Logistics

• Large-Scale Event Management: Produced annual book launch events for 500–750 guests, overseeing every detail from venue selection to "showtime."

• Contract & Vendor Negotiation: Orchestrated all agreements with venues, catering, and entertainment to ensure high-end results.

• Technical & Media Production: Produced all on-screen event elements, including custom videos and complex keynote presentations.

• Sponsor & Guest Relations: Directed all communications for sponsors and advertisers, while overseeing ticket/table sales and registration logistics.

• Aesthetic Curation: Designed the event's visual identity, including sourcing custom centerpieces, linens, and commemorative awards.

Automotive Agency: Print Production & Brand Stewardship

• National Account Management: 11-year tenure managing the print lifecycle for Mopar Accessory catalogs and Point-of-Sale materials for nationwide dealership networks.

• Complex Sourcing & Custom Fulfillment: Sourced and managed production for high-touch Mopar Owner Kits, coordinating the manufacturing of custom die-cast pieces, etched metal components, and specialty branded hardware.

• Precision Variable Data: Oversaw complex variable data print runs to ensure personalized, accurate communication for vehicle owners.

• Brand Integrity: Acted as the primary steward for Chrysler and Mopar brand standards, ensuring 100% alignment of colors and technical specs across all assets.

High-Volume Production Leadership

• Full-Scale Project Management: 6-year tenure as Production Director for Hour Media, managing the technical "bones" of monthly high-frequency publishing.

• Multi-Title Coordination: Simultaneously streamlined production workflows for over a dozen unique publications, balancing strict deadlines with editorial excellence.

• Quality Control: Oversaw the transition from digital files to physical print for flagship and custom titles, specializing in color accuracy and prepress integrity