Paul A. Cortese
Regis College - Production Manager
Directed the planning, scheduling, and production of all publication and communication projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Opened and organized project with client
Updated project database on a daily basis
Developed project timelines and Gantt charts using FastTrack 8
Communicated client requirements and expectations to design team
Scheduled project review meetings with client and design team
Oversaw the developement, approval, and delivery of advertising program
Primary contact between department and outside production vendors
Responsibilities
"Paul balanced with ease client needs, project requirements, deadlines, and the development of aesthetically pleasing graphic designs."
Rosemary Noon
Director of Communications and Cultural Affairs, Regis College
New England Conservatory - Creative Services Project Manager
Hired, scheduled, and supervised freelance designers, production artists, videographers, and photographers for institutional projects and clients.
Worked with internal clients to determine project scope, schedule, and deliverables
Coordinated project teams, monitor timelines and budgets, and ensure timely deliveries
Oversaw proper usage of institutional brand in all marketing and communication projects
Provided written project RFPs to outside vendors
Maintained Public Relations photography archive and deliver files to external media outlets on deadline
Tracked and processed vendor invoices
Responsibilities
"Among Paul’s greatest strengths from my perspective were his ability to work effectively across diverse internal clients while managing the multitude of details, vendor relationships, etc. required by his work."
Nathan Smallwood
Director of Public Relations and Marketing, New England Conservatory
Scream Design - Web Services Project Manager
Achieved consistent 20% to 30% profit margins while delivering projects on time and within budget.
Determined the initial project quote, wrote project proposal, and discussed project requirements, specifications, and technology options with client
Prepared project contract, and determined final budget and allocation of production resources
Created schedule using MS Project that clearly assigned responsibilities, provided milestones and review dates, and set managable deadlines for design team
Managed a design team that included graphic designers, graphic illustrators, Flash animators, content writers, and code programmers.
Established a set of requirements for the design team to follow and then assessed the usability and functionality of the project interface with the client
Oversaw the QA testing of the project using standard PM proceedures
Followed up with client after project delivery to ensure 100% customer satisfaction
Responsibilities
"Paul, thanks again for the quick response! As always, I appreciate your help and your services are of great value to us."
William Perry
ProIntegrity Securities, Longview, Texas
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