Experienced in project management, traffic management, account management and print production

LEE ANN COLLINS 95 North Oxford Street, Auburn, MA 01501 508-832-0522 (H) . 508-479-5131 (C) . leeann_collins@msn.com SUMMARY Highly motivated marketing communications professional with extensive ad agency experience and leadership skills to achieve and exceed communications objectives. Extensive background in traffic/project management, account management and print production. Demonstrated ability to identify and capitalize on creative development & execution opportunities, and drive solutions that increase value and brand visibility. EXPERIENCE FIDELITY INVESTMENTS, Marlborough, MA / Boston, MA 2007-2009 Supervisor, Traffic Management • Hired, trained, supervised and managed a group of 4-6 Traffic Managers and assisted the Director by providing a constant leadership presence within the two FCA sites – Marlboro and Boston. Performed the role of Traffic Manager. • Facilitated the workflow between the many internal disciplines at FCA and help ensure the work meets deadlines, is on budget and is of the highest quality and communicate deliverable expectations for the FCA project team. • Provided proactive and appropriate communication to the team so that all team members were clear on the expectations. Anticipated, resolved and prioritized conflicting deliverables. Senior Project Manager, Marlborough, MA, 2007-2008 • Provided project management support for a variety of complex marketing and advertising efforts including business line coverage, programs, campaigns and major initiatives. Developed and monitored schedules and cost estimates, against actual budget. • Managed internal workflow, and participated in project development, execution and production as part of a project team. Consistently provided status on work in progress to project teams. Managed work that was sourced to vendors and other internal service providers. Supported the development of new technology solutions appropriate to meet client needs. THE HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, Worcester, MA 1983-2006 Marketing Communications Account Manager, 2001-2006 • Acted as liaison between the Marketing Communications department and the internal product area clients which included Claims, Corporate, Personal Lines and Commercial Lines. • Worked with strategic partners to create and produce the marketing collateral for the company. Brought projects into the department and coordinated the writing, design and printing for each. • Organized and scheduled a large number of jobs based on the clients’ needs and tracked each to ensure a quality piece within budget and timeframe. These pieces ranged from four color marketing campaigns to forms and envelopes. Print Production Manager, Allmerica Financial/ The Hanover Insurance Group, 1983-2001 • Coordinated the printing and delivery of a large number of projects with the external printers/vendors that were company approved. • Built and maintained strong relationships with vendors to determine the best candidate for each print job. • Tracked deliveries to ensure the client received the finished pieces within the determined timeframe. • Managed the purchase order system and checked vendor invoices against this system for accuracy. • Communicated with the vendors to rectify any discrepanies. EDUCATION BURNCOAT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Worcester, MA COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Word & Excel, FilemakerPro Tracking System, Aprimo Tracking System REFERENCES Tracie Bevan Director of Traffic Management Fidelity Investments Tel: 508-634-5213 Email: bantbevan@comcast.net Relationship: Former manager Stacie Brown Group Director, Project Management Fidelity Investments Email: stacie.brown@fmr.com Relationship: Former manager Craig Pawelski Creative Director The Hanover Insurance Group Tel: 508-855-4382 Email: cpawelski@hanover.com Relationship: Former colleague Katherine Walsh Communications Consultant Fidelity Investments Tel: 508-787-7616 Email: katerhine.walsh@fmr.com Relationship: Former colleague LEE ANN COLLINS 95 North Oxford Street, Auburn, MA 01501 508-832-0522 (H) . 508-479-5131 (C) . leeann_collins@msn.com SUMMARY Highly motivated marketing communications professional with extensive ad agency experience and leadership skills to achieve and exceed communications objectives. Extensive background in traffic/project management, account management and print production. Demonstrated ability to identify and capitalize on creative development & execution opportunities, and drive solutions that increase value and brand visibility. EXPERIENCE FIDELITY INVESTMENTS, Marlborough, MA / Boston, MA 2007-2009 Supervisor, Traffic Management • Hired, trained, supervised and managed a group of 4-6 Traffic Managers and assisted the Director by providing a constant leadership presence within the two FCA sites – Marlboro and Boston. Performed the role of Traffic Manager. • Facilitated the workflow between the many internal disciplines at FCA and help ensure the work meets deadlines, is on budget and is of the highest quality and communicate deliverable expectations for the FCA project team. • Provided proactive and appropriate communication to the team so that all team members were clear on the expectations. Anticipated, resolved and prioritized conflicting deliverables. Senior Project Manager, Marlborough, MA, 2007-2008 • Provided project management support for a variety of complex marketing and advertising efforts including business line coverage, programs, campaigns and major initiatives. Developed and monitored schedules and cost estimates, against actual budget. • Managed internal workflow, and participated in project development, execution and production as part of a project team. Consistently provided status on work in progress to project teams. Managed work that was sourced to vendors and other internal service providers. Supported the development of new technology solutions appropriate to meet client needs. THE HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, Worcester, MA 1983-2006 Marketing Communications Account Manager, 2001-2006 • Acted as liaison between the Marketing Communications department and the internal product area clients which included Claims, Corporate, Personal Lines and Commercial Lines. • Worked with strategic partners to create and produce the marketing collateral for the company. Brought projects into the department and coordinated the writing, design and printing for each. • Organized and scheduled a large number of jobs based on the clients’ needs and tracked each to ensure a quality piece within budget and timeframe. These pieces ranged from four color marketing campaigns to forms and envelopes. Print Production Manager, Allmerica Financial/ The Hanover Insurance Group, 1983-2001 • Coordinated the printing and delivery of a large number of projects with the external printers/vendors that were company approved. • Built and maintained strong relationships with vendors to determine the best candidate for each print job. • Tracked deliveries to ensure the client received the finished pieces within the determined timeframe. • Managed the purchase order system and checked vendor invoices against this system for accuracy. • Communicated with the vendors to rectify any discrepanies. EDUCATION BURNCOAT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Worcester, MA COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Word & Excel, FilemakerPro Tracking System, Aprimo Tracking System REFERENCES Tracie Bevan Director of Traffic Management Fidelity Investments Tel: 508-634-5213 Email: bantbevan@comcast.net Relationship: Former manager Stacie Brown Group Director, Project Management Fidelity Investments Email: stacie.brown@fmr.com Relationship: Former manager Craig Pawelski Creative Director The Hanover Insurance Group Tel: 508-855-4382 Email: cpawelski@hanover.com Relationship: Former colleague Katherine Walsh Communications Consultant Fidelity Investments Tel: 508-787-7616 Email: katerhine.walsh@fmr.com Relationship: Former colleague LEE ANN COLLINS 95 North Oxford Street, Auburn, MA 01501 508-832-0522 (H) . 508-479-5131 (C) . leeann_collins@msn.com SUMMARY Highly motivated marketing communications professional with extensive ad agency experience and leadership skills to achieve and exceed communications objectives. Extensive background in traffic/project management, account management and print production. Demonstrated ability to identify and capitalize on creative development & execution opportunities, and drive solutions that increase value and brand visibility. EXPERIENCE FIDELITY INVESTMENTS, Marlborough, MA / Boston, MA 2007-2009 Supervisor, Traffic Management • Hired, trained, supervised and managed a group of 4-6 Traffic Managers and assisted the Director by providing a constant leadership presence within the two FCA sites – Marlboro and Boston. Performed the role of Traffic Manager. • Facilitated the workflow between the many internal disciplines at FCA and help ensure the work meets deadlines, is on budget and is of the highest quality and communicate deliverable expectations for the FCA project team. • Provided proactive and appropriate communication to the team so that all team members were clear on the expectations. Anticipated, resolved and prioritized conflicting deliverables. Senior Project Manager, Marlborough, MA, 2007-2008 • Provided project management support for a variety of complex marketing and advertising efforts including business line coverage, programs, campaigns and major initiatives. Developed and monitored schedules and cost estimates, against actual budget. • Managed internal workflow, and participated in project development, execution and production as part of a project team. Consistently provided status on work in progress to project teams. Managed work that was sourced to vendors and other internal service providers. Supported the development of new technology solutions appropriate to meet client needs. THE HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, Worcester, MA 1983-2006 Marketing Communications Account Manager, 2001-2006 • Acted as liaison between the Marketing Communications department and the internal product area clients which included Claims, Corporate, Personal Lines and Commercial Lines. • Worked with strategic partners to create and produce the marketing collateral for the company. Brought projects into the department and coordinated the writing, design and printing for each. • Organized and scheduled a large number of jobs based on the clients’ needs and tracked each to ensure a quality piece within budget and timeframe. These pieces ranged from four color marketing campaigns to forms and envelopes. Print Production Manager, Allmerica Financial/ The Hanover Insurance Group, 1983-2001 • Coordinated the printing and delivery of a large number of projects with the external printers/vendors that were company approved. • Built and maintained strong relationships with vendors to determine the best candidate for each print job. • Tracked deliveries to ensure the client received the finished pieces within the determined timeframe. • Managed the purchase order system and checked vendor invoices against this system for accuracy. • Communicated with the vendors to rectify any discrepanies. EDUCATION BURNCOAT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Worcester, MA COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Word & Excel, FilemakerPro Tracking System, Aprimo Tracking System REFERENCES Tracie Bevan Director of Traffic Management Fidelity Investments Tel: 508-634-5213 Email: bantbevan@comcast.net Relationship: Former manager Stacie Brown Group Director, Project Management Fidelity Investments Email: stacie.brown@fmr.com Relationship: Former manager Craig Pawelski Creative Director The Hanover Insurance Group Tel: 508-855-4382 Email: cpawelski@hanover.com Relationship: Former colleague Katherine Walsh Communications Consultant Fidelity Investments Tel: 508-787-7616 Email: katerhine.walsh@fmr.com Relationship: Former colleague Highly motivated marketing communications professional with extensive ad agency experience and leadership skills to achieve and exceed communications objectives. Extensive background in traffic/project management, account management and print production. Demonstrated ability to identify and capitalize on creative development & execution opportunities, and drive solutions that increase value and brand visibility.

Account Manager

Auburn, MA